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Post by alexanderblanchett on Nov 24, 2018 16:02:49 GMT
The film offers a great story about suppression and discrimination that is more than relevant and important these days. It is directed by one of the most interesting international directors, Sebastian Leilo. The two leading roles are perfectly filled with two actresses who not only share the same first name but also a fantastic charisma and have a wonderful chemistry. Both Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams give fantastic performances that really stick with you and especially McAdams goes beyond the kind of characters and roles she usually does and it was great to see her in a character that developes very well throughout the film. Weisz is also fantastic, and I love how brave and picky she is with roles these days. Alessandro Nivola surprised me with a truly good supporting turn, and especially at the end really shines. All of it is there, but then the film starts to suffer from a weak screenplay after the second half that only is worth to see for Nivola's monologue at the end. But the story somehow goes nowhere, or at least nowhere interesting and just drifts aways somehow. The score is very dominant but I liked that, also the soundtrack in general was fine. A sad romance I think everybody gay, bi or straight, christian, Jewish or muslim, can somehow in some ways relate to, and that is why the film works in the end.
Current nominations for:
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Rachel Weisz Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Rachel McAdams
Rating: 7/10
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Post by Sharbs on Nov 24, 2018 18:04:02 GMT
One of my favorites of the year so far. Not sure where everybody is getting McAdams as Supporting at all, but glad they both feature highly for you.
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Post by alexanderblanchett on Nov 24, 2018 20:44:54 GMT
One of my favorites of the year so far. Not sure where everybody is getting McAdams as Supporting at all, but glad they both feature highly for you. Well there is definitely an argument to have her lead too, but I felt the story focussed more on Weisz' character... and so I can have them both in solid positions in my line ups
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