I feel like it wasn't manipulative on purpose; it was just so unflinchingly objective about the whole thing that it hurt.
"Unflichingly objective" is a pretty good description of Polanski's best work. With The Pianist, he also had some personal connection with the subject, which I'm sure added to that trait.
I don't know if Amistad was a good movie.
I'm right there with you on that. I do know that there are certain scenes that haunt me. It also is on the Never Can Watch Again list.
It also is on the Never Can Watch Again list.
Heh. I should send you
Ponette.
That'd kill you dead.
Uh...not that I want you dead.
Heh. I should send you Ponette. That'd kill you dead.
You sadist. Why don't you just send her Mouchette and Au hasard Balthazar while you're at it.
You sadist. Why don't you just send her Mouchette and Au hasard Balthazar while you're at it.
Ah yes, the Trilogy of Kills Aimee.
*pout*
Please to not be killing the Empress, por favor.
Please to not be killing the Empress, por favor.
Yeah, guys, just...give me a minute first...
Baby, would you sign these papers real quick? Oh, and hey! Looks like Hec sent you a package...
Considering that your daughter routinely kills us ded with the cute, it seems only fair.
Oh, no ya don't. Can't handle stuff with the kids.