tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2308276076495782845..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: FoxcatcherAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65257496708371066702017-11-13T16:51:42.953-05:002017-11-13T16:51:42.953-05:00Thanks so much for commenting/reading! Ruffalo'...Thanks so much for commenting/reading! Ruffalo's subtlety is always what I've been drawn to most about him. Such a compassionate performer.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-40326035314860354612017-11-10T20:44:31.515-05:002017-11-10T20:44:31.515-05:00Thank you for really making a point of recognizing...Thank you for really making a point of recognizing Ruffalo's superb abilities. I think it is because of his subtlety that throughout his career he has never really been given the credit he deserves for his talent. Jamaicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977145901594031757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37134956765220512092015-01-12T13:01:18.675-05:002015-01-12T13:01:18.675-05:00Well, looks like we disagree on a lot with this fi...Well, looks like we disagree on a lot with this film, and that's all right. It definitely is slow, but I really appreciate its style.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-10713553088623596142015-01-11T06:51:52.671-05:002015-01-11T06:51:52.671-05:00I just saw Foxcatcher...pretty disappointed. It wa...I just saw Foxcatcher...pretty disappointed. It was pretty boring and I don't think that it was THAT well acted. I mean: Channing Tatum wasn't good (as usual), he is always to forced and the only good performance he gave that I like is in 22 Jump Street; Steve Carell was great but I didn't feel that he was better that he is usual, I saw yesterday The 40 Year-Old Virgin and I loved him I that role and I loved him in this role too but he wasn't better than usual; Mark Ruffalo was fantastic, he took the script and chew it, he gave life to his character. Over all I don't feel that it's a SO great movie, it has some great moments but it's too slow. A-.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76273799147494938242014-12-29T16:15:43.128-05:002014-12-29T16:15:43.128-05:00I think a B+ is totally fair. I'd probably go ...I think a B+ is totally fair. I'd probably go with a B. I really did enjoy it more than I thought I would.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83691965641056821612014-12-29T15:06:25.508-05:002014-12-29T15:06:25.508-05:00Absolutely man, so glad you liked their work. They...Absolutely man, so glad you liked their work. They were all in top form here. I mean, <i>really</i> stunning stuff all around. Be very interested to see they shape up come awards time.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17133575334247207162014-12-29T15:06:21.623-05:002014-12-29T15:06:21.623-05:00Exactly but, you know, I have Awesome Mix Vol.1, a...Exactly but, you know, I have Awesome Mix Vol.1, and I love to listen it all the time. The songs used are a way to show more about the characters. From me a solid B+.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61467751341448586882014-12-29T14:59:08.499-05:002014-12-29T14:59:08.499-05:00I thought it was perfectly fine for what it was. I...I thought it was perfectly fine for what it was. I liked it a lot more than most super hero movies, certainly. One major fault: most all of the songs they used have been used FAR better in other movies. But oh well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63857183581687600622014-12-24T22:48:12.367-05:002014-12-24T22:48:12.367-05:00Saw this film yesterday. While it was pretty slow,...Saw this film yesterday. While it was pretty slow, I was able to overlook it thanks to the direction and brilliant trio of actors. What made the performances so great is how even though they are playing real life people, the actors still managed to make them fully-dimensional characters. All of them are worthy of Oscar consideration.Matthew St.Clairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589393934861344591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62527116080426218352014-12-23T14:36:23.938-05:002014-12-23T14:36:23.938-05:00Thanks Jess! Seems like we're right in line on...Thanks Jess! Seems like we're right in line on this one. In fact, I actually like the movie even more, having let it sit for a few weeks. It's just so goddamn <i>bleak</i>. Really unique film.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66921594673796115202014-12-23T13:53:48.391-05:002014-12-23T13:53:48.391-05:00I love your review. This film is so cold and clini...I love your review. This film is so cold and clinical, but that was extremely interesting to me. Most movies try to warm you up even if the subject matter is dark, but Foxcatcher never did that. It was pretty brutal and I loved the slow burn of the film. I agree with you about all three performances as well. Ruffalo completely made 2 of my favorite scenes - the interview for the documentary and Mark's binge eating/binge loss (which Tatum was also excellent in). I get why people are having trouble connecting with this, what I think is impressive is that seems like the Miller's intention. