Philadelphia
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VHS Movie Reviews of Philadelphia
Movie Review: Powerful. Moving. Soul-Searching. Poignant.
Summary: 5 Stars
Philadelphia is a deeply moving story of an attorney (Tom Hanks) fighting death and prejudice simultaneously. Fired unjustly by his law firm, he seeks representation from a lawyer (Denzel Washington) who would prefer to shun Hanks than represent him. Faced with the choice between justice and injustice, Washington takes the case and becomes an advocate in the process.
As simple as the story line is, it is profound. It forces the viewer to confront his own values concerning homosexuality, pre-conceptions about AIDS and sense of justice regarding discrimination of any kind.
Movie Review: Must see film
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the first films to deal with HIV and AIDS to hit mainstream America... Very sad but effective... Probably still Tom Hanks and Denzels best roles... Must have for any DVD collection... Extras get an A+ Movie Review: 4 1/2 Stars, A Moving Tom Hanks Role
Summary: 5 Stars
Tom Hanks came out of left field in this one and blew everybody away. He simply takes your breath away in this movie, he is an actor in total command of everything he does, every slight nuance matters and Hanks is nearly singular in his craft, he can pin point and hit every note just right. The story was a very timely and important one, and still is. This film like Schindler's List is one that is necessary to see, films like this put us in others shoes and give us a glimpse of the suffering those around have and are going through. In our selfish age films like this stand lit up like a beacon of hope.Movie Review: another overrated movie
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie had the potential to tell a compelling story, but for me it missed the mark. It's not a bad movie, but I didn't think it was so great.
The movie had good believable acting from Hanks and Denzel Washington, but the part the movie fails in is the TELLING of the story. There's just too many courtroom scenes and not enough character development, and without that, it gets pretty boring and repetitive. You can't give the movie credit for the story it's TRYING to tell, because as far as I'm concerned, the story it DID tell was not told in an entertaining way.
The two main characters weren't developed enough. For one, the transformation of Denzel's feelings about gay people was not believable, there just wasn't enough shown on screen to make the viewer believe that he would have any reason to change his feelings. The way it was directed, it looked as if that opera scene is what changed Denzel's feelings about Hanks, and that's ridiculous to have someone's lifelong feelings that has been etched into their persona be changed almost because of a single incident (like I said, the way it was directed implied this). They should've shown a gradual change and made it interesting, maybe throw in a scene where Denzel protects Hanks from ridicule or something, I don't know, just show some sort of growing relationship to make the viewer care.
Movie Review: Tears will fall from your face
Summary: 5 Stars
A masterpiece of a film that is very sad and depressing. AIDS is a serious issue and this movie shows the discrimination against people who have it, but also shows the pain that the love ones would go through. It shows how sad life can be and it makes me feel how lucky I am and how many peopel are. AIDS is very common in the US and this film beautifully portrays a story of an ordinary person that gets AIDS. The movie contains powerful performances by Tom Hanks and by Denzel Washington. It'as really great to see these wonderful actors in a great movie together. I recommend renting it because you really won't want to watch it a lot. Tears will probably flow from your face as it is one of the saddest movies of all time. Bruce Springsteen's song "streets of Philadelphia" also adds a lot to it as it is an absolute beautiful song.
A masterpiece.