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Movie Reviews of The Advocate
Movie Review: Gives One Pause
Summary: 4 Stars
This was about subjecting animals to the same laws applied to humans. This movie takes place in the 15th century, when animals were actually tried in a court of law for alleged crimes, ie murder, sodomy, etc. I liked this movie because it reminded me of how far we have evolved. Or have we? I remembered what we still do to animals who are trained by humans to hurt others. For the most part, we still blame the animals for their actions.
Colin Firth was excellent as expected. A good movie to encourage discussions. I hoped this helped. Cheers!
Movie Review: Great movie - very funny
Summary: 4 Stars
I got a shock when this arrived because the cover seemed to indicate that it was some sort of deviant sex tape, not at all what I was expecting from the UK reviews I'd read. Thankfully the reviews were right and the movie was excellent - presumably the cover had been 'sexed-up' for the American market. A fantastic little movie, very funny, well acted, beautifully satirical and thoroughly recommended. Colin Firth is a delight, as always.Movie Review: Nice movie
Summary: 4 Stars
When I read about the plot on the tape I imagined it to be more dynamic, so I was a little disappointed by the slow pace. Nevertheless, there are some interesting points that kept me watching. I didn't know some of the historic details, so it was good to learn something new. Colin Firth's performance is very good - he almost carries the whole performance himself.Movie Review: A mixed product saved by Firth, Holmes, and Pleasence
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a very uneven film, to say the least. I would like to discuss the storyline/plot; the humor; then the film making and editing; and finally the actors.
First, this is the story of a dark time in human history where theocracy and fear of witchcraft ruled the minds of common people while wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few. It was a time of anti-semitism; torture; poverty; plague; and injustice. Into this mix comes a handsome young lawyer, played by Colin Firth, who defends witches and homicidal pigs. He falls in love with a Jewish beauty who seemed more gypsy than Jew. The story appeared to be written by a committee who could not decide if they were writing historic fiction, social commentary, or slapstick comedy. Dark humor prior to executions gave the film a odd sense.
Second, this film was poorly edited. Scenes were cut short and I felt constantly jerked around by amaturish film editing.
Third, the cast was actually superb even if the rest of the film was weak. Colin Firth never overplayed his part. For Colin Firth fans, he appears nude in several scenes. Ian Holmes was very good as a corrupt priest who advises Firth. Donald Pleasence wins the award for highly professional acting in a poorly developed story. Pleasence plays a aged lawyer who outsmarts and outmaneuvers Colin Firth in the courtroom.
Idiotic story with good acting - gets a 3 in my book.
Movie Review: no laughing please
Summary: 3 Stars
The gritty story of a pig's search for justice, OK, maybe I'm being a little harsh. It is gritty, as in everybody needs a bath, and there is a pig. I found myself laughing, I'm sure the filmmaker did not intend to make a comedy. I admit I'd probably be glad to watch Colin Firth twiddle his thumbs but this movie is a stretch. I love Ian Holm and he was a pleasure here. After I decided the movie was a spoof I enjoyed it more. (I don't think it was a spoof) Maybe the Middle Ages were just too absurd and depressing for a 21st Century girl. Oh well, you might like the movie go out and rent it. (Ah, is the 21st Century absurd and depressing?)