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Just watched the first five minutes of Birdman. I love that movie. Can’t wait to see it again, but it won’t be tonight.
Final 30 minutes coming up now.
This movie’s got incredible acting, a unique atmosphere, and a compelling story on several levels, especially Keaton’s role. We get to share in his inner thoughts, coming to terms with his situation, dreaming of regaining his prominence, and wondering about the meaning of life, while also directing and starring in a Broadway show, dealing with critics, his daughter and the other actors. Add to that the fantastic elements, and the way the movie is shot, and you got a stone cold classic.
Think this movie is really captivating, putting images to a story I am well familiar with, yet also illuminating aspects I was not aware of. Like someone else wrote: «The rise and fall and rise and fall and rise of Brian Wilson.»
The casting of Brian Wilson is both brilliant and a little jarring at the same time, with actors known for wildly different parts. The rest of the cast is fine, even if less brilliant and inspired. Think Elizabeth Banks does especially well.
Think this movie is really captivating, putting images to a story I am well familiar with, yet also illuminating aspects I was not aware of. Like someone else wrote: «The rise and fall and rise and fall and rise of Brian Wilson.»
The casting of Brian Wilson is both brilliant and a little jarring at the same time, with actors known for wildly different parts. The rest of the cast is fine, even if less brilliant and inspired. Think Elizabeth Banks does especially well.
This has been on our playlist for a while, hopefully get to it with the rainy day weather tomorrow.
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Giamatti is always brilliant, but felt he perhaps was a little over the top here, with his odd hairpiece and dictatorial behaviour. Certainly paints red all over the movie.
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Anders wrote:
Giamatti is always brilliant, but felt he perhaps was a little over the top here, with his odd hairpiece and dictatorial behaviour. Certainly paints red all over the movie.
Giamatti is always brilliant, but felt he perhaps was a little over the top here, with his odd hairpiece and dictatorial behaviour. Certainly paints red all over the movie.
Dr. Landy was a pretty weird/intense dude, FWIW
I’m not surprised to hear that after watching the movie. Will be interesting to read your take on it.
The Skeleton Twins had some good moments, and I do love Bill Hader. Overall though, it failed to fully engage me. It was sort of serious, then a little funny, then dark, just a bit uneven.
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