Feast Of All Saints
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Movie Reviews of Feast Of All Saints
Movie Review: beautiful movie
Summary: 5 Stars
i [tried] to read this book, but couldn't get past the first 250 pages or so. while it was fascinating to read and i found the characters intriguing, i didn't have the TIME to sit down and read it through: the pacing was entirely too slow. so, i put it down and promised myself to 'come back to it,' wishing SOMEONE would adapt it to film so that i could have time for the actual STORY.i was thrilled when i discovered this dvd at the local blockbuster.
the film, which outlines the lives of one french-creole-haitian family in louisiana who--by a series of questionable and irreversible decisions made through generations--enjoyed the privilege of being part of the 18,000-strong community of those both black and free in early-1800's louisiana, is paced WONDERFULLY.
i found that the film adaptation was true to what i'd read in the book and the characters, except for anna bella who i thought would look more african, were just as i had imagined them in my mind. this is def. the best book-to-film I'VE ever seen. the movie was beautiful to look at and of altogether intriguing subject matter. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. on the contrary, because it was a made-for-tv movie, i was expecting quality far LESS than that which i actually saw. the relationships between the characters were believable, as was the plot of the film. it's about 3 1/2 to 4 hours long, but it certainly didn't feel that way. in fact, i was disappointed when it ended.
the acting was great (the accents, less so). and my goodness, the cast read like a who's who in black hollywood. forest whitaker, pam grier, jasmine guy, ruby dee, ozzie davis, james earl jones, eartha kitt, goodness...the list goes on. however, those that were newer to me, such as the films protagonist marcelle (robert richard) did as well--sometimes better--than the veterans.
i love historical movies, especially those about wwii and america in the 1800s. this is the best movie of the latter category i've ever seen. it neither over-dramatizes or under-dramatizes the situation of the people it depicts (which is more than what u can say for classics such as 'gone with the wind').
i'd recommend this one to anyone.
Movie Review: The Feast of All Saints
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a man of African, Native American and White descent. My father and mother both from (previous) Slaves states (mother from Virginia and father from Texas) never discussed what they knew about my family history regarding slavery and the only history I learned up until high school was about White American history, so when I became an adult I had a desire to find out about American history which included slavery, because that is a part of America history. I've read several books about the subject and seen (I thought) all the movies about slavery in America. I'm glad that Anne Rice wrote the novel and allowed the movie to be made from her book, otherwise, I wouldn't have known about this part of American history. This movie moved me so much because I could identify with the characters of mixed heritage and I think every American of all races should see this movie. Just one more true story that all American's should know about so we can understand how blessed we are to have moved from that very terrible time to now. In America we still have problems, but not like the ones that existed during Slave time. I've seen this movie 6 times during 2003. It's one that I know I will be watching again and again. I've also purchased the book based on the ratings I saw at Amazon.com so I could compare it to the movie. I'd highly recommend this movie to everyone, but parents should be cautioned about showing it to young children because some of the scenes are very difficult to watch.Movie Review: If you enjoyed the book, you'll enjoy this movie......
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was soooooo accurate ! I definately enjoyed it. I actually saw the movie first and THEN i bought the book. Man, when i tell you they stuck to the script to the "T". Most movies will improvise & add things that weren't in the original book. This movie didn't do that. The casting was perfect as well. All the charectors portrayed in the movie were the exact visuals i pictured when i read the book.....well, with the exception of Gloria Reuben as Cecile, who's charector was supposed to be more petite. Minor descrepencies like that were far over looked and i thought the cast was great, the story line was splendid and i thoroughly enjoyed both the book & the movie. I had the pleasure of taping the movie but part of it was erased on accident, which is another incentive for the movie being a retailed item. I would be unable to over tape it ! I loved the costumes and the way the cast held their accents with such grace. It was awesome.A definate must see if you like historic facts about African Americans in the US. This story uncovers a lot of unknown truths about our people and is extremely entertaining. I give it 2 thumbs up !!!!
Movie Review: So pleased to finally see a quality production of Creoles
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not quite Creole.... I am Cuban, Black, and Native American (Goshute of the Shoshone), with some French blood from my maternal half. I was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah (my mother's birthplace and hometown) as a child, and then moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (my father being from Tulsa, OK), and have not always been acquainted with "my own" heritage of being a mixed race "black" person. I am sometimes confused on how our country defines a person as black even if there complexion is the color of a brown paper bag (and lighter still). However, Anne Rice was brilliant to have written such an exceptional book, and sanctioning it as a film. This film should be viewed by all white people, especially white Americans, and white South Africans. So, also the book should be reqired reading for American Literature courses... and not only in the state of Louisiana.... I wanted to attend Dillard University or Xavier University so much, however, I will continue praying for our generations as I attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bravo, ma cher Anne Rice!Movie Review: What a Beautiful Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first saw this movie for the first time, I saw myself watching it over and over again. Being an African-American woman in America, I was tired of seeing the usual slavery movies such as Roots, Amistad, and Beloved.All movies that were difficult to watch. I'm pretty sure that both black and white america are tired of seeing the same thing over and over again! the plot is always the same white america opressing blacks! But this movie was different in every way. It actually taught me something about my history, that there were free people of color who were aristocrats, living on the thin line between priveledge and oppression. The characters and actors put a lot of energy and feeling in this movie and I wish I could give it 10 stars! If your looking for something to watch besides Beloved, Roots, or Amistad, I highly recommend this film!!!