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Saw this at the Rhode Island International Film Festival today

posted 13 years ago by MisterGumby
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and it's brilliant. The visuals are stellar in a Wong Kar-Wai meets Terrence Malick sort of way (I asked Daniel Gillies after the film what his influences were, and sure enough he listed those two filmmakers), but the script is an original, heartfelt and profound work that deserves whatever awards it can get. That this is Gillies's first foray into directing makes it that much more impressive. I sincerely hope that Gillies makes more films, he has a great visual talent and a great storytelling ability that will only grow more unique with each film he makes.

www.imdb.com/list/TNxI-Raigt0/ My Top 100, suggestions & comments welcome.

[–] ReturnOfBabyFark 13 years ago

Great to hear! How was Rachael Leigh Cook's performance? Does she have a lot of screen time?

[–] MisterGumby 13 years ago

She had tons of screen time and was absolutely terrific. I was enamored with her character. She was also at the screening, though I didn't get a chance to speak to her. I hope to meet her tomorrow.

www.imdb.com/list/TNxI-Raigt0/ My Top 100, suggestions & comments welcome.

[–] ReturnOfBabyFark 13 years ago

Great to hear! I want some award attention for RLC, hopefully this is the film that catapults her!

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