Movie frenzy
Well, not really a frenzy. Just two movies on two consecutive nights. Nothing like a Fantas prize sunday.
Melinda and Melinda
Woody Allen's latest, Melinda and Melinda is an exercise on perspectives. The excuse is a caffe philosophy session about wether life is a comedy or a tragedy. The story revolves around Melinda, an uninvited guest, old friend of a couple, dropping on their home right in the middle of a business dinner.
The story does have enough juice to be explored either as a tragedy or as a comedy. The comedy version is really great, because this is a Woody Allen movie. Hobie in particular is a fantastic Woody Allen impersonator. A larger and not so freaky-looking Woody Allen, but allthemore hilarious to watch. The tragedy version is ok-ish and adds the inteligent touch to the movie.
Don't lose this one if you like Woody Allen movies.
Finding Neverland
A true gem of a movie. This is the fictional (true-life based, though) story of Sir James Matthew Barrie, author of "Peter Pan", during "Peter Pan" creation. James Barrie is portrayed as a creative genius, resisted by the society of his time. Add to the mix a beatiful widow with four kids traumatized by the death of their father, and all the ingredients for a romantic story are there.
For me, what really makes the movie notable is the acting performance of the four kids. Fred Highmore (Peter Davies), in particular, is an excellent actor. One can only imagine what he can become if he invests correctly in his career.
Don't lose this one.
Melinda and Melinda
Woody Allen's latest, Melinda and Melinda is an exercise on perspectives. The excuse is a caffe philosophy session about wether life is a comedy or a tragedy. The story revolves around Melinda, an uninvited guest, old friend of a couple, dropping on their home right in the middle of a business dinner.The story does have enough juice to be explored either as a tragedy or as a comedy. The comedy version is really great, because this is a Woody Allen movie. Hobie in particular is a fantastic Woody Allen impersonator. A larger and not so freaky-looking Woody Allen, but allthemore hilarious to watch. The tragedy version is ok-ish and adds the inteligent touch to the movie.
Don't lose this one if you like Woody Allen movies.
Finding Neverland
A true gem of a movie. This is the fictional (true-life based, though) story of Sir James Matthew Barrie, author of "Peter Pan", during "Peter Pan" creation. James Barrie is portrayed as a creative genius, resisted by the society of his time. Add to the mix a beatiful widow with four kids traumatized by the death of their father, and all the ingredients for a romantic story are there.For me, what really makes the movie notable is the acting performance of the four kids. Fred Highmore (Peter Davies), in particular, is an excellent actor. One can only imagine what he can become if he invests correctly in his career.
Don't lose this one.
