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Funny movie

posted 15 years ago by dfw364-1
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Let me start by saying That I am not a fan of Warren Beatty, I love Nicholson and Mike Nichols can be brilliant and at times erratic. That being said, I thought that this movie was completely charming! I thought Beatty was very understated: not over the top and Nicholson shows his range not playing the typical anti-hero. Oh by the way, did I mention Stockard Channing? She brings new meaning to campiness; kind of remeinded me of the altruiitic performance by Johnny Depp in Ed Wood. It's a shame she didn't go further b/c she's wonderful here.

The last scene where Nicky and Oscar's foiled sheme is explained to her(using the long shot which morphs into a close-up) is a nice piece of filmmaking.

[–] anders-puschel 13 years ago

"It's a shame she didn't go further"

But she has.

[–] greenbudgie 10 years ago

I liked the cast as a whole. Beatty and Nicholson play well together. It's the first time that I've seen Stockard Channing. She plays the comedy well and I like her singing voice. I also liked the landlady/neighbour.

[–] mgtbltp 9 years ago

Agree funny, sort of an updated Laurel and Hardy type farce.