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Post by Stephen on Sept 1, 2018 8:32:45 GMT
Thought this was really good yesterday at the cinema. I had wanted to see it since it was first advertised. An emotional afternoon with another terrific performance from Emma Thompson (is there anything that she can't do?) She plays strong and vulnerable so well in this.
I think it could make a great play too. Really recommending that you see it!
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Post by Rory on Sept 1, 2018 9:27:53 GMT
Yes, I second that. I thought Emma Thompson was mesmerising in this. Such a layered performance. Really enjoyed the film overall.
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Post by profquatermass on Sept 1, 2018 11:48:25 GMT
Typical. You wait fifty years for a film about Jehovah's Witnesses refusing blood transfusions and then two turn up at once...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2018 16:27:11 GMT
I liked it too, thought it was slightly better than the book as well. It's a *very* Emma Thompson performance really but she does it very well. I wouldn't be surprised to see her amongst the awards nominees next year if they remember the film by then.
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 2, 2018 14:16:40 GMT
Gosh, I thought this was absolutely brilliant.
Another star turn from Emma Thompson (I think I’ve just learnt that I can’t handle her crying - it’s too emotional) - I really hope this performance is remembered when awards season comes round next year.
Really want to read the book too now.
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Post by joem on Sept 8, 2018 21:56:49 GMT
I'm not fond of Emma Thompson's real-life rants but this is an excellent performance by her in an understated but powerful film with good support throughout from a strong cast.
Ian McEwan is amongst the very best living authors. Two films based on novels by him in a few months is a unique, probably never-to-be-repeated, bonus.
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Post by harrietcraig on Sept 10, 2018 2:47:04 GMT
I went to a very interesting live interview with Emma Thompson and Ian McEwan about the film in New York last week. If anyone is interested (and if this link still works), you can watch the interview at www.timestalks.com/talks/emma-thompson-ian-mcewan/It's a little over an hour long, and starts around the 13:30 mark. (They obviously started recording at exactly 8 pm, and the interview didn't start until 8:13, so the first 13 minutes consist of a screen saying "Tonight's program will start shortly." I promise it gets better after that.) |
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Post by showgirl on Sept 13, 2018 20:56:17 GMT
Caught up with this at last today and enjoyed it but not having read the book, I was surprised by the turn the narrative took and wondered how it was going to end; I'd expected the legal dilemma to occupy more or less the whole running time. It was well done but the relationship of the central couple left a frustrating amount unanswered and the motivation of Emma Thompson's character even more so. Maybe the book makes these things clear but I've never managed to read anything by Ian McEwan; he's one of those novelists whose work I can only approach if adapted for cinema or theatre.
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Post by Mark on Jan 23, 2019 21:42:05 GMT
I finally watched this tonight. Found it to be excellent, and surprised that Emma Thompson hasn't been considered in the awards season.
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Post by showgirl on Jan 24, 2019 5:44:24 GMT
Maybe an actor needs more exposure in the qualifying year? And/or to be a bigger name in the US for some awards?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 7:06:14 GMT
I think the film just went under the radar and there was no buzz about it. Plus the Best Actress list was very strong this year and I think Emma Thompson's performance (which was excellent) was maybe just a bit too "Emma Thompson" for it to be considered award worthy.
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