Of Love and Shadows
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Movie Reviews of Of Love and Shadows
Movie Review: In the Shadows
Summary: 3 Stars
Betty Kaplan's "Of Love & Shadows" may not be quite as provocative as the cover suggests, but it is an interesting adaptation of Isabel Allende's book about the fascist politics of Chile under General Pinochet. This film was released in 1984. Jennifer Connelly who stars would win her Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2001 for A Beautiful Mind (Widescreen Awards Edition). As Irene becomes politically aware, we observe great changes. She moves from a superficial life of privilege to a dedicated freedom fighter. She is engaged to her cousin Gustavo played by Camillo Gallardo. The film sends out one signal as Gustavo disrobes and "presents arms" to his cousin then shifts as we see Gustavo as a hard government soldier. Meanwhile, Irene encounters Francisco played by Antonio Bandaras. Bandaras' performance was so real that I had a hard time hearing & even understanding him throughout the film. Mumbling aside, he's a serious worker "in the shadows" from the start and adds a layer of love as he falls for Irene. Why a guy with Antonio's looks was single in the first place was never explained. Diego Wallraff plays Jose, Francico's brother who is a priest and tries to get the Cardinal to help with releasing human rights information to the world. I found the backstory of the revolution in Chile to be interesting and the scenery as Irene & Francisco flee was breathtaking. While Betty Kaplan's direction seems to leave great holes in the story and sends out mixed signals between its romantic story & political intrigue, it is interesting for an evening's viewing. Enjoy!Movie Review: A serious subject in a superficial movie
Summary: 3 Stars
Chile and Argentina have gone through tragic years during the 70's, and this movie attempted to tackle what happened - everyday at the time, in Chile. Two good actors (Banderas and Connelly) seem lost in a poor script and directorship, although Allende knew the subject from the inside (I did not read her book yet).Banderas could not concentrate and acted quite bad, and you can see that the way his eyes wander in several scenes with Jennifer. She makes a big effort in her role, but this is not one of her good movies.
In Jennifer's attempt to bring the South American political disaster to the screen, a much better (remarkable) film is Waking the Dead. A must see!
Note: their love scene in Of Love and Shadows could produce a tender moment in this play, but was grossly produced and the director missed the chance, unfortunately.
Movie Review: Left Wing Ideology
Summary: 1 Stars
I can see how this film might appeal to some people, especially to those on the extreme left as it tends to push to the forefront socialist causes like egalitarianism, homosexuality, and spirituality.Antonio Banderas plays a communist photographer who meets a magazine editor played by Jennifer Connelly. As he befriends her, he tries to steal her from her fiancé and persuade her to his left-wing idealogy.
It is definitely not a film for everyone, but it will appeal to some women, especially those who like Antonio Banderas - the camera is fixated on him, and ignores the beautiful Jennifer Connelly in their love-making scene. It will probably also appeal to the extreme left and gay community, though Jennifer Connelly fans will surely be disappointed.
Movie Review: more garbage from the razzie magnet
Summary: 1 Stars
youd think after ruining so many movies that producers would stop using her.boggles the mind j lo has so many chances to screw up movies.the best part is her movies dont see more than 2 weekends and quickly fade away.....now if only she would
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