Romance & Cigarettes
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Summary: 4 Stars
I've never understood how an entertainment form as bizarre as the musical, with it's incongruous coupling of plot and song and dance numbers, remains so widely accepted, and this film seems maybe sympathetic with that viewpoint as the incongruity of two aspects is broken down to the point that I see the song and dance numbers as in some way complimenting and enhancing the plot. I ultimately have to say the same thing for what makes this movie great as I've said about too many movies and tv shows lately; it's more of a reaction to it's medium than it is to reality. Even aside from musical numbers, the acting and casting (two of the daughters are around the same age as the mother) is overly theatrical while the dialogue is a comedic coupling of logical fallacy and matter-of-fact phrasing.Movie Review: Funny, touching, and just plain fun
Summary: 4 Stars
I had the opportunity to see this at a local film festival today, and I loved it. The performances weren't anything terribly impressive, but the sheer fun of the whole film, from the unexpected song and dance numbers to the film's quirky but loveable characters, really made it for me. It doesn't hurt that Christopher Walken makes an absolutely hilarious appearance in the film. It's really a great film that can really pull on your heart strings, and what really struck a chord with me is its originality and genuineness. It doesn't feel contrived or pretentious; it feels like Turturro made it from the heart, which makes it all the more enjoyable.Movie Review: A definite "cult" extravaganza
Summary: 4 Stars
This rather obscure movie is quirky, delightful and resonant of our society's shift of cultural values, away from community, loyalty and humanity. It reveals the desire of humans to be together, to be loved and to excel, be our best from emotional, human support. We've lost our way and given it up to technology. The characters are exemplary of real people struggling to connect, not just until the next new thing comes along, but to reality and commitment to those we've embraced as friends, family and partners. As ever John Turtorro is a master of showing us who we really are and even more - who we need to be to thrive...Movie Review: Odd, Weird and so much fun
Summary: 4 Stars
Watched this on a whim, was bored silly and wanted to watch somethng different. Wow did this ever do the trick! The singing is funny, LOL funny. Thank god someone had the sense to mix in real talent singers with most of the actors or it would have been atrocious (think Pierce Brosnan in Mama Mia). Most of the time Winslets accent is so thick it is difficult to understand her. Sarandon is so enjoyable. Moore as well. I only make these observations because I can't understand the purpose of Mary Louise Parker is this film. Her character is pointless. Other than that, it is kooky and fun and worth the time.Movie Review: JOHN TURTURRO, OPUS 3
Summary: 4 Stars
**** 2005. Written and directed by John Turturro. An original musical comedy with some great actors like Susan Sarandon, Christopher Walken and Kate Winslet. Too bad that the movie didn't find its public because the screenplay is smart, the music agreeable and some scenes really hilarious. Recommended because a film that is not seen is a dead movie. Give it another chance.