herblison-740-436529
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It took a bit of patience to wait through the occasional creepy bits of this film, but it was worth it. Even though the main focus of the film is the evolving romance
between a man and his computer, ultimately it is
more about the nature of consciousness.
I'm not a fan of either Joaquin Phoenix or Scarlett Johansson, but I though they gave impressive performances in their roles. Amy Adams was also very good in a supporting part.
I'm not a fan of either Joaquin Phoenix or Scarlett Johansson, but I though they gave impressive performances in their roles. Amy Adams was also very good in a supporting part.
I loved the film which shows the power of this music to inspire others.
Patrick Stewart plays Henry Cole, an aging concert pianist, possibly modeled on
Alfred Brendel, dealing with psychological problems interfering with
his performances. Katie Holmes plays a young writer for the New Yorker
who wants to write a profile about Henry.
In addition to great performances by Stewart and Holmes, the minor characters are superbly done, especially one of the staff of a hotel in Switzerland where Cole is staying.
If you don't love classical music, particularly the music for solo piano by Beethoven, Bach (and many others) don't bother with this film. Even if you do love this kind of music, you might find it rather slow.
In addition to great performances by Stewart and Holmes, the minor characters are superbly done, especially one of the staff of a hotel in Switzerland where Cole is staying.
If you don't love classical music, particularly the music for solo piano by Beethoven, Bach (and many others) don't bother with this film. Even if you do love this kind of music, you might find it rather slow.
This film has such a great cast that I expected it would be wonderful. Far from it. The film was afflicted by a pedestrian script, implausible plot and overuse of the F word. What a waste of time for so many outstanding actors. Why did they bother?