Two Girls and a Guy
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Movie Reviews of Two Girls and a Guy
Movie Review: Not without weak points
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this movie through once and hit play again as soon as the dvd finished spinning back to the main menu. It's been years, if ever, since I did that with any movie. Considering that some of the scenes were obviously filmed when they'd barely had a chance to read through the lines, it says a lot for the successful emotional imagery in this movie.You've probably seen plot synopses (or will if you scroll down) and seen plenty of zero-star reviews. If you decide to see this movie, be prepared for a few scenes that really do look amateurish. They're beatuifully shot and all the production values are spot-on, but Heather Graham and Natasha Gregson Wagner just aren't those rare gifted actors who can walk in and give a perfect performance after a day or two of rehearsal. Robert Downey *is*, though.
In the scenes with Downey, Graham and Wagner seem to wake up a little bit and show enough assuredness to really hit their lines. All the dialog is interesting -- provocative or funny -- but some of the readings clunk, especially in the early going. But Downey improvises, sings, plays piano, and hits all kinds interesting emotional changes. His soliloquy from Hamlet is so good that you will understand perfectly well why Mel Gibson was willing to mount a production of Hamlet with him at the Taper Forum (L.A.) even though Downey couldn't get insured at the time. And Gibson took a bath on it when Downey got arrested, and all he said to the press was "you should have seen him in readings...good enough to break your heart." Or words to that effect. Man, that would have been a Hamlet to see.
This movie really does its job when it finally gets moving. If you can imagine being in the mood for watching people talk to themselves in the mirror and talk to each other in long, hyper-animated, self-serving sentences, then it's hard to imagine a better movie to suit. Personally, I kinda think the people who hated this movie probably hated Lost in Translation because there "wasn't enough going on" and the characters "didn't hit the town and see all that Tokyo has to offer." Ignore the fact that this movie takes place in New York, and try to picture how you'd feel if you busted somebody for cheating on you, or got busted for cheating on them, and then see this movie and see how their responses measure up.
Movie Review: Three very talented people
Summary: 5 Stars
I can understand a lot of people not liking this modern morality play but I loved it.
Basically the story is about two girls waiting to surprise their boyfriends who have been working away from home. As they talk to each other they find that their ten-month relationships have been with the same guy and the rest of this movie is about resolving the situation.
If you saw Tape and like it, you'll want to see Two Girls and a Guys. This is sexier but not on a prurient level and some might find that unsatisfying. I normally do but when the acting and writing is this good, sexiness and eroticism can be potent without having to be explicit. Of course it takes talent but the three principles here have a ton.
Graham and Wagner are sorely underrated for their acting prowess. They are two of the best out and it's easy to see here. I couldn't possibly say enough about Downey. He's the best there is but he even shines more then usual as we get a taste of his singing, playing and songwriting abilities not to mention the ability to gain a great deal of sympathy with an unsympathetic character. If he's not a genius than he's a professional of the highest order and virtually anything he does warrants great merit. Even crap like Less Than Zero is made watchable because of his portrayal and he's come a long way from there.
I had the VHS Two Girls and a Guy for years before I finally stuck in the machine and watched it the other day. I was well rewarded for my wait with an impeccably played sexy, complex adult comedy/drama.
Movie Review: DVD Rules!
Summary: 5 Stars
Now I know almost every RDJ fan can probably recite the dialogue from this movie without batting an eyelash but hearing James Toback, Natasha Gregson Wagner, and RDJ talk off screen about the film as it is playing is an incredible experience. This is one of the best bonus features I've seen yet. In addition, the actual movie is in widescreen. If you already like this movie, you've got to see the DVD version for the commentary. If you haven't seen the movie yet, watch it first and then watch the bonus feature. This is not to be missed!Movie Review: Natasha is the kick!
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, the movie is kind of boring and Robert Downey Jr.'s character is really annoying and unlikable, but Natasha Gregson Wagner is adorable and sexy. I love watching her in anything and if you fastforward to all her scenes with and without co-star Heather, the film becomes tolerable and even enjoyable. Natasha makes Lou a very vibrant character. The five stars are for Natasha:)Movie Review: His acting is incredible, you have to see!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a great movie with pure genius, but even if you don't like it, you'll love Robert Downey jnr's performance,it's so superb and briliant that it's worth watching for him alone.