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Let's go to the movies...
(see the movies)
Let's go see the stAAAaaaaAAArs!
*ahem*
*stops singing songs from Annie*
I actually went to see this last week and have been meaning to say a word or two about it for a while now. I liked it very much, but I purposely didn't reread the books before watching so I honestly have only a partial grasp on what they might have changed, etc etc. It *felt* very close to the first book, at least. And certainly looked it.
What really amused me was that the theatre (I went opening night) was packed floor to ceiling with a bunch of nerds. heeee. And *they* laughed uproariously through the entire movie. The dolphin song? Killed them. Marvin? They could barely breathe they were laughing so hard. I swear it was like a laugh track. So, I'm guessing, for fans of the books, it worked pretty well. heh.
I, typically, was much more interested in the design of the movie and the performances. All very good. Lovelovelove Bill Nighy. Love him! He kinda stole the movie for me. Loved Sam Rockwell. Was thoroughly creeped out by John Malkovich. Have always been a fan of Zooey Deschanal and was pleased to see her in such a fun part. But my real and true main reason for adoring the movie was none other than Martin Freeman. I'm totally crushing like you won't believe. :) He speaks to my love of nerdy dorkitude. heh.
So, I knew I would enjoy this film because, say what you will about Ridley Scott, I am such a sucker for his films. *shrug* People seem to react negatively to his style of directing, which I can kind of understand (okay, not really. LOL) but they (generally) work very well for me. Saying that, although I liked KoH very much, it felt very Gladiator to me, in the sense that I didn't really see anything new from Mr. Scott. Same look. Same style. Same overall themes. Even the same color palette. But, like I said, his films tend to work for me, so saying that, I still really liked it. :) It just didn't completely sweep me off my feet. And I may be alone in this opinion considering how many people didn't like Gladiator at all and also how many people seem to be predisposed to love KoH even before seeing it, I think KoH is the weaker movie of the two. This is a critique on the director and the overall movie, not on individual points or the performances, or the story, or any of that, all of which I liked quite a bit.
First off, I have long loved the story of Saladin and admired him, and if for nothing else, this movie won me over with its wonderful portrayal of that incredible historic figure. And if he hadn't won me over, Alexander Siddig certainly would have. I LOVED him. Lovelovelove. My one complaint was that there was not more of the loyal Nasir. I was absolutely thrilled to see him on the big screen doing so well and acting so beautifully. Dr. Bashir!
And the third love of the film was Edward Norton as King Baldwin. I had no idea who it was under that beautiful but ooky mask. His voice was very familiar but I didn't recognize it. And then I forgot to look during the credits, so it wasn't until I got home and checked IMDB that I was truly shocked to find out it was Ed Norton. I'm actually not a huge fan of Ed Norton, generally speaking. He is very compelling though, in his movies. And without a face or any recognizable aspect except his voice, he was just as compelling if not more.
Orlando has tolerable. ;-) Kidding, kidding. heh. He was quite good, actually, and it helped that the role played to his strengths. Certainly he was better than he ever was before.![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
firesignwriter says it better then I could. I know I'm very critical of Mr. Bloom and I continue to be impervious to his charms, but I do like the guy and I'm pleased he appears to be getting better.
The rest of the cast was very good, and I should hope so, considering who they are! You can't knock Ridley Scott for his casting, that's for sure. The scenery was excellent. I loved the costumes, particularly King Baldwin's, which were all quite effective. Eva Green was lovely. Celeborn...Marton? was really very evil and yummy. I particularly love him after he became King Guy and was so so evil, with his slight sneering disdain. So great to see him do more than look kingly and golden. heh. Liam was great. David Thewlis was wonderful, and he was a pleasant surprise because I either forgot he was in the film or never knew. And of course, Jeremy Irons, who I've never known to not elevate a film's quality merely by his very handsome presence. *g*
So yay. :)
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In other news, it wassockkpuppett's birthday this weekend! Happy Birthday!! *throws cookies and cake*
*mwah*
You're one of my absolute favorite people, hon, and I'm so glad to know you and claim you as a friend. *g* Us fellow Taureans must stick together, after all.
