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- First reviewNovember 29, 2009
- Last reviewOctober 23, 2010
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Torturous Pace
PostedOctober 23, 2010
bornonhalloween
from Boston, MA
Despite moments of compelling acting, this movie fell way short of expectations. Throughout the film, there were beautifully drawn and intensely moving scenes, beginning with the tsunami that immediately grabbed the audience. The young boy who loses his twin does a beautiful job conveying his loss and his unwavering faith in his undeserving mother, yet he is forced to spend about 15 torturous minutes dragging from one charlatan to the next, and it's tiresome to watch. Matt Damon is likeable, but all of his scenes are too slow-paced, especially the cooking class scene- which seems to be leading somewhere but then actually maddeningly slows down further! Cecile DeFrance is lovely and gifted but is tangled in a story line that winds around slowly to nowhere. The psychic readings performed by Damon seemed to be intentionally bland, eschewing several chances for the movie to be powerful. We are supposed to feel that something momentous takes place in the last scene, but it falls flat. While we wished to learn more about what is supposed to have happened, we were relieved to see the credits roll.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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More Than Meets the Eye
PostedMarch 14, 2010
bornonhalloween
from Boston, MA
The secret is now out- Rob Pattinson is a truly gifted actor! Yes, he delivers his lines with the smoldering sensuality we'd expect, but the beauty of this moving performance is Rob's expressive body language when he's not speaking. His Tyler is dead on- a carefully restrained survivor of dysfunction heroically healing those around him simply by being unafraid to move through his world with honesty and grace. Even my husband could not help but be moved by the cathartic ending! I hope this movie gets a chance- and let's face it-it's worth the ticket price to watch Rob for two hours!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Wild Roller Coaster Ride!
PostedDecember 26, 2009
bornonhalloween
from Boston, MA
90% hilarious and 10% heartbreakingly honest, this movie delivers a fresh take on a not-so-new story. Alec Baldwin is comedic genius in action, and we are easily taken up with Meryl Streep's character in alternating among lust, anger, hope, and disappointment. John Krasinski steals every scene, often with nothing more than his trademark eyebrow gymnastics. Steve Martin's character is sweet and loveable. Happily a little too young yet to totally identify with these characters, our group thoroughly enjoyed the wild roller coaster ride of this not-exactly-feel-good romantic comedy!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Heartwarming from start to finish
PostedNovember 29, 2009
bornonhalloween
from Boston, MA
Through this beautifully acted movie, we are given a window into a truly unique family relationship. It is hard to say whether the genuine kindness of the Tuohy family or Michael Oher's gracious acceptance was more powerful. When that all-important question is asked of the protagonist- Why did you do it?- the answer comes back easily: How could you not? I have new insight into the unsung heroes of the football offensive line- it's about protecting your team, your family.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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