I'm glad you really liked the film because I really liked it too - very unexpectedly. I did not care for Tarsem's "The Cell" - so I watched this one on faith.
He is a very visual director who has a bit of trouble with narratives, but it seemed to come out on the other side okay with this movie. I think the vehicle of the storytelling worked well - given the movie references and that the whole thing wasn't supposed to be "real."
I watched every single one of the extras which actually made me like the film more.
Just got back from seeing Quantum of Solace. I have very few quibbles with the film. Daniel Craig rocks bond. Hard.
DH said I let out a noise when Bond said he hoped Fields had handcuffs. I had to admit I wibbled.
But damn, the action was so fast, it was almost hard to follow.
I did not care for Tarsem's "The Cell"
That's definitely a movie that is less than the sum of its parts, but there are some amazing parts there. Also, apart from "Out of Sight" (which I LOVE!), it's basically the only other movie I like J Lo in.
I *love* "Out of Sight." Man, that movie just hangs together so well and Clooney is the HOTTTT.
The scene in the trunk is every bit the show stopper it's supposed to be, but it's also so low key in it's way at the same time. Just brilliant acting and direction.
The looks on both their faces when she's in the apartment lobby and he's in the elevator...genius. Another grace note of brilliant acting and direction.
agreed. completely. and clooney's near wave.
I also saw QoS and must enthusiastically agree with the observation on Mr. Craig's hotness. Yowza. I agree that the action scenes were shot and cut ineffectively. I spent too mauch time going "Wait--what the-"
Agree about J Lo's likeability in Out of Sight and The Cell.
I think my biggest beef in The Cell is that I wanted more Vince Vaughn, and that is the only time you will ever hear me say that.
I have such adoring memories of Out of Sight, but last time I caught a bit of it on the telly I was surprised at how it was much more violent than I remembered. And cruel violent, not fun violent.
But, still love Clooney and Lopez in it.
And cruel violent, not fun violent.
Although that dude tripping on the stairs and shooting himself in the head was kinda both.
