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- Released on: 2008-10-21
- Rating: R (Restricted)
- Running time: 119 minutes
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The other side of the story
In an incredible bit of misfortune, ‘Infamous’ will have to live with the stigma of being ‘that other movie’ about Truman Capote writing his masterpiece ‘In Cold Blood’. Over time that distinction may begin to wear off, but only time will tell. The trouble with this situation is that it is impossible to see 2006′s ‘Infamous’ without comparing it to 2005′s ‘Capote’ — even if you try. I promised myself that I would attempt to watch it with a fresh perspective, but within ten minutes I had decidedly broken that promise and started a list of differences and similarities in my mind. What is so unfair about this is that while ‘Capote’ is a very good movie, ‘Infamous’ is just a good one, making its faults stand out that much more by comparing it to its predecessor. Never before has being good not been good enough.
Purists undoubtedly take to ‘Capote’ as the superior film and lambaste ‘Infamous’ as a pretender to the throne, but what they are missing out on are the intriguing differences in perspective that the two films have. It is here that ‘Infamous’ earns its merits, but also where its defining flaw comes into play: that it is too afraid to risk making Truman an unsympathetic character. ‘Capote’ gets at the heart of the deviousness inherent in Truman’s dealings with Perry Smith and Dick Hickock (the killers on death row whose stories, along with those of their victims, comprise ‘In Cold Blood’) — how he used and abused their friendship and trust in order to write his masterpiece. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Truman Capote is an egotistical liar that sells his soul for his story, made sympathetic by Hoffman’s careful portrayal and by the fact that his cruelty causes him to spiral into drink, depression, and ruin for the rest of his life. The makers of ‘Infamous’ shy away from this aspect of Capote, choosing to go for sympathy instead. His deceit is only mentioned in passing — with the effect that you wouldn’t notice it if you weren’t looking for it. This Truman really cares for Perry Smith, and the film posits that what ruined him after the executions was the loss of the one person he had ever truly connected with. This Truman is a victim of his book’s conclusion rather than culpable in it. It’s an interesting theory, but it holds less weight and feels toothless. I don’t know enough about the facts to speculate as to whether or not the sexual tension that develops between the writer and the convict is accurate, but it does add an element of intrigue to the story.
The relationship between Truman and Perry in ‘Infamous’ adds a layer to the characterization of the author that was missing from ‘Capote’: that he was really a damaged, insecure man at heart, and had been ever since his childhood. The bravado, the confidance, the wit, and the eloquence that Manhattan’s high society adore him for is a mask that he has put on to hide how he really feels about himself. His entire personality is an affectation, and his carefully maintained social life is artifice. Other reviewers have criticized ‘Infamous’ for being too stylized, but I think that they were trying to show how fake his life in New York was — and in my humble opinion they succeeded. Toby Jones’ portrayal is, as such, less natural than Hoffman’s, but is perfectly suited to this intention of the filmmakers and succeeds in its own right. Had ‘Infamous’ come before ‘Capote’ Jones may have been more recognized for his work with an Oscar nomination of his own, but as I said earlier, timing has not been kind to ‘Infamous’. Anyway, Truman and Perry make a connection because they can be who they really are around each other: Perry can talk about his lonely, abusive childhood and desire to be an artist, while Truman can let his guard down and stop acting like a “wind-up doll” (to use a term from the movie). ‘Capote’ gets at the heart of Truman’s duplicity, but ‘Infamous’ gets at the heart of his insecurity.
The two film’s really work as companion pieces, then, so I would encourage everyone to get over their prejudice and look at the two film’s as two different sides of one of America’s most distinctive voices. It is fitting that a personality as outsized as Truman Capote’s couldn’t be captured by only one film, and he would probably be pleased to know that that is the case.
The story of a broken heart . . .
Based on interviews in George Plimpton’s oral biography of Truman Capote, this well done film offers a somewhat different take on the character we’d already come to know through the previous year’s “Capote,” which covers the same storyline – the writing of the author’s bestseller, “In Cold Blood.” Toby Jones gives a notable performance that emphasizes Capote’s vulnerability – reinforced by the actor’s diminutive size – compared to the more arch and self-centered Oscar-winning portrayal turned in by Philip Seymour Hoffman. While both films show how Capote is overwhelmed by the stress of composing this landmark book and waiting for its publication as the two killers are held for years on death row, “Infamous” wants us to believe that Capote fell deeply in love with one of them, Perry, who returned his affection and regarded him to the end as “Friend Truman.” That Capote never wrote anything of the caliber of “In Cold Blood” again and spent the rest of his years in a downward spiral of self destruction is used in the film as evidence that it was the fateful encounter with Perry that ruined him.
Sandra Bullock gives a wonderfully controlled performance as Capote’s lifelong friend Harper Lee, who after the success of “To Kill a Mockingbird” never published another novel and left New York to return to her childhood home in Alabama, where fate provided a much more congenial retreat from the limelight. “Who knows what the heart wants,” she remarks sadly at the end of the film, “and who can defend themselves against it?” And while the film treats its subject with a certain playfulness, reflected in a mostly cheerful and larky soundtrack, it is finally the story of a broken heart. The DVD has a very cogent and informative commentary by writer-director Douglas McGrath. Definitely worth watching, even if you’ve seen “Capote.” Side by side, they demonstrate nicely Capote’s own vision of truth as it’s found in creative nonfiction.
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Probably the best order in which to view the films on this subject is this version first, then last year’s, then the Robert Blake movie.
If CAPOTE is a sophisticatedly sec pinot grigio, INFAMOUS is a heartier, fruitier wine. The power of CAPOTE is its restraint, with the complex central character both monstrous and sympathetic in his cool-eyed pragmatism about needing the killers to die in order to complete his book successfully. INFAMOUS suggests that Capote is more emotionally torn by this conflict of interests between his attraction to Perry Smith and his ego as a writer. There’s more wallop throughout the more indulgent film, but CAPOTE’s refusal to provide easier emotional releases makes it the more mature work. That said, I’d be more apt to replay this version.
