So the thing about this movie is that it reveals to you what would normally be the "twist" (or "twists" right in the beginning (not to mention in the trailers) -- so you're expecting something outright huge to come from this.
Another funny thing right off the bat is that Philip Seymour Hoffman is the older brother, but it's Ethan Hawke who's looking wrinkled and beaten down.
I think the element that throws me off right away is Marissa Tomei's character. She seems like a walking plot advancement. It's not that she doesn't do a good job, I just felt that with everything else going on, her character development suffered.
I think the set design, especially surrounding Andy, was just genius. That seemingly authentic NY swank really hits home. And then Hank's surroundings are, of course, just the opposite. Still seemingly authentic, but just drab, dirty, and poor.
4/5 stars / netflix rating "really liked it"
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Film #7: Gone Baby Gone
Okay, so my sister watched this flick on ppv, and she said it was good. So here goes.
1. Love the fact that I can hear my name with a Bostonian accent.
2. These actors/extras seem really *authentic*. This isn't a Boston movie posing as LA, if you know what I mean. Even the principle actors are allowed a little oily skin. I love this. Through the whole movie, I loved the casting.
3. There's another story in this movie, I can smell it! This is me after 12 minutes in, just watching the missing girls aunt, Beatrice.
4. Involvement of Morgan Freeman. I am prepared to be blown away, d'habitude.
5. I didn't get some of the insults flung at the bar.
6. Ed Harris looks really different. He's more of a chameleon that I thought. Wow, with that hair. And wow, that performance.
7. "Go away, but don't go too far." Oh, please.
8. Integration of title in dialogue sucks, IMO (in my opinion).
9. This movie moves. Take that however you want to.
10. Editing was a little questionable .... the scene with all the crosses on the mantle showing and they're doing some voice-over dialogues.
Final note: Good job, Ben.
4.5/5stars -- netflix rating: Loved it
"I don't want to find a little kid after they've been abused for three days." Angie
"Nobody does!" Patrick
"My priest says shame is God telling you what did is wrong."Patrick
"F*** him."Remy
1. Love the fact that I can hear my name with a Bostonian accent.
2. These actors/extras seem really *authentic*. This isn't a Boston movie posing as LA, if you know what I mean. Even the principle actors are allowed a little oily skin. I love this. Through the whole movie, I loved the casting.
3. There's another story in this movie, I can smell it! This is me after 12 minutes in, just watching the missing girls aunt, Beatrice.
4. Involvement of Morgan Freeman. I am prepared to be blown away, d'habitude.
5. I didn't get some of the insults flung at the bar.
6. Ed Harris looks really different. He's more of a chameleon that I thought. Wow, with that hair. And wow, that performance.
7. "Go away, but don't go too far." Oh, please.
8. Integration of title in dialogue sucks, IMO (in my opinion).
9. This movie moves. Take that however you want to.
10. Editing was a little questionable .... the scene with all the crosses on the mantle showing and they're doing some voice-over dialogues.
Final note: Good job, Ben.
4.5/5stars -- netflix rating: Loved it
"I don't want to find a little kid after they've been abused for three days." Angie
"Nobody does!" Patrick
"My priest says shame is God telling you what did is wrong."Patrick
"F*** him."Remy
Thursday, April 24, 2008
TV show #4: Ace of Cakes
I just love this show. The atmosphere in this shop seems just wonderful, and the creations are just wonderful! There are tradition cakes, traditional cakes with a twist, and cakes that are just unbelievably realistic models of cars, homes, and just about anything else.
A quirky, original reality show. Who expected that?
A quirky, original reality show. Who expected that?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Film #6: Lady in the Water
Okay, I put this movie in my netflix queue immediately because I'm a fan of Shyamalan.
First of all, I think the acting in this movie was as good as it could be for a HORRIBLE STORY. One of my friends (who I think refuses to read this blog) says that he likes "what it tries to do." TRIES. The concept, I believe, is to put an ancient myth into modern times (and the quest to find one's "purpose", goodie goodie). But... no. It doesn't work. It's contrived, Shyamalan, and corny. The storytelling is congested and just ... not good. Bad writer/director! Bad! (that's meant to be in a chiding tone, like "bad dog!" Get it?
But what really grinds my gears is that I really liked most of his films (except for Unbreakable... it was a good concept but I felt underwhelmed in the end), and this really one disappointed me.
