daisukereds
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A film adaptation of the story of Karen Blixen (romanticized, I'm sure), a woman that went through a lot in her life, but had a lot of stuff.. just never what she wanted, it seems.
It ends up feeling like a rather elaborate "mating ritual" that doesn't end well. And while it seems like an appealing captivating adventure for a lone woman to go to Africa to settle.. her urgent need to be worth something and to be wanted, specifically by a man, is quite a contrast to her personality and achievements. Still, it is a beautifully shot film with good developments and pacing, but, while everything else works.. the dialogue just never does. And I would have prefered for Meryl Streep not to narrate the movie, though.
I enjoyed it enough, though I mostly watched for Redford anyway.
It ends up feeling like a rather elaborate "mating ritual" that doesn't end well. And while it seems like an appealing captivating adventure for a lone woman to go to Africa to settle.. her urgent need to be worth something and to be wanted, specifically by a man, is quite a contrast to her personality and achievements. Still, it is a beautifully shot film with good developments and pacing, but, while everything else works.. the dialogue just never does. And I would have prefered for Meryl Streep not to narrate the movie, though.
I enjoyed it enough, though I mostly watched for Redford anyway.
A well-mannered and charismatic young child tossed around, but loved still. One of the many adaptations of the story of young Heidi from Switzerland. This one is filled with emotionally weighty moments, and perfectly delivers a meaningful story. With great child actors and a beautiful setting.
It is around 3 hours. Just the perfect length for a TV Mini Series, short and sweet.
It is around 3 hours. Just the perfect length for a TV Mini Series, short and sweet.
When a villainous gunslinger starts thinking bigger, they take advantage of others, for a reason.. but their past deeds always catch up to them.
Following a philosophy of "show, don't tell", this film delivers a simple and straightforward script. But it still manages to deliver interesting background elements, charming and well-written characters, a satisfying conclusion, and developments that feel fresh even today. I personally didn't find the score particularly memorable, though. But I did like everything else.. quite a pleasant watch.
Following a philosophy of "show, don't tell", this film delivers a simple and straightforward script. But it still manages to deliver interesting background elements, charming and well-written characters, a satisfying conclusion, and developments that feel fresh even today. I personally didn't find the score particularly memorable, though. But I did like everything else.. quite a pleasant watch.
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