The opening scene, in which Gwyneth Paltrow struggles through the pain behind the lyric she’s singing, sets the overall approach of this film. It is dramatically effective, it’s well-played, and it telegraphs both the theme and the somewhat manipulative means this movie will rely upon. Similarly, the sexual relationship alleged in the prison sequences is carried off by excellent performances, is graphic as fantasy rather than likelihood, and distinguishes CAPOTE’s restraint as probably a more honest narrative choice.
The acting and period design are excellent–making favorable comparisons to similar ambitions of the period piece on George Reeves’ suicide. Audiences will appreciate INFAMOUS more if they’re aware of the history of Capote’s ANSWERED PRAYERS, the gossip fest that exposed the secrets of all his socialite “swans” and thus cost him their friendships.
It’s interesting that, in all three versions of this existential saga of meaningless virtue and shallow sophisticates, the Perry Smith performance particularly shines. In this instance, Craig all but steals the film as a Tommy Lee Jones-like hunk, though it must be noted that Segourney Weaver is fantastic at the Twist.
The murders at the eye of this maelstrom are depicted in all three versions of the story, and they remain chilling in each instance. (My companion at INFAMOUS was enraged, not having seen CAPOTE, that INFAMOUS treated such brutal killers so sympathetically–in Perry’s case, as a romantic fantasy–but she acknowledged that this film is excellent.) Based on the treatments of that central event, I’d recommend seeing the lighter (but not lite) INFAMOUS first, followed by the ascetically satisfying CAPOTE, and then the 1967 Richard Brooks original on the subject. The reverse order would not do INFAMOUS, well, “justice.”
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I’d bought every single overpriced Fushigi Yugi VHS. Yes, I did. 16 volumes at $30… You can do the math. Calm, at the mention of the current DVD volume’s arrival, I shivered with excitement, and with kindly reason. I went out and got it ASAP. It now sits prettily on my DVD shelf, suitable next to the Suzaku DVD box, which sits next to the 16 VHS volumes. That’s how worthy I fancy this series.
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The Seiyuu DVD box is a space of four DVDs, each disc holding the equivalent of 4 of the previously released VHS (that is, if you count both English dubbed and Japanese subtitled versions) . The transfer to DVD was practically flawless, and both the visuals and audio are exquisite. The menu for each disc is simple and easy to navigate. In the department of Extras, this plot has the coolest special features of any DVD I’ve ever seen: music videos for the image songs for most of the major characters! Pioneer has outdone themselves this time around!
But attractive along to disclose, this is the second season of the shoujo anime Fushigi Yugi. Keeping the spirit of the first season, this one is slightly darker, bringing about the sadder and more touching parts of the present. To support from spoiling any surprises (and contain me, there are plenty) I won’t say anymore. Unprejudiced a suggestion for the sentimental: Sustain your hankies handy.
Well, I’m writing this under the assumption that all readers are considering buying/have bought and watched the first half of the Fushigi Yuugi series. I’ll commence lawful now by saying that I’ve only ever seen it in Japanese, so I can’t give you a fine concept on the English dub.
In brief, what I belief of Fushgi Yuugi in general- well, I really quite liked it. It’s not a favourite of mine, and I don’t judge it ever will be, but its smooth incredibly cute and humorous.
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What I concept of this set:
Well, excuse me while I go bang my head against a wall. Don’t accumulate me wrong- the second half is definately not unpleasant, and for the most portion is very, very delicious. There are, however, determined aspects that have inspired within me the run to wound something.
1) The complete shifts in characters. Miyaka started out as a likeable character. Granted, she was a ditz, but the character had spirit and passion, and was done very well. By this point in the series though, her personality has shifted completely. Gone is the girl who was willing to fight a gang in an alley because she didn’t have to exertion about teachers yelling at her. (This was in episode 3, I own.) Enter Miyaka, ancient priestess, who wanders around wailing and blushing, waiting for people to cater to beck and call….
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Tamahome suffered the same personality shift as Miyaka. Like her, I really loved Tamahome at the originate of the series. His character was portrayed as being shallow with a satisfactory heart underneath it all. Like Miyaka, he was hilarious, and incredibly likeable. I shamelessly admit that I was cheering him on the whole time, hoping he’d ‘get the girl’. By the time the second series rocked up though, he had Miyaka and had become a simpering mess. He was completely whipped, no longer the strong character I liked. It was extremely disappointing.
We score to peep more insight into Yui, but not worthy into the Seiryuu Seven, which is vaguely disappointing, but can be forgiven. We survey the Byakko Seven- well, three members- and slowly fetch out more and more in the black past of ‘The Universe of the Four Gods’, which I have to say, is excellently done. Sadly though, there is very microscopic Hotohori- in my view, a exact shame, as his character was astonishing and his Japanese deny actor is one of my personal favourites.
The position is aloof engrossing. It doesn’t focus on the other members of the Seven as worthy as I’d like, in favour of screams of ‘Tamahome!’ ‘Miyaka!’ but each character does procure their brief place in the limelight.
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The drawings are tranquil valid, and the animation flows as well as the first season. When it’s not trying too hard to be deep and meaningful, we stare that fantastic Fushigi Yuugi humour, which was originally the first thing that caught my attention. There’s collected plenty of fanservice, which was kind of misplaced, considering this is a series that targets girls, but is unexcited humorous.
All in all, the second series is savory, and is a nice scheme to round out the series. The ending leaves a bit to be desired, but that’s what the OVAs are for. If you’ve seen the first half of Fushigi Yuugi (which was, to me, safe) this half is a necessity. I don’t deem that, on the whole, you’ll be disappointed. Serene, if you’re anything like me, you’ll wish that distinct parts had been revised.
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There is a point in “The Girl Next Door – Unrated Edition’ (which I received and promptly devoured, extra’s and all, in one sitting) where the movie is in anguish of changing in tone and focus from American Pie to Showgirls, but luckily for the movie – and viewers it recovers itself and ends in a positive teen comedy spirit.
