tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post213821583652756183..comments2023-08-20T06:16:15.362-05:00Comments on Getafilm: REVIEW: My Blueberry Nights (A-)Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-75146907415668204732008-07-14T10:12:00.000-05:002008-07-14T10:12:00.000-05:00That's impossible. You can either love the style a...That's impossible. You can either love the style and overlook the story's flaws, or you can hate it and considered Wong Kar-Wai a sellout.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of which, I need to arrange my personal WKW viewing marathon.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-74689893970189852042008-07-13T03:48:00.000-05:002008-07-13T03:48:00.000-05:00Don't see it in the review but you cautioned me th...Don't see it in the review but you cautioned me that I would either love or hate this, and I must say that I found myself right in the middle. Too sweet to hate, too aggravating to like. Norah Jones might have been fine to look at, but her character just bored me to tears. I loved Chunking Express and Fallen Angels, but the quirkiness just seemed forced in this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-79475611588404946142008-05-30T13:04:00.000-05:002008-05-30T13:04:00.000-05:00Don't even worry about it, Evan. Stick to your tho...Don't even worry about it, Evan. Stick to your thoughts, as you did with SR. <BR/><BR/>This is a prime example of a film that appeals to different tastes. Some people just don't find blueberry pie very delicious - they're not wrong (well maybe they are, it's A LOT better than apple pie), it's just that their cinematic taste buds respond differently to some films than others.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-67316616378368924952008-05-30T11:21:00.000-05:002008-05-30T11:21:00.000-05:00Sigh. I wish I could be with the 'in crowd' on thi...Sigh. I wish I could be with the 'in crowd' on this one, but I just can't. You all seem to be having the same reactions to it that I had to "Speed Racer." <BR/><BR/>Oh well. You gotta call 'em like you see 'em.Evan Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717664805927242148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-34262214914110006562008-05-19T13:32:00.000-05:002008-05-19T13:32:00.000-05:00Thanks a lot, Miranda. Your excellent review was r...Thanks a lot, Miranda. Your excellent review was really heartfelt as well. I'm pleased to be in your company (and Nick and Craig) on the positive side of this one! MBN is sure to create ongoing passionate arguments throughout its DVD life.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-17585820647630058802008-05-19T04:58:00.000-05:002008-05-19T04:58:00.000-05:00Correct on all counts, my boy. Finished writing my...Correct on all counts, my boy. Finished writing my review several hours ago and I'm totally with you on pretty much EVERYTHING. MBN gets four stars out of five for me (maybe even more later) and it is officially my favourite film - and the best movie - of 2008. <BR/><BR/>The only thing that we even slightly disagreed on is RACHEL WEISZ. I thought she gave the best performance I've ever seen from her. To me, it puts The Constant Gardener right in the shade and I thought she was a VERY deserving Oscar winner.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, Rachel's accent was MOST DEFINITELY off. But so was everyone's else: Jude's, Chan's and Natalie's as well. Having finally been able to sneak in a look at a film starring Jude that I purchased MONTHS ago (have quite the DVD backlog going on) he can certainly do an EXPERT Northern English accent with ease. That's where his grandfather is from. I'm not saying what the movie is because it's a huge spoiler. All I will say is that it was released in theatres FAIRLY recently. <BR/><BR/>So if everyone's accent is a bit screwy, who's to blame? Editing? I don't know. All I do know is that there are a variety of Southern accents here that I've never heard before. As much as I enjoyed ALL of the acting (there's not a bad performance in the bunch) I do not mean that in a good way. <BR/><BR/>But it was an utterly marvelous confection sent down from heaven for us mortals to enjoy. This is what moviegoing should ultimately be about. SURRENDER to great art.<BR/><BR/>Can't say enough about this. So that makes four of us: Craig, Nicky, you and myself. AWESOME. <BR/><BR/>Wonderful review, Danny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-24253310560702638352008-05-13T13:15:00.000-05:002008-05-13T13:15:00.000-05:00No worries, Matthew. My moderate expectations didn...No worries, Matthew. My moderate expectations didn't really allow me to be disappointed, but MBN isn't one that I think everyone should connect with. It was more of a dream than a movie, for me.<BR/><BR/>Strathairn leaves BY FAR the biggest mark in terms of the acting here. He was fantastic, but I agree that MBN is a bit too early and a bit too damaged, at this point, to garner any nominations.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-39059226914331671652008-05-12T23:23:00.000-05:002008-05-12T23:23:00.000-05:00I was admittedly disappointed by the film. But I ...I was admittedly disappointed by the film. But I do agree about Strathairn, I thought he was amazing and was the highlight of the film for me. It is a great performance that will doubtlessly be overlooked come awards time.Mattie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031967293313685427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-91007248198088247102008-05-10T23:45:00.000-05:002008-05-10T23:45:00.000-05:00K.Bowen, I think her hair was really the first thi...K.Bowen, I think her hair was really the first thing that bothered me. Once I somehow accepted that, her attitude became my problem. She seemed to be acting a bit older than she was, which I realize was the point, but was still annoying. <BR/><BR/>As I said though, upon further thought (and it was hard to get MBN out my mind), I warmed to her character.<BR/><BR/>"I'm beginning to think people don't have any poetry in their souls anymore."<BR/><BR/>Hope not, Craig, but maybe it explains the pushback on this. It takes a strong argument to convince people that this is a uniquely told story, and both you and MZS (and Nick) do so much better than me. My reaction was most likely a result of this being my first WKW film, and as such being enraptured by its stylistic elements.