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"A Single Man" (beware spoilers)
sel:
Thank you John and Meryl for reporting back! :D
The fondue looks delicious.
SFEnnisSF:
Well all, I saw it today.
I guess after reading everything on here, and building it up into being some new "Brokeback Mountain" that's gonna change the face of the world again, I have to say I was sorely disappointed. :-\
While the acting was good, and the use of the colors was good, I thought the story plot was just, meh. Why are we also seeing him in water all the time? I also don't care for twinkie boys, so that didn't do it for me neither. And what was up with that ending?
Well, the theatre I saw it at (Cinearts Santana Row in San Jose) have already moved it into their smallest auditorium, and there was only about 30 people in the theatre for the 5:15pm show Sunday. Sorry, I do not see this "crossing over" into mainstream like BBM. It's WAY too art-housy. Even if it gets any nominations. I see this to struggle to make 8-10 million. :-\
SFEnnisSF:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 07, 2010, 08:00:15 pm ---One thing that struck me about this movie was how positively the women were portrayed.
--- End quote ---
I actually did not think Charley was "positive" at all. She was a niave selfish bitch who only wanted him for herself. With her "Why didn't you marry me and have a REAL relationship" and "your lover was just a infatuation" (or whatever she said, someone correct me please) comments, I was glad to see him shut the door on her as he walked out on her.
Front-Ranger:
I beleive she said that Jim was a substitution, which makes no sense. Substituting for what? If he were straight, he could have had his pick of women. Hell, he could have his pick of women while staying gay! I thought she was just drunk. You have to admit, that scene was easier on her than the Ennis/Alma scene at Thanksgiving. Charley had her bad side, but she had a good side too.
Yes, I also got tired of the underwater sequence, too. I had just seen a similar scene in Little Ashes that I thought was done better.
I don't think anyone here has the feeling that this will become a mainstream hit, although there is quite a bit of buzz about it. A very good debut effort for Tom Ford and a very worthy film to see, but no Brokeback Mountain. There is quite a bit going on under the surface though and I'd like to see it again for more insight.
southendmd:
Eric, I don't think it's the new Brokeback Mountain either. But since Brokeback Mountain, I find I'm easily disappointed with films (including all of Jake's recent ones, and Heath's Imaginarium).
So, when this one hit me, emotionally and artistically, I got excited--I wanted to see it again, and to read the book. I agree that it's an art-house kinda film, and may not cross over, but I found it worthwhile.
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