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I never saw this movie in the theater so I cannot comment on what has been added to this “unrated edition” but there is certainly quite a lot of nudity, but nothing spellbinding the main actors. There are some graphoc scenes at a strip club (including lap dancing) and we procure shots of one of the main actors watching a porn video at home. There are some nude scenes from late of both essential actors Emile Hirsch and Elisha Cuthbert, but as Hirsch points out on Side B of the disc (where most of the extras are located) the movie archaic a stand-in for those shots.
I have a word of caution regarding the list of extra’s on the Amazon page. One is titled a scebne specific commentary bu Hirsch and Cuthbert. What we have here though is not a commentary for the whole movie from the two stars, but rather several scenes on the flip side of the disc in which the two actors both give separate commentary.
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Largely (and unjustly) ignored at the box office this teen comedy starts of really well and within the first few moments had me rolling with laughter. The movie starts with a montage of sorts, we scrutinize the jocks, brains and cheerleader-types all stating, for their entry in the yearbook, what they “will always remember.”
Then there is Matt (played by Hirsch) who is pondering this put a question to. Obvious, he has had a successful academic career – as illustrated by his acceptance to Georgetown – but he really hasn’t done anything memorable in his senior year of high school.
That’s about to change for Matt though with the arrival next door of Danielle (played by Cuthbert), who mplays a breathtaking beauty house sitting for his neighbors.
Entranced by her Matt is unable to cessation himself from watching Danielle undress in the window opposite his bedroom – but he is spotted. From that moment he is on a rollercoaster slither. Danielle, amused and evidently attracted to Matt, shows him the excitement of living on the edge, from running naked through the streets to moonlight skinny dipping in his school principal’s pool.
Just as everything seems to be going so well between Matt and Danielle, Matt is paralyzed when one of his best friends Eli (who is a connoisseur of porn movies and rotund of in-experienced sex advice) shows one of his porn movies – in which Danielle is the main star.
Foolishly following some of his friends advice, the two share company and moments later the movie changes tack and takes on a decidedly darker and more serious tone as Matt becomes sucked into the dim world of the pornographic movie industry. Initially charming and sterling towards Matt, Danielle’s producer and one-time boyfriend Kelly (played well by Timothy Olyphant) turns violent and antagonistic towards the youth who has his mind status on getting Danielle out of the industry.
This all comes to boiling point when the sleazy producer drugs Matt and sets him up for a robbery.
What follows is both inventive and highly comical. How will Matt afford to secure into Georgetown? What will become of Danielle? These are objective some of the questions in this lively movie that borrows heavily and liberally from a number of the John Hughes movies of the 1980s and the AMERICAN PIE movies of more new years. The movie ends on a high ticket in a conclusion that is both satisfying and appetizing.
Now onto the piece that most readers of this review are more involved in – the extra’s. On Side A of the disc we have an okay director’s commentary from director Luke Greenfield and an at times humorous and at other times bewitching trivia track.
Then on Side B of the disc we have the aforementioned seven to eight scene specific commentaries from Hirsch and Cuthbert (Hirsch curiously has one more) and deleted and extended scenes with optional directors commentary. None of these scenes are of any particular value to anyone but completists or fans of the movie. They add nothing to the feature, but do have a curiosity factor to them. They also chose the better of the two endings also.
Of more interest is an silly featurette in which actor Chris Marquette (who plays Eli in the movie) poses as a porn producer and lures in all too enthusiastic men (there’e a cute blonde on the bed afterall) who accumulate decidedly less keen (for the most allotment) when the girl is replaced by a vast chunky guy.
We are also offered a stills gallery and a VERY short gag reel as well as trailers for a couple of other like minded movies in addition to one promotional trailer for several other Fox titles. There is also a trailer for THE GIRL NEXT DOOR with the subtitle `Dirrrty,’ which in reality isn’t really that worthy of a stout deal.
All in all, this is a generous and engaging movie, it seems to lose its footing half diagram through but successfully and engagingly returns to top execute before the final credits roll. This is a sure must-buy for fans of the movie and the genre and certainly gargantuan entertainment
I have seen this movie twice already, once at a rather unadvertised sneak preview and again at an advertised sneak preview. It is terrific! The best teen comdey to arrive along since American Pie. It isn’t a gross-out comedy like a Farrelly Bros. movie or even the American Pie movies. It has a surprisingly believable storyline, fair collect past the central plan of an ex-pornstar living next door and you can imagine these two falling for each other. The movie has a lot of heart, and is amusing in all the accurate places, with no cheap jokes. It doesn’t play down to the audience and in fact has a very colorful twist ending. The best movie to approach this year so far, other than Eternal Sunshine, which is a vastly different type of movie.
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MFL is a marvellous film about a professor who turns a popular flower girl into a lady. It is elephantine of sing-a-long songs and laughable moments. It is basically a classic for all the suitable reasons! Plenty of re-watch factor makes it a film to acquire.
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In 1994, the film was restored and thank the lord they did! The film’s negative was almost lost forever. In fact, the film had become yellow-tinged and corpulent of scratches, blotches and all the rest! It would have been a very dim day for the movie industry if a flim like this had been lost.
The modern DVD that featured this original restoration was released in the slack 90′s. This DVD included a 9 exiguous featurette, actor profiles, audio commentary, and Audrey Hepburn singing in 2 scenes.
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This unusual 1-disc DVD has since been updated to a special 2-Disc Edition. Which one to gather? I have both so I feel reliable to retort this. The modern DVD includes all the features found on the recent DVD, except the actor profiles. The unique DVD once again includes the restored print but is apparently a unique transfer from the restored print. However, according to a picture that I have read, the novel transfer is not perfect and has aliasing problems throughout. The average watcher probably won’t steal up on this detail. If this is an dispute to you, steal the unusual edition DVD where the transfer has been given two thumbs up!
