'The world's fastest Indian'
Posted by: erik scothron on 10 April 2006
Dear All,
I have just watched a reviewers copy of 'The world's fastest Indian' on DVD - it stars Anthony Hopkins and it is based on a true story. I believe it is on at cinemas in the UK at present(?)and I urge you all to see it. It is totally priceless.
Erik
I have just watched a reviewers copy of 'The world's fastest Indian' on DVD - it stars Anthony Hopkins and it is based on a true story. I believe it is on at cinemas in the UK at present(?)and I urge you all to see it. It is totally priceless.
Erik
Posted on: 10 April 2006 by NaimDropper
I've heard it is good, have not seen it yet.
At the bargain theaters now in the US, I may catch it there or wait and rent it.
David
At the bargain theaters now in the US, I may catch it there or wait and rent it.
David
Posted on: 10 April 2006 by erik scothron
quote:Originally posted by NaimDropper:
I've heard it is good, have not seen it yet.
At the bargain theaters now in the US, I may catch it there or wait and rent it.
David
Hmm I would prefer it at the cinema I think (I don't always prefer to see a film at a cinema)- you won't regret it. Some films are impossible to dislike and this is one of those rare ones I suspect. Enjoy!
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by NaimDropper
A movie costs me about $200 US if I do it "right". Babysitter for my kids, a nice dinner, etc.
Easier and cheaper to put the kids to bed and pop in a rented disk for $4... And we enjoy that more than standing in line, sitting in a crowded theater, etc.
I've been royally PISSED (USA expression) after dropping that kind of cash and finding the movie sucked.
At least I have a nice evening out with Mrs. Naimdropper (if I can let go of the movie experience).
The worst two have been the Star Wars that starred Jar-Jar and that horrible "Moulin Rouge" a couple of years ago.
Still recovering from the psychological wounds of those two.
"Indian" seems to have none of that, I'm looking forward to it.
David
Easier and cheaper to put the kids to bed and pop in a rented disk for $4... And we enjoy that more than standing in line, sitting in a crowded theater, etc.
I've been royally PISSED (USA expression) after dropping that kind of cash and finding the movie sucked.
At least I have a nice evening out with Mrs. Naimdropper (if I can let go of the movie experience).
The worst two have been the Star Wars that starred Jar-Jar and that horrible "Moulin Rouge" a couple of years ago.
Still recovering from the psychological wounds of those two.
"Indian" seems to have none of that, I'm looking forward to it.
David
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by erik scothron
$200 yikes! There are no psychos in 'Indian', no shootings, no violence, no gratuitous sex, no bad language, no smart-mouth comments. It's about the little guy defeating the odds and thus showing he's not a little guy at all but a big guy and he's a lesson to us all. Funnily (given that the film is set in the 60s) I kept saying to myself 'oh wow they don't make them like this anymore' but they do, obviously, but sadly so rarely. I agree about Moulin Rouge, pure torture indeed.
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by NaimDropper
Maybe I'll take the kids. Don't know the rating, have to check that. Do you think that a couple of boys ages 9 & 11 would have their interest held for the duration?
David
David
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by NaimDropper
OK, here's my RANT on "Moulin". I sent it to a "reviewer" that must have been paid by the studios. No response.
This movie seemed like 90 minutes of preview with no actual movie. More like a bad MTV video than the expensive, elaborate production it was. It had all the plot intricacies of a “Bewitched” episode with shared hallucinations, including the off-the-cuff “baffle the client with BS” because they were (comically? chronically?) unprepared. Here, we had a story line that was completely predictable 20 minutes into the film. Except for embarrassing my wife, I felt no obligation to stay to the end to see this obvious and trite story grind to its inevitable conclusion.
At least one didn’t have to understand more than the surface of the characters. Any character development would have detracted from the exaggerated slapstick a la Allie McBeal with Flintstone’s-like sound effects. We had: The aspiring actress/whore, the starry-eyed and fatally attracted writer, the bumbling and deceitful pimp/ringmaster, a collection of good-hearted whores, the painfully clueless duke, the (clone) male clients and all the other men were “gay” and completely one-dimensional. Nice to “dumb it down” enough so we can enjoy the “warm thrill of confusion” generated by the special effects.
How about some realistic lip-synching? The vocals were sparkling and very well performed, but the soundstage/studio blend was not up to the other special effects.
I couldn’t get comfortable in my seat every time they pulled out a Beatles or Elton John cover to make the audience titter “Oh yeah! My mom listens to that song!” And a thrash-metal tune or two thrown in for good measure. Is it just too expensive to hire some good songwriters? How about an original idea, folks!
