Lantana
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Movie Reviews of Lantana
Movie Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
"Lantana" demonstrates just how good a film can be when everything, and everyone, works together. What is, in retrospect, a very complicated plot is rendered simple and compelling by the strength of Bovell's writing and the understated performances of a stellar cast. And unlike so many adapted plays, this isn't wordy or limited in its scope. It's thematically grand, yet domestically real - and for that reason totally convincing. There isn't a false note in this film, not anywhere. It's something of a coming-of-age for Australian cinema, too. It doesn't debase itself in pursuit of an American audience, nor remain so precious as to appeal only to Australians. Here at last we have a serious, intelligent, realist film of international calibre which doesn't have to trade on the uniqueness of Australian life or humour. This is only Ray Lawrence's second film ("Bliss", adapted from Peter Carey's novel, was his first). Let's hope he doesn't wait another 16 years to make his third.Movie Review: Restores faith in film's ability to reflect life
Summary: 5 Stars
Lantana is one of the better movies I've seen in a long while. Watching it is like reading a well written novel on contemporary life. It's the story of a police officer, his family, the interwoven lives of friends and acquaintances, all revolving around the themes of love, honesty, guilt and commitment.What is impressive is the film's ability to show things from different personal angles. There are no black and white characters in Lantana. Because of this the characters are believable- thank the script and the acting for that. In fact there probably isn't a below-average performance in the cast.
It's a very adult film that treats its audience as if they were intelligent and understanding of complex people. Just for that it rises above most films.
It's a "small" film that delivers a powerful commentary.
Movie Review: Can we care about thirteen characters?
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes! We can care about thirteen characters -- if they are compellingly and convincingly developed as they are in "Lantana"!Only an extraordinarily brilliant and focused screenplay could accomplish such a tour de force. A baker's dozen of excellent actors also contributes to this immensely powerful production. Barbara Hershey and Geoffrey Rush are, as we have come to expect, quite wonderful in their portrayal of a professional couple who are seized by circumstances which allow them to demonstrate a rather wide range and depth of emotion. The other eleven are rather good too! I know of no film in this genre (drama) that is more grippingly satisfying or more worthy of accolade. This is truly a "must see" film -- and it surely deserves every award it ultimately receives (here's hoping it's lots!)
Movie Review: phenomenal film for adults (about time, huh?)
Summary: 5 Stars
Just caught "lantana" at the Boston Film Festival. Get a sitter for the kids, and go see one of the best films geared for grown-ups I have seen in a long time.anthony LaPaglia, Geoffrey Rush, and Barbera Hershey are amazing in this film. I can't describe it without giving anything away, but here goes.
As the film opens, we see a body, battered and dented in the trees. The dead person is female, and has a wedding ring.....
The rest of the film keeps you guessing, who is dead? how did this person die? who-dun-it? All the while the mystery deepens, you meet 4 different married couples (none of them stable), and a gay man. How these people's lives connect and interconnect is what is amazing in this film. Bravo and well done. An excellent performance by LaPaglia.
Movie Review: Aussie drama for the Adult viewer
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie when it opened in Sydney and have never been in a cinemia where the audience was catptivated from start to finish, the silence at the end was amazing. If you are after a movie experience that explores the fears and dramas of living in the contemporary world and surviving a relationship this is a must see. A note of caution, this is Australian drama, set in the Aussie culture and may not suit some narrow minded US critics that have never left their home state, you need to think and feel to enjoy this movie. Finally it is great to see drama that has not been Americianised and truned into some generic Americian nightmare. Men can learn a lot from this movie - if they chose.