The advantage of the special 2-Disc Edition DVD is that it includes a 58 small 1994 documentary hosted by Jeremy Brett (Audrey’s fancy interest in the film) . Jeremy is no longer with us, so it’s nice to have this as a part of nostalgia. On top of this, there are many more features on this disc that aren’t included on the recent DVD such as footage from the film’s premiere, production dinner, as well as discussions with Rex and Audrey.
The choice is easy. If you’re a fan of the film and don’t care for all the extras, lift the new DVD. You at least regain the best transfer. If you do care about having all the extras, pick both!
This is a extremely fair and stylish movie – the kind of spectacle that you unprejudiced don’t eye any more, in a clear type of Technicolour that unprejudiced isn’t duplicated these days. Extremely witty and classic songs, a swish script, and shapely costumes. Admittedly, it is observe candy, but what see candy! George Cukor directs it with lawful aplomb, turning “Titanic-era” London into a stylised and colourful melée, bringing out the humour and joyfulness of the screenplay, and Cecil Beaton’s extravagant and yet, somehow, chic costumes and sets get a perfect setting for the actors – and the actors themselves are obliging. Rex Harrison is totally believable as Henry Higgins, mixing crustiness with a very dry humour, whereas Audrey Hepburn looks honest factual as Eliza Doolittle. One is forced to ponder what Julie Andrews would have done in the role, following her playing the portion on stage, but I objective can’t ogle Eliza played by anyone other than Audrey Hepburn, who is, quite simply, luscious. From the mawkish, ramshackle flower-girl, to the rebellious pupil, to the wintry and still “lady” of the title, she is perfectly credible, whether throwing a Cockney temperament, or floating through the conservatory, calmly sending Professor Higgins about his business. I am told her Cockney accent is dreadful, but being deaf, I cannot comment; no more than I can comment upon the fact that apparently her recording of “Oh Wouldn’t It Be Luverly” has been reinstated upon the soundtrack. The appeal for this film lies in its spectacle – I saw it at the cinema once, in an arthouse revival, and it was utterly unbelievable – and in the speech therapy storyline, which has a lot of relevance to me. “My Ravishing Lady” is simply… a cinematic glory of a particular type that would be impossible to duplicate ever again. The Ascot scene is worth the money alone, a refreshing, gliding harmony of shadowy and white, choreographed and stylised escapism, totally summing up the essence of a musical.
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- Released on: 2010-04-01
- Rating: G (General Audience)
- Running time: 73 minutes
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expensive voices, cheap animation
This entire movie is animated, unlike the first two Stuart Little movies. I was willing to accept that since it is a third movie that went straight to video. All the big name voices are in it ….all the people from the last movies. The animation is that low budget computer generated stuff you see in the Barbie movies. The story is okay but no comparison to the first two. I will say this about it though….my 4yr old loves it. I did get it for her so all in all it is a fine movie…just not the quality you would expect having seen the first two.
OK Story, Very Disappointing Animation
The only good news about the second sequel to `Stuart Little’ is that you can hear the voices of three principal actors of the original — Michael J. Fox, Geena Davies, and Hugh Laurie. Except that, I can find nothing that would justify the decision of making another entry into the series. There is no state-of-the-art images merging seamlessly the live-action and CGI-created creatures. So what’s the point of making this one?
The film is all shot in animation, and the animation is just cheesy. I know I should not expect Pixar in direct-to-video films, but it is not a totally happy thing to see the characters with clunky designs, whose monotonous movement looks so awkward that you might remember the unnaturally moving heads or arms of the characters on video games made five or six years ago, or the filmed version of `Final Fantasy.’ Frankly this animation needs better software.
At least, the filmmakers are wise not to change the basic points of the `SL’ world. Again we are to meet the Little Family, this time going on vacation for summer. Stuart joins in the `Lake Scout’ with his brother George, which results in another misadventure on the lake as you know he would.
The story gets more interesting when a new character Reeko wisecracking skunk appears in the forest where, it is rumored, mighty and fearful `Beast’ rules mercilessly. Somehow this skunk likes Stewart Little, and Stewart the skunk, and their friendship is tested when Snowbell gets into a big trouble.
Virginia Madsen and Peter MacNicol also provide voices, but that doesn’t add much to the entire film.
Regular characters like Mr. and Mrs. Little, or Monty come back, but the film spends pretty much time to introduce and follow the story of the skunk, who is not particularly a funny character. There is an unnecessary `funky’ musical sequence about Rikko `skunk with a funk’ which completely misunderstands the target audiences of the film.
Though kids might enjoy it, `SL3′ is a huge disappointment after watching two previous works, especially the rousing finale of `SL2.’ The reason why they shot this film fully in unremarkable animation still mystifies me.
TOO MUCH SKUNK
While I’m sure the kids will enjoy this third entry in the STUART LITTLE franchise, from an adult’s point of view, it’s not as good as the first two. Blame it on the computer generated uninspired animation; blame it on the really bad songs (how many parents will have to explain what a derriere is?); or maybe it’s got too much skunk in it. While the voice talents of Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie return, Wayne Brady is a little too annoying and “gangsta” to be much fun. Why do they always have to put in an actor who has to speak hip and jive when it really has nothing to do with the character? Oh, well…I’m sure our youth of today will identify with his funk/rap song, but I’m just a little tired of it. Anyway, we do get Virginia Madsen as the voice of the Beast and Stuart manages to be a hero…so if I’m being too picky, sorry! But it’s okay for the family.
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #18316 in Movie
- Released on: 2009-07-16
- Rating: R (Restricted)
- Running time: 89 minutes
Worth seeing after the 1972 version
I loved the 1972 version of “Sleuth” where Sir Laurence Olivier played the cuckolded Andrew Wyck and Michael Caine played cocky young Milo Tindle who’d stolen Wyck’s wife of 14 years. When I heard the film had been remade with Caine now in the role of the elderly Wyck, I had to see how he’d handle himself. While Caine was interesting in the reprised role, if you can see only one version of “Sleuth,” see the original with Olivier and Caine.
It’s No Mystery Why This Remake Pales in Comparison
I don’t know if I would go so far as to call the original film version of “Sleuth” a classic, but it is a darn good film and features virtuoso performances from Sir Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine.
