Originally posted by Howard Beale
No one has confirmed this is Eastwood's final performance that has only been rumored. In addition he will stay behind the camera till he dies, even if he never acts again. And frankly that is sort of where he belongs anyway, I like his acting but he's a fantastic director, although the direction here was very weak and lazy.
I totally disagree that his direction was waek and lazy in this film.
Okay, clarify what was good about his direction in this movie?
The camera work was okay but not as spectacular as other movies he's done (mystic river, million dollar baby) but more importantly the interactions were awkward, the chemistry was non-existent and the relations of charcters was not illustrated like it is in other films. Normally Eastwood is a master at making actors display chemistry and using the camera to illustrate the story, meaning, and relationships, but I saw none of that here.
Originally posted by Howard Beale
A lot of friends have been talking about how hilarious all of his racism is and I just wanted to grab a giant stamp and print YOUR IGNORANT on their heads. I mean there are parts of this film that are truly funny, especially as he develops a re-pore with the asian's and his comments are actually jokes. But overall a lot of it is just mean and not funny in the slightest. Sometimes its' actually just rude, not that I mind personally I'm just saying.
It's a good thing you don't decide what's funny, then.
Originally posted by Howard Beale
A lot of friends have been talking about how hilarious all of his racism is and I just wanted to grab a giant stamp and print YOUR IGNORANT on their heads. I mean there are parts of this film that are truly funny, especially as he develops a re-pore with the asian's and his comments are actually jokes. But overall a lot of it is just mean and not funny in the slightest. Sometimes its' actually just rude, not that I mind personally I'm just saying.
Umm yes it is meant to be funny, it is a dark scense of humor. At first i thought it was a little racist but once i heard him talk to his barber then i was Oh, that is the way he talks to everyone. Also he doesn't care what other people think, he has old school values to have the up most respect for your elders, and that is why he wasn't happy with his family, but the asian family next door showed true spirit and respect, so that is why he liked them and that is why the kid got the car and not the snotty granddaughter.
Originally posted by Howard Beale
A lot of friends have been talking about how hilarious all of his racism is and I just wanted to grab a giant stamp and print YOUR IGNORANT on their heads.
Can't believe I missed this when it was written. Thanks for giving me my 1st laugh of the day though. Nothing like a giant contradiction to make me chuckle.
Okay, clarify what was good about his direction in this movie? The camera work was okay but not as spectacular as other movies he's done (mystic river, million dollar baby) but more importantly the interactions were awkward, the chemistry was non-existent and the relations of charcters was not illustrated like it is in other films. Normally Eastwood is a master at making actors display chemistry and using the camera to illustrate the story, meaning, and relationships, but I saw none of that here.
Clearly missed the entire point of the film. Eastwood's character isn't meant to have chemistry with anyone. He's supposed to be the most abrasive and unlikable person you can imagine. Hence he doesn't even relate to his own family.
Originally posted by MildPossession
I'm confused. Was it Eastwood's vocals for the actual film credits ending song then, because Jamie Callum(whatever his name) sings it too and is on the performing credits for the soundtrack...
They cowrote it with 2 other people. You can get both versions...One with the 1st verse that Eastwood sings and the shorter version with just Cullum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEXF7U5TYV8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLc43YuuTw&feature=related
that's the 2 versions
Originally posted by SnakeEyes
I still maintain that this movie wasn't good and am continually surprised that people love it.
well you must not have that good of a sense of humor then cause thats what made it so fun to watch was it was hilarious.me and my coworkers at work who went and saw it were rolling in the seats with laughter.