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A masterpiece of understanding...
PostedOctober 18, 2009
dakota279
from Montclair, NJ
"Where the Wild Things Are" helped me to understand why the book has such universal appeal. The film exquisitely portrays the feelings and frustrations of a young boy whose whole life has been disrupted by the adults and older family members around him. It accurately catches the bittersweet innocence of childhood, and the pure id impulses that conflict unleashes in us. I LOVED this movie, would see it again and again - just the way I still feel about the book - for me, as an adult!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Dark Knight
PostedJuly 19, 2008
dakota279
from Montclair, NJ
Heath Ledger's performance is brilliant. A, you don't even recognize him - he, as a star, is subsumed into the Joker (a very rare feat for A list stars) and B, he incarnates the chaos and evil of the 21st century in a way that gets right under your skin - and bones. His brand of terrorism is the hallmark of this century.
Batman's role, embodied in Christian Bale, is the truest to the original comic book genre, a Hamlet with barely controlled rage and the wish for vengeance even as he doubts himself. Every role is well done in this film. Special kudos to Aaron Eckhart and Gary Oldman, as well as Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. Even in their brief moments on the screen, they excel. I don't often see movies twice, but this one is a MUST.
Batman's role, embodied in Christian Bale, is the truest to the original comic book genre, a Hamlet with barely controlled rage and the wish for vengeance even as he doubts himself. Every role is well done in this film. Special kudos to Aaron Eckhart and Gary Oldman, as well as Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. Even in their brief moments on the screen, they excel. I don't often see movies twice, but this one is a MUST.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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