Most of my reaction to LiT was "Why should I care again?" And there was a bit of "Ew." as the judgemental side of me came out. And I fully appreciate that if I did care about the characters, I wouldn't be standing out here judging them so hard. But I didn't, not at all.
So, how was your summer? Mine was fun. Saw some fish. Went mad with hunger. Hallucinated a whole bunch.
Angel ,'Conviction (1)'
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§ ita § - Jul 15, 2005 10:54:16 am PDT #5685 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Tom Scola - Jul 15, 2005 10:54:44 am PDT #5686 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Charlie is doing pretty well with the critics, but it seems to hinge on whether or not the reviewer liked Depp's performance.
Time Out New York's critic (whose review isn't online), hated the movie, and was basically claiming that Depp's performance was too similar to Michael Jackson for him to stomach.
Jessica - Jul 15, 2005 10:58:38 am PDT #5687 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Substitute Big Fish for LiT, and this is me.
Oh, Big Fish is on my list, too.
I'm sure I'll end up seeing Charlie at some point, but I just can't make myself interested in it. The trailers make it look unwatchably bad.
erikaj - Jul 15, 2005 10:59:12 am PDT #5688 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!
OMG, Corwood, Pike is almost like Frank Sobotka...clinging to his dream and his past on the docks way past its day...trying to do the wrong things for the right reasons... Ok, that's enough boring Wirehead epiphany.
Atropa - Jul 15, 2005 10:59:21 am PDT #5689 of 10002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
and was basically claiming that Depp's performance was too similar to Michael Jackson for him to stomach.
I've heard that theory, but I think reviewers spouting that are trying just a bit too much to be hip, meta, and to tie things into current(ish) events.
I'm seeing the movie tonight, of course. The reviews I've read have me all giddy with anticipation.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 15, 2005 10:59:37 am PDT #5690 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I avoided both Lost in Translation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for fear of being unable to see their lead actors as characters rather than themselves. Both have an impressive collection of tics and a tendency to mug for the camera that can throw me right out of a movie if everything else isn't handled just right.
In other news, I went with my mom to see Dark Water last night. Despite the suspense, mental health issues, and child endangerment storyline it was so much more comfortable a viewing experience than seeing the nudist episode of Queer Eye together Tuesday night.
Gris - Jul 15, 2005 10:59:42 am PDT #5691 of 10002
Hey. New board.
The trailers make it look unwatchably bad.
I'll let you know my take either tonight or tomorrow. Assuming reading the next HP book doesn't distract me too thoroughly.
Atropa - Jul 15, 2005 11:00:59 am PDT #5692 of 10002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
The trailers make it look unwatchably bad.
I'll let you know what I think later. Or, I'll make Pete come and post his take on it, since he is not the devoted Tim Burton fiend I am.
Gris - Jul 15, 2005 11:01:46 am PDT #5693 of 10002
Hey. New board.
Bill Murray was old, depressed Bill Murray in Lost in Translation, but since his character WAS him, it was okay.
Jim Carrey was very un-Jim-Carrey like throughout the vast, vast majority of Eternal Sunshine. There were a couple of scenes where he became wacky, but they were perfect for those moments. Hard to explain without being spoilery, though.
bon bon - Jul 15, 2005 11:02:50 am PDT #5694 of 10002
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
The trailers make it look unwatchably bad.
Yes, they utterly creep me out, just like its predecessor did. God did I dislike Willy Wonka.