Stewball wrote:I think its fair to say that Kaye isn't a sentimentalist, so either he's shifting, or there's something else going on here.
Are you being sarcastic or am I misinterpreting what you're saying? I've only seen American History X, Lake of Fire, and of course Detachment, but (even in Lake of Fire) he had some kind of emotional sentiment.
Stewball wrote: And how much greater an obstacle could one have to one's love than being sent away. And that 'ott' message was greatly accentuated by the downer events that preceded the ending, especially, especially, the abduction scene. And.....Gayle was perfectly cast for the role, especially the abduction scene and that climactic moment which had and needed no lines. I was glad I was a dark theater.
I never really felt comfortable with their relationship until the very end. He (Henry Barthes) came off as this manly, brooding, emotionless hero, and she the hooker with a heart of gold (imo). I don't mean to sound cynical (because I really really liked this film), but for me it felt a little shallow...in places.
The part I found over the top, was pretty much Meredith's whole character. Just because she was fat, artsy and her father didn't love her, she was obviously going to be bullied at school and have no friends what so ever. And the frowny cake thing nearly made me laugh, even though I was close to crying by that point, I'm not sure if that's good or bad...
Stewball wrote:I just went to your page and noticed you'd just put up a 3 for The Devil's Advocate. Mind if I ask.....? seein's how I may have had something to do with you viewing it.
Of course, you were the soul reason for me watching it! Erm...I rated it 3 because the ending reminded me of every shitty 90's movie I ever watched at Christmas, and even though the film was decent before that point, I was too pissed off to rate it any higher. I might reconsider my rating when I've cooled off.
Stewball wrote:Nice avatar btw. That's what they mean by tickling the ivories?
Smooth. Real smoth...
Also, my apologise for the late reply.