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- First reviewJanuary 17, 2010
- Last reviewJanuary 17, 2011
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A throwback to the 70's movies
PostedJanuary 17, 2011
nhs1
from los angeles
Although it's not perfect, there are so many wonderful things in this movie that are rarely seen these days, that I would highly recommend it to anyone. A superbly acted, warm, funny and touching tale about a despicable but lovable human being, capturing the Canadian Jewish experience as envisioned by Mordechai Richler, it reminded me why I used to love going to the movies. Giamatti and Hoffman give some of their best performances of their careers.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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wild ride in an empty vehicle
PostedAugust 2, 2010
nhs1
from los angeles
It is a very sad commentary on the state of film today that even a majority of films critics can't see the forest for the trees. Dreams are not literal. Has Mr Nolan ever heard of Jung? Is today's 25 and under generation so immersed in the video game culture that it encompasses their dreams? The plot holes in this movie are so large you could put a Walmart in to plug them them up. At the end of the day, I'll excuse all of it for just a bit of real emotion. Why can't those kids live abroad with their father? You mean it's easier to go through all that dream crap than to forge a passport for dad? And why in the world for a failed corporate espionage assignment would killers be stalking Dom all over the world. All I wanted to do is head for the exits.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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it' complicated
PostedJanuary 17, 2010
nhs1
from los angeles
A very good movie for people interested in real characters and situations. The trailers that are bundled with this, show what has become of the modern day romantic comedy: a couple out on a date are chased by the mob; or two former lovers meet where one is a bounty hunter for the other. That's why movies like this are so rare. Nancy Meyers knows what she's doing, understands human behavior and plays with the conventions of bedroom farce so as to examine the fantasies of a divorced woman. In this case the ride is better than the ending. This is closer to the reality I know than the reality of most movies I see, especially looking at the trailers.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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