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stacypulliam27's rating
,,,and a classic family.
This is simply one of the best films ever. Its one of my most favorites and hopefully it will be released on DVD very soon.
Shirley MacClaine is the queen bee and Marcello Mastriontanni is the bees knees! Fantastic performances all around and a rich story that will leave you remembering the film for years to come. The cultural aspect here is cheerful and insightful and the whole idea of living in NY in the 60s was a blast to me when I first saw this. ( I was 11- so I had an imagination- sue me!)
Highly recommended! 10 stars.
This is simply one of the best films ever. Its one of my most favorites and hopefully it will be released on DVD very soon.
Shirley MacClaine is the queen bee and Marcello Mastriontanni is the bees knees! Fantastic performances all around and a rich story that will leave you remembering the film for years to come. The cultural aspect here is cheerful and insightful and the whole idea of living in NY in the 60s was a blast to me when I first saw this. ( I was 11- so I had an imagination- sue me!)
Highly recommended! 10 stars.
....and a break from the garbage.
Americans have long been subject to films that don't require much thought. If you like British films with a slightly underground feel, you'll like this one. And I mean 'underground' as in - you don't see films like this in the states very often. If you're bored with the usual, this is a step out of the box. And you'll want to stay out of the box!
Robert Carlyle is as awesome as you would expect and if you like the Full Monty then this is something else as well. You cant compare the two films because they are of course, different. But the intelligent writing here is just as apparent. Excellent acting all around actually.
The comedy is edgy and you can get cozy and settle into the plot easily while waiting for the next twist. This film is unpredictable and certainly surprises you with a strong - but subtle- approach to "romantic" comedy, anger, and family reality. Emotions are high but not over-blown. Somewhat deep but not complicated. This isn't one of those weird "foreign" films that so many Americans dread. Trust me! The word 'realism' even comes to mind. This could be somebody's life, neighborhood and family.
It is NOT a chick flick! And there is no bubble-gum romantic sense here at all. Thank God! It is simply something you will appreciate even if you aren't familiar with the actors or British comedy.
Highly recommended!
Americans have long been subject to films that don't require much thought. If you like British films with a slightly underground feel, you'll like this one. And I mean 'underground' as in - you don't see films like this in the states very often. If you're bored with the usual, this is a step out of the box. And you'll want to stay out of the box!
Robert Carlyle is as awesome as you would expect and if you like the Full Monty then this is something else as well. You cant compare the two films because they are of course, different. But the intelligent writing here is just as apparent. Excellent acting all around actually.
The comedy is edgy and you can get cozy and settle into the plot easily while waiting for the next twist. This film is unpredictable and certainly surprises you with a strong - but subtle- approach to "romantic" comedy, anger, and family reality. Emotions are high but not over-blown. Somewhat deep but not complicated. This isn't one of those weird "foreign" films that so many Americans dread. Trust me! The word 'realism' even comes to mind. This could be somebody's life, neighborhood and family.
It is NOT a chick flick! And there is no bubble-gum romantic sense here at all. Thank God! It is simply something you will appreciate even if you aren't familiar with the actors or British comedy.
Highly recommended!
Its more than a typical "family" film. Personally Im not into cozy melodramatic family films. And if you're not, you should like this. Its a cheer-up kind of movie and I don't mean its sappy and for kids only. Heres a run-down of the films best features:
* Gabriel Byrne!
* A different kind of feel here with much emphasis on family ties and a sense of turning things around for the better.
* A beautiful white horse that makes you want to find a magical horse of your own. The horse's acting is lovely as well!
* Great portrayals of Irish "Gypsy life" instead of cheap stereotyping that you usually find. You root and hope for them all the way.
* Ellen Barkin does an awesome job with her character and she can do a great Irish accent. Colm Meany is also in this film and hes cool as usual.
* Adorable children who know how to act better than a lot of adults.
* And.....did I mention Gabriel Byrne? 8P
* Gabriel Byrne!
* A different kind of feel here with much emphasis on family ties and a sense of turning things around for the better.
* A beautiful white horse that makes you want to find a magical horse of your own. The horse's acting is lovely as well!
* Great portrayals of Irish "Gypsy life" instead of cheap stereotyping that you usually find. You root and hope for them all the way.
* Ellen Barkin does an awesome job with her character and she can do a great Irish accent. Colm Meany is also in this film and hes cool as usual.
* Adorable children who know how to act better than a lot of adults.
* And.....did I mention Gabriel Byrne? 8P