bakovljev
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Several days following viewing the film, I am still thinking about some of its content. It is rare indeed to be doing so. Even though the film is terribly confusing and disjointed, it has to go down as an all time great for the sheer bravado and daring of Mr. Lynch in daring to pronounce it complete as is, and having the self-belief to accept the inevitable mixed reviews and criticism.
The acting was first rate, and, although the film is long and slow paced, it still leaves you thirsting for more.
various parts still confuse me. First, what is the dreamy attendance at the "Silencio Theatre" all about? Second, who is the dead woman in the swapped apartment. Is it a chance resemblance with the heroine? Third, why are the elderly couple from the airport screaming at the heroine? Fourt, what is the significance of the adultery scene? And so on and on. No doubt, I shall be watching my DVD a few more times.
If you want to watch a standard thriller, don't bother with this film. If you want some food for the mind, it'll be hard to beat.
The acting was first rate, and, although the film is long and slow paced, it still leaves you thirsting for more.
various parts still confuse me. First, what is the dreamy attendance at the "Silencio Theatre" all about? Second, who is the dead woman in the swapped apartment. Is it a chance resemblance with the heroine? Third, why are the elderly couple from the airport screaming at the heroine? Fourt, what is the significance of the adultery scene? And so on and on. No doubt, I shall be watching my DVD a few more times.
If you want to watch a standard thriller, don't bother with this film. If you want some food for the mind, it'll be hard to beat.
This must be one of the really awful films of all time, which belongs in the bottom 100. Must admit to having ignored the score and comment on the site here and purchased the DVD. Terrible mistake.
I figured a Cimino directed Puzo film couldn't be that bad - it was. The acting is generally poor with a few exceptions. Notably, Joss Ackland, John Turturro and Giulia Boschi come out with some credit. Christopher Lambert, however, fails to carry the movie, and is as wooden as it gets. Even the Sicilian swagger fails to impress. Barbara Sukowa also is a let down, despite the odd sight of flesh.
Cimino is a mega let down. It is as if there were a few scenes left over on the cutting room floor from the Godfather - marvelous scenery though it is - clipped together with a hastily put together script. To add to it all, the editing leaves a lot to be desired.
I gave it 2/10, but only due to the scenery and score (which also may have been a hand-me-down from the Godfather).
I figured a Cimino directed Puzo film couldn't be that bad - it was. The acting is generally poor with a few exceptions. Notably, Joss Ackland, John Turturro and Giulia Boschi come out with some credit. Christopher Lambert, however, fails to carry the movie, and is as wooden as it gets. Even the Sicilian swagger fails to impress. Barbara Sukowa also is a let down, despite the odd sight of flesh.
Cimino is a mega let down. It is as if there were a few scenes left over on the cutting room floor from the Godfather - marvelous scenery though it is - clipped together with a hastily put together script. To add to it all, the editing leaves a lot to be desired.
I gave it 2/10, but only due to the scenery and score (which also may have been a hand-me-down from the Godfather).
This is quite simply one of the worst films I have ever seen. Even my children (whom I assume it was aimed at) didn't like it.
Whoever is advising Sandra Bullock on her choice of scripts needs changing pdq! As good as she was in The Net, 28 Days and A Time to Kill, she is equally ill suited for this film and role.
Whoever is advising Sandra Bullock on her choice of scripts needs changing pdq! As good as she was in The Net, 28 Days and A Time to Kill, she is equally ill suited for this film and role.