Nobody's Fool
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Movie Reviews of Nobody's Fool
Movie Review: One of Paul Newman's last great roles
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite dramas. The entire cast shines and this arguably the best work you've seen from Melanie Griffith and Bruce Willis. A young Philip Seymour Hoffman is a treat and Jessica Tandy's final role makes this a must see.
I like Richard Russo's books. I'm fond of "Mohawk" and "Empire Falls." However, this movie manages to be as good as the book without being a direct translation. Paul Newman makes all the difference.
Newman won only one Oscar, Best Actor for his role in "The Color of Money" in 1986. I believe his work in 1994 was better with "Nobody's Fool" and "The Hudsucker Proxy."
Movie Review: Almost as good as the book
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie, like the novel of the same name, shows the life of a flawed but amiable character, Donald Sullivan, over a period of a few days in a small town in Upstate New York. Rarely do I see a movie that is almost as good as the book, but here the only drawback to the movie is that it is too short. (It would probably have to be 8 hours long to tell the entire story.) Paul Newman is perfect as Sully, Bruce Willis is astounding as a small-town builder, and Rachel Griffiths is heartwarming as Willis' wife. If you like the book, see the movie; if you like the movie, definitely read the book.
Movie Review: Paul Newman at His Best
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this movie, which is both funny and moving, when I saw it in the theaters. Paul Newman has never been better and he deserved the Oscar--I think the problem was not enough voters saw the film. We don't see many characters like the flawed one that Newman plays in Hollywood films these days--he's flawed but he is also totally sympathetic. There are wonderful supporting performances as well, fine writing by director Robert Benton, and a lovely score by Howard Shore. The movie is based on a good novel by Richard Russo, and Benton was able to capture the spirit of Russo's long book.Movie Review: Newman and Tandy are Spectacular!
Summary: 5 Stars
Throughout the film, Newman's character(Sully) keeps saying even though he is not that easy to get along with that he "grows on people." Newman grows on you in this movie. You start caring about him immensely as the film progresses, even though he is not the model for living a good and clean life. Jessica Tandy is also marvelous in this film. One of the messages of this film may be that love and small triumphs can be found, even on the poor side of town.
Paul Newman is one of America's most brilliant actors. I thoroughly enjoyed this picture!!
Movie Review: you had to be there
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have spent a few years in the Hudson Valley near Hudson NY (where some of the film is shot), you have to be amazed at how well this film captures the smell, taste, and atmosphere of the area. The only missing part is the tangible understanding that this region is old enough to have the fundamental hopelessness of Europe...the occupants will little affect the place. Other than that, it is a wonderful example of how great films can add to your understanding of a world you thought you knew by distilling complexities into a few words or less.