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Post by alexanderblanchett on Jan 14, 2018 22:09:19 GMT
I liked it. Its not a perfect film but surely not as bad as many people make it out to be. And i judge the art of the artist and not the artist himself. Its a strong drama which just like Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine" centers around a woman who is trapped in an unhappy life and on the verge of a breakdown. Kate Winslet plays that woman wonderfully and gives one of her strongest performances in ages. Her voice, her expressions, everything was top notch and what the character needed. A very interesting turn. Jim Belushi also gives a very strong performance with many different facettes, its hard not to like him even though he is unlikeable in many ways. For Belushi it is new theretory as he is rather used to funny roles, while this one was rather a serious attempt. Juno Temple was fine but did not do anything outstanding. Justin Timberlake is the weak link of the film. Totally miscast. I really did not buy his performance at all. Him and the ending, which left too many open questions and strings, were the weaker parts of the film.Also some of the lighting was a bit off or even over the top. It surely is not Woody Allen's strongest film but one of his better of the decade. The whole look and feel of Corny Island of the 50s was pitch perfect as well.
Nominations for:
Best Costume Design
Rating: 8/10
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Post by pacinoyes on Jan 14, 2018 22:24:51 GMT
I would agree with all that - I didn't like it as much but thought it's way underrated and Winslet is flat out great in this role. To me some of the dialog was rather off - Woody probably could have tightened up several dialog passages here.
Timberlake is definitely the weak link and some of the directorial control and pace is off. But 31% of Rotten Tomatoes? No fncking way, I'd watch it again right now over The Post that's for sure. People should be ashamed of the short shrift they've given it.
In addition to Winslet, Storaro's cinematography is spectacularly appropriate - burnishing the frame with much that looks like fire (tying in with the fire subplot) and cool images that appear icy at some key times too that tie in to Winslet.
People who are big Woody fans are going to find much to like in this film - flaws and all.
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Post by alexanderblanchett on Jan 15, 2018 0:00:11 GMT
I would agree with all that - I didn't like it as much but thought it's way underrated and Winslet is flat out great in this role. To me some of the dialog was rather off - Woody probably could have tightened up several dialog passages here. Timberlake is definitely the weak link and some of the directorial control and pace is off. But 31% of Rotten Tomatoes? No fncking way, I'd watch it again right now over The Post that's for sure. People should be ashamed of the short shrift they've given it. In addition to Winslet, Storaro's cinematography is spectacularly appropriate - burnishing the frame with much that looks like fire (tying in with the fire subplot) and cool images that appear icy at some key times too that tie in to Winslet. People who are big Woody fans are going to find much to like in this film - flaws and all. Glad you agree on that. I understand the hesitation against Allen at the moment but, if you just look at the product it is one of his strongest in ages. |
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Post by evilbliss on Jan 15, 2018 8:40:16 GMT
Its such a shame that Winslet is going to lose a nomination because of Allen. Ugh.
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Post by HELENA MARIA on Jan 15, 2018 10:37:19 GMT
Its such a shame that Winslet is going to lose a nomination because of Allen. Ugh. I don't think it has anything to do with Allen . The reviews haven't been that good. |
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Post by pacinoyes on Jan 15, 2018 10:44:05 GMT
To me, the reviews haven't been good because of hypocrisy and unfairness towards the film - it's not like it got a fair shake - and it isn't just a shame for Winslet it's a shame for Allen most of all..........but the film will last longer than the small mindedness towards his film anyway.
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Post by evilbliss on Jan 15, 2018 10:52:18 GMT
Its such a shame that Winslet is going to lose a nomination because of Allen. Ugh. I don't think it has anything to do with Allen . The reviews haven't been that good. Winslet was well praised with those reviews. It would be such a well deserved nomination on her impeccable carreer. If they nominate Streep for anything.... |
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Post by HELENA MARIA on Jan 15, 2018 10:54:08 GMT
I don't think it has anything to do with Allen . The reviews haven't been that good. It would be such a well deserved nomination on her impeccable carreer. If they nominate Streep for anything.... Yes , but it changes nothing to the fact that the film itself isn't doing very well . At least , Meryl's movies have been receiving good reviews. |
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Post by evilbliss on Jan 15, 2018 11:13:12 GMT
Winslet was well praised with those reviews. It would be such a well deserved nomination on her impeccable carreer. If they nominate Streep for anything.... Yes , but it changes nothing to the fact that the film itself isn't doing very well . At least , Meryl's movies have been receiving good reviews. Very well with what? Reviews or box-office? Because 90% of the Streep nods were singular, her movies had no extra nods. She won her third Oscar with 'The Iron Lady'.... |
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Post by HELENA MARIA on Jan 15, 2018 11:20:18 GMT
Yes , but it changes nothing to the fact that the film itself isn't doing very well . At least , Meryl's movies have been receiving good reviews. Very well with what? Reviews or box-office? Because 90% of the Streep nods were singular, her movies had no extra nods. She won her third Oscar with 'The Iron Lady'.... Usually both . And I didn't care for Streep's performance in THE IRON LADY either but not only her + the movie itself have been more praised than Winslet + WONDER WHEEL. |
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Post by evilbliss on Jan 15, 2018 11:25:04 GMT
Very well with what? Reviews or box-office? Because 90% of the Streep nods were singular, her movies had no extra nods. She won her third Oscar with 'The Iron Lady'.... Usually both . And I didn't care for her performance in THE IRON LADY either but not only Streep + the movie itself have been more praised than Winslet + WONDER WHEEL. Sometimes they don't nominate actors because they think they have no chance on winning, but its also nice to reward them with nominations. |
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Post by HELENA MARIA on Jan 15, 2018 11:26:58 GMT
Usually both . And I didn't care for her performance in THE IRON LADY either but not only Streep + the movie itself have been more praised than Winslet + WONDER WHEEL. Sometimes they don't nominate actors because they think they have no chance on winning, but its also nice to reward them with nominations. Well , clearly not happening for Winslet this year. |
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Post by evilbliss on Jan 15, 2018 11:32:26 GMT
Sometimes they don't nominate actors because they think they have no chance on winning, but its also nice to reward them with nominations. Well , clearly not happening for Winslet this year. I know. I'm just saying its deeply unfair. I hope for a shocking nod. |
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Post by HELENA MARIA on Jan 15, 2018 11:33:39 GMT
Well , clearly not happening for Winslet this year. I know. I'm just saying its deeply unfair. I hope for a shocking nod. The shoking nod will probably be Diane Kruger (or maybe Annette Bening). Definitely not Winslet. |
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Post by Viced on Jun 2, 2018 1:11:50 GMT
Finally watched it... Winslet was great, the cinematography was great... but nothing else was great (or even good).
Timberlake was massively miscast but the movie still would have been meh with a more appropriate actor in the role.
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