I think you saw it too late. This happens a lot to me with films like this.
You hear so much about it and expect it to be unbelievable. It's almost impossible for any film to live up to the hype.
I always try to lower my expectations when I watch films. This way I won't be disappointed.
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I watched Doubt yesterday and The Reader today, so here are my little rants.
I loved The Reader despite the fact that there wasn't anything particularly mind-blowing about it. Yeah, it was pretty faithful to the novel, but as is the case most of the time, it fell bit short from its literary counterpart.
On the other hand, I loved the cast. Kate Winslet was as superb as I expected her to be, and I was pleasantly surprised by David Kross whose performance was, without question, magnificent. Ralph Fiennes was terrific, too, but he wasn't on screen most of the time (which was a shame because he's one of my favorite actors).
The film does an excellent job at portraying the character's strange relationship, but I wish it would have focused a bit more on their circumstances and on the Germany they were living in at the moment.
All in all, the performances were great, the story was touching, and it was shot absolutely beautifully. I recommend it.
As for Doubt...I can't say I liked it very much. Amy Adams and Philip Seymour Hoffman were probably the only two reasons why I didn't flat-out dislike the movie.
For one, Meryl Streep was a huge letdown. Her overacting makes me think that the only reason she was nominated for any awards this year is because, well, she's Meryl Streep. And don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of hers. She was, in fact, the main reason why I wanted to watch the movie in the first place, but she stuck out like a sore thumb during the entire movie. While the rest of the cast acted natural, Streep acted like a paranoid villain in a cartoon. I understand that Catholic schools like the one depicted in Doubt usually really do have an intimidating and frighteningly strict nun/director, but I seriously expected Sister Aloysius to burst out into a full-blown evil cackle and bring out a poison apple from somewhere inside her costume.
I also found it strange that Viola Davis has been nominated for a few Best Supporting Actress awards when she spends probably a maximum of ten minutes on screen.
Doubt definitely has no shortage of drama, and the script was pretty well-written, in my opinion (although I haven't seen or read the original play), but I suppose the tilted camera angles, the ambiguity when referring to the relationship between the priest and the boy, and Mery Streep's bizarre performance were too distracting for me.
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Pam, I watched Gunga Din the other night. I don't know, I couldn't really get into it. It's not that it was bad, just not really my type of movie I guess. Although I did think Joan was wonderful in it, even though she had such a tiny part.
I found some of the other ones you recommended online on netflix to watch so I'll let you know when I see those.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I saw Frost/Nixon last night. Nixon was portrayed very well, a lot of intense acting with dialog and facial expressions. I was surprised how sympathetic Nixon was portrayed, while not shying away from the gravity of his actions concerning Watergate. I never felt that I was being hit over the head by either liberals or conservatives. Not a bad film.
I went to the movies again today on my ongoing pursuit to watch all the highly acclaimed films of the year and watched Slumdog Millionaire.
I had very high hopes for it since it seems to win most (if not all) the awards it's been nominated for, but in no way did having such high expectations diminish the impact it had on me.
Slumdog Millionaire is a masterfully-made rags-to-riches romantic fairy tale set in modern India. I don't want to spoil the movie to anyone who might read this and hasn't seen it, so I won't go into any plot details. I just wanted to say how much I loved it.
The score was breathtaking; the cinematography was stunning; the sound and soundtrack were brilliant; and the directing was fantastic. All these elements contributed harmoniously to the ambiance and fluidity of the movie, and they, along with the outstanding performances delivered by both the young and older actors, make you feel as if you too are living the terrible and poverty-stricken childhood the main character, Jamal, has endured. You join Jamal and his brother Salim as they struggle to survive through life-threatening situations, all leading up to the realization of Jamal's destiny: to win two hundred million rupees in a game show and to live happily ever after with the love of his life, Latika.
Slumdog Millionaire has heartbreaking and heartwarming moments as well as its fair share of funny ones. It even closes with a fun Bollywood-inspired dance number that obliges you to share everyone's joy at the end of the film.
Anyway, enough of my blabbing.
The point is that I really loved the movie, and I think it is one of the best films made in a while.
I'm even thinking of picking up Q & A by Vikas Swarup.
Oh, and in case anyone else saw Slumdog, didn't Anil Kapoor bear a striking resemblance to George Michael?
Yeah, he did.Originally Posted by idk, my bff jill?
Oh, and in case anyone else saw Slumdog, didn't Anil Kapoor bear a striking resemblance to George Michael?
I actually laughed out loud in the scene where he's in the restroom with Dev Patel.
Grrr. All my friends went to see Slumdog while I was working Friday night.
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I saw Gran Torino last night. I loved it. It was a classic slow moving Eastwood movie that was done really well. Clint has some of the best facial expressions of anger I've ever seen. My brother warned me in advance that the Ethnic Slurs were really hard to watch and it doesn't ease up. Knowing that helped but seriously it was really bad. I was sad to hear much of the audience laughing at some of the terms used.
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I also saw Gran Torino and thought it was really good. Clint is Clint, which is one reason why I felt he didn't deserve a nomination. If you didn't nominate him for his roles in the Dirty Harry films, then you can't nominate him for Gran Torino.
The character is basically a compilation of his pervious roles, only old and grumpy. The racial slurs got old after a while. How many times can you hear him growl the term "gook" or "zipperhead?"
I was surprised there was so much laughter during the film. I will admit many of the lines were pretty funny. That's what most old people are like. My grandfather is exactly like that, so it was just funny to me.
The main weakness of the film were the Asian actors. I thought they were below average. Bordering on cringe worthy.
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I thought he was way better than his previous roles. The dialog was really good, too, between him and a lot of the characters like the Barber Shop guy and Tao.
I didn't have a problem with the racial slurs because they fit there just as much as the "n" word in Huck Finn. In my opinion it made the redemption more authentic.
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I've been on a Ritchie kick lately, and can't wait to see this one.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
My brother is a huge Ritchie fan, and when I told him that Ritchie is directing the Sherlocks Holmes movie, he all but made me promise that I'd go with him to see it opening night.
and I hope your answer was an enthusiastic "yes I most certainly will, how could I possibly pass up the chance to see a Ritchie film!!!"
It'll be interesting to see him do something like Sherlock Holmes.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr. working on a project together? Is there a downside?
Answer:
Spoiler:
Not to mention Rachel McAdams.
I can't wait to see Guy's take on Holmes, and Downey is Downey, of course he'll be good.
OMGoodness, Rachel McAdams...
/swoon
Swoon indeed. She's so purty.
Rachel McAdams is one of my girl crushes. She is freaking gorgeous!
Excuse me, get in line please, thanks.
I saw her first.
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