Speaking of songs, Satine had incredible “pipes” for someone who, moments later, asphyxiated due to an obstructive pulmonary disease. OK, OK my belief suspension (bridge) must have been under construction at that moment.
I felt ripped off at the end, nearly asking for my money back. But what good would that do? This could have been treated as a period piece and the story told lovingly rather than being bashed about the face with special effects and “Zena: Warrior Princess” sensibilities.
I appreciate your reviews of movies, I read them to screen what I want to see. We have little chance to go to a movie theater with work schedules, young kids, outside interests, etc. After I got home I re-read your review and realized I should have chosen something else!
There needs to be a depository for comments and ratings from the “folks on the street” like myself who are not critics but want to let the industry know that this kind of movie should die a quick and painless death so we can move on to more fulfilling movie going experiences. Is there such a thing?
This movie seemed like 90 minutes of preview with no actual movie. More like a bad MTV video than the expensive, elaborate production it was. It had all the plot intricacies of a “Bewitched” episode with shared hallucinations, including the off-the-cuff “baffle the client with BS” because they were (comically? chronically?) unprepared. Here, we had a story line that was completely predictable 20 minutes into the film. Except for embarrassing my wife, I felt no obligation to stay to the end to see this obvious and trite story grind to its inevitable conclusion.
At least one didn’t have to understand more than the surface of the characters. Any character development would have detracted from the exaggerated slapstick a la Allie McBeal with Flintstone’s-like sound effects. We had: The aspiring actress/whore, the starry-eyed and fatally attracted writer, the bumbling and deceitful pimp/ringmaster, a collection of good-hearted whores, the painfully clueless duke, the (clone) male clients and all the other men were “gay” and completely one-dimensional. Nice to “dumb it down” enough so we can enjoy the “warm thrill of confusion” generated by the special effects.
How about some realistic lip-synching? The vocals were sparkling and very well performed, but the soundstage/studio blend was not up to the other special effects.
I couldn’t get comfortable in my seat every time they pulled out a Beatles or Elton John cover to make the audience titter “Oh yeah! My mom listens to that song!” And a thrash-metal tune or two thrown in for good measure. Is it just too expensive to hire some good songwriters? How about an original idea, folks!
Speaking of songs, Satine had incredible “pipes” for someone who, moments later, asphyxiated due to an obstructive pulmonary disease. OK, OK my belief suspension (bridge) must have been under construction at that moment.
I felt ripped off at the end, nearly asking for my money back. But what good would that do? This could have been treated as a period piece and the story told lovingly rather than being bashed about the face with special effects and “Zena: Warrior Princess” sensibilities.
I appreciate your reviews of movies, I read them to screen what I want to see. We have little chance to go to a movie theater with work schedules, young kids, outside interests, etc. After I got home I re-read your review and realized I should have chosen something else!
There needs to be a depository for comments and ratings from the “folks on the street” like myself who are not critics but want to let the industry know that this kind of movie should die a quick and painless death so we can move on to more fulfilling movie going experiences. Is there such a thing?
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by erik scothron
quote:Originally posted by NaimDropper:
Maybe I'll take the kids. Don't know the rating, have to check that. Do you think that a couple of boys ages 9 & 11 would have their interest held for the duration?
David
Absolutely.
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by erik scothron
quote:Originally posted by NaimDropper:
OK, here's my RANT on "Moulin". I sent it to a "reviewer" that must have been paid by the studios. No response.
LOL - so you didnt like it then? I have to agree with most of what you say. Most critics are hard-bitten cynics or old queens IMO. They think the way they see things are the way things really are. I tend to take their comments very lightly indeed. I got dragged to see Moulin by SWMBO and she seemed to like it so I said nothing but I cant think of any inducement where I might watch it again. I would rather have my eye balls sand papered.
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by NaimDropper
quote:I would rather have my eye balls sand papered.
Preferable indeed.
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by NaimDropper
Oh and thanks for the recommendation for the kids, I'll take them or rent it soon.
David
David
Posted on: 11 April 2006 by erik scothron
quote:Originally posted by NaimDropper:
Oh and thanks for the recommendation for the kids, I'll take them or rent it soon.
David
Worse case scenario would be your boys would have no problem with the start, possibly a little bored with the middle but they will adore the spectacluar end. I'm sure most reasoably bright boys would adore the film. It is not a childrens film but I doubt they will forget it having seen it. The cinema is definately the best bet if you want them to see it IMO.