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015323238572496175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80145870564039976902014-12-22T21:57:55.874-05:002014-12-22T21:57:55.874-05:00Still haven't had a chance, but I definitely w...Still haven't had a chance, but I definitely will in the next week.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-35215141842923186242014-12-22T19:39:01.012-05:002014-12-22T19:39:01.012-05:00Hmmm?Hmmm?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-56543680853807933152014-12-18T13:00:12.465-05:002014-12-18T13:00:12.465-05:00Tell me when do you see it and what did you think ...Tell me when do you see it and what did you think about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81705521906432110062014-12-14T18:48:19.395-05:002014-12-14T18:48:19.395-05:00Definitely man. Might see it sometime this week!Definitely man. Might see it sometime this week!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32577250025473987462014-12-14T18:48:03.444-05:002014-12-14T18:48:03.444-05:00I have been curious, I admit. I should rent it soo...I have been curious, I admit. I should rent it soon.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29452405151011964172014-12-13T00:37:04.304-05:002014-12-13T00:37:04.304-05:00You know, you should see it. For a super hero film...You know, you should see it. For a super hero film this is like The Avengers. Isn't as emotional as Unbreakable or as smart and cool as The Dark Knight, but this film is very funny. I swear. I recommend to you to see Guardians of the Galaxy. Maybe you will dislike it, maybe not. I just say I went two times at cinema to this film. Never happened before.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332012499555292021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19563743645303713482014-12-12T19:40:21.760-05:002014-12-12T19:40:21.760-05:00Fuck yeah, man, me too. It's the kind of film ...Fuck yeah, man, me too. It's the kind of film that really demands repeated viewings and grows on you. And I'm right there with you, Ruffalo steals the whole show. So good.Stergiosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18327825705820941242014-12-12T17:25:13.301-05:002014-12-12T17:25:13.301-05:00Great man, so glad you liked it. I can't wait ...Great man, so glad you liked it. I can't wait to see it again actually.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9213030970986070972014-12-12T17:24:48.973-05:002014-12-12T17:24:48.973-05:00I didn't see it. Maybe someday.I didn't see it. Maybe someday.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-846287080719274732014-12-11T18:28:14.943-05:002014-12-11T18:28:14.943-05:00This is one of those films that makes me proud of ...This is one of those films that makes me proud of being a movies lover. I was blown away by the masterpiece Bennett Miller delivered and his view on the American Dream is pure brilliance.Stergiosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39911736213994418652014-12-11T14:29:25.547-05:002014-12-11T14:29:25.547-05:00Guardians of the Galaxy was...decent. The film isn...Guardians of the Galaxy was...decent. The film isn't like good, but I love it. Very funny. It have the best quotes of the year. "I am Groot" & "...a bunch of jackasses standing in a circle"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-43372836119809634512014-12-11T12:38:47.997-05:002014-12-11T12:38:47.997-05:00Thanks for stopping by. That was nice of Robert to...Thanks for stopping by. That was nice of Robert to recommend the site. I chuckled out your last question, only because I've been asked that a lot. I've actually been saying, "and so it begins" since I was a little kid, long before LotR was ever released. The meaning of "And So it Begins," for me, is that every time I sit down for a movie, I'm hoping to be taken away. "And So it Begins" describes that initial step in the journey. The fact that it appears in a Lord of the Rings movie is complete coincidence.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-35553281011145366312014-12-11T12:35:16.707-05:002014-12-11T12:35:16.707-05:00Thanks Kristin! Ruffalo is really a stunner here. ...Thanks Kristin! Ruffalo is really a stunner here. I can understand why some reviews aren't calling out his work though. If you see this movie then write your review that same day, Tatum and Carell's more showier performances are likely to stick out in your mind. Ruffalo is far more subtle here. So good.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48457268310996899222014-12-11T12:33:31.503-05:002014-12-11T12:33:31.503-05:00The only blockbuster I really liked this year was ...The only blockbuster I really liked this year was Interstellar. Blockbusters, by and large, do nothing for me. I was stunned at the praise for Days of Future Past, that movie made no damn sense to me, and was just flat out boring.<br /><br />I also didn't mind Edge of Tomorrow. I thought that was pretty decent.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com