Splendor
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Movie Reviews of Splendor
Movie Review: Absolutely appealing and suprisingly hip.
Summary: 5 Stars
Gregg Araki has made a name for himself in the darker and more obscure side of film. Though this film has flourishes of the same Araki we have come to know (threesomes and homosexuality) this title is suprisingly hip and even refreshing. Being canadian, I have come to like the talents of the few actors hailing from my country. Kathleen Robertson fills a role that is nothing short of ravishing and adorable. It's much different from the sarcastic and barbed character she played in Nowhere (Lucifer). She is by far the heart and soul of this delightful and sexy comedy. Watching this movie, to me, was like drinking a strawberry milkshake in every sense. The storyline was, as some have put, a more modern version of "Three's Company" wich is also made mention of at one point in the movie. The plot takes many unique turns and the ending is even more of a delightful suprise. The soundtrack to this movie is excellent as Gregg once again proves his talent in musical selection as well as filmaking. Like in Nowhere, if you follow the closing credits through for a bit you'll be treated to another half a minute or so of antics from the characters. In summary this movie is a 3/4 or so change from the Araki we have come to know and love, but definitely another great movie success. (For the record.....Ms Kathleen Robertson, great job! Love ya lots!)Movie Review: Bizarre Love Triangle
Summary: 5 Stars
And a charming triangle, splendor despite being a not conventional story is touching and lovely , Veronica cannot decide what is the best for the child shes expecting after a season living with her two loved best friends Zed and Abel whom maintain a sexual relation with her in a "friendly" sense but then Ernest came along, a sucessfull independant movie director who falls in love with Veronica and seems to be the rigth guy for her and her coming child, her mind tells her that, but her heart tells her to keep the relation with Zed and Abel so theres the crossroad, you gonna have to find out what happens at the end, in other hand the soundtrack is awesome, New Order "Bizarre love triangle", Blur , Slowdive (amazing band), House Of Love , Suede, wow!!!!!! a transition from 90s and the new millenium.
HM
Movie Review: A polyamorous twist wait twist wait happy movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
Polyamorous people come from all directions on the continuum and so does this movie. We are given a variety of characters with all their foibles, scars, and blemishes and somehow most of them rise above their faults. Working through is a theme lots of new movies are dealing with. Pay It Forward, Matchstick Men, and As Good As It Gets are examples. This movie is about one possible path we might take as urban, emotional, confused yet sexual beings that want an inclusive life instead of an exclusive one. That said... if you prefer movies with "perfect" characters in them, then "Saving Private Ryan" and "Matrix" are more your style I suppose. If you liked the complexity of Cabaret and the quirky of Singles, then this movie is similar and worth seeing.
Movie Review: Unbelievable acting performances
Summary: 5 Stars
From start to finish, this is a highly enjoyable film. Not as disturbing as most Araki films, but that is good because this film will appeal to a wider range of audience. Araki could not have picked a better song to close the film on:"bizarre love triangle".Movie Review: Araki goes Hollywood
Summary: 5 Stars
And that's okay because he tells a sweet tale of two guys sharing a girl and very timidly learning to love one another. The Hollywood ending is a bit of a distraction. But this is a wonderful film, and quite instructive. Have all your straight male friends watch it.