Approximately a year ago, I heard of the plans to remake “Sleuth”. Groan. Can’t they at least try to come up with a new idea in Hollywood? Change the character’s names and the title and call something it new? Why mess with a classic? Then, I remembered the original is a very good film, but not a classic. Michael Caine and Jude Law were signed to play the roles Olivier and Caine originated. This could be interesting. Michael Caine appearing in both versions? My interest was piqued. When I heard Kenneth Branagh was directing from a Harold Pinter screenplay, I was hooked.
The new version has some good things going for it, but the bad things far outweigh the good making “Sleuth (2007)” a disappointment.
Milo Tindle (Law), an out-of-work actor, arrives at the estate of Andrew Wyke (Caine), a hugely successful mystery novelist. Wyke has summoned the young man to discuss the affair he is having with his wife. Milo insists Wyke’s wife is leaving him and Wyke is only too glad to let her go, he has a mistress of his own. But he wants the separation and divorce to be permanent; he doesn’t want his ex-wife running back to him when Milo’s money runs out. Wyke suggests Milo `break’ into the house and steal some jewels worth One Million Pounds. Wyke has the name of a fence who will give Milo 800,000 pounds for the jewels and that should last them a while. Andrew has thought of everything. Milo agrees and Wyke uses his home’s elaborate electronics and surveillance system to guide him through the process, to make it seem real. But it wouldn’t seem real unless Wyke found the robber and defended his home would it?
“Sleuth” originated as a play and it showcases two characters who play a game of verbal and psychological cat and mouse, sparring with one another, trying to gain the upper hand. In the new version, there are many changes, many of which benefit the overall film.
As Milo drives up to Wyke’s house, Branagh introduces us to the elaborate security system the multi-millionaire has installed in his country estate. Milo’s car triggers an alarm at the gate and his every move is caught on surveillance camera – there doesn’t seem to be a centimeter of the expansive grounds he wouldn’t be able to see on one of the system’s surveillance screens.
As Milo attempts the `break-in’, Wyke watches him every step of the way, directing him as he watches his adversary’s every move. And Tindle gets caught up in the game, using his acting skills to become a `burglar’.
The new version of this film is about half as long as the original was. And this benefits the new film. Because of the length, the original version seems even more stagey; to watch two actors facing off against one another for the entire length of a film running about two and a half hours doesn’t help the film escape its stage roots. The new version is about 90 minutes long allowing it to move at a faster clip, giving us less time to think about the fact we are simply watching two actors on screen the whole time.
It is also interesting to watch Caine take on the other role in the story. Michael Caine is one of the best actors of our time, but to see him play the other side of the coin provides for an interesting look at his career. He portrays Andrew Wyke in a suitably devious way. As the story progresses, we see shades of his anger, his relief, his amusement, all qualities we would expect to see in a famous mystery novelist.
And that is where the benefits of “Sleuth (2007)” end.
When Milo drives up to the large country estate, we expect the two actors to face off in a huge, expansive maze. The original film provided a huge country house for the two actors to chase each other through. Of course, this provides an advantage to Andrew (played by Olivier in the original) because he knows the various secrets of his expansive home. When Milo (Law) drives up to the estate in this new version, I had high hopes. It appears to be the exact same type of home. Then, he enters the house and we immediately see the hand of Andrew’s wife in the ridiculous modern furniture and design. Initially, the house seems unusual and interesting. We soon realize the two actors are moving through a series of four rooms. What happened to the rest of the estate? This setting appears to be little more than a luxury apartment in some swank new building. It seems very small and claustrophobic. And very `play-like’.
For a while, the shorter length seems to benefit the film. But as Law’s Milo Tindle becomes more engrossed in the story, the actor becomes less and less convincing. Law seems to think he needs to scream, shout and act like an actor in a horror film in order to get his character across, almost as though he is rushing through all of his character’s emotions. You could put some orange glaze on Law and serve him at Easter dinner. His hammy performance is even more egregious when you watch him act with Caine. Caine is an accomplished actor and can make even the most over the top performance seem more natural. Andrew is an interesting character and Caine imbues him with calmness, making him more believable. Law, on the other hand, seems possessed by the devil as he grins maniacally and chews the scenery.
In the original, Tindle is a hairdresser, in this new version, an out-of-work actor. Yet, oddly, Wyke refers to the younger man as a hairdresser a few times. Is this a mistake? Did Pinter simply forget to replace all of the references to `hairdresser’ when he copied the original script? Is this meant to be a put down?
If you are going to remake a well-known film, and rework the story, make sure it works. The beauty of the original is it is basically two stories and the two characters change their roles. In the first half, one man has the upper hand. In the second, the other does. In Pinter’s version, one man has the upper hand. Then the other. Then later, the other regains the advantage. Oh, wait, maybe not. It goes back and forth, almost on a whim, and the game of cat and mouse loses focus and doesn’t make sense. There is also a ludicrous plot development late in the story which does nothing to help Law’s performance, only exaggerating all of the bad elements of his style.
“Sleuth (2007)” is a big disappointment. Rent the original and watch two actors at the top of their game spar against one another.
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The cozy, traditional English exterior still stands but the inside has been gutted and replaced with a cold, sterile design. The plot still works until it degenerates in the Pinterian excess of the final third. These scenes play like a revival of The Collection and may feel more dated than the original version of Sleuth. Certainly, no demerits on the acting front, though. Both stars are superb.
There’s an entertaining commentary with Branagh and Michael Caine that’s at it’s best when Ken quizzes him on the original film. (We also learn, remarkably, that when Jude asks him in the film “What’s it all about?” this wasn’t an inside joke and wasn’t even spotted until the film was finished. I assumed that and Milo’s new job as a part time chauffeur were throwaway Alfie asides.)
