I LOVE this movie. Hank Azaria, Emily Watson, Bill Murray, Susan Sarandon, Phillip Baker Hall, the Cusacks, and a drunk-ass Orson Welles swaggering around? Whats not to love? Its got some great cinematography too, the movie starts off with a seven minute steadicam shot, and the colors are perfect even though its not the best transfer. Tim Robbins, the lefty prince that he is, doesnt get nearly as much credit as he deserves. Hes the man.
See this if you havent.
Angus MacFadyen = great actor. Highly underused.
In general, I mean. I dunno about this movie, cuz I haven't seen it.
I seem to recall lukewarm reviews at best when this was first released...
Now it seems people are standing line to rave about it.
It's on my list. My previous reason for wanting to see it (sort of): The soundtrack contains the only PJ Harvey song I've never heard. It's a cover of something or other. Maybe I should've just picked up the soundtrack.
This movie is BRILLIANT. I saw it when it first came out and didn't comprehend those lukewarm reviews. I felt like standing up and applauding when it was over -- I should have, since I was the only person in the theater.
The cinematography, btw, is by Jean Yves Escoffier, one of my favorites.
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The cinematography, btw, is by Jean Yves Escoffier, one of my favorites.
Ah, yes... Gummo... Neil Labute (though he didn't do
Shape of Things, which may explain that one's relative dullness). He is a good cinematographer.
Yes, this is a great flick. I haven't seen this in a long time... maybe I'll check it out again... thanks for reminding me.
It's about to come on Bravo, I'm going to watch it for the first time
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The bastards! They cropped out half the beautiful frame! "Mommy, why are you so ugly?" Damn...i feel sorry for anyone watching it like that.
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just rented it. thought it was fantastic. was surprised to see philip baker hall and jack black just show up, exxcellent stuff
I remember not responding to it either way when I saw it on video a few years ago. If you guys like it that much, perhaps it is time to give it a second chance.
i compiled parts of the soundtrack into an mp3 (mostly azaria's stuff). if any of you want it, e-mail me
I saw it on video a couple of years ago and loved it, raved about it and have it in my head as one of the most neglected movies ever. I agree, Tim Robbins will one day be recognised. My only reservation was that, as a review I read suggested, he should have played Welles (know the looks are off, but...). It's a great and idealistic movie that stirs but doesn't sicken. Love the cast but specially John Turturro and Em of course.
What is Robbins up to now?
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Him and Susan are currently saving the world....
I have always liked this movie....it made me feel confident in PTA casting Watson for PDL....it's just a fun kinda film....I actually have this really cool book ...it's like a picture shooting script type deal....definately worth checking out if you liked the film.....
I liked this movie so much (and learned so much) I didn't even mind the real heavy-handed puppet metaphor. I thought the last tune they played right before the film ended great in its relation to the images. what a great way to end a film.