The American President
10/10
I still don't understand how it didn't win Best Picture. Great movie.
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The American President
10/10
I still don't understand how it didn't win Best Picture. Great movie.
I introduced my best friend to Casablanca the other night. She fell asleep:(
The film gets 11/10, of course:)
I'm fond of that movie, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
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Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Sacre Bleu! How is such a thing possible!!
I watched "Wuthering Heights" with Timothy Dalton yesterday afternoon. I LOVED the scenery. I'd give the movie as it is 10/10, but when compared to the book 9/10. It didn't even touch on the second half of the book, but that would have taken a miniseries.
10/10
Last night I watched "Les Miserables" with Liam Neeson, who gave a wonderful performance. I didn't like the movie too much, though I'm sure the book is much, much better. I'll have to read it sometime, but I don't know when.
7/10
MissScarlett, I think your assessments are right on. I would probably give Timothy a 10/10 for his amazing acting ability and at such a young age; but I would give the film a 9/10 compared to the actual novel, like you said. I love the film and own it, and will watch it again soon. I am in the mood for that film right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by MissScarlett
The Liam Neeson "Les Miserables" to me, had something lacking, which I could not quite put my finger on. I will have to see it again (my library owns it), and see exactly why I felt that way. Maybe I was just comparing it to the musical stage play, which I thought to be spectacular and very moving. I loved the novel as well; it does indeed have so much more!
I think that's what it is, Janine. I think you're right. If one's seen the musical or read the book, those are so much richer. The movie is okay, as far as it goes, and Liam Neeson was wonderful, but it's just not as rich as the musical or the book.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
It is a good movie, isn't it? :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by qimissung
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Originally Posted by MissScarlett
Reading these reminded me of something. Years ago I heard that they were making a film adaptation of the musical stage show. The rumor was that Mandy Patinkin would play Jean Valjean (a very good choice, I thought). I was looking forward to it, but it never happened. Then I remember when there was the talk of a version of "Les Mis" being filmed. Unfortunately it turned out to be this one that you two are talking about. I have never seen it, and to be honest, I don't think I will (I have my crazy reasons, which I will spare you from :)). But too bad they never did follow through with adapting the musical, huh? I still wish they would.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Well, I think they missed an opportunity there. Truly a musical on film would have been spectacular. I love the stage production. The whole stage revolved and it was amazing to see - very artistic. Maybe they could not figure out how to manage that on film. It would have been better to do it anyway a musical or to make the film version longer and a miniseries, which encompassed more of the novel. Also, I am not entirely sure Liam Neeson was right for the role to begin with. Jean Vajean is suppose to be very strong in body and I don't see Liam as that type guy. He seemed a bit slight for the part. Jodi May is always good, but she was a little too drab, to be the daughter. It was Jodi May, right?...now it's been quite awhile since I saw it. I get her mixed up with Claire Danes.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
Janine, I think it was Claire Danes. :)
I watched "The Reader" tonight, which I've been waiting to watch for months since I missed it at the theatre. I read the book when it came out and I loved it. Well, the movie was good, and Kate Winslet deserves her Oscar, but honestly, the first third of the movie they were nude. Now, I'm no prude, and Kate Winslet is a terrific actress, but people honestly look better with their clothes on! A nude scene would be okay, but this was just too much nudity. Geez, I watched "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and there wasn't one iota as much nudity as this, so I know they can imply and film without so much if they want. After awhile, all the nudity seemed gratuitous, and I didn't appreciate it at all.
Thankfully, the last two-thirds, people did keep their clothes on, and the movie was really engrossing.
7/10 (would be 9/10 had they cut down on the nudity)
It definitely was Claire Danes...I remember because I used to crush on her...