Let's go see the stAAAaaaaAAArs!
*ahem*
*stops singing songs from Annie*
I actually went to see this last week and have been meaning to say a word or two about it for a while now. I liked it very much, but I purposely didn't reread the books before watching so I honestly have only a partial grasp on what they might have changed, etc etc. It *felt* very close to the first book, at least. And certainly looked it.
What really amused me was that the theatre (I went opening night) was packed floor to ceiling with a bunch of nerds. heeee. And *they* laughed uproariously through the entire movie. The dolphin song? Killed them. Marvin? They could barely breathe they were laughing so hard. I swear it was like a laugh track. So, I'm guessing, for fans of the books, it worked pretty well. heh.
I, typically, was much more interested in the design of the movie and the performances. All very good. Lovelovelove Bill Nighy. Love him! He kinda stole the movie for me. Loved Sam Rockwell. Was thoroughly creeped out by John Malkovich. Have always been a fan of Zooey Deschanal and was pleased to see her in such a fun part. But my real and true main reason for adoring the movie was none other than Martin Freeman. I'm totally crushing like you won't believe. :) He speaks to my love of nerdy dorkitude. heh.
So, I knew I would enjoy this film because, say what you will about Ridley Scott, I am such a sucker for his films. *shrug* People seem to react negatively to his style of directing, which I can kind of understand (okay, not really. LOL) but they (generally) work very well for me. Saying that, although I liked KoH very much, it felt very Gladiator to me, in the sense that I didn't really see anything new from Mr. Scott. Same look. Same style. Same overall themes. Even the same color palette. But, like I said, his films tend to work for me, so saying that, I still really liked it. :) It just didn't completely sweep me off my feet. And I may be alone in this opinion considering how many people didn't like Gladiator at all and also how many people seem to be predisposed to love KoH even before seeing it, I think KoH is the weaker movie of the two. This is a critique on the director and the overall movie, not on individual points or the performances, or the story, or any of that, all of which I liked quite a bit.
First off, I have long loved the story of Saladin and admired him, and if for nothing else, this movie won me over with its wonderful portrayal of that incredible historic figure. And if he hadn't won me over, Alexander Siddig certainly would have. I LOVED him. Lovelovelove. My one complaint was that there was not more of the loyal Nasir. I was absolutely thrilled to see him on the big screen doing so well and acting so beautifully. Dr. Bashir!
And the third love of the film was Edward Norton as King Baldwin. I had no idea who it was under that beautiful but ooky mask. His voice was very familiar but I didn't recognize it. And then I forgot to look during the credits, so it wasn't until I got home and checked IMDB that I was truly shocked to find out it was Ed Norton. I'm actually not a huge fan of Ed Norton, generally speaking. He is very compelling though, in his movies. And without a face or any recognizable aspect except his voice, he was just as compelling if not more.
Orlando has tolerable. ;-) Kidding, kidding. heh. He was quite good, actually, and it helped that the role played to his strengths. Certainly he was better than he ever was before.
firesignwriter says it better then I could. I know I'm very critical of Mr. Bloom and I continue to be impervious to his charms, but I do like the guy and I'm pleased he appears to be getting better. The rest of the cast was very good, and I should hope so, considering who they are! You can't knock Ridley Scott for his casting, that's for sure. The scenery was excellent. I loved the costumes, particularly King Baldwin's, which were all quite effective. Eva Green was lovely. Celeborn...Marton? was really very evil and yummy. I particularly love him after he became King Guy and was so so evil, with his slight sneering disdain. So great to see him do more than look kingly and golden. heh. Liam was great. David Thewlis was wonderful, and he was a pleasant surprise because I either forgot he was in the film or never knew. And of course, Jeremy Irons, who I've never known to not elevate a film's quality merely by his very handsome presence. *g*
So yay. :)
~~~~~
In other news, it was
sockkpuppett's birthday this weekend! Happy Birthday!! *throws cookies and cake* *mwah*
You're one of my absolute favorite people, hon, and I'm so glad to know you and claim you as a friend. *g* Us fellow Taureans must stick together, after all.