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Day 129: September 6th , 2010
Papillon
Hey you bastards!!! I'm still here.
Despite the films agonizing length, I really dug Papillon. It's yet another classic and one of the best 'escape' films I've seen. Steve McQueen needs no introduction, the man is a he-man. Classic actor and great in the role of Henri 'Papillon' Charriere and his numerous escape attempts. Regular character actor Dustin Hoffman plays Louis Dega. Dega is a little slow, but befriends Henri and Hoffman has yet another memorable performance under his belt. I don't give this guy enough credit.
I watched this film on the request of a friend and I'm glad I did. It's a film about the struggle of survival. McQueen teams with director Franklin J. Schaffner of Patton and Planet of the Apes fame. It's a shame that this film doesn't get enough recognition. So it's safe to say that it's underrated.
The film is heavy and needed some comic relief and Hoffman does a good job of providing enough of that to make the subject matter a tad lighter at times. I highly recommend Papillon for those looking for a great film that is acted superbly by people who show dedication to their craft. McQueen gives us an honest look at his physicality and what prison does to it after years and years. Recommended!!!
Papillon
Hey you bastards!!! I'm still here.
Despite the films agonizing length, I really dug Papillon. It's yet another classic and one of the best 'escape' films I've seen. Steve McQueen needs no introduction, the man is a he-man. Classic actor and great in the role of Henri 'Papillon' Charriere and his numerous escape attempts. Regular character actor Dustin Hoffman plays Louis Dega. Dega is a little slow, but befriends Henri and Hoffman has yet another memorable performance under his belt. I don't give this guy enough credit.
I watched this film on the request of a friend and I'm glad I did. It's a film about the struggle of survival. McQueen teams with director Franklin J. Schaffner of Patton and Planet of the Apes fame. It's a shame that this film doesn't get enough recognition. So it's safe to say that it's underrated.
The film is heavy and needed some comic relief and Hoffman does a good job of providing enough of that to make the subject matter a tad lighter at times. I highly recommend Papillon for those looking for a great film that is acted superbly by people who show dedication to their craft. McQueen gives us an honest look at his physicality and what prison does to it after years and years. Recommended!!!