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Movie Reviews of Washington Square
Movie Review: A Personal Interest
Summary: 5 Stars
I am reviewing this film from a very narrow perpective. After seeing this film on television, I came to realize that the setting of a scene - where father and daughter ( Finney and Leigh ) are visiting Paris in hopes the the latter will forsake her mercenary lover - was shot in Baltimore, MD. Having lived there for 60 years, I noticed that the backdrop for the celebratory Paris scene was actually the Washington Monument which is located on Charles St. in downtown Baltimore ( Peabody Circle ). This locale was also the setting for another Hollywood movie, " Bedroom Window ". This leads me to believe that perhaps the entire production of "Washington Square" was filmed in Baltimore, since the row homes where the Slopers lived is very similar to Bolton Hills ( an exclusive neighborhood in Baltimore).
Additionally, the father to Jennifer Garner, who played the newly married relative of Catherine, was acted by Arthur Laupus, a well-known local Baltimorean noted for his numerous dinner theater portrayals. I would note that Arthur ( Otts ) was my roommate our freshman year at Towson State Teachers College and we recently renewed our acquaintence at our 50th class reunion.
My purpose for relaying this information is bring to light the setting of this excellent film. The acting is uniformly sterling. This was unquestionably James' finest work and the film does it more that justice. Accolades all around for direction, setting, acting, costuming, musical composiiton, and Baltimore for showing forth its best face.
Movie Review: Oh, how I wept!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can honestly count on one hand the movies that have ever made me cry, and this is one of them. Maybe it was because I could relate to the characters on a personal level because of circumstances in my own life, but I thought this film was exceptionally moving. The scene that sticks out in my mind (or rather, in my heart,) is where Catherine is chasing after the carriage, screaming for Morris to come back, and he never even turns around and looks at her. She's humiliated, emotionally crushed, and he can't even spare her a moment's glance. I have read the book as well, and this is a rare instance in which I like the movie better. In the book, there's no question about Morris' mercenary motives and he really cares nothing for Catherine; in the movie, the viewer is never quite sure if he's sincere or not. I like being kept guessing on that aspect of the plot! I also liked it that Catherine had grown strong enough to refuse him at the end, because I wasn't too sure that she wouldn't take him back. When he asks if they can still be friends (and who knows what his motive was for that,) her reply of, "You know very well that we were never friends," shows that she has finally become her own person.
Movie Review: A Very good movie
Summary: 5 Stars
A very good movie with (for me) a not so predictable ending. The acting was great they made you believe in them and also hate their actions and reactions. My emotions ran high. I wanted to really write another ending for the young miss. especially concerning the father's will. Her character had strong will,one in which she pulled herself up and held her head up high. I like that. I am not a good writer on this sort of thing but I hope it help in your decision to buy, I feel you would not be disappointed. CA-MNMovie Review: one of Ben Chaplin's finest films yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie (Washington Square)will take you back to Washington to the days of horse drawn carriages and top hats. This is a film about a 19th century gigolo (Ben Chaplin) who is very charming and handsome and doesn't try to hide his english accent like in Ben Chaplin's resent films where they chop off his hair and cover up his natural english speaking accent. His recent films do him an injustice, but this film (Washington Square) was made before HollyWood had a chance to make him a common actor.Movie Review: Bittersweet
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this movie did an excellent job of keeping you guessing as to Morris Townsend's intentions toward Catherine Sloper. Albert Finney played the role of the protective, but over controlling Father very well. Was fully on his side until his comments to Catherine on the Alps.
Absolutely great acting and believable storyline -- a must watch entertaining film.