tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post8873433618000490419..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: AdoreAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19043191810248769112013-10-29T19:54:14.994-04:002013-10-29T19:54:14.994-04:00Very challenging questions indeed. This is one of ...Very challenging questions indeed. This is one of those films that I knew nothing about, watched it, loved it, wrote about it, posted my review, then realized <i>no one</i> else liked it. I was really surprised by that. But oh well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25924789049583213892013-10-29T17:34:51.783-04:002013-10-29T17:34:51.783-04:00What constitutes a 'good' romantic relatio...What constitutes a 'good' romantic relationship? Does it matter if both parties know that it is going to end badly? We cannot give into every single deep deisre, but which do we fulfill? Are we just prisoners of unsatisfied carnal desires? Challenging questions from a challenging movie, not quite sure how much I liked it, but it certainly intrigued me. Definitely divisive film and subject material, if nothing else makes Australia look outstandingly beautiful in the constant sunlight. Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-384618224379553722013-09-23T13:16:05.289-04:002013-09-23T13:16:05.289-04:00Thanks D! I agree, the trio of titles is very conf...Thanks D! I agree, the trio of titles is very confusing. Film names are often changed once a studio picks them up at a festival, but I dunno, too much going on here. <br /><br />Hope you're doing well!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23668947860380633402013-09-23T13:15:07.697-04:002013-09-23T13:15:07.697-04:00Thanks. I agree with you here. What's funny ab...Thanks. I agree with you here. What's funny about people not thinking these relationships are unrealistic is that many of those same people are willing to believe that in the near future, giant alien beings are attacking our planet and we have to send huge robots in to destroy them. Film is never really about reality, you know? But if one feels as real as Adore, then it works even better. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54787655280840082202013-09-23T13:12:13.796-04:002013-09-23T13:12:13.796-04:00Thanks! Oh god, the cinematography was gorgeous. R...Thanks! Oh god, the cinematography was <i>gorgeous</i>. Really liked this one.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74731768506737154402013-09-23T06:07:09.840-04:002013-09-23T06:07:09.840-04:00Great review Alex, I was interested in this from t...Great review Alex, I was interested in this from the beginning, when I first heard it was being made. I am a bit annoyed by the fact there are 3 working titles, how do I know what to look for? Other than that, can't wait to see it :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80508740456785734302013-09-22T13:35:55.863-04:002013-09-22T13:35:55.863-04:00Good review.
I think some people have focused too...Good review.<br /><br />I think some people have focused too much on the weirdness of the set up of the relationships & how unrealistic it may be. <br /><br />I thought it revealed many layers between characters, questioning the motives behind their choices. It had a Greek mythology feel to it.<br /><br />Watts & Wright were terrific, love how Wright shows all that inner turmoil. Dialogue was a little off in places but I thought cinematography was great, I too loved the stage light coming of the sequin dress.suzyqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542142090093110361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60819890058353176422013-09-22T02:05:03.895-04:002013-09-22T02:05:03.895-04:00Great review! I didn't expect to like it, but ...Great review! I didn't expect to like it, but I did. The cinematography was great! Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21638839434628500212013-09-20T18:57:02.354-04:002013-09-20T18:57:02.354-04:00Thanks! Loved this movie loved the look of it. Tha...Thanks! Loved this movie loved the look of it. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38012415680483157212013-09-20T15:30:55.619-04:002013-09-20T15:30:55.619-04:00Awesome review and surprisingly positive. Love you...Awesome review and surprisingly positive. Love your picture selection here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71711454647638911972013-09-19T23:33:47.370-04:002013-09-19T23:33:47.370-04:00Thanks man. I thought it was really damn special. ...Thanks man. I thought it was really damn special. Probably crack my Top 10 of the year.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45611257336484729442013-09-19T23:33:29.624-04:002013-09-19T23:33:29.624-04:00Thanks! I honestly think people aren't digging...Thanks! I honestly think people aren't digging this one because it never really lets you judge the two main characters. It's a challenging film that never casts blame, and that can seriously make people uneasy. But beyond that, it is a very slow film, which the majority of people don't like, I suppose.<br /><br />Watts is fierce as hell in this one.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25977877942452471032013-09-19T20:57:12.054-04:002013-09-19T20:57:12.054-04:00Woah, I guess I need to give this one a chance aft...Woah, I guess I need to give this one a chance after all. Nice review.