1. I Am Cuba
I am still a little confused about what the movie was trying to say/represent. From what I got, it was trying to show little bits of pieces of Cuba's "children's" lives. What I mean by that is throughout the movie the narrater, who is actually suppose to be the land actually speaking, talked about the people and would refer them as "my children." I'm still trying to analyze the movie, but I am still extremely confused. How the movie was constructed visually though was impressive considering how old it is. My favorite part was the filming in the bar, I thought it was clever and creative. Overall confusing but appealing
2. One hour Photo
All that runs in my head is CREPPY! I have not been disturbed so much by a movie in a long time haha and it takes a lot to since I am a huge movie nerd. Robin Williams plays a great crazy/emotionally unstable man. Throughout the whole movie I could feel his loneliness and his lust to share the love that the family had that he admired. I must say though I thought the way the photos were presented on the wall was really neat and eye catching, even though it was incredibly beyond weird. I also enjoyed when Robin Williams was explaining all the different types of people that came in to get there photos developed (insurance guy, old lady with cats). I thought that was hilarious. It makes you stop and think what those people that work at photo labs, must meet a lot of different characters. I was especially creeped out when Robin Williams was dreaming that he was in Savmart and his eyes were spitting out blood. I am still extremely confused about that part, but it was neat how they shot it. One hour photo, creepy but it has it's entertaining moments.
3. Pecker
Loved! I absolutely adored the humor in this movie. How peckers family was totally out of control and each one had this intense lively character. There were so many characters and I loved watching Pecker take pictures of all these different personalities. The film had me intrigued the whole time. I especially loved how Pecker said, " art is all around, you just have to look and see." Something about that quote has inspired me, maybe for me not to be so focused on one thing and to loosen up a bit. Could be the answer to why I miss those shots that truly make an impact. This film also states Fame is not always the answer. Sometimes if you just stick to your original inspiration, that will lead you to pure happiness and I believe that is what Pecker has stood for. A great feel good movie with tons of inspiration
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I didn't get I AM CUBA either. Don't worry about it. I have a hard time following movies with subtitles. I did get the same feeling as you though in that the narraitor was actually "the land" showing us what some of his "children" have gone through over the years. The parts I did understand though I found really depressing. I would need to watch it again to get it, but I don't think I'm going to.
The filming in I Am Cuba sounds really interesting so Ive heard. I always appreciate good filming. What did you think of that part in the middle of One Hour Photo were Sy is having the dream in the store with the empty shelves? I have to say I've been having nightmares about that one!
I appreciated the filming in I Am Cuba but I don't think I would necessarily see the whole thing again. Don't worry about being confused! I did find the overacting of the stereotypical Americans rather funny. As for One Hour Photo, creepy is a good word for it. I don't think the bleeding eye dream was necessary to the plot but just to add more visually disturbing elements. I think the director just wanted to shot it.
I love one hour photo. Its so creepy. The colors in this movie add to overall creepyness of the whole movie. Its been a long time since I have seen this so I may have to revisit it.
I agree with that whole "art is all around you.." comment Pecker made! I love it because I always find my self looking around thinking, man that would make a great shot, now only if I .. had my camera with me! hahaha boooo. It is sort of like when me and Fred saw that man take the fur off the dumpster. beauty in such a disgusting thing. anyways I am getting off topic. I would love to be part of a family such as Pecker's..! But I think even more I would love to own a Laundromat and be as passionate about it as his GF.
The filming in I Am Cuba was so insane, I'm still trying to figure out how they did some of those shots. The filming reminded me a lot of Citizen Kane. Next time we watch this movie, we should brush up on our Russian first.
Great reviews, Lindsay! I love that Pecker inspired you! ;)
Yeah the dreaming part in One Hour Photo...Yipes! I think i slunk in my seat (is slunk a word?) And yeah his descriptions of the people coming in were interesting. I got to work at a photo store and it's weird seeing peoples pictures and seeing them!
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