I almost always enjoy Downey ...

Posted by Jimmy NYC (P) on March 3, 2007 at 05:18:43

In Reply to: "Zodiac": Too long yet too condensed posted by mr grits on March 2, 2007 at 20:48:15:

..and I did in the Zodiac. As usual, his performance and characters capture my imagination - furthermore I find his characters believable yet they are still drenched in Downey-ness. "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a must see for a Downey fan.

I thought the film was a good popcorn film (I went to a 10 AM showing in Manhattan during a downpour -gotta love the movies!) I thought the dramatizations might have been a bit self-serving and manipulative- but It was fact filled and well acted.

My favorite scene was based on personal experience- I lived in the Bay Area during the Zodiac years and the locations were a thrill to see, particularly the lobby of the old North Point theatre. It was* exactly* as I remembered it and unless I'm mistaken the North Point was shut down over 10 years ago. The last time I was in that lobby was during an "Alien" showing in 1979(?).

On Zodiac complaint ... over a the period of 10 years, Jake Gyllenhaal didn't age one minute -his wardrobe didn't change nor did his stylish facial stubble.

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Topic - "Zodiac": Too long yet too condensed - mr grits 20:48:15 03/02/07 (12)

long, yes, but moved along quite well - tunenut 19:15:00 03/03/07 (0)

I really liked this one. - Analog Scott 11:14:33 03/03/07 (4)

Yeah, the previews thad the reporter worried Zodiac - Duilawyer 18:09:29 03/03/07 (1)

Not quite. (spoiler alert ) - Analog Scott 11:49:17 03/04/07 (0)

Valid points....I'm not wanting to keep people from seeing it...just don't buy a large drink. * - mr grits 12:13:41 03/03/07 (1)

Did they get into the theory that he was killing on the face - Duilawyer 18:11:18 03/03/07 (0)

No desire to see it. I'm tired of JG... that aw shucks-ness has run its course. nt - sjb 09:06:58 03/03/07 (0)

I almost always enjoy Downey ... - Jimmy NYC 05:18:43 03/03/07 (1)

tough to generate fear for a killer dead 15 years - Duilawyer 08:30:25 03/03/07 (0)

You should have included, "SPOILER!" NT - tinear 04:23:25 03/03/07 (2)

Ok, ok, gimme a Dui! (I figured most readers here remembered.) *` - mr grits 12:12:27 03/03/07 (1)

Please, see "A Taste of Cherry" and report back. Seriously, I'd be - tinear 13:20:55 03/03/07 (0)

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I almost always enjoy Downey ... - Jimmy NYC 05:18:43 03/03/07 (1)

tough to generate fear for a killer dead 15 years - Duilawyer 08:30:25 03/03/07 (0)

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