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- Released on: 2007-09-18
- Running time: 119 minutes
“Katie, it was never uncomplicated”
As stated many times before, THE WAY WE WERE is one of only a handful of romantic blockbusters to actually feature an intelligent script and complex characters. Writer Arthur Luarents’ based his screenplay (and subsequent novel) on girl he knew in college, who fought for liberal (and sometimes communist) causes. Three decades after it’s release, THE WAY WE WERE remains one of the few cinematic depictions of the Red Scare that swept America in the forties and fifties; the backdrop of which lends the surrounding love story greater potency and depth. The film was a surprise box office smash when originally released, and became the fifth-highest grossing film of 1973 and was instantly embraced as a classic.
Katie Morosky is a character that Barbra Streisand born play, and she delivers on all accounts. Fierce and determined, yet vulnerable and self-conscious, Katie is a tricky character and Streisand inhabits her so deeply that she seems nothing less than completely believable. Justifiably nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, she inexplicably lost to Glenda Jackson’s shrill performance in the barely remembered A TOUCH OF CLASS. This was clearly a major blunder on the side of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Robert Redford, who had actually turned down the role twice before director and friend Sydney Pollack talked him into taking the part, displays some of the best reflective acting ever seen on the big screen and effectively brings forth the dark side of being stereotyped as the All-American golden boy (although Redford did not receive an Oscar nod for playing Hubbell in this film, he was nominated for Best Actor that same year for his light comedic performance in THE STING).
THE WAY WE WERE is different from most romances in that it is not death, feuding families, or any other societal phenomena that directly tear the couple apart. Katie and Hubbell are simply passionate individuals with highly volatile, and contrasting, ideologies; the conflict of which is expressed in several brilliantly written and acted scenes that shimmer with the type of intelligence and honesty that is rarely seen in cinema today. The film’s enduring popular success with the mass audience may very well be due to the magnetic chemistry between Streisand and Redford, the gorgeous cinematography, and the strong directorial hand supplied by Pollack. However, it is the complexity of the romance with politics and the strong characterizations by both leads that continues to make THE WAY WE WERE the best love story for adults.
About the DVD: The picture quality is very good, quite possibly the best the film has ever looked. You must remember that movie has always had a stylistically hazy look. The sound quality is also vastly improved. Pollack’s commentary track is interesting, but the 60-minute documentary is the best extra on the disc. Featuring insightful interviews from Pollack, Streisand, and Laurents (as well as composer Marvin Hamlisch and lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman) the documentary is well-produced and entertaining, and it was great to finally see those much-debated deleted scenes.
“See ya, Katie”
I want to strangle Hubbell when he says this final line at the end! But my rage is just an indication of how much I adore this movie!
I think people who giving a low rating to the film because of the incorrect portrayal of the communist movement, and whatever, are missing the mark of this movie entirely. The Way We Were is a love story, first and foremost. Communism is just a circumstance that complicates the love story. It is NOT in my opinion, the central theme of the movie.
That being said, TWWW is a classic story of “love isn’t enough.” I think Katie and Hubbell love each other deeply, but they are such different people. She wants him to be everything that she believes he is. (Whether he is or isn’t those things is debatable.) But he is content living a safe, yuppy life. He needs a girl who can just roll with that lifestyle, hence, he ends up with the nameless girl at the end of the film. She represents the safe type of girl that is pretty enough to keep Hubbell interested and safe enough to allow him to live his yuppy life.
It’s clear in the scene at the end that the love between them is still strong. You can feel the heat of that final embrace through the screen! I could go on and on about why this movie is one of the greatest, but I can’t. See this film.
DVD is Well Done – Looks & Sounds Better Than Ever
Finally! THE WAY WE WERE in widescreen! I think it really makes a difference. I’ve only seen pan and scan versions on video. It is especially noticeable in the opening credits where names/credits appear on one side of the screen and action takes place on the other side. For the first time we get to see Katie at her typewriter and Katie talking to her teacher.
The rest of the dvd is done just as well. The picture and sound are pristine. The menu screens are classy and easy to use. The bonus trailers from FOR PETE’S SAKE and Streisand’s later films are fun to see.
The hour-long documentary featuring interviews with Sydney Pollack and Streisand is very revealing. Pollack seems humble and grateful about the film. Streisand is relaxed and beautiful – again, reflective and humble about the experience as Pollack is. There is even a segment with Marvin Hamlisch on piano playing the different versions of THE WAY WE WERE theme. And Alan & Marilyn Bergman are a hilarious couple!
Sydney Pollack’s comments on the extra audio channel are interesting as well. I haven’t gotten through the whole movie yet, but so far so good!
The dvd is definitely a must-have for Streisand fans. But even fans of this classic romance will find much to like about the dvd as well.
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Synopsis: Armand “The Blackbird” Degas (played by Mickey Rourke) is a professional criminal who travels to the Detroit spot to conduct some criminal activities. He runs into low-life criminal Richie Nix (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), whom Degas takes a incandescent to despite Nix’s reckless and sociopathic tendencies. The two resolve to prefer in an extortion attempt on a realtor and inadvertently involve husband and wife Wayne Colson (Thomas Jane) and Carmen Colson (Diane Lane) into their schemes. Well, after Nix is injured during the extortion attempt, the duo commence focusing on revenge more than the loyal extortion. Meanwhile, the fable begins placing added emphasis on the deteriorating relationship of the Colsons, who prior to meeting Degas and Nix were considering divorce. One thing leads to another and the Colsons have to notice gawk protection to rush attempts on their life. But not even peek protection will conclude the criminals from trying to accumulate the couple…
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First off, I enjoyed the film because of it’s setup. The locations were suitable (my grandparents cease in Algonac, Michigan, so seeing portions of that and Detroit in the movie are awesome.) I also belief the casting was edifying too; you didn’t abominate Rourke despite the fact that he was a violent person and Levitt’s character was one you LOVED to dislike. The movie was intense but not entirely predictable like most action films are. In the raze, you have a movie that feels like an action-romance tale that could be equally bright as either or despite how violent the movie is.
