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Movie Review: You bring me peace in a time of war...
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, "Philadelphia" what can be said about it ?When i first seen it... I was moved and it made me think-- while watching the opera scene & Tom's funeral and seeing him as a child ( not only those both scenes made the movie) but made me think about "god, he looked so innocent & happy" and how scary it is to grow up in a world so cold & unkind. Also the opera scene gave me goosebumps as Tom hank explain what the arist was talking about...How beautifull and emotional was watching Denzels reaction. Neil young's "philadelphia" is possibly one of the most beautifull song i've ever heard & it realy brought me peace. If you decide to rent "philadelphia" ? Think about what i said and also how truly beautifull Antonio & Hanks relationship was with so much love and how sad was for Antonio "Miguel" knowing that his bestfriend, lover and companion could die at any moment. ::sigh:: Just watch it.Movie Review: The Ideal of What Hollywood & the Legal System can Do
Summary: 5 Stars
I stubbornly resisted this movie because its topic about homosexuality, and will admit I was baiased against it for only that reason. When I finally watched it (from a purely paralegal point of view) I was amazed at the sensitivity given the issue at hand: not necessarily homosexuality, but having AIDS, and the bias our society still has for such issues, even in 2005. (And sorry that I allowed my predujiced feelings to get in the way.) It is a case like this - real or imagined - that validates the legal system. A great wrong was comitted against Mr. Beckett, and he fought back, and WON. The relationship between Andy & Miguel was handled tastefully and tactfully, and wasn't offensive to me at all. I was especially grateful to see how supportive Andy's family was for him during this horrible time in his life. I very highly recommend this movie for the "historical" value that is has: not only putting a "face" to AIDS and homosexuality, but for bringing awareness to the subject. Movie Review: Questions to the film critics....
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw Philadelphia for the 1st time two nights ago. Even though I enjoyed the movie (Hanks performance was excellent, the courtroom scenes were not too boring, and Antonio Banderas is always hot!)I have a question for reviewers who keep criticizing the film for the support that Beckett's (Tom Hanks) family shows. Why is that deemed unrealistic/too Hollywood? In my opinion that was one of the most beautiful aspects of the film. Believe it or not there are many families who are supportive and loving to their homosexual relatives. Often it is the cliche to make the homosexual person an outcast in the family or hated by his father etc. Since I am seeing this film 12yrs after the release I am used to seeing gays in cinema/television having troubled relationships w/their families if they have one at all. Also for any family to want to turn their back on their dying son is heartless, so it was refreshing to see a gay son so unconditionally loved by his family.
A second question is for one reviewer who felt the ending was "greasy". Why did the ending not make sense? There was a scene w/Beckett and Miguel(Antonio Banderas) where they discuss planning a memorial service. Beckett obviously wanted a memorial service/life celebration not your standard funeral. So the ending made perfect sense to me. Also I do not think Washington's character(Miller) made a complete 360 on his views on gays. But it would be unrealistic for him to have that experience of defending and working w/Beckett and not come away with something.
Movie Review: Stellar performances, somewhat inept script
Summary: 4 Stars
In my opinion, Philadelphia will live throughout film history as a movie more honored for its intentions than its artistic merit. Stellar performances by Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington stand along side a rather inept script penned by Ron Nyswaner.
The central conflict of the story pivots around an utterly transparent act of sabotage. The filmmakers have attempted to make a tense courtroom drama, yet the defense doesn't really have a leg to stand on. Also, Washington's homophobic/AIDSphobic lawyer has a complete change of heart concerning taking the case but the turnaround is devoid of believable motivation.
Still, it was major step forward for mainstream gay films and the consistently fine acting by the leads and the supporting cast, (Jason Robards is riveting,) makes this film well worth seeing.
ABOUT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY DVD: Justice has finally been served --- sort of. Demme originally shot a scene in which Banderas and Hanks were seen talking in bed. The scene was cut for fear of "alienating the audience" but the decision sparked controversy. The 10th Anniversary DVD edition includes this scene in its extras section. Although the scene should have remained in the theatrical version, at least DVD viewers can now see the longtime "married" couple actually acting like a longtime married couple.
Movie Review: denzel could have been nominated for the big one
Summary: 2 Stars
philadelphia was a good movie don't get me wrong but it dragged in certain parts 4 me like when denzel played joe and tom played andrew going over the case at andrew's apt he wasn't focused he was more focused on the opera song playing which was too long for a scene for me to understand other that that they movie was rather for very good denzel helped me enjoyed the film because he played his role well as the lawyer who wasn't prejude against homos and people with aids