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And no biggie Ed but u missed my link to review of Dog Day Afternoon
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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)
Directed By: Elio Petri
I enjoyed this movie. I was a little confused at the start but once I understood his motivation to do what he was doing, I got it. The ending was a little confusing to me but I still kind of liked it. I don't have a whole lot to say about this one really. The music was very interesting and quirky but slowly became overused. The acting was VERY dramatic at times but I still enjoyed it. I think the premise is a good one and leads the viewer on a very interesting journey to uncover the purpose behind the main characters actions. Good nom.Directed By: Elio Petri
And with that I am done. Had a blast watching with you guys. Awesome job hosting Ed really kept the whole thing going. Can't wait for the next one.
And THANK YOU for being a part of this, Jay!!
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Jeff Costello's remaining Reviews:
Kramer Vs Kramer : Oscar winning drama directed by Robert Benton is unquestionable exhibit of a fine acting by Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman. But besides fine acting, Kramer vs Kramer is relatively mundane film. The story is insipid and uneventful and the emotional punch is not quite there. Particularly distinct was the excessive discrepancy between the main protagonists as flawed individuals. Writers went out of their way to present Joanna as a vile and detestable chatacter whose actions are never really justified nor given a proper and satisfying explanation. That seemed highly unrealistic and a cheap way to evoke sympathy for Hoffman's character.
(final three WILL be posted on the 17th)
Kramer Vs Kramer : Oscar winning drama directed by Robert Benton is unquestionable exhibit of a fine acting by Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman. But besides fine acting, Kramer vs Kramer is relatively mundane film. The story is insipid and uneventful and the emotional punch is not quite there. Particularly distinct was the excessive discrepancy between the main protagonists as flawed individuals. Writers went out of their way to present Joanna as a vile and detestable chatacter whose actions are never really justified nor given a proper and satisfying explanation. That seemed highly unrealistic and a cheap way to evoke sympathy for Hoffman's character.
(final three WILL be posted on the 17th)
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]Writers went out of their way to present Joanna as a vile and detestable chatacter whose actions are never really justified nor given a proper and satisfying explanation. That seemed highly unrealistic and a cheap way to evoke sympathy for Hoffman's character.
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Jeff Costello's remaining Reviews:
Kramer Vs Kramer : Oscar winning drama directed by Robert Benton is unquestionable exhibit of a fine acting by Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman. But besides fine acting, Kramer vs Kramer is relatively mundane film. The story is insipid and uneventful and the emotional punch is not quite there. Particularly distinct was the excessive discrepancy between the main protagonists as flawed individuals. Writers went out of their way to present Joanna as a vile and detestable chatacter whose actions are never really justified nor given a proper and satisfying explanation. That seemed highly unrealistic and a cheap way to evoke sympathy for Hoffman's character.
(final three WILL be posted on the 17th)
Kramer Vs Kramer : Oscar winning drama directed by Robert Benton is unquestionable exhibit of a fine acting by Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman. But besides fine acting, Kramer vs Kramer is relatively mundane film. The story is insipid and uneventful and the emotional punch is not quite there. Particularly distinct was the excessive discrepancy between the main protagonists as flawed individuals. Writers went out of their way to present Joanna as a vile and detestable chatacter whose actions are never really justified nor given a proper and satisfying explanation. That seemed highly unrealistic and a cheap way to evoke sympathy for Hoffman's character.
(final three WILL be posted on the 17th)
Hoffman was written guilty, too. He had quite an arc to his story.
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I've got to disagree with that. I think the behavior that Streep's character demonstrates is that of a broken individual. As someone who has experienced divorce and seen the way it affects peoples behaviors I think they did an excellent job. I see where you could get that idea because it seems as if no one would truly behave like that but you would be amazed who stunningly realistic her performance is. Not sure if anyone else here knows what I'm talking about but that's just my two cents.
It's easy to think this was pro husband since it was him dealing with it all and trying to fill the void of her leaving them. Which, for me, there was a more subtle message that, at this time, can be missed, since during the time it came out, there was a re-examining of the roles within a household and who should be doing what.
