ShelbyDThomas
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First off, let me tell you...this movie is funny. It is a dark comedy, so the humor was expected to be witty, and it delivered. Matt Dillon plays this role superbly - with some great one liners I might add. I was never a fan of his until this movie. The role is perfect for him.
Had never heard of Bent Hamer until this movie, but I like his style of directing and he is very good at timing.
Character development was OK, however I would have liked to have seen a bit more plot. That area made this film a tad forgettable.
I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who has a dry, witty sense of humor, it made me laugh out loud a few times, which I rarely do by myself at home. :)
Had never heard of Bent Hamer until this movie, but I like his style of directing and he is very good at timing.
Character development was OK, however I would have liked to have seen a bit more plot. That area made this film a tad forgettable.
I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who has a dry, witty sense of humor, it made me laugh out loud a few times, which I rarely do by myself at home. :)
Wow. What a wonderful movie. I saw this movie shortly after it came out on DVD, and have probably watched 10 time since.
I don't think I have ever seen such a realistic motion picture. The dialogue deserves much respect for taking the risk of being boring to achieve such a sense of realism.
Ryan Gosling easily takes this movie as his best performance. He doesn't do the whole "stone-face-no-emotion" look he seems to be doing lately. I can tell he really got into this role - same with Michelle Williams. Oh yeah, get ready for Michelle to be a total brat in this one.
Derek Cianfrance is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors. I think Place Beyond the Pines sealed him in my top three. If you want great dialogue, real emotion, and some top-notch cinematography, GIVE THIS ONE A SHOT!
I don't think I have ever seen such a realistic motion picture. The dialogue deserves much respect for taking the risk of being boring to achieve such a sense of realism.
Ryan Gosling easily takes this movie as his best performance. He doesn't do the whole "stone-face-no-emotion" look he seems to be doing lately. I can tell he really got into this role - same with Michelle Williams. Oh yeah, get ready for Michelle to be a total brat in this one.
Derek Cianfrance is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors. I think Place Beyond the Pines sealed him in my top three. If you want great dialogue, real emotion, and some top-notch cinematography, GIVE THIS ONE A SHOT!
I watched this movie out of appreciation for Hoffman. So glad I did. Independent films such as this one have really begin to open my eyes to another world of cinema.
It's always great to see new faces and uncover some true talent, like Mark Ivanir. I only saw him in the Good Shepherd, but this performance will remain with me for some time. He seemed very attached to his role.
I recommend this movie to anyone who has a growing interest in classical music. It definitely furthered my interest. Listening to Chopin as I write this. :)
Be warned, the plot seemed slow and at is some times difficult to relate to. However, still a very good movie to open your mind to.
It's always great to see new faces and uncover some true talent, like Mark Ivanir. I only saw him in the Good Shepherd, but this performance will remain with me for some time. He seemed very attached to his role.
I recommend this movie to anyone who has a growing interest in classical music. It definitely furthered my interest. Listening to Chopin as I write this. :)
Be warned, the plot seemed slow and at is some times difficult to relate to. However, still a very good movie to open your mind to.