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Post by nolaflacav on Jul 6, 2012 20:43:14 GMT -6
Are there any Wes Anderson fans around these parts? If so please speak up because I need some help on this one.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jul 6, 2012 20:55:47 GMT -6
Present! Unfortunately, I haven't caught up to this one yet ... actually, I was hoping that this would wind up in my movie class, but no such luck. The TV commercials looked good, but it sounds like you had a problem with it. Hopefully, I'll catch up to this one soon ...
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Post by nolaflacav on Jul 8, 2012 13:49:29 GMT -6
Walked into this one blind. Saw it based on a gushing recommendation from someone who has similar movie tastes to mine and the excellent cast.
I have only seen Rushmore from his earlier movies and I think I liked it OK. He is definitely an acquired taste. Sort of like a Burton/Depp movie.
Mrs. Nola bolted after about 35 minutes. I gave it another 10 and decided that steak fajitas and a cold Corona sounded much more pleasurable to me. So for the second time in a month I exited the movie theater early.
I have gone back and read some of the reviews after the fact. And there is zero middle ground with this and most of Anderson's films. People are either gaga in love with them or they think the movie is a flaming pile. Not what I want in a movie.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jul 8, 2012 14:45:02 GMT -6
Tried to see it last night but 4 shows were sold out. The next available was 1AM but since I didn't feel like getting home @ 4AM, I passed. Based on your reaction, maybe it's best to skip altogether.
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Post by nolaflacav on Jul 8, 2012 15:31:54 GMT -6
Well if 4 shows were sold out I would take that advice over mine! If I were to sum up the movie in one word it would be droll.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jul 13, 2012 22:44:19 GMT -6
Nola -
Just got back from seeing this. Loved it. Hope you enjoyed the fajitas.
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Post by nolaflacav on Jul 14, 2012 6:56:32 GMT -6
Nola - Just got back from seeing this. Loved it. Hope you enjoyed the fajitas. It does not surprise me. There really is no middle ground when it comes to Anderson movies. He is definitely an acquired taste. Sort of like drinking scotch. You either love it or hate it. Would love to hear your take on why it was so good. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jul 14, 2012 8:05:42 GMT -6
First of all, I can certainly understand why you might've been turned off to the movie -- it's oddball characters in peculiar situations with a story told in an unusual way (both visually and verbally). It's something you either are in the mood for or not and if you're not, then there's absolutely no way you'll have the patience necessary. I have no idea if this was the case with you or if it's simply a movie that's not your cup of tea. Maybe consider a Netflix rental at some point down the road to give it another try.
Earlier, you had mentioned that you went to the movie partly based on a friend's recommendation and partly based on the cast, which was, indeed, excellent. It sounds like you did not read any reviews, which is perfectly OK -- I don't read them much anymore either (the instructor in my movie class strongly discourages this). The difference, I think, is that I may have been a little more prepared for what this movie would be like based on the many TV commercials I'd seen. So, I kinda knew what I was getting going in and willingly paid my $14 for the experience.
Why did I think it was so good? Well, it was something of a weird Romeo & Juliet story, with (for me, anyway) a deeply satisfying ending. While the characters were flawed, they had enough redeeming qualities about them that I found that I could still root for them. After the story had been set-up earlier in the movie, I was anxious to see how the situation would be resolved and the thought of walking out never entered my mind. Technically, I thought Anderson's choices for camera work were brilliant -- both in terms of shot composition and framing. He used a wide shot many times in order to fill up the screen with as much visual information as possible and to show spacial relationships between characters and objects. Additionally, there was judicious use of close-ups and camera movement (not unlike Scorsese). Lastly, I found both his selection and usage of music absolutely perfect and fitting.
If I had to describe this movie to someone, I'd say Wes Anderson does something of a remake of "Napoleon Dynamite". Maybe a little bit of a David Lynch thrown in, but less dark.
This is a movie I'd been curious about seeing, but probably wouldn't have made the effort except for the strong reaction you had. I found this movie utterly delightful. Thank you for the gentle push in what turned out for me to be the right direction.
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