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I saw "Good Night, and Good Luck" tonite. Saw Syriana several weeks ago. I am obviously not a critic...my ultimate criteria after leaving theatre is will I tell friends "that was a damn good movie!"CAn't say this with either......totally clueless as to the raves these both have gotten.
Last two "really good" recent movies I've seen were "Squid and Whale" and "weatherman"
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...I also think Good Night & Good Luck is one of the best films I've seen this year.
I caught a screening back in December & found GN&GL excellent!I'll probably end up eventually buying the DVD, too. The performances were riveting and the historic feel of the era's paranoia rings true as well. I've recommended "Good Night..." to a number of folks, and so far, no complaints. Everyone I know who has seen this film on my recommendation has commented positively about the experience!
BTW, I haven't taken the opportunity to see Syriana yet, so I'll have to reserve judgment on that one.
AuPh
I'll probably watch this film mainly out of sheer intellectual
curiousity. Plus I'm interested in seeing Strathairn's acclaimed portrayal of Murrow. BTW, GN&GL has received a very high rating of 8.0 out of 10 (over 5,000 votes) at imdb. ~AH
I did not find anything intellectual in GN&Gl. The guy who played Murrow certainly maintained a serious composure, but I liked his performance better in the "River Wild". Is the ability to maintain a serious demeanor worthy of an Oscar? Clooney's own performance in this movie could have been duplicated by anyone. As for anything riveting, I honestly started to doze off at one point, although it was a long day. Lastly, I could have done without the filterless cigarettes being smoked to the quick in every scene...is this supposed to duplicate a real feeling for the times?AS I said before, my criteria is to say to friends....." that was a damn good movie". Not this time....probably won't watch again if it pops up on my premium channels.
Oh well......I think I've just committed hari-kari here.
> > > "The guy who played Murrow certainly maintained a serious composure, but I liked his performance better in the "River Wild". Is the ability to maintain a serious demeanor worthy of an Oscar?" < < <David Strathairn for all intent and purpose WAS Edward R. Murrow; that's what a talented actor should be able to convey when portraying a historical character. I don't wish to be presumptuous, but is it fair to say that you haven't seen much vintage footage of Murrow? If you had, you might agree at least in principle that David Strathairn's "serious composure" was not only appropo, but uncanny.
> > > "I could have done without the filterless cigarettes being smoked to the quick in every scene...is this supposed to duplicate a real feeling for the times?" < < <
The reason is simply authenticity. Back in the 50's nearly everyone smoked and Murrow was known to be a chain smoker. Lot's of folks died of lung cancer, so I understand your displeasure, but revising history to accomodate contemporary PC attitudes about smoking is much worse and just as noticeable, IMHO.
> > > "Oh well......I think I've just committed hari-kari here." < < <
Naw, Victor confiscated all of the serious edged weapons; you just nicked yourself with a safety razor; no biggy. :o)
AuPh
~AH
Actually, during the Edward R days, I was still playing Hopalong Cassidy, so you are correct.
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