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Movie Reviews of Amateur
Movie Review: A Hal Hartley classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I am getting hooked on the Hal Hartley films and although I haven't seen them all I am such a fan that I would say any of his movies from the 80s and 90s I'd consider classic. Anyway; I watched the movie and with Hal Hartley you get his typical offbeat deadpan comedy style. The movie is clever; well-written; funny and another great Hal Hartley film that I've seen. I currently own most of his films on DVD and just got a couple more to get. If you are familar with and have enjoyed other Hal Hartley films then please don't miss this one. The only problem I have with this and other films of Hal Hartley is too many have gone out of print and you have to buy used. Also Flirt and Trust (two other of his films worth checking out) have not yet seen a North American DVD release. Also I picked up and have the poster of Amateur.Movie Review: Pornographic Fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
The best of Hal Hartley & Huppert, an ex nun who writes pornographic fiction.
+ Very funny Yuppie-Hit men.
It's hard to imagine that arty movies like this,
run in the Cinemas in the 90's.
Movie Review: One of the best Hal Hartley films
Summary: 5 Stars
Amateur is one of the best Hartley films. Great characters, dialogue, and nice tips of the hat to the human condition with some good laughs as well.Movie Review: HAL'S NO AMATEUR1
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS FILM IS QUIRKY GREAT!!!!
ONE OF MR.HARTLEY'S BEST!!!!
ISABELLE & MARTIN... WHAT A GREAT PAIR!
Movie Review: The Hartley Factor
Summary: 4 Stars
Typically, Hartley's films are not for everyone (some might argue they're not for anyone). Still, if you've got the patience, you familiarize yourself with the style of writing, pacing and acting, you'll be rewarded. Or you could just be like me and instantly devour everything Hartley writes, shoots and films with an insatiable appetite. Whatever works for you.
This film, albeit about a ex-nun-cum-pornographer, may possess the most mainstream "feel" of any Hartley film I can think of. A first rate cast has been assembled and, without giving away anything, the story has a genuine feel of propelling itself forward in "pseudo-Hollywood" style. But it ain't Hollywood.
Living screen legend Isabelle Huppert stars as Isabelle, the fallen nun writing porno stories to pay for her humble existence while waiting reluctantly (and half awake) for some sort of sign of divine inspiration. Along for the ride is a young Euro porn star, a man suffering from amnesia who wakes up all bloodied up in an alley, a young corporate pirate on the run from the Russian mob for some missing computer discs, a young punk hip chickster played by Parker Posey with everything coming to life and death proportions in a convent in the country. You have to see for yourself.
If this sounds up your alley, you will be rewarded with a surprisingly moving film that will have you scratching your head throughout. Beautifully acted, shot with Hal at the helm.
Not quite on the level of Hartley's "Henry Fool" - but few films are.
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