<BR/><BR/>The soundtrack might definitely be on of the best of the early year. Great for a blue night.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-41328115743106655272008-05-10T19:09:00.000-05:002008-05-10T19:09:00.000-05:00Glad there's a warm, friendly corner of the intern...Glad there's a warm, friendly corner of the internet where it's ok to love this movie.<BR/><BR/>I understand that it's not every person's cup of tea...yeah some people love a really strong story...but the hate and dismissal thrown at this movie is mysterious to me.<BR/><BR/>As I've said elsewhere, I'm beginning to think people don't have any poetry in their souls anymore.<BR/><BR/>Ahh well. There's no law that says everyone has to agree.<BR/><BR/>Nicely reviewed Daniel. In my opinion, when a movie makes you feel more than think, it's a hard review to write, but you did a good job. I'll second our compliment of Nick's terrific review as well. <BR/><BR/>The highlight for me was Cassandra Wilson's version of Neil Young's Harvest Moon. I was in the tank for this movie from then on. Maybe I should buy the soundtrack...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-59251946898047717292008-05-10T13:51:00.000-05:002008-05-10T13:51:00.000-05:00Am I the only person who didn't like Natalie Portm...Am I the only person who didn't like Natalie Portman? I never got beyond thinking, hey, there's Natalie Portman in a bad blonde dye job. :)K. Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130942010358018154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-51186338300521142142008-05-09T17:50:00.000-05:002008-05-09T17:50:00.000-05:00You and me both, Rick (shouldn't we get a discount...You and me both, Rick (shouldn't we get a discount of some sort for spreading the word about movies?), and thanks for the recommendations - those are the three I've heard the most buzz about. <BR/><BR/>Better believe it, RC! And thanks for stopping by again. <BR/><BR/>I don't know about Norah Jones - she was hit pretty hard by the critics for this, but I thought she was perfect. It doesn't look like she has another credit on the way, though. Kind of embarrassing...although, I guess she has been pretty successful with a bit of a music career.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-9757985016253892192008-05-09T17:10:00.000-05:002008-05-09T17:10:00.000-05:00wow, pretty positive review...i wonder if norah wi...wow, pretty positive review...<BR/><BR/>i wonder if norah will star in any more films???RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340006144797496514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-43521689441149102932008-05-09T17:09:00.000-05:002008-05-09T17:09:00.000-05:00I think you'll like what you see, Daniel ... might...I think you'll like what you see, Daniel ... might I recommend "In the Mood for Love" and it's "sequel" "2046" ... "Chungking Express" is great as well, and Criterion is coming out with a Blu Ray version, not that I can afford a player yet ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-64481454947055360432008-05-09T15:44:00.000-05:002008-05-09T15:44:00.000-05:00Thanks for the visit, 1minute, and glad to hear mo...Thanks for the visit, 1minute, and glad to hear more WKW fans defending his latest work.<BR/><BR/>Me, too, Nick. I need to catch up on his older films in the meantime.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-911266268246104312008-05-09T14:29:00.000-05:002008-05-09T14:29:00.000-05:00Aw, shuck, well thanks. Needless to say, I cannot ...Aw, shuck, well thanks. <BR/><BR/>Needless to say, I cannot wait to see what Wong comes up with next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-45310373199750116372008-05-09T10:57:00.000-05:002008-05-09T10:57:00.000-05:00Loved the film, and that lovely blueberry kiss. We...Loved the film, and that lovely blueberry kiss. We're rabid Wong Kar Wai fans too.1minutefilmreviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809587879409604427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-17685214813446132332008-05-09T10:49:00.000-05:002008-05-09T10:49:00.000-05:00I wasn't immediately impressed, k, (actually I was...I wasn't immediately impressed, k, (actually I was irritated) but by the time Portman's character was gone I realized that she'd nailed the part.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Nick. I realize there are a few of us who've gone against the RT consensus on this one. Might I add, ladies and gentlemen, that if you want to see the future of film criticism, look no further than <A HREF="http://fataculture.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/review-my-blueberry-nights-2008/" REL="nofollow"> Nick's astounding review of this film</A>. Unbelievable.<BR/><BR/>My flag is as red as her dress in this movie, Rick. I don't know what it was - I think maybe the Southern accent, or perhaps the lack of any positive character trait. I just didn't warm to her the same way I eventually warmed to Portman.<BR/><BR/>I'm hesitant to recommend it to you since most WKW fans have hated it, but you seem like the kind of person who would give it a fair shake.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-55241723766993633082008-05-09T09:53:00.000-05:002008-05-09T09:53:00.000-05:00WHAT? Not like Rachel Weisz??? what are you, some...WHAT? Not like Rachel Weisz??? what are you, some kind of communist?<BR/><BR/>That said, thanks for the write up. I wish I lived somewhere where "My Blueberry Nights" might play. I love Wong Kar Wai.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-58988550376659059982008-05-09T07:46:00.000-05:002008-05-09T07:46:00.000-05:00Yay Danny - a film I have actually seen.I loved it...Yay Danny - a film I have actually seen.<BR/><BR/>I loved it too, and gave it four and a half stars out of five{which works out to 90% as well} - so I think we are pretty much on the same side of the fence in terms of this film. <BR/><BR/>Nice write up, maybe it will urge more people to give it a chances, or a second look. I know I want to see it again sometime soon - but not too soon - the effect is sill lingering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-6053909772326090182008-05-09T01:21:00.000-05:002008-05-09T01:21:00.000-05:00I've heard some wonderful things about Natalie Por...I've heard some wonderful things about Natalie Portman's performance in this.khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341688032767349695noreply@blogger.com