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I was thinking about something Victor stated in an earlier post. He said something to the effect that the great movies stay with you for a long time. So, I started thinking about all the movies that have stayed with me like... The Godfather, Henry & June, Seven, Cronenburg's Crash, Big Night, Unforgiven, American Beauty, Schindler's List, Platoon, Requiem for a Dream and Stopkewich's Kissed, to name a few. Then I thought, "Wait a minute, some of these films, like Seven, Crash, AB and Kissed, I disliked; why do they stick with me? I don't consider them great movies. But, based on Victor's comment: Are they?"Hmmm?
Then, I asked my wife to list her most memorable films: When Harry Met Sally (eek!) and Schindler's List were a few she mentioned.
To my surprise, she also mentioned a film that had crossed my mind, too!
This was a film we saw on Italian television during our honeymoon in 1998 (not sure if it was a current release). Since nothing else seemed interesting, we decided to watch it.
It was a Spanish film - through and through - with no overdubbing or subtitles, so we had a difficult, if not impossible, time determining the plot or understanding what was going on. The film seemed to revolve around a very selfish, self-absorbed young man who doesn't seem to care about anyone or anything except himself - not even his fiance. The fiance seemed to worship the ground he walked on and would do anything for him.
Unfortunately, the clearest part of the movie for me was its ending, so I must give it away to help you help me: In the end, the two are sitting on a park bench where the fiance promptly proceeds to kill herself (you get the impression it was what he wanted). I can't remember if she stabs herself or slits her wrists or maybe even shoots herself. The credits start rolling soon after he gets up off the bench and walks away leaving her sitting on the bench dying (or dead).
Needless to say, my wife and I must've sat there staring blankly at the television for what seemed like 5 whole minutes w/o uttering a word. When we did come around, we simply stared at each other in disbelief and quietly went to bed.
As I mentioned, I was surprised that my wife listed this movie, as it had crossed my mind too. Obviously, we both disliked it, but apparently it left a huge impression on us. We both said that it would be interesting to see if we could find the movie here in the states with English voiceovers or subtitles. Perhaps, our view of the man and the film would change?
I'm sorry for giving away the ending and for the ramble, but my wife and I are now anxious to see this film again and understand it.
Does this film ring a bell with anyone? Help!
TIA!
Aurelio S.
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And he just goes from strength to strength. "All About My Mother" (Japanese title) has Penelope Cruz in her best role yet.
He is able to craft a convincing screenplay using credible, mature Actors. I really look forward to his next film(s).
Eric
Tokyo
He is VERY good, but I certainly would not say that he was even either. Some of his work was just OK. Penelope was good there but still not much of an actress, you take away her appearance (responsible for about 80% of that role's success) and below there is not much.I loved "Mother" and I always loved his treatment of RED RED RED RED. When the transfer is good and display right it is mesmerizing.
But Pedro is still no Bunuel and never will be, as his texture is just too light. He is no philosopher.
very hard to find; but worth the hunt; "My Last Breath" (I've seen it titled as "My Final Breath") is Bunuel's (print!) autobiography.
It's the finest self penned life story of anyone I've yet read in the Film business; truly a case of truth being stranger than fiction; an extraordinary man living in an extraordinary time.
Eric
Tokyo*
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Given the end you described this is the movie I think you saw in Italy. Not a very good movie to watch during your honeymoon. If you like this movie then watch the few others these group of actors made like "Matador" This is one of the best. Most of them are probably out in DVD.
Ruben
San Francisco
There are two types of Music; good and bad
...after I looked at imdb's plot summary, I do remember bits n pieces of the affair and dinner with the his fiance's parents.Thanks again! I may check out the others, too!
Aurelio S.
Wasn't that crazy about the Matador, thought it was rather silly overall. Plus by that time Victoria started to get on my nerves - film after film.She was cute in "French Twist" - did you like it?
The French Twist is one of my favors. It was very sexy in a funny way. I speak spanish that may explain why I get the little jokes and double meaning.
Ruben
San Francisco
There are two types of Music; good and bad
***I speak spanish that may explain why I get the little jokes and double meaning.Cheater... You are supposed to keep the audio in Mute to make it fair.
I thought Matador started OK, but then quickly deteriorated. Ending was something I could live happily without ever after.
That was what made the movie great. There is an old say in spanish, if you kill with iron, you will be kill with iron....
Ruben
San Francisco
There are two types of Music; good and bad
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