There are great movies that leave me thinking about them for weeks or even years (Ordinary People or Saving Private Ryan for example), and there are very enjoyable films that you forget the next day (Runaway Bride or EDTV). But sometimes there are imperfect films that have a enough great scenes to keep me thinking about them.
This film is exactly that. The Soundtrack is mesmerizing and worth purchasing. The images and the rich settings were a feast for the eyes. And then there are a handful (and maybe more than that) of scenes that are startling, breathtaking, and hard to shake. The first scene when Deniro comes up out of the water, the first "kiss" scene, the first visit to the delapidated estate. My heart was pounding when Estella seduced Finn back at his house, and the end of that scene was a crusher. The return of Deniro in NY also memorable. The scene in the rain with Uncle Joe and the subsequent "dance" at the restaurant rank equally high.
These are well developed and meaningful moments that are excellent enough to lure me into watching this imperfect film again. I love that soundtrack.
This film is exactly that. The Soundtrack is mesmerizing and worth purchasing. The images and the rich settings were a feast for the eyes. And then there are a handful (and maybe more than that) of scenes that are startling, breathtaking, and hard to shake. The first scene when Deniro comes up out of the water, the first "kiss" scene, the first visit to the delapidated estate. My heart was pounding when Estella seduced Finn back at his house, and the end of that scene was a crusher. The return of Deniro in NY also memorable. The scene in the rain with Uncle Joe and the subsequent "dance" at the restaurant rank equally high.
These are well developed and meaningful moments that are excellent enough to lure me into watching this imperfect film again. I love that soundtrack.