Dec
31
06
Official movie website.
Internet Movie Database link.
A tale of love, greed, fidelity, and commitment, this enjoyable comedy slowly weaves the viewer in its web, until he finds himself on the edge of his seat, intrigued and entertained. Based on a play by Oscar Wilde, it contains the expected wit, social critique, clever dialogue and likeable characters. It is set in a gorgeous Italian town, complemented by beautiful photography.
Even Scarlett Johansson’s lack of talent can’t derail this film.
Rating: Very Good.
Filed under Very Good, G, Romance, Comedy.
Dec
29
06
Official movie website.
Internet Movie Database link.
This film attempts to portray a nasty divorce battle as if it were a fun spectacle. Sometimes, especially at the start, it succeeds and provides solid entertainment; however, as time went by, I began to realise the protagonists really hated each other and no happy ending was in sight. It is really difficult to laugh at what is, in essence, a sad and bitter break-up.
Rating: Good.
Filed under Good, B, Romance, Comedy.
Dec
27
06
Official movie website.
Internet Movie Database link.
The creators of this film subscribe to the following views:
- Dialog is not necessary. It can be adequately substituted by long takes of the actors looking intently at each other.
- Moviegoers enjoy looking at static scenes of trees or rivers, so they should appear often and last for 20 to 30 seconds.
- A good film is not required to convey a sense of place, or time flow, or continuity. It is OK for the heroine to be taken hostage, only to join the hero again (many kilometers away) in the next scene.
- No film can ever be too long.
Rating: Avoid.
Filed under Avoid, N, Romance, Drama.