What bums me out is what we didn’t peer in the film. The film wrapped post-production up in 2006(!!!) but didn’t fetch to gawk the a wide release because many felt the account was confusing (and it can be at times; but this is a movie that’s meant to watched twice.) This lead to any and all scenes entertaining Johnny Knoxville (who played the role of a Deputy) to be removed from the film entirely. I would have loved to have seen the uncut version of this film but for continuity purposes, this is the film that was provided to us.
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All and all though, it’s quiet one that’s worth checking out and recommended to people who’d want to seek what an action/romance film would watch like.
Armand “Blackgird” Degas (Rourke) is a hitman for the Toronto mafia. When his dedication to the job brings about the wrath of his employers, he falls in with Richie Nix (Gordon-Levitt), a two-time crook who’s a bit too anxious for his enjoy superb. When they try one of Nix’s many extortion schemes, they accelerate into struggling couple Wayne and Carmen Colson (Jane and Lane) . Degas is certain to let no one who sees his face live. Wayne and Carmen going into protective custody isn’t about to finish that.
KILLSHOT is a perfectly decent thriller, with a improbable premise that, though not wholly believable, is at least spirited and unique. I haven’t read the original yet, though I opinion to do so; I have a feeling the recent (written by the distinguished Elmore Leonard) explores the thematic potentials more fully than the film, which at times feels like a mish-mash of scenes rather than one solid whole. (This can be blamed on the long delay; I first saw previews for KILLSHOT years–literally years–ago.) The script itself is fairly solid, except for a few cliched lines of dialogue; there are a few top-notch surprises, and even some damned-fine humor and action sequences.
Thomas Jane is solid as usual (I won’t say “always;” he’s had some clunker roles in the past, though it’s usually the film’s fault and not his), and Diane Lane manages to rob quite a few scenes. Overall, though, the film rests squarely on the vast shoulders of Mickey Rourke, who is delightfully unpleasant, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who is overly campy and thoroughly appetizing. The interaction between the two isn’t quite fleshed out like it should be (and their relationship isn’t at all believable; a pro like Degas would never hook up with a small-time punk like Nix, no matter how noteworthy the latter resembles the former’s deceased kid brother), but each actor holds his beget in different ways: Rourke shows his mastery of restraint (notice THE WRESTLER for another example of this talent, albeit under extremely different circumstances), and Gordon-Levitt has one hell of a gracious time camping it up, letting his character’s long hair and unjustified ego glide.
KILLSHOT isn’t quite what it could have been, but it’s level-headed a solid film that’s worth a study or two. It’s quickly and suspenseful; if you can overlook some of its logistics errors, it’s an lively thriller that offers some solid acting and an intelligent space.
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- Released on: 2008-09-16
- Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Running time: 115 minutes
You CAN Go Home Again…..
This review refers to the 20th Century Fox DVD edition of “Hope Floats”…..
Forest Whitaker gives us a nice taste of his behind the camera talents with his direction of this touching and romantic feel good film. He has assembled a terrific cast including the charming Sandra Bullock,the irresistable Harry Connick Jr.,and the always wonderful Gena Rowlands. Add to that a story that will touch you with it’s character’s strength, humor and loving bonds of family by Steven Rogers, a soundtrack you’ll want to hear over and over and terrific photogrpahy and you’ve got yourself a great recipe for a delightful movie break.
Birdie Pruitt(Bullock)was the sweetheart of her hometown, Smithville, Texas. She had it all..beauty queen, cheerleader,married to her high school sweetheart,a daughter who is the apple of her eye, and living the good life now in Chicago. But Birdie’s perfect life is about to unravel. After appearing on one of those afternoon talk shows for what she thinks will be a make-over, she is hit with the awful truth that her best friend and husband are having an affair.
Devasted, humiliated on national T.V., and feeling all is lost, she packs up herself and her daughter and beats a retreat back to Smithville. The road back to self-esteem is a long one for Birdie, as she shuts herself off from life and love and must deal with readjusting to a new life.
Sandra Bullock will warm your heart as she learns to open hers again. Harry Connick Jr. will keep you smiling, as the childhood friend who has always loved her, and tries to breakdown Birdie’s walls. And Gena Rowlands is perfect as the mother who won’t let her child give up. Bernice, Birdie’s young daughter is played brillantly by the young Mae Whitman and will evoke a lump in your throat as the child of divorce. Lots of great music including songs by Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams and a beautiful rendition of “Smile” by Charles Chaplin, added to a moving score by Dave Grusin,are all just the right touches to this heartwarming story.
The DVD is an excellent presentation. The picture in widescreen(1.85:1)is very good with nice colors.The Sound in Dolby Dig 5.1 surrounds the room nicely.It may be viewed in French(stereo) and has subtitles in English and Spanish for those needing them. There are no other special features though.
If you’re in need of a little pick-me-up, this is the film to do it. A feel good movie that’s romantic, poignant and humorous, will leave you appreciating all that you already have, and with a smile as well.
enjoy…..Laurie
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What an excellent movie about how difficult it is to go home. Birdie Pruitt was what every girl dreams of being in high school – the cheerleader, beauty queen, and married to her sweetheart. When her husband leaves her for none other than her best friend, Birdie comes home to start her life again. For some, it is nice to have her home, but for others, they love throwing her failures in her face.
My Cup Runneth Over…………..
This has to be one of my very favorite movies and the soundtrack is THE BEST COUNTRY music I have ever heard, and I don’t even listen to Country Music LOL in fact I liked the music (and the movie) so much I have purchased both for friends at least twice!!! On to my review…..
Gena Rowlands is Fantastic as the Momma, Harry Connick Jr. is simply charming as the “wanna be” Beau, the actor that played “Travis” was adorable and heartwarming, Bernice (the daughter of Sandra Bullock in the movie) was casted very well she was perfect as a stubborn, hurt and confused little girl trying to deal with the divorce of her Beloved Daddy and her (now seen as the enemy) Momma. Of course I can not leave out Sandra Bullock I was impressed with her ability to portray the hurt and the recovery of a women who has sunk to depression after her husband has found another, a mother that is struggling to keep it together for her child and a daughter that comes home to a town and a Mother that remembers her in a certain light.
