There is something I do not like about Tarantino's films so I have been putting off seeing Jackie Brown for some time now. Well, whatever I dislike about his other films (yes, even Pulp Fiction) was absent in Jackie Brown. Best Tarantino.
I have been putting this movie off for a while because I have a difficult time sitting through a 3 hour movie. With the death of Schell is February and never having seen a movie that he starred in, I thought it would be fitting to watch this. This movie is not only amazing in its performances, Montgomery Clift and Judy Garland in brilliant supporting roles, but the story as well. It shows the viewer both sides of the trial and, ultimately, the dangers of unquestioned patriotism.
It tried its darnedest to be like a sci fi film from the 70s-80 but it failed. It failed pretty bad. Were we suppose to feel compassion for the alien monster? The monster who was killing people and destroying the town, but since it was treated badly is it suppose to be 'awww, poor monster...'
And the ending. Oh dear, the ending. He tried so hard to have an E.T. like ending but, of course, that failed miserably. Cheesy and melodramatic. Abrams, you are no Spielburg and Giacchino is no John Williams (although he does create some rather decent music).
Not the greatest movie and probably not the best picture of the year but gosh darn it I was entertained. I am not looking at the film as a history lesson either. It is fine as a by the numbers thriller, despite knowing how it was going to end before it even started. 3.5/5
Too bad they only made two films together. I do agree with the comment below, she did make a better dancing partner than Ginger Rogers. Hayworth and Astaire moved in ways I didn't know was possible.
Some of the directorial choices were clunky, but damn did I really like this movie. It would have been great of Russell Crowe wasn't Javert though. His voice wasn't strong enough and he wasn't menacing at all. Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks and the guys of the barricade really made the film come alive.
"Nick Jonas>Eddie Redmayne"
No, just no. Nick Jonas was awful as Marius. He looked clueless and confused while on stage with actors that can actually sing. Redmayne was great.
The implausible ending ruined the entire mediocre film for me. Maybe it is because I am an atheist, I don't know. There are spiritual films I like, even love, but this one, not at all.
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Movie comment on A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Louise_Dietrich
A phenomenal performance by Peggy Ann Garner. She was great as the younger version of Jane Eyre (with Joan Fontaine) as well.Movie comment on Batman Forever
Louise_Dietrich
I will defend this movie till the end of my days. Not so much with Batman & Robin. That was inexcusable.Movie comment on The Whisperers
Louise_Dietrich
HeartbreakingMovie comment on The Great Gatsby
Louise_Dietrich
It seemed like Tobey Maguire was acting in a different movie. Couldn't they get Joseph Gordon Levitt for Nick Carroway or someone else who can act?Movie comment on Jackie Brown
Louise_Dietrich
There is something I do not like about Tarantino's films so I have been putting off seeing Jackie Brown for some time now. Well, whatever I dislike about his other films (yes, even Pulp Fiction) was absent in Jackie Brown. Best Tarantino.Movie comment on Judgment at Nuremberg
Louise_Dietrich
I have been putting this movie off for a while because I have a difficult time sitting through a 3 hour movie. With the death of Schell is February and never having seen a movie that he starred in, I thought it would be fitting to watch this. This movie is not only amazing in its performances, Montgomery Clift and Judy Garland in brilliant supporting roles, but the story as well. It shows the viewer both sides of the trial and, ultimately, the dangers of unquestioned patriotism.Movie comment on Mighty Aphrodite
Louise_Dietrich
I've had 16 fights and I won all of them but 12.Movie comment on Super 8
Louise_Dietrich
It tried its darnedest to be like a sci fi film from the 70s-80 but it failed. It failed pretty bad. Were we suppose to feel compassion for the alien monster? The monster who was killing people and destroying the town, but since it was treated badly is it suppose to be 'awww, poor monster...'And the ending. Oh dear, the ending. He tried so hard to have an E.T. like ending but, of course, that failed miserably. Cheesy and melodramatic. Abrams, you are no Spielburg and Giacchino is no John Williams (although he does create some rather decent music).
Movie comment on Au revoir les enfants
Louise_Dietrich
Heartbreaking, beautiful. I need to watch this one again.Movie comment on The Dentist
Louise_Dietrich
My first W.C. Fields film and probably will be my last.Movie comment on Harry in Your Pocket
Louise_Dietrich
Trish Van Devere was a terrible actress.Movie comment on Melinda and Melinda
Louise_Dietrich
I think the early 2000's Woody Allen films get unfairly maligned. This was actually quite good with a great performance by Radha Mitchell.Movie comment on Argo
Louise_Dietrich
Not the greatest movie and probably not the best picture of the year but gosh darn it I was entertained. I am not looking at the film as a history lesson either. It is fine as a by the numbers thriller, despite knowing how it was going to end before it even started. 3.5/5Movie comment on Cold Turkey
Louise_Dietrich
Big clocks are never wrong!Movie comment on Richard III
Louise_Dietrich
This is nowhere near as great as Olivier's Hamlet.Movie comment on You Were Never Lovelier
Louise_Dietrich
Too bad they only made two films together. I do agree with the comment below, she did make a better dancing partner than Ginger Rogers. Hayworth and Astaire moved in ways I didn't know was possible.Movie comment on Les Miserables
Louise_Dietrich
This wasn't very good at all. The Fredric March version is far superior.Movie comment on Les Misérables
Louise_Dietrich
Some of the directorial choices were clunky, but damn did I really like this movie. It would have been great of Russell Crowe wasn't Javert though. His voice wasn't strong enough and he wasn't menacing at all. Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks and the guys of the barricade really made the film come alive."Nick Jonas>Eddie Redmayne"
No, just no. Nick Jonas was awful as Marius. He looked clueless and confused while on stage with actors that can actually sing. Redmayne was great.
Movie comment on Ordet
Louise_Dietrich
The implausible ending ruined the entire mediocre film for me. Maybe it is because I am an atheist, I don't know. There are spiritual films I like, even love, but this one, not at all.Movie comment on 3 Women
Louise_Dietrich
Not a fan of Altman, I even gave the highly acclaimed Nashville two stars, but 3 Women is fantastic. Sissy and Shelley are wonderful together.Movie comment on Nashville
Louise_Dietrich
I couldn't get into this at all although I am not really an Altman fan.Movie comment on Gigi
Louise_Dietrich
I don't know what it is with Vincente Minnelli. I loved The Band Wagon, I enjoyed The Pirate. I hated An American in Paris and Gigi.Movie comment on Chocolat
Louise_Dietrich
Mmmmm... i need some chocolate now.Movie comment on Felicia's Journey
Louise_Dietrich
The rare instant where the movie is better than the book.Movie comment on Love Me Tonight
Louise_Dietrich
Love Me Tonight is lovely, but I prefer The Love Parade.Showing items 1 – 25 of 28