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48404739849677204932013-09-19T14:04:41.268-04:002013-09-19T14:04:41.268-04:00Wonderful review! I read many negative things abou...Wonderful review! I read many negative things about the movie but it does seem like it's just one of those movies you either dig or not so maybe I was just unlucky that stuff I read was negative. And man Watts is so brave just from those screenshots - she looks so natural, like she wasn't wearing any make up at all. That's really cool of her, I'm so tired seeing all those actresses looking like they just came on the set from award ceremonies.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23102385900094683652013-09-19T12:19:56.955-04:002013-09-19T12:19:56.955-04:00I see where you're coming from, and I honestly...I see where you're coming from, and I honestly think the film's lack of convention is what is turning people off about it. I've seen the husband confronting the cheating wife scene dozens of times over (I actually think I made a list about those scenes at some point) and the fact that Adore DOESN'T have one of those scenes is rather unnerving. <br /><br />It's a simple story, but one I was wholly entranced by. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14777829254704644912013-09-19T12:17:56.478-04:002013-09-19T12:17:56.478-04:00Thanks! I really loved it. Could very well be on m...Thanks! I really loved it. Could very well be on my Top 10 of the year by year's end.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52384885138038477162013-09-19T12:15:14.243-04:002013-09-19T12:15:14.243-04:00No problem! I don't think Watts or Wright wear...No problem! I don't think Watts or Wright wear make-up in much of this movie at all. There are a few scenes when they get done up for parties, but for the most part, it's them in all their glory, and I love it.<br /><br />Really hope you get a chance to check this one out. Would love hearing your take on it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49141528271260419442013-09-19T12:13:41.857-04:002013-09-19T12:13:41.857-04:00Very different indeed. I suppose I was kind of sho...Very different indeed. I suppose I was kind of shocked when I first saw the negative reviews, but I think because it dodges convention, that makes people uneasy. Or something. Ha.<br /><br />Frecheville is really good in it. The other kid isn't given as much screentime, which is a shame, but Frecheville kills it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66132278438760377932013-09-19T12:11:36.261-04:002013-09-19T12:11:36.261-04:00Yeah exactly. You never knew when it was going to ...Yeah exactly. You never knew when it was going to steer too far, but for me, it never did. Gonna check out your review today!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69342800101427000432013-09-19T10:04:02.844-04:002013-09-19T10:04:02.844-04:00I liked the approach this movie took to the contro...I liked the approach this movie took to the controversial story, however, I also feel like they didn't do much with it either. They didn't judge these gals for wanting to get it on with these younger dudes, but they also didn't want to show them doing anything else outside of that act. It got old after awhile, and made me wish Mendelshon's character just wised up to the whole thing and started beating the hell out of everybody. That would have spiced things up a bit, I hate to say. Nice review though bud.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-15566075727595037772013-09-19T08:29:09.635-04:002013-09-19T08:29:09.635-04:00Interesting, I've never heard of this one, but...Interesting, I've never heard of this one, but it sounds like something I may have to check out eventually. Great review!Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1922466260399241762013-09-19T07:27:35.477-04:002013-09-19T07:27:35.477-04:00Naomi Watts? Robin Wright? Daring story? Love, los...Naomi Watts? Robin Wright? Daring story? Love, loss and anguish? <br /><br />Based on your review, I think this is a film I'll love. That photo of Naomi Watts without make-up on just increased my respect for her ten-fold. Well, her brilliant integrity as an actress isn't surprising, especially when one thinks of the vulnerable and disturbing scenes she had in Mulholland Drive. <br /><br />I can't wait to see this film! Thanks Alex :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187577008022989336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83507582419025130642013-09-19T05:50:49.680-04:002013-09-19T05:50:49.680-04:00Wow, seems like I'll have to see this one! I w...Wow, seems like I'll have to see this one! I was always kinda interested in it (good cast, and I wanna see how James Frecheville's career will fly after Animal Kingdom), but the negative reviews kinda warned me off it. It does certainly look quite different, I must say!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25544315585944322282013-09-19T02:27:17.152-04:002013-09-19T02:27:17.152-04:00I didn't love it as much but I did like it. I ...I didn't love it as much but I did like it. I called it smart as well.. just the subtle way of showing a really complex plot that was verging on going too wrong in any second.Getterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216666216639032348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22371144445009849892013-09-19T01:16:49.338-04:002013-09-19T01:16:49.338-04:00Damn man, thanks for saying that. I know exactly w...Damn man, thanks for saying that. I know exactly what you mean about it being a "your mom" kind of movie, but it is <i>much</i> smarter than that. Really quite special.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com