mezaco
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I never watched "The Comeback" while it was on. But having just watched the series, I cannot believe how short-lived this show was. This is one of the funniest, sharpest show-within-a-show comedies to have come on TV in recent years. It's a funny but scathing look at Hollywood's decent down the Reality Show / Anything for Ratings drain.
Lisa Kudrow is stellar as Valerie Cherish. She blends vanity and selfishness with an underside of cluelessness and pity that makes you never able to hate her. In fact, as the show goes on you begin liking her more and more despite her shortcomings. The support cast are wonderful, especially Mickey as her flamboyant and loyal hairdresser/assistant.
Shame on HBO for giving up on this series so soon.
Highly recommended: I watched the entire series on DVD in two days!
Lisa Kudrow is stellar as Valerie Cherish. She blends vanity and selfishness with an underside of cluelessness and pity that makes you never able to hate her. In fact, as the show goes on you begin liking her more and more despite her shortcomings. The support cast are wonderful, especially Mickey as her flamboyant and loyal hairdresser/assistant.
Shame on HBO for giving up on this series so soon.
Highly recommended: I watched the entire series on DVD in two days!
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This was a wonderfully insightful, behind-the-scenes documentary about these three young women.
I didn't know much about the Dixie Chicks until recently and this documentary lets you see what they went through during and after the "incident".
A lot of reviewers are missing the point. This movie should not be compared to a Michael Moore documentary. In my opinion, it's not trying to make a political statement. It's about looking at what it would be like to have your entire life turned upside down based on one, very small off-the cuff comment. That's the most amazing thing about this film. Natalie's comment was not a loud, angry rant, it was very quiet, almost like a sidebar.
Rather, this film takes you into the minds and homes of these three women. They are all mothers, with young babies. They are all surprisingly strong and even funny, in the midst of what is happening.
This film isn't about debating the war. These women had DEATH THREATS issued against them. What does that do to a young mother who is just trying to sing and do what she loves?
You may disagree with them, but after watching this film you can't deny that what they went through was totally overblown. It was literally, mass hysteria run wild.
The film is touching and powerful...and it's worth it even just for the wonderful music!
I didn't know much about the Dixie Chicks until recently and this documentary lets you see what they went through during and after the "incident".
A lot of reviewers are missing the point. This movie should not be compared to a Michael Moore documentary. In my opinion, it's not trying to make a political statement. It's about looking at what it would be like to have your entire life turned upside down based on one, very small off-the cuff comment. That's the most amazing thing about this film. Natalie's comment was not a loud, angry rant, it was very quiet, almost like a sidebar.
Rather, this film takes you into the minds and homes of these three women. They are all mothers, with young babies. They are all surprisingly strong and even funny, in the midst of what is happening.
This film isn't about debating the war. These women had DEATH THREATS issued against them. What does that do to a young mother who is just trying to sing and do what she loves?
You may disagree with them, but after watching this film you can't deny that what they went through was totally overblown. It was literally, mass hysteria run wild.
The film is touching and powerful...and it's worth it even just for the wonderful music!
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I'm surprised at the criticism by some for this film. I suppose some people want a lot of predictability in their films. Maybe You've Got Mail is a better choice for such folks...
In Good Company was much more thoughtful and bittersweet than I expected. Yes, it has funny moments, but rather than being an empty comedy it's a wonderful little film about what happens when people are forced to examine their place in the world.
Topher Grace and Dennis Quaid are brilliant leads, very very likable actors in their roles. You'd really watch these guys act in just about anything, they are that good.
For people who complain about the ending, I think the ending was perfect. Life doesn't get wrapped up in a neat bow with all problems solved at the end of the day, so why should this film make false assumptions that they can?
In Good Company was much more thoughtful and bittersweet than I expected. Yes, it has funny moments, but rather than being an empty comedy it's a wonderful little film about what happens when people are forced to examine their place in the world.
Topher Grace and Dennis Quaid are brilliant leads, very very likable actors in their roles. You'd really watch these guys act in just about anything, they are that good.
For people who complain about the ending, I think the ending was perfect. Life doesn't get wrapped up in a neat bow with all problems solved at the end of the day, so why should this film make false assumptions that they can?
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