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I was expecting some warmed over Baby Boomer feel goods so I had seriously low expectations. Within minutes it became strangely compelling. I couldn't stop focusing on the story or the people.
My first doubt was that Dano and Cusack look nothing like Brian Wilson. Every "boomer" knows his mug but when the opening shot showed Dano, with a little weight on him, I crossed the river of disbelief. Cusack became a harder sell but both deserve Oscar noms along with Banks and, of course, Giamatti (a tad over the top).
Not being a "rock groupie" I only knew BW had some mental issues but had no idea what a sick puppy he was from early on. Dano was superb being a young, naive Wilson who is plagued by a conflicting father and a worsening mental condition. As his life began to spiral out of control he fell under the care of Giamatti who was the true celebrity leech who managed to control every aspect of Wilson's life.
This film was superbly edited by the way it flashed back and forth switching camera styles from near documentary (Dano) to a more modern look (Cusack). The script, music was spot on.
The is truly a significant film for music junkies and film goers. During the closing credits we see the real BW performing live onstage as a "well person" sounding as perfect as he ever did.
What are you waitng for?
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... uhhh... love and mercy. Great music and insight into BW creativity, with a real life villain, too.
but the rest of the movie beats you over the head over and over about his sickness.
I just wish it was about more of his music and less depressing crap.
The entire story is well told however.
Overall a very solid effort and tribute to BW.
I thought the story was a sloppy mess. All the jumping around without any context, any developed timeline, made it a mishmash of a film. That said, I loved some of the scenes, and all of the performances were great. Giamatti's a hambone, sorry. The scene at the barbecue almost had me weeping. Been there, done that. And Elizabeth Banks was too beautiful. It had me a bit distracted. Sorry for the rambling, I really liked the film.
to see it a second time.
Not playing in my area, will await the DVD.
I am familiar with the life journey of Brian and the group. Your description sounds like this film focuses on Brian and not the Beach Boys and their ups and downs? I assumed it would be a summer popcorn film. It is good to hear it is much more than that.
Sounds like a keeper. In the previews Dano looked a lot more believable than Cusack. Glad to hear both were compelling. I'll be seeing the real Brian Wilson Wednesday night. I hope we can work the film in before the show.
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