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VASTLY underrated

posted 15 years ago by fnj2002
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I seem to be in the minority, but I found this movie to be a delightful engagement of two acting powerhouses, each rising to the occasion above most of his previous work, playing off each other in a quite thrilling display which clearly parallels the giant presence of the historical figures they are portraying(*).

The kiddies won't appreciate the absence of literal pyrotechnics and improbable acrobatics and martial skills, but those possessed of a zest for life and an appreciation of character development will find figurative pyrotechnics here.

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(*) Even if it turns out in Josef Breuer's case that this is only inferred.

[–] matcatbritz 15 years ago

I watched some of this this morning and see what you mean, I thought it was excellent and Im going to buy it so I have to watch again. Philosophy sometimes has to be taken in a second or third time. I love Armand Assante anyway!! Excellent movie thanks for the post of positive feedback !!

[–] moretap 14 years ago

Um, this movie had actual pyrotechnics, and besides, the only figurative pyrotechnics was that of my brain being fried by watching such cliched stupidity.

[–] guillermoegarzon 14 years ago

I fully agree with your appreciation. This movie is a very "rare bird" in the american cinematography. It has a lot of surrealistic elements very well solved. Also it belongs to the kind of very well transposed novels that is really important talking about Yalom novels.

[–] hersito 14 years ago

Yes it's an relly good movie.

"If I wanted visually stunning with no plot I'd just watch a porno."

[–] orange021 13 years ago

The people who like this movie are probably the same ones who worked on the set, they are just trying to give it publicity. I am sure the book must be interesting, however this movie is a steaming pile of manure. Plain and simple.