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Wow! Really!!!

posted 11 years ago by tommykersh
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So, this is one of the only films I have switched off before even getting halfway through.

In my opinion, NWR just got this horribly wrong. I dont have a problem with slow films, but this was too slow, in the sense that there was nothing keeping me interested to see what was going to happen.

I think his imagery was off as well as the metaphors he was trying to convey. I just think NWR tried to be too 'arty' and too cool. He got the right mix in Drive which I honestly think was a great film but it just didnt seem to gel in this one.

On another note, he may be a heart throb to the ladies (which I dont see) and have some good performances behind him (notably Drive when he also played a fairly quiet unassumiing role) but I dont think Ryan Gosling is a good enough actor to pull of a near silent role!

[–] Falconeer 10 years ago

I thought Gosling was perfect in this film. He does the quiet, moody bit better than anyone. I mean, can you imagine Brad Pitt pulling this off? What a joke..

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[–] PanteraRosado 10 years ago

I recall hearing how divisive this film was when it first premiered at Cannes. Then I see it is just as polarizing on the board. I find that so fascinating that it could be so radically interpreted, enjoyed, and loathed by the population. But that is the power of film, no?

I on the other hand, did not find it boring at all! I was thoroughly engrossed in the film.

While others say it was tedious and dull. I read that and feel the exact opposite! I did not want it to end. At the running time of 90 minutes or so, it just flew by for me! But that is just me!

Dalton and Craig! Accept NO substitutes!