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• RE: has anyone seen Kurosawa's The Idiot? if so what did you think? - Rod H. 07:54:16 09/08/11 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: has anyone seen Kurosawa's The Idiot? if so what did you think? posted by PhilJ on September 06, 2011 at 08:56:14

  I've read the book, as well as the other Dostoyevsky novels, and the film (as other films based on Dostoyevsky) should be a great tool to gain some understanding of the book. Yes, the book is long, convoluted, and has many characters. The film should be much simpler and more clear, but I can't say for sure since I haven't seen it. Would like to though.
  
  Please do post back after seeing it!
  

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  • being too complicated is the main criticism and my concern, but I will post back - PhilJ 08:57:39 09/08/11 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: has anyone seen Kurosawa's The Idiot? if so what did you think? posted by Rod H. on September 08, 2011 at 07:54:16

    thanks Rod...
    
    Phil
    
    

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    • RE: being too complicated is the main criticism and my concern, but I will post back - Rod H. 09:40:36 09/09/11 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: being too complicated is the main criticism and my concern, but I will post back posted by PhilJ on September 08, 2011 at 08:57:39

      Well, I just finished reading a little on IMDB about the film. Sounds like it was edited down quite a bit, and in this shorter form anyway is very confusing. Now I understand your concerns. Perhaps if you see the film you might become interested in reading the novel to find the missing pieces!
      

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      • I have been working on Tom Sawyer for a few months (!) and doubt I could handle Dostoyevsky... - PhilJ 20:54:20 09/10/11 (2)
        In Reply to: RE: being too complicated is the main criticism and my concern, but I will post back posted by Rod H. on September 09, 2011 at 09:40:36

        :)
        
        Phil
        
        

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        • Try "Crime and Punishment." Ripping good story. nt - tinear 08:21:06 09/12/11 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: I have been working on Tom Sawyer for a few months (!) and doubt I could handle Dostoyevsky... posted by PhilJ on September 10, 2011 at 20:54:20

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          • Thanks, I will keep it in mind... - PhilJ 17:04:54 09/12/11 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Try "Crime and Punishment." Ripping good story. nt posted by tinear on September 12, 2011 at 08:21:06

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            Phil
            
            

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• Kurosawa interpreting Dostoyevsky. What're ya waitin' for? nt - tinear 12:24:10 09/06/11 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: has anyone seen Kurosawa's The Idiot? if so what did you think? posted by PhilJ on September 06, 2011 at 08:56:14

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  • I like the storyline and director so, worth a shot, will give my two cents later - PhilJ 13:55:00 09/06/11 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Kurosawa interpreting Dostoyevsky. What're ya waitin' for? nt posted by tinear on September 06, 2011 at 12:24:10

    do not know Dostoyevsky and half the people say it is quite confusing
    
    we shall see what half I fall in with
    
    :)
    
    
    Phil
    
    

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• If I wanted to see a movie of an idiot, I'd stare in the mirror nt - Brian A 10:40:34 09/06/11 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: has anyone seen Kurosawa's The Idiot? if so what did you think? posted by PhilJ on September 06, 2011 at 08:56:14

  
  
  We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
  
  

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