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In multiple-viewing news, I just watched Scott Pilgrim vs. the World for a third time, and I still love the crap out of it.
Pete just put it on for background viewing while he sketches and I write. I think it's the movie that he will watch over and over, like I do with Beetlejuice.
Thanks, Sue.
Just got back from True Grit. Yup, I loved it.
True Grit was The Business. I'd totally see it again.
We saw True Grit on Thursday night, I really liked it. That Hailee Steinfeld did a bang up job with some damn quirky dialog. Jeff Bridges was wonderful too. I have huge dislike of John Wayne, so I'm glad to have a version that I can watch again.
Despicable Me = totally cute. Though I still think Megamind is funnier.
Pete just put it on for background viewing while he sketches and I write. I think it's the movie that he will watch over and over, like I do with Beetlejuice.
I can see that. We spent a couple hours watching the extras the other night, and I was hearting everyone involved. I was impressed with how much was actually done with practical effects and stunt doubles instead of CGI. Although there was also a lot of CGI that I didn't even notice.
amyth, I may take you up on that.
I saw Almodovar's Law of Desire tonight. Very trippy - the characters all seem to be extremely excitable and overreact to everything, which combined with the ultra-vivid visual palette gives an impression not unlike a tragic version of The Muppet Show. But it was interesting, and I'll always be grateful for Almodovar giving Antonio Banderas his start.
I saw The King's Speech on Saturday, and totally agree with everyone who loved it, especially Anne W., who pointed out how thoroughly entertaining HBC was as Elizabeth the eventual Queen Mum. I just loved her line deliveries, as well as showing how completely devoted she and Bertie were.
Firth was incredible as Bertie. His attempts to give a speech are just painful to watch (I actually averted my eyes at times, I felt so horrible for the man), and his deprecating humor adds tons to his character.
I wasn't expecting to see all the various Big Names In British Acting appearing in the film, also (Jacobi, Gambon, Ehle, Claire Bloom, and a completely unrecognizable to me Anthony Andrews!).
Definitely a film I'll be picking up on dvd.