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Reviews
Man in the Chair (2007)
The Best Film of 2007
Man in The Chair is a 10 out of 10. Christopher Plummer delivers a leading Oscar worthy performance - filled with soul, depth and abundant range. A film that deals as much about respecting elders as it does about respecting the making of films and never forgetting those who help you at the start. Subjects that are often overlooked and "thrown away" or simply not interesting to younger audiences. This is a beautiful 9 year journey of a film. Michael Schroeder wrote and directed this gem from the heart, infusing uncovered social issues with intricate feelings of mentorship. This is simply put, the best film I have seen this year! The cast and crew deliver and the cinematography is uniquely soulful. And a (supporting) Oscar worthy performance by M. Emmet Walsh. WOW!
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)
I would call this film "HAIR" not "FUR"! - AMAZING!
I would 1st of all change the title to "HAIR or The Inner World of Diane Arbus". I think the title, FUR may have left a bunch of people out. The film is SPECTACULAR! Simply AMAZING! Rich in Detail and the inner life, inspiration and passion of a human being. Anyone who judges this film from a biographical perspective or a realistic point of view will be disappointed - but this film surpasses all of that! In delves into a RICH, DEEPER world of the heart of the artist in all of us! Nicole Kidman, as always, delivers 100%, along with the subtle, gentle and elegant acting from Robert Downey Jr. Ty Burrell is truly and fully captivating as the husband who no longer has emotions to fulfill his wife. Steven's directing is mesmerizing, filled with brilliant detail, structured continuity and encompassing all of the human senses.
Caché (2005)
A lot like it, A lot don't get it - here's the problem.
In my opinion, a film must include a point of reference so that the audience can follow the story. In this film, the point of reference is EXPECTED to be understood and is absent from the film, thus making the film weak in my view. Technically, the film has awful editing, with slices missing, tails of scenes being cut off, tiny scenes which don't seem to fit (ex. after finding their son, the couple appear at the swimming facility and then the scene immediately cuts into the following scene), the long 'video-taped' master shots which simply irritate and have no climax, including the extra-long poorly shot ending. A lot of the 'emotional' scenes have completely blatant and obvious dialog that is expected to take place I was never surprised. There is a scene where the leading couple converse in their car - the audio is barely audible because the microphone was apparently outside the vehicle with closed windows. Choppy, at the same time long, dull, irritating, while still a canvas for thought about recent political perspectives - I give it an F.