Davis is very good here, but I just don't really care for the way this scene is written. It just feels forced or contrived or something. I think it's close ... but something's off about it.
I don't think the film ever overcomes the material's essential play-ness. Which doesn't mean it's bad; far from it, and it's a hell of an actor's showcase. It's just not very cinematic. This scene and the final one share a stilted, not very-fluid quality that make them respectable, but not all that involving.
comment #1
BurmaShave
says ...
Sorry to D.Z., but it sounds like they're making a Kent State movie that tries to justify the shooting:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/01/is-robert-patti.html
Posted by BurmaShave
at February 2, 2009 5:18 PM
comment #2
Ray
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Davis is very good here, but I just don't really care for the way this scene is written. It just feels forced or contrived or something. I think it's close ... but something's off about it.
Posted by Ray
at February 2, 2009 6:00 PM
comment #3
buckzollo
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I have to go with my initial reaction from the theatre where she rocked the house. Best Supporting Actress.
Posted by buckzollo
at February 2, 2009 6:08 PM
comment #4
Chicago48
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I'm with Ray. Very good acting from both actresses, but the way it's written, it's too stagey.
Posted by Chicago48
at February 2, 2009 8:13 PM
comment #5
Gnome Sayin
says ...
I don't think the film ever overcomes the material's essential play-ness. Which doesn't mean it's bad; far from it, and it's a hell of an actor's showcase. It's just not very cinematic. This scene and the final one share a stilted, not very-fluid quality that make them respectable, but not all that involving.
Posted by Gnome Sayin
at February 2, 2009 9:47 PM
comment #6
Gordie Lachance
says ...
Wow wow wow
I love the way you guys just casually criticize one of the best dramatic scenes of the last decade.
Can't wait to see your films.
Posted by Gordie Lachance
at February 3, 2009 10:37 AM
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