Right - it was Claire Danes. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by MissScarlett
Now, please, MissScarlett, don't take this the wrong way, but I am hysterically laughing reading your post. Thanks for entertaining me; I am serious. I can imagine this film to be total 'over-kill'. I was dubious about seeing it to begin with, and wonder now, if I will even bother. Geez, I totally agree and I am no prude either, but some people definitely look better in clothes....good they kept them on at least 3/4's of the time!:lol: I recall seeing Ralph Finenes in "The English Patient', a film I am not crazy over actually, and he and the woman lead, Kristen somebody or the other (Help! Total memory lapse again) looked emaciated in a bathtub together. I didn't think their scene sexy at all. Another good example is Tilda Swinson in a film with Ewan McGregor called "Young Adam". The film is sort of fascinating in a twisted kind of way, but I tell you Tilda did not do her career any good appearing blantantly nude and looking anorexic in that film. Now, I don't know how old Kate is by now and she certainly is a gorgeous woman, but Ralph is getting up their in years and I can just imagine...ick. You know I saw him in another film nude; he is nude in a lot of films, actually; I think he enjoys being nude. This was about a family having some secret receipe for wine during the Nazi occuppied period and he was tortured nude hanging from some stake. The bod did not bode well. After that, I was really turned off by the man's looks. :sick:Quote:
I watched "The Reader" tonight, which I've been waiting to watch for months since I missed it at the theatre. I read the book when it came out and I loved it. Well, the movie was good, and Kate Winslet deserves her Oscar, but honestly, the first third of the movie they were nude. Now, I'm no prude, and Kate Winslet is a terrific actress, but people honestly look better with their clothes on! A nude scene would be okay, but this was just too much nudity. Geez, I watched "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and there wasn't one iota as much nudity as this, so I know they can imply and film without so much if they want. After awhile, all the nudity seemed gratuitous, and I didn't appreciate it at all.
Thankfully, the last two-thirds, people did keep their clothes on, and the movie was really engrossing.
Sounds fair to me!Quote:
7/10 (would be 9/10 had they cut down on the nudity)
PS: remind me to tell you a really funny story concerning all this in a PM.
Glad I made you laugh, Janine. ;) It's great to laugh.
Ralph was never nude in the movie, though. Some young kid that played him when he was supposed to be a teenager did most of his scenes nude, and I swear, I could beat this guy up! LOL
And while Kate Winslet is a terrific actress and looks gorgeous in designer clothes, she, like Tilda, is not doing herself any favors by appearing nude so much of the time. I was about ready to stop watching out of boredom when they started keeping their clothes on. :lol:
Kristen Scott-Thomas is who you're thinking of in "The English Patient." I wasn't so fond of her, either, but I did like Juliette Binoche.
Yes, I need this right now. So thanks! I am still laughing, especially at your last line. I just cracked up at that point.Quote:
Originally Posted by MissScarlett
No? Well, that must be a first for him. Don't think I have ever seen him in a film when he wasn't stark naked. At least you were spared that! Was the younger guy good looking? I will have to look up trailers on Youtube. Now you have me curious.Quote:
Ralph was never nude in the movie, though. Some young kid that played him when he was supposed to be a teenager did most of his scenes nude, and I swear, I could beat this guy up! LOL
Well, she is not a teenager anymore, either. I think you are right. Do you know I read this about Andy Garcia; he has never done a nude scene; he refused to. I really like Andy Garcia in somethings; not in the ganster stuff but other films. I sort of now have a new respect for him. He won't do a sex scene either. He is very happily married to the same woman for his whole life. He's a total family man. Well, I say good for him!Quote:
And while Kate Winslet is a terrific actress and looks gorgeous in designer clothes, she, like Tilda, is not doing herself any favors by appearing nude so much of the time. I was about ready to stop watching out of boredom when they started keeping their clothes on. :lol:
That's the actress. She's not my favorite, either. I didn't dislike all parts of the film; but as a whole, I thought it was lame. I do love Juliette Binoche. I love many movies she has been in. I will discuss them later on with you. I own "The Widow of St. Pierre" (Help again, think that's the title), and she is stunning in "Chocolat".Quote:
Kristen Scott-Thomas is who you're thinking of in "The English Patient." I wasn't so fond of her, either, but I did like Juliette Binoche.
Glad I came along when I did, then. I like making people laugh and feel better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Well, I'm still trying to scrub the nudity from my conscious mind, but I don't think Ralph was nude anytime at all. The younger guy was okay, but nothing special, and slipped to blah when he took his clothes off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I say good for him, too! Excessive nudity is not really necessary. Most of the first third of the movie Kate and the kid were either making love (nude) or nude in the bathtub together. Totally boring, and I kept thinking, "I wonder how her husband feels about all of that?" I know I would not like it from a spouse, even if he were making millions. Kate is a good actress, but she really didn't need a part like this. Things were much more tastefully done in "Lady Chatterley's Lover," which really had very little nudity at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Yes, it's "The Widow of St. Pierre." A lovely film. She was gorgeous in "Chocolat," too. Thank goodness, it seems Kristen Scott-Thomas doesn't work much any more. We're spared scenes of her nude! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Have you ever seen "The Sheltering Sky?" There's one VERY disturbing scene of John Malkovich nude in that one. Full frontal nudity. Enough to give a poor girl nightmares! :lol: