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Movie Reviews of The Majestic
Movie Review: If You Love Frank Capra, You'll Love "The Majestic"!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of THE BEST movies I have EVER seen, but then again, I'm a sap for "Capra corn," the derisive term given to the works of Frank Capra, who gave us such cinematic gems as "It's A Wonderful Life," and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." "The Majestic" is truly "Capra-esque" in the best sense of the term.For starters, in this movie, Jim Carrey proves that he can REALLY act and not just be a clown. (Who knew?) The set decoration and costuming are truly evocative of the early '50s, and the story is good old-fashioned 1950's Americana, but within the sobering backdrop of the McCarthy hearings on un-American activities -- the Commie witch hunt which involved so many in Hollywood, and in which our hero becomes involved because of his Hollywood ties.
The supporting cast is equally terrific, especially Martin Landau, who believes that Carrey's character is his son, to whom Carrey's character bears a striking resemblance, who was believed lost in WW2. When Carrey's character sees that his presence gives the old man a new zest for life, he genially goes along with the ruse. The old man is so energized, that he takes on, along with Carrey and the townsfolk, the enormous task of refurbishing the dilapidated movie theatre, "The Majestic," and the revitalization of the old movie house revitalizes the whole town.
If you're as big a sucker for old-fashioned, all-American cinematic sentiment as I am, believe me, you will NOT be disappointed with "The Majestic." Among the special features on the DVD is an interesting historical capsule background about the McCarthy hearings.
Movie Review: Jim Carrey's BEST ACTING dramatic movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Best dramatic role that stretched Carrey to new never before seen levels of acting.
The story is a road of high & fast lane of L.A. to fear and escape to lost memory and discovery of a life unlived, again loss and choices made at the fork in that road. One is cascaded through lows and highs and highs and lows centered around Carrey's character.
Carrey becomes the touch stone of living out a life given as a second chance, and how circumstances affect self, family, neighbors and towns. Like the proverbial stone tossed into the pond and the ripples it sends out in response.
It was great seeing Martin Landau in this role of the old Majestic owner and Carrey's 'father'.
I have bought this movie as it is worth seeing over and over.
Would highly recommend. (As long as you remember the movie demonizes people like McCarthy--who it turns out was right--searching for Communists in USA of the late 40's and 50's--but leaves out the harm those Communists did to the country of the time. Their may have been those who abused their authority, just as their is now...that is people seeking power some are corrupted. But the Artists and movie making industry joined these groups of Communists largely out of fear of the power they wielded within the hiring for movies or stage. Sad really. Parts of Carrey's character's monologue to the committee could be offered as testimony to many present day committee hearings on the hill in DC--and maybe should be.)
Movie Review: Jim Carrey's Finest Hour or Two!
Summary: 5 Stars
I could not possibly disagree more heartily with the editorial review of this film. It is an excellent movie, and one well worth the price of admission to the Majestic. As I watched this film, I was struck with nostalgia. Those years following World War II were a more innocent time. They were a time when certain values, lost to us now, were in full flower. Romantic and touching, the film centers on Peter Appleton who has turned up on the beach of a small town after an accident has left him with amnesia. He is mistaken for Luke Trimble, a local hero and the son of a local man named Harry, beautifully played by Martin Landau. He meets a beautiful gal, and they embark upon an effort to rebuild the Majestic theatre. However, the McCarthy era is in full swing, and all the power of the federal government is arrayed against him.
No, you will not find much violence, foul language, or scandals boiling beneath the surface. This is just a simple, pure, unsullied entertainment. I believe this is the finest effort by Jim Carrey to date. He plays it straight, and though it has humor, it is the humor of a typical human being caught in the middle of a time when blacklisting was in vogue, defending himself from unfounded charges amid one of history's most virulent witch hunts.
My opinion is that this is a wonderful movie. There are plenty of jaded flicks being made today, and the purity of spirit in this film is totally refreshing to behold.
Movie Review: Jim Carrey being serious?
Summary: 5 Stars
Unheard of right? Not anymore. Jim shows the world that there is more to him than being dumb and/or dumber. This movie should get 5 stars, so why is it rated so low? Well Carrey made a name for himself as a comedian, and people were expecting laughs, little did they now, the only laughs they were going to get out of this movie were the wisecracks that come out every once in a while. This movie is one of the best I've seen. Peter (Carrey), a sucessful movie writer isn't as sucessful as he would like to be, trouble boils up and he decides to take a little joy ride with what he has left. This simple joy ride turns into a big accedent and Pete ends up in a unfamiliar town, but the town doesn't find Petey to unfimiliar. They mistake poor ol' Pete for Luke, who goes missing after a brave act during World War Two. Everyone mistakes him for Luke, but the people Luke was closest to know there's something wrong. The town needed Luke, and things shape up making Pete's unknown new life a happy story. I'd have to say the best part of the movie would be the ending. It's perfect as they would say in "Secret Window". Pete, now knowing who he is, gives the US Court more then they wanted to hear, a lecture that makes more then enough sense to everyone.
This movie is top-notch, making a combination of intense drama with jazzy swing music, The Majestic, is more then just a movie theatre, more than a movie, it's legend.
Movie Review: McCarthy Age Love Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I LOVE this movie. Some of my friends don't and I don't have a clue why. It's a serious role for Jim Carey, something you don't often see. There are also some other faces you will recognize, like Martin Landau (Space 1999) and the town doctor (one of the Major Franks from Mash).
Jim Carey is a Hollywood Writer who is named as having possible Communist ties in the McCarthy witchhunt for communists period in our history. (If you were named as a possible Communist, you were blackballed until your name was cleared--guilty before proven innocent. By the way, you cleared yourself by being investigated and naming someone else.)
Jim gets disgusted when, after being accused, the plug on his film project is pulled and he takes off for a drive. He has an accident, loses his memory, and wakes up on the beach in a small town where he is recognized as Martin Landau's son Luke, who went off to war and has been gone for many years.
It's a great flick about a town who gave up more than it's share of young men to fight in the war and many never returned. The whole town celebrates Luke's return as he rekindles his former love relationship with his girl and fond remeberances with the town's people, in the backlight are the McCarthy trials and how they infringe on the rights of the people.
Like I said, great story line. You fall in love with the whole town as it enfolds.