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- First reviewApril 13, 2008
- Last reviewFebruary 1, 2009
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My fave of the season!
PostedFebruary 1, 2009
luvmovies
from MN
Seen all the 'big' movies this season--but this was my favorite...good storyline, excellent acting (of course), not dreary like several of them-- although many of those were well done. You can just sink back & enjoy the journey here. [Yes, Frost/Nixon was very good--but not as much an entertaining story, and Slumdog was very good--but somewhat predictable, if you know Bollywood themes.]
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Fun & still entertaining
PostedJune 2, 2008
luvmovies
from MN
Well, I enjoyed this movie and thought it was interesting & fun--even after reading lots of reviews ahead of time! Was it breathtaking? - no.
My husband thought the story line had too many believability problems--but this stuff appears that was to me all the time..being a designer and seeing how all the special effects come together and such. Someone else thought this movie was 'OK'.
I don't think Shia or Karen Allen added that much to the story...other than tying up some loose ends. I always love Cate Blanchett--but a Russian villain just seems stale these days--even if this is the 50's. Even an Eastern historical 'precursor' villain would have been more interesting. So--I guess not a lot of surprise--just general lively entertainment is how I would describe this. Worth seeing--but if on a budget, you could rent.
My husband thought the story line had too many believability problems--but this stuff appears that was to me all the time..being a designer and seeing how all the special effects come together and such. Someone else thought this movie was 'OK'.
I don't think Shia or Karen Allen added that much to the story...other than tying up some loose ends. I always love Cate Blanchett--but a Russian villain just seems stale these days--even if this is the 50's. Even an Eastern historical 'precursor' villain would have been more interesting. So--I guess not a lot of surprise--just general lively entertainment is how I would describe this. Worth seeing--but if on a budget, you could rent.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Snappy but no real emotion
PostedApril 13, 2008
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Cute movie, with snappy 40's-style banter. But it seems too much effort was put to that style and pacing, rather leaving any emotions or true feeling in the doldrums. The snappy dialog is mildly funny, the visual style/period of the movie is fun and well-done, but without a bit more heart it seems a little slow sometimes. (Style w/o substance?)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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