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I realised that one of my favourite films was not listed in the DVD section of the special reserve website, so I decided to write about it here. If you've seen it, what are your thoughts on the film?
For me it is a wonderfully moving and powerful movie, which I believe to be highly underrated. We are taken on a journey to explore one day in the lives of nine deeply troubled individuals that weave through each other’s lives. The actors portray their characters with such conviction and compassion you understand their character’s pain and suffering and your hearts go out to them all.
The direction is also superb and he chooses to start the film by showing three unbelievable events that have happened in the past because the film relies on coincidence to a large extent. It is highly coincidental that the characters are all linked to each other in some way and that they come together, and this would be seen by critiques as a weakness in the plot. But the director adds these highly coincidental events to the story to remind anyone that they cannot criticize the film for relying on coincidence because the most unlikely things are possible, as proven in these events. Their lives could not weave through each other so seamlessly otherwise, which is the beauty of the film, and when compared to these other true and unbelievable coincidences it does not seem too unlikely anyway.
The film cuts between all the characters in the film, which shows that they are unknowingly united with each other and share each other’s feelings. This is a highly optimistic point of the film and is summed up perfectly in a very memorable scene in the movie when it actually steps out of reality. It cuts between each character, alone on the screen, as they sing along to the same song one after another. This very surreal part of the movie has been criticized but you must look beyond this and recognize the meaning behind it. The characters are unified in their loneliness and depression although they do not know this. This is a highly optimistic point in a rather melancholic film because it is saying that you are never alone no matter how you feel because you are united with others who feel the same way even when you do not realise. This point is highlighted beautifully in this scene and is one of the most memorable moments in the film and I feel one that is highly underrated as well.
Another of one of my favourites is the restaurant scene, which is very unconventional when compared to other movies. The scene itself is neither idealised nor glorified in anyway by romantic music or poetic dialogue. The couple are infact quite inarticulate and this makes the scene so captivating because it is very genuine and shows us a different side to life on movies.
The film seems much more genuine than any other film I have seen because it is much more down to earth. It is an honest depiction of life, unlike many other Hollywood films that are misleading because they show us a world that is far away from the truth and more like a fantasy. It is as if they do not want to face up to the truth.
Life itself is subtle, not blatant. Films that are obvious are sometimes just patronizing the audience and treating them with little respect. They are saying that that they cannot or do not want to think for themselves and that they need others to think for them. They do not give the audience the power to think, which is what distinguishes us from anything else in the world and what makes us human, but most of all individuals.
Magnolia is a very subtle film. You never find out what does happen to everyone, and the director does not tie the story up, which is what many films tend to do. There is no ending to the story, because the story is their lives and their lives are not over. We feel we do not have the right to explore their personal and private lives anymore, but we are at least satisfied that some are happy and we feel that we were part of this because we went through it with them. We can imagine what will become of them but we will never find out what does. Magnolia for me is a truly genuine, powerful and thought provoking film, which deserves a lot more credit than what has been given.
What do you think?
For me it is a wonderfully moving and powerful movie, which I believe to be highly underrated. We are taken on a journey to explore one day in the lives of nine deeply troubled individuals that weave through each other’s lives. The actors portray their characters with such conviction and compassion you understand their character’s pain and suffering and your hearts go out to them all.
The direction is also superb and he chooses to start the film by showing three unbelievable events that have happened in the past because the film relies on coincidence to a large extent. It is highly coincidental that the characters are all linked to each other in some way and that they come together, and this would be seen by critiques as a weakness in the plot. But the director adds these highly coincidental events to the story to remind anyone that they cannot criticize the film for relying on coincidence because the most unlikely things are possible, as proven in these events. Their lives could not weave through each other so seamlessly otherwise, which is the beauty of the film, and when compared to these other true and unbelievable coincidences it does not seem too unlikely anyway.
