The Life of David Gale (Widescreen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Life of David Gale (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Intelligently written
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was very well done.Kevin Spacey is a great actor , as well as Kate Winslet (of the Titanic) and this film does NOT dissapoint.
The whole movie revolves around a death row advocacy group who David Gale (Spacey) belongs to, called "Death Watch" His "victim" for whose murder he is incarcerated FOR , also heads this group .
With only a few days to go before his execution,Winslet is sent to the prison to interview him,and the more his story unfolds ,the more horrified she becomes that he is innocent and about to die. In a race to prove this, we are kept on the edge of our seats.
The plot unravels one layer at a time,and builds to a shocking conclusion.I won't spoil it, just see it, if you like well written,well acted,highly entertaining movies,you'll like this one.
It is so well put together, and I don't understand why this movie was so overlooked. It should have been an award winner!
Movie Review: The labyrinth of Death Row
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're looking to see a different sort of Death Row movie, this one is for you. Most DR films deal with the psychology of waiting around to die. This one does cover this issue, but goes well beyond that. It's a DR movie that almost plays out like a murder mystery.
Kevin Spacey turns in a wonderful performance of a professor @ the university of Texas who ends up landing in Death Row for murder 1. It is fitting that the film takes place in TX as it is the "center of gravity" insofar as the Death Penalty is concerned. People on both sides of the issue are very outspoken in TX, perhaps more than any other state in the union.
People who have a morbid fascination with DR flicks (like me!) will love this movie. Those who enjoy murder mysteries will also like to give this one a viewing. Be forewarned, however: it is gripping.
Movie Review: Wow, totally blown away. Thankyou Alan Parker*
Summary: 5 Stars
Under-The-Radar film that I put off watching for awhile, and finally, almost grudgingly watched. You think it's a journey into the mind of a seriel-killer or something, no. It's actually a brilliant movie as well as a 'taut' thriller.
Not what I expected at ALL. And it's just a Blow-you-away (with a brain) movie. We're lucky that solid people like Alan Parker don't care about political crap and just do what they love to do, make a good effing movie that makes you think a little. And even though it's totally gone by un-noticed, I'm glad he did it. And thankyou to the writer who gave a special gift in the writing.
Extremely well written by Charles Randolph (?-I think that's his last name) who brought a realistic acedemia feel to the Professor and brilliance to The Life of David Gale.
I don't want to give anything away, seriously just go rent it, buy it, or whatever, just see it. You won't be disappointed.
Movie Review: Movie rhythm off kilter
Summary: 3 Stars
I was confused by the ending.
We begin with Kate Winslet and her partner flying to Texas reponding to a request for a personal interview with the condemned David Gale. As Gale tells his story, you automatically determine he's innocent; therefore, the movie becomes all about who framed him and for what reason? Can Kate Winslet get the evidence to the public in time before David Gale is executed? Finding out whodunnit is almost too easy since Gale shows no urgency in trying to escape his fate. Nonetheless, the movie throws in useless red herrings, ineffectively trying to be unpredictable and poorly meshing the suspense with the film's "Scooby Doo" mystery feel. This messes up the movie rhythm entirely. Part mystery, part suspense, part human interest and part politcal...too many agendas in one film.
I guess I was expecting something profound and shocking like "Silence of the Lambs". But it was not.
I'd skip it.
Movie Review: Good Enough
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie may not have been a masterpiece but it was definately entertainining and had a cool ending. Former professor, David Gale (Kevin Spacey), is facing the death penalty for murder. After speaking with him several times, journalist Bitsey Bloom (Kate Winslet) is convinced that Gale is innocent, and tries to stop his execution. I don't want to give much else away because the way the story unfolds is suprising and fun. Some of the plot elements were kind of unrealistic, but this really wasn't a bad movie.