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Get MILK.
PostedNovember 27, 2008
nydannyboy
from New York, NY
After years of failed attempts to tell the story of Harvey Milk cinematically, they finally got it made. And made right.
Gus Van Sant delivers, telling one of the most important (and relatively unknown) chapters in gay history, with elegance and verve. Sean Penn is amazing, as is Josh Brolin (who, following American Gangster and W. is one one hell of a roll). Both Sean and Josh channel the men they play. Brilliant acting and casting. James Franco is understated, and Emile Hirsch is nearly unrecognizable in a surprisingly touching performance.
Go see MILK. And bring on the Oscar nominations!
Gus Van Sant delivers, telling one of the most important (and relatively unknown) chapters in gay history, with elegance and verve. Sean Penn is amazing, as is Josh Brolin (who, following American Gangster and W. is one one hell of a roll). Both Sean and Josh channel the men they play. Brilliant acting and casting. James Franco is understated, and Emile Hirsch is nearly unrecognizable in a surprisingly touching performance.
Go see MILK. And bring on the Oscar nominations!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Zack and Miri make it juvenile
PostedNovember 3, 2008
nydannyboy
I loved 10% of this movie - some true laugh-out-loud moments. Sadly, about 50% of the film was base, frat humour. Stupid humour can me made funny and accessible (see "Knocked Up") - and that is what I was expecting of this film. Sadly, it didn't live up. The remaining 40% was mediocre at best: formulaic romantic-comedy moments, with a funny actor (Seth Rogen) taking a few missteps on the road to sincerity in the hands of a director who, it seems, couldn't carry him along. Elizabeth Banks was a joy. My response is particularly negative to this film because I was actually looking forward to it. Great elements, but it falls apart in the execution. Sadly, Seth and Kevin made a Mediocre Movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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