For some reason, there seemed to be a lot of fuss about the fact that Shyamalan played such a big role in his own film and maybe that threw him off. I disagree. I think the writing was just not up to par -- I can only say that PERHAPS if he had been sitting back and watching the whole thing he would have seen how bad it really was. That's the only thing I can maybe see as an agreement to that statement.
one star (Netflix rating: hated it)
First of all, I think the acting in this movie was as good as it could be for a HORRIBLE STORY. One of my friends (who I think refuses to read this blog) says that he likes "what it tries to do." TRIES. The concept, I believe, is to put an ancient myth into modern times (and the quest to find one's "purpose", goodie goodie). But... no. It doesn't work. It's contrived, Shyamalan, and corny. The storytelling is congested and just ... not good. Bad writer/director! Bad! (that's meant to be in a chiding tone, like "bad dog!" Get it?
But what really grinds my gears is that I really liked most of his films (except for Unbreakable... it was a good concept but I felt underwhelmed in the end), and this really one disappointed me.
For some reason, there seemed to be a lot of fuss about the fact that Shyamalan played such a big role in his own film and maybe that threw him off. I disagree. I think the writing was just not up to par -- I can only say that PERHAPS if he had been sitting back and watching the whole thing he would have seen how bad it really was. That's the only thing I can maybe see as an agreement to that statement.
one star (Netflix rating: hated it)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
TV show #3: Dirt
Yep. I watch it.
What drew me to watch it in the beginning:
Courtney Cox. I'm a FRIENDS fan, so I consider it my duty to at least "try on" a new series that anyone in the ensembles takes on. With the exception of Joey. Oh, dear, that was a bad idea.
It's about celebrities and celeb-utantes. Dirty pleasure.
Unfortunately, the second season seemed really skimpy. I don't feel as if it developed as well as it could have. No one ought to blame the writer's strike ... but can they?
Second ding: I don't buy the Lucy/Holt romance. I can't put my finger on WHY, though.
What drew me to watch it in the beginning:
Courtney Cox. I'm a FRIENDS fan, so I consider it my duty to at least "try on" a new series that anyone in the ensembles takes on. With the exception of Joey. Oh, dear, that was a bad idea.
It's about celebrities and celeb-utantes. Dirty pleasure.
Unfortunately, the second season seemed really skimpy. I don't feel as if it developed as well as it could have. No one ought to blame the writer's strike ... but can they?
Second ding: I don't buy the Lucy/Holt romance. I can't put my finger on WHY, though.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Film #5: There Will Be Blood
Wow, this movie blew me away! Yes, it's long. Yes, it's epic. But, yes, you really should see it.
Daniel Day Lewis is an amazing actor. If anyone can think of a film he's done where he's horrible, please tell me. But he seems to breathe, sweat, and salivate talent. Perhaps his roles have been larger-than-life for his past few films, but he can REALLY pull it off.
What I thought was really great was how the antagonist, that punk Eli, was SO MUCH like him. They both would do whatever it took to get what they wanted. They both really wanted the same thing, I think. Hmm, but what IS it.... ?
And you cannot talk about this movie without talking about the scene where Daniel gets "saved" ("I'VE ABANDONED MY CHILD!") -- it's so intense, but I'm so glad that they didn't do the whole thing where he actually IS saved. He was just doing what he had to do to get what he wanted. And the final scene just proves that he and Eli are two cuts of the same cloth. Granted, Daniel is the exterior cloth (you see what you get), and Eli in the interior (all the bad ghosts are in private).
Another scene that is just phenomenal is the fire scene -- I'm not spoiling anything because this gets talked about a lot for its technical complexity. It was beautiful and tragic. I think its great that an oil FIRE has to be put out via DYNAMITE. Even if it is true, is that not ... a wonderful statement?
Daniel Day Lewis is an amazing actor. If anyone can think of a film he's done where he's horrible, please tell me. But he seems to breathe, sweat, and salivate talent. Perhaps his roles have been larger-than-life for his past few films, but he can REALLY pull it off.
What I thought was really great was how the antagonist, that punk Eli, was SO MUCH like him. They both would do whatever it took to get what they wanted. They both really wanted the same thing, I think. Hmm, but what IS it.... ?
And you cannot talk about this movie without talking about the scene where Daniel gets "saved" ("I'VE ABANDONED MY CHILD!") -- it's so intense, but I'm so glad that they didn't do the whole thing where he actually IS saved. He was just doing what he had to do to get what he wanted. And the final scene just proves that he and Eli are two cuts of the same cloth. Granted, Daniel is the exterior cloth (you see what you get), and Eli in the interior (all the bad ghosts are in private).