The film cuts between all the characters in the film, which shows that they are unknowingly united with each other and share each other’s feelings. This is a highly optimistic point of the film and is summed up perfectly in a very memorable scene in the movie when it actually steps out of reality. It cuts between each character, alone on the screen, as they sing along to the same song one after another. This very surreal part of the movie has been criticized but you must look beyond this and recognize the meaning behind it. The characters are unified in their loneliness and depression although they do not know this. This is a highly optimistic point in a rather melancholic film because it is saying that you are never alone no matter how you feel because you are united with others who feel the same way even when you do not realise. This point is highlighted beautifully in this scene and is one of the most memorable moments in the film and I feel one that is highly underrated as well.
Another of one of my favourites is the restaurant scene, which is very unconventional when compared to other movies. The scene itself is neither idealised nor glorified in anyway by romantic music or poetic dialogue. The couple are infact quite inarticulate and this makes the scene so captivating because it is very genuine and shows us a different side to life on movies.
The film seems much more genuine than any other film I have seen because it is much more down to earth. It is an honest depiction of life, unlike many other Hollywood films that are misleading because they show us a world that is far away from the truth and more like a fantasy. It is as if they do not want to face up to the truth.
Life itself is subtle, not blatant. Films that are obvious are sometimes just patronizing the audience and treating them with little respect. They are saying that that they cannot or do not want to think for themselves and that they need others to think for them. They do not give the audience the power to think, which is what distinguishes us from anything else in the world and what makes us human, but most of all individuals.
Magnolia is a very subtle film. You never find out what does happen to everyone, and the director does not tie the story up, which is what many films tend to do. There is no ending to the story, because the story is their lives and their lives are not over. We feel we do not have the right to explore their personal and private lives anymore, but we are at least satisfied that some are happy and we feel that we were part of this because we went through it with them. We can imagine what will become of them but we will never find out what does. Magnolia for me is a truly genuine, powerful and thought provoking film, which deserves a lot more credit than what has been given.
What do you think?
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I've got it on DVD but I haven't watched it.
It's only 10 quid in basically every shop.
It's only 10 quid in basically every shop.
It was a reasonable film - nothing great.
It's main downfall was the ending, as you're expecting a big climax where all the characters come together.
It's main downfall was the ending, as you're expecting a big climax where all the characters come together.
100% agree and a damn fine post.
I realised that one of my favourite films was not listed in the DVD section of the special reserve website, so I decided to write about it here. If you've seen it, what are your thoughts on the film?
For me it is a wonderfully moving and powerful movie, which I believe to be highly underrated. We are taken on a journey to explore one day in the lives of nine deeply troubled individuals that weave through each other’s lives. The actors portray their characters with such conviction and compassion you understand their character’s pain and suffering and your hearts go out to them all.
The direction is also superb and he chooses to start the film by showing three unbelievable events that have happened in the past because the film relies on coincidence to a large extent. It is highly coincidental that the characters are all linked to each other in some way and that they come together, and this would be seen by critiques as a weakness in the plot. But the director adds these highly coincidental events to the story to remind anyone that they cannot criticize the film for relying on coincidence because the most unlikely things are possible, as proven in these events. Their lives could not weave through each other so seamlessly otherwise, which is the beauty of the film, and when compared to these other true and unbelievable coincidences it does not seem too unlikely anyway.
The film cuts between all the characters in the film, which shows that they are unknowingly united with each other and share each other’s feelings. This is a highly optimistic point of the film and is summed up perfectly in a very memorable scene in the movie when it actually steps out of reality. It cuts between each character, alone on the screen, as they sing along to the same song one after another. This very surreal part of the movie has been criticized but you must look beyond this and recognize the meaning behind it. The characters are unified in their loneliness and depression although they do not know this. This is a highly optimistic point in a rather melancholic film because it is saying that you are never alone no matter how you feel because you are united with others who feel the same way even when you do not realise. This point is highlighted beautifully in this scene and is one of the most memorable moments in the film and I feel one that is highly underrated as well.
Another of one of my favourites is the restaurant scene, which is very unconventional when compared to other movies. The scene itself is neither idealised nor glorified in anyway by romantic music or poetic dialogue. The couple are infact quite inarticulate and this makes the scene so captivating because it is very genuine and shows us a different side to life on movies.