Streep's character was simply doing what a lot of folks were doing during that time and trying to find themselves instead of being what was expected of them.
Also, with the ending, while more people would go a more selfish way in real life, it wa pretty nice to see her take the high road. It gave them all hope for a future life all around and a nice example of trying to be better persons.
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@rauldc14, @Yam12, @Jay Redrum, @Joel, @Velvet, @CaptainT, @Jeff Costello, @Citizen Rules, @cricket, @HashtagBrownies
Just a quick note for everyone at where we stand.
I have Votes from everyone except CaptainT and Velvet. It could very well be a given that Cap is out, which, is a shame.
Velvet is short two movies and, therefore, unable to give a proper vote as well as a doctor's appointment, and if I gave him another week he could finish it, though I am of a mind to draw the curtain on this tonight. Which leaves me with the decision to leave his nom in and skip his vote in the countdown or simply remove it because I won't extend the deadline any further. . .
Also, Yam WILL be posting his reviews, which is why I will keep his nomination in and include his vote. The same goes with Jeff who has seen all of them but is simply missing 3 reviews which he will send in, within the next couple of days.
This is simply an update for everyone. It would be awesome if CaptainT made it across the finish line, which will be midnight tonight.
I have a preliminary tally if everyone makes it and will wait to do a final tally at midnight and, hopefully, will do a reveal Wednesday night depending on time at work.
THANKS EVERYONE and an extra THANK YOU for those who stepped up to make it across the finish line - THANKS!!
Just a quick note for everyone at where we stand.
I have Votes from everyone except CaptainT and Velvet. It could very well be a given that Cap is out, which, is a shame.
Velvet is short two movies and, therefore, unable to give a proper vote as well as a doctor's appointment, and if I gave him another week he could finish it, though I am of a mind to draw the curtain on this tonight. Which leaves me with the decision to leave his nom in and skip his vote in the countdown or simply remove it because I won't extend the deadline any further. . .
Also, Yam WILL be posting his reviews, which is why I will keep his nomination in and include his vote. The same goes with Jeff who has seen all of them but is simply missing 3 reviews which he will send in, within the next couple of days.
This is simply an update for everyone. It would be awesome if CaptainT made it across the finish line, which will be midnight tonight.
I have a preliminary tally if everyone makes it and will wait to do a final tally at midnight and, hopefully, will do a reveal Wednesday night depending on time at work.
THANKS EVERYONE and an extra THANK YOU for those who stepped up to make it across the finish line - THANKS!!
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Which leaves me with the decision to leave his nom in and skip his vote in the countdown
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I say we do that and keep the current deadline.
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yeah leave me out
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very true. That opening scene watching her son sleep and then her attempting to explain and every emotion already drained out and just TRYING to get the will up to leave said a lot of the broken spirit that was going on inside her.
It's easy to think this was pro husband since it was him dealing with it all and trying to fill the void of her leaving them. Which, for me, there was a more subtle message that, at this time, can be missed, since during the time it came out, there was a re-examining of the roles within a household and who should be doing what.
Streep's character was simply doing what a lot of folks were doing during that time and trying to find themselves instead of being what was expected of them.
Also, with the ending, while more people would go a more selfish way in real life, it wa pretty nice to see her take the high road. It gave them all hope for a future life all around and a nice example of trying to be better persons.
It's easy to think this was pro husband since it was him dealing with it all and trying to fill the void of her leaving them. Which, for me, there was a more subtle message that, at this time, can be missed, since during the time it came out, there was a re-examining of the roles within a household and who should be doing what.
Streep's character was simply doing what a lot of folks were doing during that time and trying to find themselves instead of being what was expected of them.
Also, with the ending, while more people would go a more selfish way in real life, it wa pretty nice to see her take the high road. It gave them all hope for a future life all around and a nice example of trying to be better persons.
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im sorry guys but f for fake is hurting the crap out of my head.
But hurry!!
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