If you say it's bad acting, etc, you're really missing the point. The idea, as I see it, is the dialogue reads like a poem. If you could imagine a poetry reading at a coffee shop, this would be it. So the tone of each line of dialogue sounds really off sometimes, and that is the intention I think.
shareThe book reads like poetry also so I agree that that was intended.
shareWould have to agree with you, but just because it's poetry doesn't make if a filmable script. Awful run on sentence.
-- Ew lover, you gonna make me clutch my pearls --
It is contemporary poetry. Yes.
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Many critics compared the dialog to poetry.
EMPIRE MAGAZINE, SHOTGUN CRITIC, 4 Stars out of 5
By Patrick Kolan
As an adaptation of the equally unapproachable novel by Don DeLillo, Cronenberg made a few very wise decisions early on. One, this is Robert Pattinson’s hands-down best role. In the hands of a very capable director and a punishing script, Pattinson turns in a performance that channels a young Robert De Niro, New York twang and all. His performance is so understated and brilliant that, during moments where he breaks through this Wall Street gloss, he comes across as truly unhinged and monstrous. This is a frightening performance in the best ways and points towards a hell of a career ahead for Pattinson.
For one of the smartest films I’ve seen in a while, Cosmopolis is also one of the least outwardly enjoyable. That by no means makes it anything less than a great film however. But if you can stomach the loose poetry of the dialogue, heavy use of metaphor and occasionally lax pace, this will leave you thinking about its cultural commentary long after the curtains close.
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Adam Burnstine ‏@Aburnstine
I'm trying to decide what it is that made Cosmopolis so much stronger than its source novel. It's more or less a direct adaptation, but...
Adam Burnstine ‏@Aburnstine
In the book, the limo is a limiting stylistic obstacle, while in the film it is an interesting challenge that is overcome aesthetically
Eric Pfriender ‏@epfriender
#Cosmopolis is my new favorite Cronenberg film. Going to see it again to determine whether or not it's my new favorite film altogether.
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http://linkedinhollywood.com/2012/08/15/the-themes-of-cosmopolis/
The seductive trailers and amazing cast is reason enough to go see this film. But throw in David Cronenberg and Don DeLillo and you are in for a mind altering experience out of this world. However, for those venturing into the theaters without having read the book or seen any of Cronenberg’s films, Linked in Hollywood has put together a cheat sheet in case you want to brush up before or after seeing the film. To give you fair warning this material like the film is not for the PG-13 fairytale audience, instead it’s for the spirited audience, unafraid to confront the reality we live in.
Poetry or Delillo's verbal diahrea? Cronenberg is not a director to be daunted by a scenario in which the antihero spends most of his time in a stretch limo. Turning it into a film that interests anyone ... is another matter
The famous prostate exam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdch0ii3sw
Poor Pattinson does the best he can. He's not terrible. But he's definitely out of his element, if not beyond his depth, an altar boy in a bishop's robes. "Cosmopolis" is an examination of our modern anxieties about the dehumanization brought on by wealth, power, and technology.
"I'm your Chief of Theory"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRpA-_jzV4
He works mighty hard to make Cosmopolis more than just an erudite slap at modern capitalism. The Twilight heartthrob ultimately fails to rescue a meandering story hitting stale versions of the same talking points. In the past, Cronenberg has used such deadpan performances to striking effect, but in the case of Cosmopolis, the approach just leaves a giant vaccum in the soul of the celluloid
http://www.uptownmag.com/movies/reviews/Cosmopolis-158957475.html
Cronenberg has adapted many novels in the past, and his script is subtle but filled with sharp dialogue, but Pattinson’s detached delivery could be considered jarring. If you think of Packer as the spiritual descendant of Bret Easton Ellis’s Clay character from Less Than Zero, you will understand the true genius of Pattinson’s performance and see it as completely appropriate as opposed to cardboard.
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http://www.cosmopolis-film.com/category/original-series-whats-the-deal -with-delillo-in-four-parts
“What’s the Deal With DeLillo”: Our 4-Part Series on the Author and ‘Cosmopolis’
BuckyW is the author of this series, first published in June 2011 (‘Cosmopolis’ was being filmed in Toronto), upon completion of my university course on the author. The series has proven extremely popular every since.
With this series, I hope that more people come to appreciate what is going on in ‘Cosmopolis’- what’s affecting the character Eric Packer, what’s wrong with his world, what he’s…
Peter Labuza ‏@labuzamovies
Tempted to go back and see Cosmopolis a 2nd time this weekend, because holy *beep* film of the year.
E-D ‏@Edwardsdebussy
Saw Cosmopolis! Loved the poetry of the words and the heft of the ideas. So much food for thought. Loved it and thought Rob was amazing.
Niles Schwartz @nilesfiles
The Benno scene from COSMOPOLIS is one of the most emotionally resonant and powerful things in any movie over the last decade.
Ryan Sartor @ryansartor
Robert Pattinson is really good in COSMOPOLIS.
Tracy Bargo @tracylashelle
Robert Pattinson's arrogance and cockiness in #Cosmopolis, is by far the most attractive thing ever.
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Cosmopolis Film Blog @cosmopolis_blog
http://www.cosmopolis-film.com/2012/03/whats-deal-with-delillo-revisit ing-our.html #Cronenberg
"What's the Deal With DeLillo": Revisiting Our 4-Part Series on the Author and Cosmopolis
We thought we'd pull together in one place our series on Don DeLillo, which was first published last June. It has proven extremely popular, having had more views than any of our other posts. As we lead up to what we hope is the premiere of Cosmopolis at Cannes, we'll periodically re-tweet this link. We're hoping that more people will pick up the book to explore the author and the story, and that our series can again be of use.
Amy Taubin writing on Cannes in FILM COMMENT:
"...Having forsworn the rush to hyperbolic judgment that all but overwhelms the experience of the movies themselves at Cannes, I fell into the trap when I snapped in response to a critic loudly proclaiming David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis a bore: “It’s a masterpiece.”
Since no respectable critic would make such a claim after only one viewing, and aching to see it again, I blew off the closing night festival movies...and went to the dank local multiplex where Cosmopolis had already opened. It was even better the second time around."
See her full comments on the journals's website:
www.filmcomment.com/article/festivals-cannes-2012-amy-taubin
"So rich and crisp. Does she let you touch her personal parts?"
"The logical extension of business is murder."
"You're not against the rich. Nobody's against the rich. Everybody's ten seconds from being rich."
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If you like "Cosmopolis", consider checking out Richard Linklater's "A Scanner Darkly" and Guy Ritchie's "Revolver".
Both movies have equally strange poetic dialogue filled with philosophical gems. And like "Cosmopolis", these two movies also have the tendency of going way over most people's heads.
that said, this movie still sucks
shareDon't say that, AlphaSixty, because CurzonStreet will be here in five minutes telling how well that the critics thought that it sucked in such a wonderful and philosophical manner...
shareit sucks because it went over your head , it's a masterpiece if you like challenges
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