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- First reviewDecember 26, 2010
- Last reviewMarch 6, 2011
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PostedMarch 6, 2011
DocSkeptic
from NY, NY
Particularly notable for the sotto voce wit of the Duke of York. Wonderfully, painfully accurate portrayal of a very bright, tormented royal with severe social anxiety. The usual riffs of the buddy movie were well done; beautifully photographed, charmingly portrayed. Helena Bonham Carter's talents were wasted on a poorly fleshed out character. The penguin story was hilarious. Weakest moment was when everyone was clapping about the King's successful speech when, mostly likely, they were thinking about the war with the Nazis. I agree, Churchill's role was weak. Also, you never get a sense of the actual significance of a British King in the 1930's. The shallow, one-dimensional Edward, was a fine throw-away-foil
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Extraordinary
PostedDecember 26, 2010
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Ms. Portman's nearly silent main character is all passive reaction: and what reactions! The depth and complexity of her facials expressions while listening was breath-taking. The cinematography brought out all the passion possible in ballet. The psychology of eating eating disorders, the perfectionism, self-multilation was spot-on, and done entirely visually. The endless bathroom and hallways scenes led to a claustrophobic, ominous presence on par with "History of Violence." The relationships were deeply, yet parsimoniously conveyed. The depiction of the ballet world was entirely accurate: amazing screenplay.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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