brandt-pearson
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Like nearly everyone I watched PGL and had to finish the thought by seeing the final product. The first time I sat down with it I couldn't get past the first 15 minutes, but when I returned later I got through the whole film somehow, mostly comparing PGL content with screen content.
For me, it just wasn't funny. At all. I didn't really like any of the characters (except perhaps the over-the-top Dad) and much of the dialogue was just odd and unrealistic. I got very tired of Leonard (Tom Bell) and I think he was supposed to be lovable and quirky but instead was annoying and overwhelming in every scene. It seemed he was the star, not Fiona or William/Charles or even the story. I dunno, even writing about this lackluster bland-fest has left me unmotivated to even finish this review. Skip this one folks.
For me, it just wasn't funny. At all. I didn't really like any of the characters (except perhaps the over-the-top Dad) and much of the dialogue was just odd and unrealistic. I got very tired of Leonard (Tom Bell) and I think he was supposed to be lovable and quirky but instead was annoying and overwhelming in every scene. It seemed he was the star, not Fiona or William/Charles or even the story. I dunno, even writing about this lackluster bland-fest has left me unmotivated to even finish this review. Skip this one folks.
Think about being in a theater before the moon landings, watching a very realistic take on what seeing that event would be like.
Or long pauses that make you feel the gravity of the environment both in space and on earth.
Using the most scientifically accurate data (for the time) in mind while making the audience wonder "How did he make that pen float?"
Questioning the religious beliefs of the viewer, showing them evolution take place right in front of them.
Taking on huge questions of the worlds technology and trust between man a machine.
Sets so amazing, filmmakers today can't comprehend the time it took, to build them all.
Plus an ending so crazy, so fantastic, and beautiful that hours of conversation are had after about its true meaning.
All this and more, warped up in one story, that dares to take its time, and change and blossom. Amazing truly amazing. I may be young but, and have seen a mere 1,000 movies. This one is always on my mind.
If you are my age or younger and want to see this film keep some things in mind.
1. No CGI was used making this film 2. Shots and edits are limited, sometimes it takes a bit from one shot to the next, people back then had more patience 3. let it suck you in
Or long pauses that make you feel the gravity of the environment both in space and on earth.
Using the most scientifically accurate data (for the time) in mind while making the audience wonder "How did he make that pen float?"
Questioning the religious beliefs of the viewer, showing them evolution take place right in front of them.
Taking on huge questions of the worlds technology and trust between man a machine.
Sets so amazing, filmmakers today can't comprehend the time it took, to build them all.
Plus an ending so crazy, so fantastic, and beautiful that hours of conversation are had after about its true meaning.
All this and more, warped up in one story, that dares to take its time, and change and blossom. Amazing truly amazing. I may be young but, and have seen a mere 1,000 movies. This one is always on my mind.
If you are my age or younger and want to see this film keep some things in mind.
1. No CGI was used making this film 2. Shots and edits are limited, sometimes it takes a bit from one shot to the next, people back then had more patience 3. let it suck you in
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