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Camilla Belle and Angela

posted 12 years ago by nigeltext
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Very, very nice foreign film...that is, from my point of view as an American. Subtitles didn't detract at all from the rich language and BOTH the sound editing and directing were top notch. I especially liked most of the music that held together the longer sequences. Beautiful film "to look at".

It's funny. You follow Camilla Belle's "adult" career from about 2005 onward. And you think she's gonna' be twenty years old for the rest of her life. Naturally it doesn't work that way...and in this film Camilla gracefully takes a back seat to Laura Neiva. Eventually, and I sincerely hope she stays with acting long enough to do so, she'll eventually portray Deborah Bloch's character. In any event her 'Angela' was showcased sparingly and with style. Wished she had just a few more lines if only because it's cool seeing such a familiar face (with such a familiar voice) mouthing such a beautiful language. Glad I picked up the DVD.

One thing I'm sure of though. Judging from that one scene it's certain I'd never have to fear Ms. Belle on the tennis court.

OK. One MORE thing. Being in his mid-40s Vincent Cassel looked fairly chiseled on screen. Us older guys can still 'represent'. Cheers!

"What's wrong with a little good, clean violence?"

[–] PoppyTransfusion 12 years ago

I don't want to rain on your parade but he is Vinz Cassel, no ordinary mortal! :)

However; it is refreshing to see actors who look their age playing characters their age, not just Cassel but Deborah Bloch too and looking good with lines and wrinkles.

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[–] nigeltext 12 years ago

PoppyTransfusion...read all your posts re 'Adrift' and it seems you enjoyed the film as much as I did. I'd recommend it to anyone...

I've only ever seen Cassel in "Black Swan" other than 'Adrift'. But I will defer to you that he is "no mere mortal" if you understand where I come from when I hint that Camilla Belle isn't either.

;)

"What's wrong with a little good, clean violence?"

[–] PoppyTransfusion 12 years ago

OK I agree to that agreement! I've not seen Camilla Belle in anything else but she was striking and like all the females in this film attractive. I recommend you many other Cassel films such as La Haine, Read My Lips, Sheitan and Dobermann; the latter demonstrates why he's no mere mortal and how he can hook a goddess like Monica Bellucci.

I enjoyed the film a lot and I'm surprised that there's not much traffic on the board. Oh well, c'est la vie.

I'm a fountain of blood
In the shape of a girl

[–] nigeltext 12 years ago

I just added "Dobermann" to my IMDb WatchList...first chance I get on Amazon I'll invest in a copy given your recommendation. Thanx!

If I might return the favor let me suggest "The Quiet". Camilla was a bit younger in that one and - despite some fairly serious subject matter - she offers up maybe the best overall screen performance of her career. As an added bonus she performs many of the piano pieces throughout the film.

True. We need to 'jump start' the "Adrift" board. Such a wonderful all-around movie. Cheers!

[–] PoppyTransfusion 12 years ago

I hope you like it now. Mind you if you like Camilla Belle then you'll enjoy watching Bellucci, assuming you've not seen her before.

I shall add The Quiet to mine. Thanks for the rec.

I'm a fountain of blood
In the shape of a girl