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DAY 126: January 6th, 2009.
Philadelhpia
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia is honest, brave and heart breaking. The film manages to get me to be emotional no matter how many times I see it. The fragile and weak portrayal of Andy Beckett, with a strong sense of morality and honesty make this a really great performance. One of, if not the, best performance from Tom Hanks. The film itself doesn't rely on the performance, instead it has something to say and it says it proudly. It's not afraid of serious issues and it's truthful.
Most court room films tend to follow a formula and sometimes it can be a success, while other times it fails horribly, meaning it's pretty boring. Philadelphia isn't about anything other than humanity and life.
The film is in a way ahead of it's time, regarding issues in our society. Washington played the character of a homophobic lawyer, who eventually takes on the case and befriends Beckett. He represents us, who at the time were not fully informed of AIDS. Look at how for we have come now and tell me we are not Denzel's character.
Looking back there are many memorable scenes, the Opera scene is probably the most famous one that people seem to mention. It's slow, but it's touching and thoughtful.
Let's not forget the powerful score and soundtrack as well.
Philadelhpia
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia is honest, brave and heart breaking. The film manages to get me to be emotional no matter how many times I see it. The fragile and weak portrayal of Andy Beckett, with a strong sense of morality and honesty make this a really great performance. One of, if not the, best performance from Tom Hanks. The film itself doesn't rely on the performance, instead it has something to say and it says it proudly. It's not afraid of serious issues and it's truthful.
Most court room films tend to follow a formula and sometimes it can be a success, while other times it fails horribly, meaning it's pretty boring. Philadelphia isn't about anything other than humanity and life.
The film is in a way ahead of it's time, regarding issues in our society. Washington played the character of a homophobic lawyer, who eventually takes on the case and befriends Beckett. He represents us, who at the time were not fully informed of AIDS. Look at how for we have come now and tell me we are not Denzel's character.
Looking back there are many memorable scenes, the Opera scene is probably the most famous one that people seem to mention. It's slow, but it's touching and thoughtful.
Let's not forget the powerful score and soundtrack as well.