Another scene that is just phenomenal is the fire scene -- I'm not spoiling anything because this gets talked about a lot for its technical complexity. It was beautiful and tragic. I think its great that an oil FIRE has to be put out via DYNAMITE. Even if it is true, is that not ... a wonderful statement?
Monday, April 14, 2008
Random #1: Comedy Central's Night of Too Many Stars
Okay, so I am indeed writing my paper, but I need background noise. So I'm watching the DVR-ed "Night of Too Many Stars" the was on Comedy Central last night. (Benefits like CRAZY to autism education. Good job, CC.)
The opening act was dumb. Maybe that was the point, but these stars were not prepared to do an opening number. Not prepared enough to make it funny. It was more awkward than funny.
I love Jon Stewart.
Kevin James is HI-LARIOUS!
Larry David made me laugh. I want to see Curb Your Enthusiasm. It's in my netflix queue.
Adam Sandler pushed the envelope with a live performance and his barrage of curse words. I think he made Stewart kinda nervous.
The opening act was dumb. Maybe that was the point, but these stars were not prepared to do an opening number. Not prepared enough to make it funny. It was more awkward than funny.
I love Jon Stewart.
Kevin James is HI-LARIOUS!
Larry David made me laugh. I want to see Curb Your Enthusiasm. It's in my netflix queue.
Adam Sandler pushed the envelope with a live performance and his barrage of curse words. I think he made Stewart kinda nervous.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Project Runway ... right after Golden Girls!
Okay, so before I get back to the mess that is my homework I watched E! news. Don't judge me.
So apparently Project Runway will be returning at some point ... but not on Bravo. It'll be on LIFETIME. That's right.
This oughta be interesting.
So apparently Project Runway will be returning at some point ... but not on Bravo. It'll be on LIFETIME. That's right.
This oughta be interesting.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Game #1: Supple
Yeah, so with all the crap I have to do, I still manage to waste enough time to merit an entertainment blog. Who knew?
Anyway, I like playing games - PS2, PC, the Wii, if you have it.... so I'm going to start my amateur GAME review in here, too.
So there's a game you can download on yahoo (and several other sites) called Supple. It's like a less cool version of the sims -- this is a slight variation of someone's else's thoughts ((s)he merely called it a "sims for girls").
Things to note:
3/5, "liked it"
Anyway, I like playing games - PS2, PC, the Wii, if you have it.... so I'm going to start my amateur GAME review in here, too.
So there's a game you can download on yahoo (and several other sites) called Supple. It's like a less cool version of the sims -- this is a slight variation of someone's else's thoughts ((s)he merely called it a "sims for girls").
Things to note:
- The characters speak actual English, so people don't sound like they're talking to dogs or babies.
- You're a female character ... this game is obviously geared toward women/young ladies.
- There doesn't seem to be a tutorial, just annoying pop-ups that cover about 45% of what you need to know.
- I suck at it because I can't get past the first "day"
- ... and yet I kinda want to buy it. But trust me, I won't.
3/5, "liked it"
Monday, April 7, 2008
TV show #2: The Tudors
Historical drama. Shows like this really help me understand history as a human story. I liked ROME as much as I like The Tudors, if not more. The darkness and the underground scenes are beautiful, the costume design is flawless (in my certainly flawed sight), and have I mentioned that Jonathan Rhys Meyers is to die for? Oh, yummy. Not to sound like a 21-year old who only watches The Tudors for the eye candy, but the attractiveness of the men in this series far outdoes that of the men in ROME.
Stuff I may have (mis)learned about this period in England:
I'm expecting Suzy to chime in and shake her head to the inaccuracies of the series ... she IS my (non)resident history buff, after all!
Stuff I may have (mis)learned about this period in England:
- Women (or maybe just queens?) make shirts for their husbands.
- Men eat pomegranate for virility... maybe specifically for a son?
- Anne Boleyn's a tramp. Haha, just kidding. But I see the strings from her fathers hands to her head, arms, and, dare I say, legs? Accurate, think you?
I'm expecting Suzy to chime in and shake her head to the inaccuracies of the series ... she IS my (non)resident history buff, after all!
Book #1: As I Lay Dying
When I started this book, I dove straight to the internet for assistance. I needed help figuring out who was who. Maybe that was cheating because so much of the experience of Faulkner is sifting through the fog... but there are plenty more complicated texts by this dude that I'm sure I'll attempt to tackle in the future.
