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Rear Window, a review by AntaresRear Window (1954) 4/5 - I avoided this film for the longest time because I've never been a fan of the hoity-toity warbling of Grace Kelly when she speaks, it's like nails on a chalkboard to me. But I think I've finally found a film she's actually quite good in. In fact, taking away Thelma Ritter's scene stealing proficiency, Kelly could be the best part of this story. I didn't quite see the chemistry between her and Stewart, but she just radiates like a nuclear reactor every moment she is onscreen. Now to the film itself...I liked it, but I don't consider it a masterpiece, as it tended to lollygag at times. Where the film shines is when it focuses on the voyeurism which is pretty much inherent in all of us. So much has been written about this film, that I'm not going to go any further. But I do want to mention one scene that I thought was quite subtle and quite brilliant. In the beginning of the film, Jeff is going out of his way to try to talk himself out of becoming serious with Lisa. He sees themselves as polar opposites, and that she could never conform to his adventurous, hand to mouth lifestyle. But when Lisa returns from Thorwald's apartment after delivering a note questioning the whereabouts of Thorwald's wife, and she is all agog at the adrenaline rush she is experiencing after almost being caught, Hitchcock does a quick shot of Jeff smiling in heavenly bliss. The shot only lasts for about two seconds, but at that moment, the viewer, as well as Jeff, know that she is the perfect soul mate for him. For me, that was the best part of the film, but if you blinked, you missed it. (From Antares' Short Summations on July 10th, 2012) Bewitched, a review by addicted2dvdTitle: Bewitched Year: 2005 Director: Nora Ephron Rating: PG-13 Length: 102 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Surround Subtitles: English, French, Trivia Stars: Nicole Kidman as Isabel Bigelow/Samantha Will Ferrell as Jack Wyatt/Darrin Shirley MacLaine as Iris Smythson/Endora Michael Caine as Nigel Bigelow Jason Schwartzman as Ritchie Plot:Extras: Scene Access Audio Commentary Trailers Deleted Scenes Featurettes Interactive Games Closed Captioned My Thoughts: This is like the 4th time I watched this movie since I bought it. I don't know why I enjoy this one so much... but I do think Nicole Kidman did a really good job in it. Then again at the same time... even though I usually enjoy his work... I wasn't too impressed with Will Ferrell. I think part of my had a problem with the fact that it wasn't really a movie made from the series as most of these movies are. But a movie about remaking the series. I think I would have personally preferred a straight movie version of the series. Even with that said... I obviously still enjoyed this movie quite a bit... even if I am not 100% sure why. I guess it is just fun to watch... no more and no less. My Rating: Out of a Possible 5 Note to Jimmy: This is a recycled review.. but with more info... you can just switch the links for this one. (From Weekend Movie Marathon: Romantic Comedies on February 13th, 2010) "Due South" marathon, a review by addicted2dvdAn Invitation to Romance Now this episode had plenty of comedy in it... from that irritating but hilarious woman Fraser had to follow all over to Ray in that Mountie uniform.... there was plenty in this episode to laugh at. My Rating: (From "Due South" marathon on July 26th, 2009) |