Miscellaneous Movie Musings

Strangler Lewis · 01-05-2008, 08:20 AM

Well, maybe then, I'll see it in the theatres. The clips I've seen suggest that this is a movie that's too in love with its own quirkiness. Same problem that's keeping me from rushing to "The Savages."

Saw "Charlie Wilson's War" last night. Really good. I tend to think that a litttle of Aaron Sorkin's writing goes a long way, and this movie is another universe of quirky and damaged characters who are all really good at their job. Nonetheless, it mostly works. I would have gotten rid of the awards ceremony that framed the movie and ended it with Gust's speech on the balcony with the chilling sound effect. Alternatively, I would have added a scene, if justified by real events, of Julia Roberts's character not caring about the endgame.

01-05-2008, 08:20 AM	#10
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Well, maybe then, I'll see it in the theatres. The clips I've seen suggest that this is a movie that's too in love with its own quirkiness. Same problem that's keeping me from rushing to "The Savages." Saw "Charlie Wilson's War" last night. Really good. I tend to think that a litttle of Aaron Sorkin's writing goes a long way, and this movie is another universe of quirky and damaged characters who are all really good at their job. Nonetheless, it mostly works. I would have gotten rid of the awards ceremony that framed the movie and ended it with Gust's speech on the balcony with the chilling sound effect. Alternatively, I would have added a scene, if justified by real events, of Julia Roberts's character not caring about the endgame. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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