For me, what I actually LIKE about this book is the fact that the narrator shifts between characters. I didn't expect the ending - it was abrupt, I mean, the events weren't all that shocking. And my initial reaction was, "What if this were told from another character's perspective?" I'm thinking I might check out The Sound and the Fury just to see how far I can push myself through it.
*Also, I looked for a few books on my reading list, and I was really hoping to find Wise Children, but I would have had to order it. So I might look for it in the library tomorrow when I pick up my books for what I will refer to as my 548 project.
For me, what I actually LIKE about this book is the fact that the narrator shifts between characters. I didn't expect the ending - it was abrupt, I mean, the events weren't all that shocking. And my initial reaction was, "What if this were told from another character's perspective?" I'm thinking I might check out The Sound and the Fury just to see how far I can push myself through it.
*Also, I looked for a few books on my reading list, and I was really hoping to find Wise Children, but I would have had to order it. So I might look for it in the library tomorrow when I pick up my books for what I will refer to as my 548 project.
Scorsese and the Stones
So, as you all probably know, unless you don't know me very well, I listen to NPR whenever I'm in my car unless some stupid show like "Echoes" is on. I drove just a bit this weekend, and EVERY time my radio was on, I heard about Scorsese's latest project: Shine a Light. It's a documentary about The Rolling Stones.
Now, I'm not going to go on a rant about this doc, because I don't think I could appreciate it, not being a Stones fan. What I AM curious about is how the heck I wound up hearing about this movie five times. ALL from NPR, at that! Does NPR have a stake in the flick? Haha, you may say. But are they putting my $5 pledge into a movie that I have no interest in supporting?
I'm kidding. I know NPR's not in the movie business. And I've sadly never donated a cent to the radio station that's like a mentor.
Also, Ebert's back. And his first review (at least on the website)? Yep. Shine a Light. 4 stars.
Now, I'm not going to go on a rant about this doc, because I don't think I could appreciate it, not being a Stones fan. What I AM curious about is how the heck I wound up hearing about this movie five times. ALL from NPR, at that! Does NPR have a stake in the flick? Haha, you may say. But are they putting my $5 pledge into a movie that I have no interest in supporting?
I'm kidding. I know NPR's not in the movie business. And I've sadly never donated a cent to the radio station that's like a mentor.
Also, Ebert's back. And his first review (at least on the website)? Yep. Shine a Light. 4 stars.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Film #4: No Country for Old Men
As I seem to be WAY behind the times, I have to admit a certain admiration for the Coen brothers. OR, as the Bard would say, the Brothers Coen. Maybe. Anyway, last weekend I saw O Brother, Where Art Thou, and enjoyed it more than I had anticipated. Some of you may recall my bitter, bitter feelings towards NCFOM without having seen it, but you must likewise remember that I am a simple person, and thus, a pushover for the movie Juno.
At any rate, I really, REALLY loved this film. I was not without moments of sheer confusion, disgust, and, somehow, amusement. Watching this movie reminded me a bit of the Kill Bill volumes: the violence is somehow a character in addition to the characters' actions. And somehow it becomes not only a strangely artistically choreographed event, but, well, it no longer IS an event.
There's very little music. The hardest adjustment is when you KNOW something bad's about to happen. No creepy music. I heard no music at end credits, too. So simple.
What an eye these guys have. There were so many scenes where I wish I had just paused and looked. Particularly when Ed Tom (Tommy Lee Jones) enters a hotel room and you can see his shadow... very Western... And after the first few scenes where death has either just visited or is just around the corner (first few scenes), there is that element, that unmistakable proof of the human struggle. I mean, Crazy Anton strangles a police officer, and there are so many scuff marks on the floor, you can just imagine how tough that is. I'm reminded of a Hitchcock film that I've never seen where a woman's trying to kill a man and he just doesn't seem to die! What is that? The perseverance of life?
Tommy Lee Jones is amazingly versatile as an actor, and they way he just takes on the exhaustion, the disbelief and yet complacency with the state of things today (which, we learn, is no different from 100 years ago) ... it makes me want to weep, it's so beautiful.
Javier Bardem -- WOW. This guy has creepy psycho DOWN. Excellent.
Josh Brolin -- Very surprising character, at least to me. The first few scenes where he just utters a word are SO powerful and ironic and strangely funny. MY favorite line? "Yeah."
Woody Harrelson -- Wow, um, Woody's kinda hot. Sorry to move away from acting skills (he, of course, did an excellent job), etc, but he's VERY attractive in this movie. I have no clue why.
