Indeed I saw the 1940 original. I didn't realize there was a remake. The original would be hard to top.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
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Indeed I saw the 1940 original. I didn't realize there was a remake. The original would be hard to top.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
OswaldTheOsprey
Hahaha...no didn't hear of a remake, myself either, OswaldTheOsprey, but thought that I would be on the safe side, asking you.Quote:
Originally Posted by OswaldTheOsprey
I loved the film (1940) and thought it was a very good depiction of the book; if I recall the book clearly, since I read it years and years ago.
Last night I saw:
Gone Baby Gone
I was not sure I was going to be able to look at this film, because of the content, but I got my courage up and did watch it, and I thought the film was very good; it has a lot of twists and turns and keeps ones interest throughout and is very well layed out and constructed. I especially liked Casey Affleck's quiet demeanor in this (another) fine performance and the way his character was particularly focused upon. Once again, he gave a stellar performance, in my opinion; very nuanced. Everyone in the cast (and this is a terrific cast!) I felt were chosen perfectly to fit the roles; this ensemble worked well together. Even though, there are some scenes, that are truly horrifying - the camera showed just enough and I could deal with that. This part of the film was not as bad, as I envisioned it would be. I was glad of that aspect of the movie and direction. I am not a big fan of Ben Affleck, as an actor; but recently I have seen two of his films, and I think he has the makings of a truly great director. I am impressed by his skill and his choices, film cuts, visions of how to film, both scenes and actors. The Boston neighborhood scenes mostly involve real people (no actors) and are starkly realistic. From watching the extra features I learned that Ben and Casey both grew up in a similar neighborhood in Boston so this basically, is their home turf. They know the people and the kinds of people portrayed in this film. I liked that aspect of this film very much; it felt intimate. There is language but it is always done appropriately, and not just for some shock value. Afterall, drug lords and addicts don't normally used words like 'please' and 'thank you'. The rough bits of language, that was used fit the scenerios, even those scenes between detectives and cops.
The film seems to end at one point and suddenly you find yourself right back into the plot - this I thought was an interesting plot device. The ending was really thought-provoking. I liked that about it very much.
This is not an easy film to watch, but I found it to be very worthwhile and it made one aware of just how extensive this problem of child snatching has become in the US. I think awareness can begin to change this ongoing problem. Small children need to be protected and parents need to be responsible if they become parents.
The nightmare before Christmas. One of my favourites by Tim Burton! 10/10
We own the night with the very talented in my opinion, Joaquin Phoenix who probably saved this film from being a complete flop. The storyline is rather weak and very predictable: in the late '80s, Bobby (J. Phoenix) is the manager of a Russian nightclub in New York, which of course, is the centre for all sort of drug dealers and gangsters. Bobby's brother and father are in the police force and (of course) deal with the drug problem. Someone dies (guess who) and Bobby gives up his easy life, joins the police (they even give him a gun after half a days training!) and goes and fights the baddies. Hm. Utterly realistic.
6/10
Yes, very lucky he was retrieved. That is awful, but I am glad he was not traumatized by it, being too young to understand fully. I will tell you another story, but it much be private. I guess I was also was lucky, when I was very young. One thing is for sure these pedifiles and child snatchers do exist, and in abundance and it is a problem that should never be ignored. I thought this movie was very well done and presented this problem very realistically without going overboard with gore and disturbing scenes. It also brings up a lot of questions of fine lines between what is moral and what is not; what is justificable and what is not. In this repect the film was somewhat reminescent of the film by Clint Eastwood "Mystic River" but I felt this was actually even more deep in meaning and personal questions of morality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Janine, I remember hearing about this film, mainly because its release was postponed (and still is I think in the UK) due to similarities with the real case of Madeline's disappearance. I still want to watch it, though I doubt I'll be able to see it here. It's certainly a very tough subject to approach.
