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- Review count4
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- First reviewAugust 7, 2009
- Last reviewJanuary 9, 2010
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Better than I expected
PostedJanuary 9, 2010
ikes1961
from Hoffman Estates
I half-expected just a humorous romantic comedy, but I think it ended up being something much more. The movie gets us to think about technology, work, relationships, and what we want out of life. The ending was unexpected, which was nice.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent!
PostedDecember 5, 2009
ikes1961
from Hoffman Estates
Absolutely riveting. Stunning acting by everyone involved, even the little girls.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Well done.
PostedSeptember 5, 2009
ikes1961
from Hoffman Estates
Director Ang Lee does an exceptional job a recreating the atmosphere of the times. It is a visually interesting, with subtle humor and growing tension. The plot is more about discovering and being true to yourself than it is about the concert itself. At first, I was disappointed that about the lack of Woodstock music and the lack of time spent on Yasgur’s farm (the actual grounds where the festival was held). Instead, the film is more about having a vision about what is possible; and in that sense, the film conveys much of what much of the 60’s message was about. Well done.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Well done
PostedAugust 7, 2009
ikes1961
from Hoffman Estates
Intense and realistic. The atmosphere made me feel like I was there in Iraq. My only problem was with the camera movements. The conspicuous jerky movements and unnecessary zooms becomes too obvious and distracting. To me, that entire technique is getting old. Character development was rather slow as well. Still, it was great to see that the subject was treated with such great respect and authenticity and didn't go all "Hollywood" on us.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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