Okay, I'll stop. To warn those of you who haven't yet seen this movie, it's pretty darn violent, and it's quite long. But I didn't realize it was that long until I put the DVD back in its netflix sleeve and saw the duration. It's a complicated movie (to my brain), but I didn't feel as if it moved slowly.
Rating: 5/5 stars OR netflix "I loved it"
At any rate, I really, REALLY loved this film. I was not without moments of sheer confusion, disgust, and, somehow, amusement. Watching this movie reminded me a bit of the Kill Bill volumes: the violence is somehow a character in addition to the characters' actions. And somehow it becomes not only a strangely artistically choreographed event, but, well, it no longer IS an event.
There's very little music. The hardest adjustment is when you KNOW something bad's about to happen. No creepy music. I heard no music at end credits, too. So simple.
What an eye these guys have. There were so many scenes where I wish I had just paused and looked. Particularly when Ed Tom (Tommy Lee Jones) enters a hotel room and you can see his shadow... very Western... And after the first few scenes where death has either just visited or is just around the corner (first few scenes), there is that element, that unmistakable proof of the human struggle. I mean, Crazy Anton strangles a police officer, and there are so many scuff marks on the floor, you can just imagine how tough that is. I'm reminded of a Hitchcock film that I've never seen where a woman's trying to kill a man and he just doesn't seem to die! What is that? The perseverance of life?
Tommy Lee Jones is amazingly versatile as an actor, and they way he just takes on the exhaustion, the disbelief and yet complacency with the state of things today (which, we learn, is no different from 100 years ago) ... it makes me want to weep, it's so beautiful.
Javier Bardem -- WOW. This guy has creepy psycho DOWN. Excellent.
Josh Brolin -- Very surprising character, at least to me. The first few scenes where he just utters a word are SO powerful and ironic and strangely funny. MY favorite line? "Yeah."
Woody Harrelson -- Wow, um, Woody's kinda hot. Sorry to move away from acting skills (he, of course, did an excellent job), etc, but he's VERY attractive in this movie. I have no clue why.
Okay, I'll stop. To warn those of you who haven't yet seen this movie, it's pretty darn violent, and it's quite long. But I didn't realize it was that long until I put the DVD back in its netflix sleeve and saw the duration. It's a complicated movie (to my brain), but I didn't feel as if it moved slowly.
Rating: 5/5 stars OR netflix "I loved it"
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Books I'd like to read
This is kind of like a review. Okay, so based on the numerous novels cited in How to Read Literature Like a Professor (required reading for my night class ... but I really am enjoying this book!), I would like to read the following:
Lady Chatterly's Lover (Lawrence)
Women in Love (Lawrence)
Wise Children (Carter)
Mrs. Dalloway (Woolf) -- I've wanted to read this for a long time anyway
Anna Karenina (Tolstoy)
The Hours (Cunningham) -- I think
Metamorphoses (Ovid)
The Tempest (Bard)
And please don't shun me because I haven't read these books yet. I read Jane Eyre for FUN.
Lady Chatterly's Lover (Lawrence)
Women in Love (Lawrence)
Wise Children (Carter)
Mrs. Dalloway (Woolf) -- I've wanted to read this for a long time anyway
Anna Karenina (Tolstoy)
The Hours (Cunningham) -- I think
Metamorphoses (Ovid)
The Tempest (Bard)
And please don't shun me because I haven't read these books yet. I read Jane Eyre for FUN.
Film #3: 21
Watching this film in the theater was a testament to NOT reading film critics' reviews before seeing a flick. At least for me. I read Emerson (Ebert's editor)'s review of 21 before seeing it, and that was a big mistake. Emerson (who I must regard AS Ebert because Ebert was out-of-commission for 21, I suppose) thought that the actual story as good enough to translate into the film, but the screenwriters changed too much and it came out as a cookie-cutter kinda movie. So I had that in my brain walking into auditorium 8.
Anyway, this is what I think, or first impressions
Cutie dudes: Sam Golzari (puppy dog eyes that make me want to CRY), Jim Sturgess (I sang "Hey Jude" to myself about 3 times during this movie. Across the Universe really sank in.), and, of course, Mr Spacey.
Reminded me of: Across the Universe, for one obvious reason (leading man), but also certain scenes with use of bright color. but mostly the obvious reason. And the Oceans' movies... obviously, the Vegas. And any movie where theres a mentor, the mentee revolts, gets a "hot chick", etc (see Wall Street)
What did I take away from it?: I realized that, although I love the way he does it, I hate it when Spacey plays a character like this (I'm being vague so as not to give away anything). I just always see him as Lester Burnham, lovable, pot-smoking, almost-pedophile. I still prefer roulette at casinos, and i don't even TRY to beat it.