Forrest Whitaker did a tremendous job In my Honest Opinion with selecting this cast, creating scenes that make you feel all of what the characters are going through. From the Gena Rowlands character all the way to the children. I can not recommend this movie enough for anyone. Caution…. It’s not light, there are some funny moments and there are some very sad moments. It deals with death, infidelity and parents neglecting their children.
I watched this with my 12 year old, she loved it!!! The soundtrack maybe hard to find but do yourself a favor FIND IT!! it is definately worth it. I had to finally find mine on auction sites and it can come pretty pricy brand new/sealed but still if I ever heard something worth the ticket price the soundtrack for this movie is one of them.
Also if you like this type of movie (with pretty much the same subject matter) check out “Something to Talk About” which stars Gena Rowland as the Momma as well.
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I bought this for One of Our Aircraft Is Missing. I had recorded this movie on VHS several years ago by chance, and it has become one of my approved war movies, and I have long wished I could fetch it on DVD in the hopes of getting a better quality recording.
For “Missing”, the anecdote centers around a British bomber crew who must bail out over occupied Netherlands and try to effect their draw relieve to Britain, with the serve of various citizens and underground along the design. I tend to like documentaries, and while this is drama, mighty of the footage and audio of bomber aircraft is authentic, as the movie was filmed in 1941. This is not your typical war movie, though, somewhat also like a thriller. It draws you in, and is cleverly written, making you wonder what will happen next. The special effects for the time are very righteous. I wish novel movies could incorporate some of the novel story-telling production values old. The transfer of the film is satisfactory, and has been remastered for multi-channel Dolby, and while there’s only so grand you can do with a period film’s audio tracks, I was amazed how safe it sounded over my surround-sound. I can understand what the crew members are saying when they allege with oxygen masks attached to their faces, something the audio from my obsolete VHS tape copy didn’t allow. The video quality is very grand too. This is not high-definition, but pictures are enthralling. There are some minor film artifacts from the new film, but it wouldn’t be noticeable to most. If you’ve never seen this movie and don’t even care about the other two, choose the DVD unprejudiced for this one movie. Movie rating: ***** Quality rating: ****
(five stars is best possible using my ratings above. I rate the whole DVD 5 stars impartial because of this one movie…my lower ratings on the other two movies shouldn’t detract from this one movie which more than justified the rob of the DVD on it’s fill, so geting two other movies are more like a bonus to me)
“Spitfire” tells the myth of the lead designer of the archaic British fighter aircraft of the same name. It’s an lively myth, but war and history buffs are the main two audiences who’d want to survey this. Video transfer is only average, likely little by the fresh film and perhaps not surprising for an unrestored 60 year musty film…somewhat blurry, with muddy audio. Again, the history and occasional portion of footage from the time acts as a time tunnel, so if you’re keen in the subject matter, it may be worth seeing at least once, but if you really want to know about the roots of the Supermarine Spitfire and can dispense with a bunch of make-believe drama, read a agreeable history book on the subject. Although I don’t mind owning it, you can lead a ecstatic life without ever seeing this movie. This is no “Dambusters”, which is a terrific example of another real-life plotline where a scientist/designer must overcome red-tape to make and overcome hurdles on a primary invention. I’m rating this movie with the presumption you found yourself to this review because you like war movies. If you like musicals or Bogart or Pulp Fiction, this kind of movie is definitely not going to interest you. If you liked Aviator, then it may interest you. Movie Rating: **1/2 Quality Rating: **1/2
“We Dive At Dawn” is a kindly war movie, but not a large war movie. It tells the tale of a submarine crew trying to sink the German battleship Brandenburg, but involves other yarn telling regarding their families, and some of the trial and tribulations of being at sea. It has a somewhat lighter tone to it than some other war movies, but is quite engaging in parts. Again, mighty of its value to me is seeing some authentic submarine operation from a movie filmed during the time in seek information from. I’m not clear if any of the precise record is based on fact, but powerful of the movie’s drama is not convincing to a novel day viewer, although I personally don’t mind this as it was typical of how movies were made at this time, and it helps one to gape what it was like to be living through WWII. If you’ve already seen most of the A-list war movies of the 1950′s-1970′s and are looking for lesser known war movies as I was, this is worth seeing. The video quality is very profitable, with involving pictures and superior dissimilarity. Audio is very superior too, though not quite as grand as “Missing”. Movie Rating: *** Quality Rating: ***1/2
For all three movies, price they are in sad and white, and there are no track marks or scene selections. I didn’t really care about this last point, but sometimes you want to review a scene. To do so, you can only utilize your DVD player’s hasty forward/reverse keys, not track increment/decrement. Also, there is a special feature called “Mr Blabbermouth” which is a keen movie reel showing consuming facts about the Axis’ and Allies respective resources, and the defeatist thinking that some people had after Pearl Harbor.
The DVD is worth its value for “…One of Our Aircraft is Missing”, a priceless gem from the British Film machine that is pro-Free Dutch and RAF, and taughtly crafted by the Archers and edited by (future “Lawrence of Arabia” director) David Lean. The film is technically kindly, and holds up extremely well today. The transfer is poor-to-mediocre. Such a pity that a film that was nominated for two 1942 Oscars (Screenplay and Special Effects) is allowed to be crammed on a DVD of such crummy quality.
“Spitfire”(a/k/a “First of the Few”), is vital as one of two films directed by actor Leslie Howard, and the last film he starred in before being tragically shot down by the Luftwaffe while on a commercial flight from Spain to the UK in 1943. This copy of the film is absolutely noxious, often having no better clarity than grampa’s venerable 8mm home movies.
“We Dive at Dawn” is a mediocre transfer of a typical wartime British “huzzah” pro-Navy submarine film. Nonetheless, it is very interesting, if a tad trite for such serious subject material.
All of the genuine films merit viewing, as they are keen, if not downright though-provoking. But if you have the opportunity, opt for better-quality individual DVDs for all three.
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