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I'm Not There (the Dylan movie starring Heath)
southendmd:
Funny you should mention that, Kelly, because I went tonight! I wouldn't have known about were it not for the announcement in the program last night with Ang and James. (And since most of Broadway is on strike, I took a chance for stand-by tickets to this film.)
First of all, for all you Heathens out there, Heath bares all in the first few minutes, however briefly.
I'm not a big Dylan fan, and I'm not familiar with all his "periods", but I still enjoyed the film. It's overall quirky and choppy and a bit too long. But, as director Todd Haynes said tonight, he wanted to preserve the genuine weirdness that is Dylan. I would say he succeeded.
Heath was very good, especially interacting with Charlotte Gainsbourg's character. Michelle has a couple of brief but interesting scenes--I found it difficult to recognize her. Christian Bale was earnest; I didn't really follow the whole Richard Gere sequence.
The kid who plays "Woody", Marcus Carl Franklin, was astonishing. I expect we'll see more of this gifted actor.
The film belongs to Cate Blanchett. She is made to look--and manages to sound--the most archetypically Dylan-like, full of nervous energy and rebelliousness.
Bruce Greenwood was a surprise guest. He was very effective as Mr. Jones. He spoke about how the giant sound stage was dominated by Cate's performance; the crew was drawn in by her energy. Later, she would appear as herself, and, Bruce said, everyone would say, "Who's the blond chick?"
It's great to be in New York! If I lived here, I could see joining the Museum of the Moving Image with all the terrific programming they have.
ifyoucantfixit:
I really cant wait to see this movie...
Thank you Paul, for the review.
Ellemeno:
Thanks Paul! Can't wait.
MaineWriter:
Thanks for that review, Paul. Sounds great.
Ellemeno:
I'm Not There leads Spirit noms
Wednesday, 28 Nov 2007 12:10
Cate Blanchett is one of six actors to play Dylan in Todd Haynes' dazzling biopic.
Todd Haynes' Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There has been announced as the 2008 Independent Spirit awards frontrunner, with four major nominations.
Six different actors play the revered songwriter in Haynes' film, including Heath Ledger, Christian Bale and Richard Gere.
But its unorthodox approach to the Blonde on Blonde legend's life is exemplified by the parts played by Cate Blanchett and young black actor Marcus Carl Franklin, who received best supporting actress and best supporting actor nominations.
The film was also nominated for best feature, alongside Juno, The Diving Bell And The Butterfly, A Mighty Heart and Paranoid Park, while Haynes received a best director nomination.
And I'm Not There was yesterday confirmed as the recipient of the event's inaugural Robert Altman award, a prize given in honour of the late auteur to the director, casting agent and cast of an outstanding independent film.
Tony Leung and Tang Wei, the stars of Ang Lee's Venice Golden Lion winner Lust, Caution, are named in the best actor and best actress categories, while Julie Delpy is nominated for best first feature for her debut 2 Days In Paris.
Angelina Jolie's role as widow Marianne Pearl sees her as the firm favourite in the best actress category, with Wei, Sienna Miller (Interview) Parker Posey (Broken English) and Ellen Page (Juno) nominated.
Leung faces stiff competition from Philip Seymour Hoffman (The Savages) Frank Langella (Starting Out In The Evening) Don Cheadle (Talk To Me) and Pedro Castaneda (August Evening).
http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/reviews/countries/france/im-not-there-leads-spirit-noms-$1173168.htm
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