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- First reviewJanuary 15, 2010
- Last reviewJanuary 3, 2012
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Automaton writes a movie
PostedJanuary 3, 2012
ChicagoNot
from Los Angeles, CA
A nice attempt... but at what, I'm not sure.
While a fan of Scorsese, I was left wanting so much more from this film. At first it appeared to be a Dickensian tale of poverty with interesting characters, but then it rambled its way -- as if the writer lost interest -- to a love affair with film.
Sasha Baron Cohen did a lovely impersonation of Inspector Clouseau at times, and it probably would have been better to focus the tale entirely on the conflict between the orphan and his nemesis.... or between the boy and the toy shop owner as his nemesis. However, the script diluted the conflict and nemesis, and in Act 3, it became a different movie all together.
You won't feel cheated after the movie's over, but you also won't feel like you've seen a great film. And if you didn't know Martin Scorsese was behind it, you might wish the director well-needed luck in getting another mega-budgeted film.
Synopsis: Automaton writes a movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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ComplicatedRecommendation
PostedJanuary 21, 2010
ChicagoNot
from Los Angeles, CA
Light hearted comedy but wish the Meryl character had been more understandable in her final choices. Her bouncing around made me lose respect for her character's depth. So-so movie although Alec Baldwin is always great in what he does and had fun at his own expense with his size.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nine more like 4 of 10
PostedJanuary 15, 2010
ChicagoNot
from Los Angeles, CA
There is very little dramatic tension in this film. You don't care about the lead character and he ends up unchanged. While Daniel can sing, I think he was miscast as the lothario. If you loved "Chicago," see "Chicago" again... not this. I fell asleep, something I never do in films.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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