I personally did not like the play very much. It was spectacularly produced, but I failed to connect emotionally even with the adorable puppets. I loved the historical bits and accuracy, in all its gory details, but found the primary story to be a little too child-like for my taste, which is odd considering how much I normally enjoy children's tales. Maybe I would like the book (or the movie) better, since I saw the play in a theater (the main theater at Lincoln Center) that I associate with works that I think have more heft: The Coast of Utopia, Cymbeline, even South Pacific.
Now I did a job. I got nothing but trouble since I did it, not to mention more than a few unkind words as regard to my character so let me make this abundantly clear. I do the job. And then I get paid.
Mal ,'Serenity'
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Gris - Mar 07, 2012 4:53:57 am PST #18606 of 30000
Hey. New board.
Polter-Cow - Mar 07, 2012 5:08:51 am PST #18607 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I'm with you, Gris. I loved the spectacle, but I couldn't really get into the story.
Sean K - Mar 07, 2012 7:55:45 am PST #18608 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Bizarre, alien robot-people.
Polter-Cow - Mar 07, 2012 7:57:23 am PST #18609 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
See, that's a story I could have gotten into.
-t - Mar 07, 2012 7:58:07 am PST #18610 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
So, if I were to see a movie tomorrow, should I make it The Artist, or Chronicle?
Polter-Cow - Mar 07, 2012 7:58:39 am PST #18611 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh man, tough choice. What are you in the mood for?
(I think The Artist should be seen in a theater. I also think Chronicle should be seen in a theater, but I think it will play well at home, whereas The Artist will lose some of its magic. Harder to sit through a silent film on your couch.)
-t - Mar 07, 2012 8:00:37 am PST #18612 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I don't know! I'm planning on hitting the first showing of whichever, so that'll probably determine my mood for the rest of the day, if that helps.
Eta: ok, that's a pretty strong argument for The Artist. And, upon further investigation, Chronicle will still be playing next week while The Artist will not. Decision made. Thanks!
Polter-Cow - Mar 07, 2012 8:06:23 am PST #18613 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I'm planning on hitting the first showing of whichever, so that'll probably determine my mood for the rest of the day, if that helps.
Ha, then definitely The Artist, since it is delightful and will have you smiling the rest of the day.
Eta: ok, that's a pretty strong argument for The Artist. And, upon further investigation, Chronicle will still be playing next week while The Artist will not. Decision made. Thanks!
Rock!
Sean K - Mar 07, 2012 8:07:25 am PST #18614 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
The Artist may be next out of our screener pile, although it's still playing at the Vista the last I checked. If it's still there Friday, I'll try and catch it there.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 07, 2012 9:01:52 am PST #18615 of 30000
"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
Definitely worth seeing at the theater if you get the chance!
I think Chronicle is one of those movies too, as there are some subtle things that will be lost if viewed on a TV screen at home rather than a big screen. But missing out on it wouldn't be a tragedy like it would for The Artist.