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No better way to start a film than with a deliciously played act of cunnilingus. Bravo Ridley, for having the 'nads to set the temperature of the proceedings up front before the choir begins to sing.
I didn't recognize this film from the trailers that were paraded before me. This thing is far more intimate, brutal, and evil than one might have imagined based on the two minute clips given us. This well-honed script is filled with philosophical concepts and sensual overtones I don't recall seeing or hearing in ages (if ever). It was a true thinking man's story of greed and loss. If for no other reason, McCarthy's words demand that you hear them.
The assembled cast was superb with Bardem delightfully chewing up some scenery while Cruz and Fassbinder did their dead level best. There has been some titter about Diaz being so super but my jury is still out. She seemed under a lot of strain trying to project the ultimate in sensuality and evil simultaneously. The script's call for her character's antics took a lot of courage to tackle.
This was a superb ADULT film. The character development, narrative, and plot twists keep you interested but, alas, the party comes to an end on an unfulfilled note. It's as if Ridley noticed “we are out of time”.
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This film would be great torture for a mother-in-law. (“I thought it was about a lawyer, honest!”)
Favorite line: “You know why I like Americans?” (No.) “They are dependable.”
Extra points: Did you spot Ridley's squeeze who actually had two sentences this film?
Follow Ups:
You got the robot in Prometheus, David (played by the same dude that plays the Councelor, Michael Fassbender), who lost his head at the hands of the last engineer, you got the headless engineer in Prometheus, his head having been separated from his body by the heavy door whilst escaping something horrible), and the large head statue of someone in the main chamber, to mention the characters in The Councelor played by Penelope Cruz and Brad Pitt as well as the green helmeted motorcyclist.
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a couple of good sequences but overall the actors phoned it in and is an exercise in style over substance
...Largely predictable but entertaining nonetheless. However......I found it annoying that so many of the characters ended up pontificating about life, the universe and everything with unconvincing, difficult to deliver lines to boot. Contrived profundity.
BTW, informative review....who needs Mr. Grits .
Out of her depth or just right? I'm going to see it a second time with a careful eye on her character. The automotive scene was quite a challenge.
The "pontifications" fell easily on my ears with the exception of Blades mindless prattle. That was overwrought.
...esp with Javier and the car (the Ferrari, right?). But she hung on and everything worked out, more-or-less. Given this criticism, I can't come up with someone that might have done better so I guess it was just a really difficult character to play.
To hell with the reviews......... I also plan to see it again.
And Diaz is, as you say, at the limits with this complex character. Her crowning achievement, to me, is 'Bad Teacher'. She needs to keep it comedic. (PS. Without makeup she is truly hideous.)
And disturbing images of impending doom, violence and general mayhem more than made up for it. Lol
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