What annoyed me: Ugh, I know it's Vegas, so its all part of the scene, but 1)I hate strip club montages. And club montages with the skimpy top montages. Come on. 1.5)There was some definite cheese present. 2) This was a pretty predictable movie, when you think about it.
But I liked it because...: I love Kevin Spacey, and all the acting was top notch. I love the Vegas. The movie was entertaining enough.
Quotable quotes: None that I can think of.
Also, this movie proves that I'm not that good at math. The oh-so-simple probability problem in the classroom?... I still don't get it.
All in all? 3/5, OR a netflix "liked it"
Anyone dig the new review format? Or do you guys prefer my mindless rambling as they come to me (see Rev:Why Did I Get Married?) I'm all about suggestions, people. And If I get no comments, I'll take myself out to my car and cry because no one cares what I think about the movies.
Anyway, this is what I think, or first impressions
Cutie dudes: Sam Golzari (puppy dog eyes that make me want to CRY), Jim Sturgess (I sang "Hey Jude" to myself about 3 times during this movie. Across the Universe really sank in.), and, of course, Mr Spacey.
Reminded me of: Across the Universe, for one obvious reason (leading man), but also certain scenes with use of bright color. but mostly the obvious reason. And the Oceans' movies... obviously, the Vegas. And any movie where theres a mentor, the mentee revolts, gets a "hot chick", etc (see Wall Street)
What did I take away from it?: I realized that, although I love the way he does it, I hate it when Spacey plays a character like this (I'm being vague so as not to give away anything). I just always see him as Lester Burnham, lovable, pot-smoking, almost-pedophile. I still prefer roulette at casinos, and i don't even TRY to beat it.
What annoyed me: Ugh, I know it's Vegas, so its all part of the scene, but 1)I hate strip club montages. And club montages with the skimpy top montages. Come on. 1.5)There was some definite cheese present. 2) This was a pretty predictable movie, when you think about it.
But I liked it because...: I love Kevin Spacey, and all the acting was top notch. I love the Vegas. The movie was entertaining enough.
Quotable quotes: None that I can think of.
Also, this movie proves that I'm not that good at math. The oh-so-simple probability problem in the classroom?... I still don't get it.
All in all? 3/5, OR a netflix "liked it"
Anyone dig the new review format? Or do you guys prefer my mindless rambling as they come to me (see Rev:Why Did I Get Married?) I'm all about suggestions, people. And If I get no comments, I'll take myself out to my car and cry because no one cares what I think about the movies.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Film #2: Why Did I Get Married?
Okay, I liked this movie more than I thought I would... the first 20 minutes were pretty trite. I'm not sure I liked the idea of opening with Ms Jackson lecturing a bunch of undergrads, and the ending awards ceremony was kinda dumb. Most of the characters were believable, the one exception being Mike. If anyone believes this as a realistic character, please let me know; if your argument is good enough, I may rescind my comment. The relationships are all pretty well-developed, as well as the characters, but Ms Jackson's whole basis that they're all in CO for a "retreat to ask 'Why did I get married?'" seems to be absent. They just get together, drink, and chat. And then she writes a book about them? There something missing, but more there than I had anticipated.
I didn't know it was originally a play ... nor do I care. I think it's natural to compare a film to its "original" (cough, Harry Potter readers, cough), be it play or novel, but I try *TRY* to judge a film as it is. Yeah, it was hard to watch Memoirs of a Geisha, though.
Anyway, this movie get a 3.5/5 stars from me.
I didn't know it was originally a play ... nor do I care. I think it's natural to compare a film to its "original" (cough, Harry Potter readers, cough), be it play or novel, but I try *TRY* to judge a film as it is. Yeah, it was hard to watch Memoirs of a Geisha, though.
Anyway, this movie get a 3.5/5 stars from me.
My humble thanks...
...to those as blogspot/blogger/what have you reviewers for recognizing me as a human :) I will try to be less logical and robot-like in the future!
More reviews to come this weekend! I'm going to see "21" with my kick-butt friend, Katie. Although I've heard some discouraging reviews, I still want to see Mr Sexy ... I mean, Mr Spacey.
More reviews to come this weekend! I'm going to see "21" with my kick-butt friend, Katie. Although I've heard some discouraging reviews, I still want to see Mr Sexy ... I mean, Mr Spacey.
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