The Hudsucker Proxy
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Movie Reviews of The Hudsucker Proxy
Movie Review: Norville Barnes Creation. O (You know, for movies)
Summary: 5 Stars
I like this movie. From the acting to the cinematography, this movie is a breath of fresh air. Just when you think you got it pegged, you find it you were wrong.A movie about the rise from the mailroom to the 44th floor (45th counting the mezzanine) and how the seemingly imbecilic Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins) manages to succeed and then fail. He is assisted in his failure by a devious board of directors who, as fate would have it, are also the cause of his success.
As I said, the cinematography is great in this movie. Accompany this with a great script, terrific characters and an outstanding soundtrack and you have a sure winner. This is not a juvenile comedy and it is refreshing to be entertained with adult humor. This movie will definitely withstand multiple viewings.
Once you see this movie you will understand the title for this review. As said in other reviews, the DVD only offers the movie and language options. There are no special features or cast bios.
Movie Review: The Coen brothers do it again
Summary: 5 Stars
It is a tribute to how good the Coen brothers are at making movies that this film is considered one of their weaker works. Considering that even this movie is better than 90% of the movies out there, it is clear that the Coen brothers know what they're doing.Although technically set in 1959, this is a 1940s style movie, especially reminiscent of Capra's works. Almost everything about the work is brilliant, starting with Tim Robbins as a naive man thrust into a figurehead position at the top of a giant corporation and Paul Newman as the coldly ruthless business who put him there. The settings are fantastic, some of the scenes are especially funny (I particulary like the "blue letter" sequence), and the story is enjoyable from start to finish.
This is a great movie, a reminder of the great movies of the past and an indication that great movies are still possible today.
Movie Review: The Coen brothers do it again
Summary: 5 Stars
It is a tribute to how good the Coen brothers are at making movies that this film is considered one of their weaker works. Considering that even this movie is better than 90% of the movies out there, it is clear that the Coen brothers know what they're doing.Although technically set in 1959, this is a 1940s style movie, especially reminiscent of Capra's works. Almost everything about the work is brilliant, starting with Tim Robbins as a naive man thrust into a figurehead position at the top of a giant corporation and Paul Newman as the coldly ruthless business who put him there. The settings are fantastic, some of the scenes are especially funny (I particulary like the "blue letter" sequence), and the story is enjoyable from start to finish.
This is a great movie, a reminder of the great movies of the past and an indication that great movies are still possible today.
Movie Review: very underrated
Summary: 5 Stars
I still don't understand the disapproval of even Coen fans to this movie. What's so wrong with it? It's classic 50's-era screwball comedy, with beautiful visuals and a feel good atmospehere. I consider Tim Robbins a great actor (and director) after seeing this, the Shawshank Redemption, Bob Roberts, and The Player. The sweeping score is moving, and elevates the action on the screen in a new height.It begins on an anynomonous note, and ends on a more happy note. The usual 'substance over story' quote used for the Coens is wrong; their writing isn't like other films. It can be deadpan and odd, and it's perfect as it is. It's astonishing that it only made two million (!) dollars at the box office - while Miller's Crossing and Barton Fink made more at a limited theater run (I guess it's understandable. Both films are better).
It still deserves more of a widespread audience.
Movie Review: A pure stylistic and comedic treat!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie on a long, long overnight flight to Tahiti. And it kept me awake, laughing all by myself while around me everybody was sound asleep. Says a lot for the quality of the film. A most amazing and visually perfect parody. Owes a lot to such different inspirations as Jaques Tati (for the subtle gags happening somewhere in the frame, either you see them or you miss them)and Fritz Lang (for the Metropolis-like description of New York, all done with marvelous miniatures and other trick work, although its the funnier version of Metropolis.) The montage showing the success story of the Hula-Hoop deserves kudos. A great, funny and very entertaining film--and of course, at the box office it was a flop. No violence, and no burning cars flying around. Perhaps Charles Durning as an angel is not outrageous enough...