Antiquarian, that must have been so horrible for your mother! At least it worked out for the best...
vheissu, I found it in my library and I thought it looked good, and I have to admit I was attracted to it, since Casey Affleck was in it; I recently saw him in "The Assassination of Jesse James" and thought he did such an amazing job with that role. After I got the film home I kept wondering, if I really did want to watch it or would it disturb me too much; given the circumstances that I just have become a grandmother, myself. I almost returned it without watching it; then last night I went on Amazon to see what the film reviewers had to say. One did say, 'not for the weak at heart'. Everyone gave it high marks, so then I felt bady not even giving it a chance. I decided to watch some and if I found it too unsettling, I would quit. I can tell you, I could not quit; the film draws you in. Also, the fact that it is set in an inner-city neighborhood, with many of the problems I would not directly come into contact with, made me feel removed enough to view this film. However, we all do have to be totally aware of these dangers and guard our children against harm, no matter where we live.Quote:
Originally Posted by vheissu
My son and daughter-in-law told us, when they and their newborn were in the hospital, the hospital nursery now installs a sensor device around the baby's ankle, so that no one can walk out of the hospital unauthorized with the baby; this made me even more aware, that these things do happen and on a daily basis. I think my son was even nervous, to know his baby stayed in the nursery a few nights. Many of the babies stay in the mother's rooms in that ward.
I would recommend seeing the film. There was a lot to it; quite intricate and I especially liked the little plot twists; I really could not quess what the outcome would be. In fact, at one point I had to rewind to see what they were saying and what clues were leading the main character to put the case together. I like films like this which keep one guessing. You have to pay close attention and this made the film much more interesting and 3 dimensional. All the characters also were multilayered. It is a good film in my opinion. It paints a realistic view and that is not a pretty view at all. But one is more aware at the end of that side of life.
I am sorry to hear that this happened but happy to know everything turned out ok. The world is a crazy place with sick people living in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
another by Lars von Trier's this time it's Dancer in the Dark, a bit ridiculous but you have to admire Bjork here. 3.0/3.0
Cassandra's Dream: What upsets me more than a bad film is wasted talent on a bad film. The script needed another draft and Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell should have switched roles. There was potential here, but this is nothing new for Woody Allen. Woody has always repeated himself.
The Purple Rose of Cairo: 7/10 A pleasant film.
The Dying Gaul: I enjoyed he first two acts.
Youth without Youth: I watched it again. This is turning out to be one of my favorites, right afte Eyes Wide Shut.
Their filming now. It will be released next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
Pans Labyrinth. What a truely magnificant Movie. 10/10
Oh i love fantasy, but this movie was just a league of its own. was fab! Ans Soooo sad!
Rocky Balboa 9/10 and Brokeback Mountain 8/10.
Just about to watch an old favourite, The Princess Bride! :D
watched hellboy entertaining movie 7/10
watched Beowulf yesterday, depending on how I look at it either a 4/10 or an 8/10. It's definitely not a serious movie, and at first I thought it was, so I would rate it at a 4/10 for being just horrible, but then I thought that it could just as well be a fun film of over the topness, and after seeing that Neil Gaiman co-wrote the screenplay, it explained a lot of things in the movie.
Across the Universe
I liked it very much; thought it captured the period of the 60's, 70's, which was the time I went to college, so it felt very nostalgic to me. I liked the music very much - of course, I grew up with the Beatles and it was interesting to see how the music evolved through the time portrayed in the film; also the way the director interpretted them. Strawberries Fields was pretty amazing. Being an artist I appreciated that fact the main character was an artist. The film too me back to my days in art school, so I could connect to artist's frustrations, etc. The special effects were impressive, set design 'right on' and the singing was good. I liked guessing who a few of the guest star appearances were; I was sure to read all the credits at the end of the film. My only complaint would be, that for the type film it was, I felt it dragged in some parts and bored me a little; maybe a little over-the-top in long sequences, the overall movie also seemed a bit long as well; but basically, I enjoyed the flow of music and thought it worked; it is somewhat like a long music video, with some plot thrown in; actually I thought there could have been a little less plot and more music; I loved the music!
Sit back and experience a ton of Beatles songs (some, no doubt, you will have forgotten) and a psychedelic/psychogical trip. If you don't care for the Beatles, forego this film. The plot was ok and mostly meant for younger people, but I found the two main characters pleasant enough to look at and some scenes were graphically beautiful. I also very much liked the main character's brother, who went off to war. He has amazing eyes and so much expression. If I had not been so hot (it is hot and humid here tonight and I don't have my AC in the window as yet), I might have enjoyed the film a tad better.
Still - great music, great choreography, creative imagery, great musicians, and good singers, a combo that can't be beat! Very entertaining.
The new Indiana Jones
Wasn't particularly impressed with the plot. Or expecting the way it ended. But then I remembered Spielberg had a hand in producing it, so should have seen it coming.
5/10