The film seems much more genuine than any other film I have seen because it is much more down to earth. It is an honest depiction of life, unlike many other Hollywood films that are misleading because they show us a world that is far away from the truth and more like a fantasy. It is as if they do not want to face up to the truth.
Life itself is subtle, not blatant. Films that are obvious are sometimes just patronizing the audience and treating them with little respect. They are saying that that they cannot or do not want to think for themselves and that they need others to think for them. They do not give the audience the power to think, which is what distinguishes us from anything else in the world and what makes us human, but most of all individuals.
Magnolia is a very subtle film. You never find out what does happen to everyone, and the director does not tie the story up, which is what many films tend to do. There is no ending to the story, because the story is their lives and their lives are not over. We feel we do not have the right to explore their personal and private lives anymore, but we are at least satisfied that some are happy and we feel that we were part of this because we went through it with them. We can imagine what will become of them but we will never find out what does. Magnolia for me is a truly genuine, powerful and thought provoking film, which deserves a lot more credit than what has been given.
What do you think?
For me it is a wonderfully moving and powerful movie, which I believe to be highly underrated. We are taken on a journey to explore one day in the lives of nine deeply troubled individuals that weave through each other’s lives. The actors portray their characters with such conviction and compassion you understand their character’s pain and suffering and your hearts go out to them all.
The direction is also superb and he chooses to start the film by showing three unbelievable events that have happened in the past because the film relies on coincidence to a large extent. It is highly coincidental that the characters are all linked to each other in some way and that they come together, and this would be seen by critiques as a weakness in the plot. But the director adds these highly coincidental events to the story to remind anyone that they cannot criticize the film for relying on coincidence because the most unlikely things are possible, as proven in these events. Their lives could not weave through each other so seamlessly otherwise, which is the beauty of the film, and when compared to these other true and unbelievable coincidences it does not seem too unlikely anyway.
The film cuts between all the characters in the film, which shows that they are unknowingly united with each other and share each other’s feelings. This is a highly optimistic point of the film and is summed up perfectly in a very memorable scene in the movie when it actually steps out of reality. It cuts between each character, alone on the screen, as they sing along to the same song one after another. This very surreal part of the movie has been criticized but you must look beyond this and recognize the meaning behind it. The characters are unified in their loneliness and depression although they do not know this. This is a highly optimistic point in a rather melancholic film because it is saying that you are never alone no matter how you feel because you are united with others who feel the same way even when you do not realise. This point is highlighted beautifully in this scene and is one of the most memorable moments in the film and I feel one that is highly underrated as well.
Another of one of my favourites is the restaurant scene, which is very unconventional when compared to other movies. The scene itself is neither idealised nor glorified in anyway by romantic music or poetic dialogue. The couple are infact quite inarticulate and this makes the scene so captivating because it is very genuine and shows us a different side to life on movies.
The film seems much more genuine than any other film I have seen because it is much more down to earth. It is an honest depiction of life, unlike many other Hollywood films that are misleading because they show us a world that is far away from the truth and more like a fantasy. It is as if they do not want to face up to the truth.
Life itself is subtle, not blatant. Films that are obvious are sometimes just patronizing the audience and treating them with little respect. They are saying that that they cannot or do not want to think for themselves and that they need others to think for them. They do not give the audience the power to think, which is what distinguishes us from anything else in the world and what makes us human, but most of all individuals.
Magnolia is a very subtle film. You never find out what does happen to everyone, and the director does not tie the story up, which is what many films tend to do. There is no ending to the story, because the story is their lives and their lives are not over. We feel we do not have the right to explore their personal and private lives anymore, but we are at least satisfied that some are happy and we feel that we were part of this because we went through it with them. We can imagine what will become of them but we will never find out what does. Magnolia for me is a truly genuine, powerful and thought provoking film, which deserves a lot more credit than what has been given.
What do you think?
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