Snap Dad
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don't tell students of philosophy or descartian theory to see this film thinking that they will thank you for it...
it is lame, self-referential and uninspired... original in some ways, but none that really count
many other movies that better examine the idea of alternate realities
it is lame, self-referential and uninspired... original in some ways, but none that really count
many other movies that better examine the idea of alternate realities
It surprises me that i might read a negative review for this film anywhere on the internet, let alone imdb. If you dislike the picture that is of-course your right, but allow me to highlight some of the lighter moments of the film.
The film is shot in eight takes of almost ten minutes each, some takes cutting to other positions in the scene, most zooming in a dark area (i.e. back of someone's jacket) and then pulling back into the new take.
The film watches very much like a theatrical play might, one continuous scene. We begin with the murder itself, in the very first scene. We follow as the murderers justify the crime (for our sake) and outline their attempt at social elitism by inviting the victim's family for dinner over the deceased's resting/hiding place.
The lighting and sets are wonderful. Watch for the subtle changes in the backdrop through the apartment window, updated each time for each take bringing us through late afternoon into early evening. Watch for the lingering camera on the chest as the maid gradually removes items from the chest in order to store some books (we know something will prevent her, the story must go on, but in Hitchcock fashion we are kept on the edge of our seats). And almost as importantly listen to the dialogue. Dozens of witty references are thrown about, none the least of which is the homosexual reading of the film and the dialogue ("You are so queer", "I felt nothing at all, until the body went limp... at which time i experienced a sense of jubilation", you get the picture... it's delish).
I truely consider this one of Hitchcock's greatest, truely an experiment that came off, and a must see (and study) for fans of Hitch.
The film is shot in eight takes of almost ten minutes each, some takes cutting to other positions in the scene, most zooming in a dark area (i.e. back of someone's jacket) and then pulling back into the new take.
The film watches very much like a theatrical play might, one continuous scene. We begin with the murder itself, in the very first scene. We follow as the murderers justify the crime (for our sake) and outline their attempt at social elitism by inviting the victim's family for dinner over the deceased's resting/hiding place.
The lighting and sets are wonderful. Watch for the subtle changes in the backdrop through the apartment window, updated each time for each take bringing us through late afternoon into early evening. Watch for the lingering camera on the chest as the maid gradually removes items from the chest in order to store some books (we know something will prevent her, the story must go on, but in Hitchcock fashion we are kept on the edge of our seats). And almost as importantly listen to the dialogue. Dozens of witty references are thrown about, none the least of which is the homosexual reading of the film and the dialogue ("You are so queer", "I felt nothing at all, until the body went limp... at which time i experienced a sense of jubilation", you get the picture... it's delish).
I truely consider this one of Hitchcock's greatest, truely an experiment that came off, and a must see (and study) for fans of Hitch.
This is an amazing movie...
I usually don't like "fantasy" movies, but this is a real gem. I came into is skeptical after enduring City of Lost Children, but the script is sharp and witty, the direction is clever and colourful, th lead actress Audrey Tautou is beautiful and inspired casting as Amelie Poulain....
I really can't recommend this movie enough. It will genuinely satisfy almost everybody who can read english subtitles. It manages comedy well past the half-way mark, the sign of a good comedy, it fetures a number of entriguing sub-plots, the sign of a good comedy, and doesn't play up the fact that there's a happy ending and most people get what they want/deserve.
I give it 9, only failing a perfect 10 because i personally (even though it's a fantasy) don't understand how these two people belong together, there seems to be no common ground for them except for the fact that they have both been looking for someone else. Am i alone? Does it make sense for two people who have only glaced at each other a few times to fall madly in love with each other? I dunno... anyway, don't let that stop you... see it... see it now!
I usually don't like "fantasy" movies, but this is a real gem. I came into is skeptical after enduring City of Lost Children, but the script is sharp and witty, the direction is clever and colourful, th lead actress Audrey Tautou is beautiful and inspired casting as Amelie Poulain....
I really can't recommend this movie enough. It will genuinely satisfy almost everybody who can read english subtitles. It manages comedy well past the half-way mark, the sign of a good comedy, it fetures a number of entriguing sub-plots, the sign of a good comedy, and doesn't play up the fact that there's a happy ending and most people get what they want/deserve.
I give it 9, only failing a perfect 10 because i personally (even though it's a fantasy) don't understand how these two people belong together, there seems to be no common ground for them except for the fact that they have both been looking for someone else. Am i alone? Does it make sense for two people who have only glaced at each other a few times to fall madly in love with each other? I dunno... anyway, don't let that stop you... see it... see it now!