tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post5594622101772367832..comments2018-05-19T03:26:07.708-07:00Comments on Critical Round-up: Two for One - Part IIrelockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15016390498991222668noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-35371474177479116322010-09-10T08:40:58.645-07:002010-09-10T08:40:58.645-07:00Thanks for letting us know your reaction to the mo...Thanks for letting us know your reaction to the movie! As for the transitions, I didn't notice a rough from here to there when I watched and I usually notice that sort of thing. Perhaps it was a Netflix thing.<br /><br />I'm like you ... I wanted to feel the essence of the real George ... Ben worked for peanuts so he could do this film and I think he was hoping it would pick up his career .. the story is a super one. <br /><br />I'm not convinced George took his own life. Research about threatening phones he received in the weeks before his death, as well as the 2 auto auto accidents, and his autopsy. There are real questions the movie did not discuss and I wish it did. As I said in my review, they heavily supported suicide while ignoring some of the murder suspicions <br /><br />I can't take 5 minutes of Carey ... I never even watched Man in the Moon because of that and I'm bummed. I loved the director of that film, and the subject ... but I will not watch Carey so there you go.<br /><br />Thanks, Ann ... I'll be posting part two very soon and hopefully will be able to introduce you to another great movie.Irelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016390498991222668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-20804550975467231062010-09-10T08:02:25.795-07:002010-09-10T08:02:25.795-07:00I saw the movie on Netflix instant play. Maybe the...I saw the movie on Netflix instant play. Maybe the every 30 minutes of buffering messed up the continuity but I found the flash backs a bit jerky. I would be really into one time frame then..boom..it is the investigation. I felt the transitions could be smoother.<br /><br />You are right, Ben was Ben! That also messed up the movie for me. I was 13 when "Superman" died and it really affected me when I heard he took his life.<br />I wanted the part of George to be more "real". I didn't feel the character, I mostly saw Ben:)<br /><br />Brody WAS the movie. He had a strong charter and I believed him.<br /><br />I also liked the way they presented the different senerios of George's death. All possible but I still feel he took his life:(<br /><br />I also agree about Jim Carey. I can take about 15 minutes of him. Thought I do remember liking the movie "Spotless Mind".Ann in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519534385364459796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-55767874662136351612010-09-09T07:37:20.437-07:002010-09-09T07:37:20.437-07:00Beautifully said, Glaciallight! I'm with you o...Beautifully said, Glaciallight! I'm with you on Jim Carrey and feel so negative towards him that I will not watch any movie he's in. There is something about the subjects that cause me to bring Affleck home so I suffer through many of his movies, and that surprises me. As you say, oft times I am suffering ... which sucks because all I want to be is entertained! <br /><br />Great to hear from you again, Glaciallight!Irelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016390498991222668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-15302544558862737072010-09-08T23:24:18.689-07:002010-09-08T23:24:18.689-07:00You strike so many resonant chords, Olivia, and so...You strike so many resonant chords, Olivia, and so well. <br /><br />Here in the Sonoran Desert, the winds and weather are swinging gracefully into fall. Spirits are again being resurrected by the new season's approach. Mine too, and not necessarily based on merit.<br /><br />But that being said, I felt less, what, self-conscious (?) when I sang along moments ago while reading your review of Ben Afleck and the persona he sustained as Superman.<br /><br />I have the following to share:<br /><br />Night before last,I watched one of my least favorite actors, Jim Carrey, in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. He did an excellent job. As a consequence however, I have placed Mr. Carrey in the purgatory I have created for those who visit cognitive dissonance down upon me.<br /><br />In this context, I anxiously await you comments on Russell Crowe, who in his role in the movie Master and Commander, captured the essence of Jack Aubrey from author Patrick O'Brian's book series set near the conclusion of the Napoleonic wars with Great Britain. <br /><br />Why, why must we bear such fools with such talent, fools that consciously sustain levels of arrogance which the record shows, they often deliver personally and in expletive packages like "What Ever."<br /><br />Straight at them, Olivia. Straight at them!glaciallighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433703436433256021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-79466345319583351832010-09-08T09:06:33.221-07:002010-09-08T09:06:33.221-07:00Thanks, Ann in Oregon! Hollywoodland is not a bad...Thanks, Ann in Oregon! Hollywoodland is not a bad movie, really, it's just not as good as it could have been. I think Affleck played Reeves a little too melancholy but if you know about Reeves and adjust for Affleck, you just might enjoy this film. Brody and Lane make it worth it :-)<br /><br />One thing I didn't mention in my story, yet it hangs right on the edge of my comfort zone, it the truth that two actors named Reeves played Superman and both had untimely and tragic deaths. It means nothing, I know, but I was relieved that Keanu Reeves did not take on the Hollywood land roll :-/<br /><br />Thanks for enjoying the review and let me know how you like this film!Irelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016390498991222668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-79329409336268677762010-09-08T08:56:41.206-07:002010-09-08T08:56:41.206-07:00I REALLY enjoyed this!! I am not sure why:)
I love...I REALLY enjoyed this!! I am not sure why:)<br />I loved the way you "reviewed" this movie. Again, you made me want to see it. I have always liked George Reeves and felt the sadness of his death.<br />I never thought how the fact that he WAS Superman, made it more sad. I loved how you said, a speeding bullet did stop Superman! :(<br /><br />What great mistakes you found! I guess they just wanted to "Hollywoodize" the movie.<br /><br />I agree that Ben always seems to play Ben. I found it interesting that you compared that to the way Duke always was Duke:) And that is what made him great too!<br /><br />OK, now back to the "nude artist" research:)Ann in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519534385364459796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-75041831923770907902010-09-08T08:52:26.759-07:002010-09-08T08:52:26.759-07:00Affleck can kill a movie for you, no question, and...Affleck can kill a movie for you, no question, and that's a real shame in this case. The story of George Reeves had the potential to really bring some mystery to the film and a mark was missed here ...Irelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016390498991222668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-48402402192575889132010-09-07T22:26:10.721-07:002010-09-07T22:26:10.721-07:00I agree the private eye was the best actor in this...I agree the private eye was the best actor in this film but I would not recommend it. If it was a film about that Maddox guy I would be more interested. This film was very slow and boring. I found myself not caring about the character played by afflack or how he died.Chris Schemanskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-47358684070362704102010-09-07T19:54:31.513-07:002010-09-07T19:54:31.513-07:00Yes, he did do a good job in this movie. So did Di...Yes, he did do a good job in this movie. So did Diane Lane and it's hard to say who stole the show more, he or she!<br /><br />Yes, let's watch The Cat's Meow next time I'm up your way. You've mentioned that film more than once and I know I need to see it. I've a feeling we'll have a grand time .... I'll bring the popcorn!Irelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016390498991222668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871299112032675842.post-44890133162488601242010-09-07T19:36:47.246-07:002010-09-07T19:36:47.246-07:00Brody did a good job in that movie... you're r...Brody did a good job in that movie... you're right about it feeling more about him then Reeves in a sense. I felt like the movie sort of told the story of how Reeve's death affected people and telling Reeve's story was part of explaining why his death affected people the way it did. Next time you are up this way we have to watch "the cat's meow" a very good period peice set in the 20's (or was it early 30's?) anyway, I'd love to see it again and you will like it I'm sureGoldienoreply@blogger.com