FIRST & FOREMOST, Steven Lukes chose to present us with an untold tale that's time is 100 years overdue in the telling. The STORY here IS the STAR, not the "Green Screen" or "CGI" or "Impossible Stunts" assisted by million-dollar effects crews. The tale is told using imagery & vision alone. In the same style used for scores of years before the Silicone became the principal attraction, and the viewer's eyes weren't submitted to a constant barrage of one impossible scene after another.
In my humble opinion, the story presented for us to witness, was very well told! The scenes, well set, the costumes, realistic enough & time period portrayed without using a single "Whatever" or "Dude" uttered. So I see this film more as a purist than many. I won't directly disagree with the opinions or accusations leveed, however, should you enjoy GREAT STORYTELLING, you'd be neglectful to omit this film based only on STARS!
This being said, there is are some truly decent and exhilarating scenes, with well-rounded characters who weave the tales threads very nicely. With some EXCELLENT acting, with a few that might not be so excellent, however, edited in a quiet & professional manner, those scenes are quickly lost in the scope of a truly great story!
To wrap up, I truly feel that only a larger budget would've made any difference in this movie. However, the actors, directing, editing, costumes, sets, even continuity would not require it. This film's vision, and uniqueness of tale, in the hackneyed genre flooded with elaborate many-multi-million-dollar budgets, may seem difficult to see through. Then again, if anyone could find a diamond in a torrent of pebbles, you might be considered quite lucky & unique, possibly even talented.
I ONLY gave it a 7 of 10 for media related gitchyness & some minor character scenes that missed the mark. The story telling & visuals earn an easy 8 (maybe 9).
Just my2cents for what it's worth. This is FAR from wasted time if you are so unique!
In my humble opinion, the story presented for us to witness, was very well told! The scenes, well set, the costumes, realistic enough & time period portrayed without using a single "Whatever" or "Dude" uttered. So I see this film more as a purist than many. I won't directly disagree with the opinions or accusations leveed, however, should you enjoy GREAT STORYTELLING, you'd be neglectful to omit this film based only on STARS!
This being said, there is are some truly decent and exhilarating scenes, with well-rounded characters who weave the tales threads very nicely. With some EXCELLENT acting, with a few that might not be so excellent, however, edited in a quiet & professional manner, those scenes are quickly lost in the scope of a truly great story!
To wrap up, I truly feel that only a larger budget would've made any difference in this movie. However, the actors, directing, editing, costumes, sets, even continuity would not require it. This film's vision, and uniqueness of tale, in the hackneyed genre flooded with elaborate many-multi-million-dollar budgets, may seem difficult to see through. Then again, if anyone could find a diamond in a torrent of pebbles, you might be considered quite lucky & unique, possibly even talented.
I ONLY gave it a 7 of 10 for media related gitchyness & some minor character scenes that missed the mark. The story telling & visuals earn an easy 8 (maybe 9).
Just my2cents for what it's worth. This is FAR from wasted time if you are so unique!