Films/DVD Asylum

At Eternity's Gate

71.237.219.6

Mike B.

Very much enjoyed this film last night. Disc for Netflix. It is a very dramatic and realistic look at Vincent Van Gogh and the periods of insanity that he suffered. Willem Dafoe did a masterful job of recreating Vincent's look and portraying the mental state of the man. I have a degree in fine and applied arts so my interest and knowledge of Vincent might have flavored how much I liked this one.

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Well, we now know the ear wasn't for the girl . . . - Billy Wonka 12:31:40 07/18/19 (1)
but Gaugin. I'm surprised how he was depicted as so sensitive with a care-taking brother watching over him. He was like a walking flower.

Try 'Rodin' with Vincent Lindon for another good artiste biopic.
- RE: Well, we now know the ear wasn't for the girl . . . - Mike B. 13:04:43 07/18/19 (0)
  I was also surprised at the softer, gentler Gaugin. They were known to have had physical confrontations. I have always seen him portrayed as a high strung emotional character.
  I thought the relationship between Vincent and Theo was more accurate. Theo took care of his brother faithfully for many years.
  I have Rodin on my list at Netflix.
We really enjoyed it... wonderful perspective... Dafoe was (again) brilliant... N/T - musetap 23:02:02 07/14/19 (0)
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