So ash, without spoiling it for those who haven't watched it, what did you think of the ending of The Letter? Was it perfect or would you have preferred something else?
the first time i watched this movie, i didn't like the ending at all. but then i watched it again and decided i had completely misjudged the entire movie.
WARNING: "the ending" spoilers below
afterall, the entire film build up (for example, Davis's constant nervous knitting "web of lies) is a fantastic climax; the entire outside scene leading up to the stabbing was brilliantly done.
afterall, the entire film build up (for example, Davis's constant nervous knitting "web of lies) is a fantastic climax; the entire outside scene leading up to the stabbing was brilliantly done.
I also think that Newsies is criticized far too often, but what about it makes it one of your faves?
um... probably the fact that Mom took me to the theater to see it on opening day when i was only 8-years-old?
no, honestly, i think
Newsies is one of those movies that made a wonderful transition from my childhood to adulthood; it's a pretty fabulous musical for a non-animated Disney film based really terribly on historical events. i still love just as much - if not more - all the dancing and singing numbers.
not that long ago i found out that the music from this film was written by the same crew who did
High School Musical, another popular Disney musical. i can't vouch for that one, though.
plus,
Newsies is definitely one of my favorite movies to quote. it's just
filled with amazingly bad dialogue.
Oh, and since I didn't comment the first time, what's your fave part of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
it's been a few years since i've seen it now. it's not my favorite scene but off the top of my head, the most vivid is the one where Bauby has the stroke in his car. it was so terrifying.
i also really liked the opening scene, too, though. it starts out straight from the point of view of a person who is basically being held prisoner in his own body. we see his frustration at not being able to communicate with those around him, and not only do we understand his frustration, but we also immediately see his charm and wit through the voice-over monologue that's going on inside of his head.