Never saw it. As much as I loved (I just surprised myself with the past tense on that) Woody's earlier movies, I'm afraid I've sorta lost interest in him as he's gotten grumpier. I guess I figure that Bergman's later films are hard on me, even though I love his earlier work, and Allen's later films sound like Late Bergman Lite.
These girls have the most beautiful dresses. And so do I -- how about that?
Kaylee ,'Shindig'
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Hayden - Apr 26, 2009 7:22:16 pm PDT #927 of 30000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
le nubian - Apr 26, 2009 7:49:15 pm PDT #928 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Laga,
I did not like Match Point. I am not a Woody Allen fan, and I am reminded of this every time I see a WA movie. I did like Hannah and Her Sisters. I think that might be the only WA I've liked. But I'd have to think about it.
I definitely disagree with Dan Savage as far as using that particularly example. There are other WA works that are far far better.
Laga - Apr 26, 2009 8:15:08 pm PDT #929 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I used to be a WA fan but when Ewen Bremner showed up and D said, "hey, it's Mullet!" I said, "oh lord and he was pretty high up in the credits. I hope that's not indicative of how much movie we have left." I liked how it came around at the end with the whole net ball thing but I felt there was far too much filler in between that idea being introduced and it paying off.
Jessica - Apr 27, 2009 3:55:59 am PDT #930 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I enjoyed Match Point but would not call it Great Art. I would call it Surprisingly Good For A Woody Allen Movie Made In The Last 15 Years.
(But because it was impressive mostly due to how un-Woody-Allen-ish it was, I'm not sure how it would hold up if you weren't expecting it to completely suck.)
billytea - Apr 27, 2009 4:35:16 am PDT #931 of 30000
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
(But because it was impressive mostly due to how un-Woody-Allen-ish it was, I'm not sure how it would hold up if you weren't expecting it to completely suck.)
I enjoyed it, but then I got a fair amount of mileage out of the Crime and Punishment references.
Laga - Apr 27, 2009 7:18:24 am PDT #932 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Surprisingly Good For A Woody Allen Movie Made In The Last 15 Years.
I think this is why it's 78% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
I missed the Crime and Punishment references. I mean, I noticed someone reading Dostoevsky and the Dad mentioning a conversation he'd had with the fiance but it didn't register that that was supposed to mean something.
Cashmere - Apr 27, 2009 7:19:50 am PDT #933 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
DH watched Role Models last night and I caught the last five minutes--which is really sort of worth is. Paul Rudd is still cute.
Jessica - Apr 27, 2009 7:21:06 am PDT #934 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I liked Role Models much more than I expected too. It's got Paul Rudd AND is geek-friendly.
Vonnie K - Apr 27, 2009 8:17:24 am PDT #935 of 30000
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
I loved Match Point. It had this lovely cold-blooded elegance I don't recall seeing in any other Woody Allen flick.
Went to see The Soloist over the weekend. Hmmm. Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx both give excellent performances, and movie tries pretty hard not to put a pat answer to the issue in question, but I don't think it quite worked. It's mawkish at parts and gritty at others, and the pacing is all over the place. The supporting performers are terrific though -- I really liked Catherine Keener as Downey Jr.'s ex/boss, and Nelsan Ellis as David, the guy who runs the homeless shelter. (I couldn't figure out for the longest time as to where I'd seen Ellis before, then on the drive home, I realized he played Lafayette from True Blood! Almost didn't recognize him without all the swanning.)
DavidS - Apr 27, 2009 8:33:56 am PDT #936 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I enjoyed Match Point but would not call it Great Art. I would call it Surprisingly Good For A Woody Allen Movie Made In The Last 15 Years.
That's my take on it.