Well, it didn't quite reach "The Return" status for me

Posted by sjb (A) on November 16, 2012 at 10:28:41

In Reply to: All of you who loved The Return... posted by Victor Khomenko on November 11, 2012 at 19:38:26:

possibly because I was able to relate to that more fully.

That said, it was a damn good film and not what I expected based on the trailer (in that the old man was a much more sympathetic character then the trailer made it seem).

I don't know that there is so much to say as the movie itself says the most when it's not saying anything (their actions and expressions vs. their words). I love how he lets each environment and each character speak for themselves simply by being.

And when the two worlds meet (Elena's family in her home) the poor fit of them being in that place is visceral.

Tremendous performances. Every one of them better than what usually wins awards in this country. The daughter stood out for me... i knew a woman like that and despite the cultural and language differences it was a perfect portrayal.

Thanks for the tip. It was nice to get that absorbed in a film... hasn't happened for a while.

Stupidity is NOT a victimless crime.

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Topic - All of you who loved The Return... - Victor Khomenko 19:38:26 11/11/12 (14)

Well, it didn't quite reach "The Return" status for me - sjb 10:28:41 11/16/12 (3)

Damn right about the daughter - Victor Khomenko 16:11:50 11/16/12 (2)

RE: Damn right about the daughter - sjb 16:22:02 11/16/12 (1)

Of all the characters... - Victor Khomenko 17:57:42 11/16/12 (0)

RE: I hated it... - Arthuro Bandini 20:54:48 11/15/12 (0)

Thanks! Can't wait... - sjb 21:35:11 11/12/12 (3)

Believe me, this one is at least as good. - Victor Khomenko 05:44:22 11/13/12 (2)

I just saw that it's streaming on Netflix - sjb 19:15:24 11/13/12 (1)

RE: I just saw that it's streaming on Netflix - Peter Breuninger 15:55:30 11/14/12 (0)

RE: Whatever happened with the 'Burnt by the Sun" part deux? - Eldragon@gmx.com 12:41:24 11/12/12 (4)

Who cares? It came out in 2010, to abismal ratings - Victor Khomenko 16:07:13 11/12/12 (3)

So the little I decypher suggests his problem is - Adam Kadmon 10:13:43 11/13/12 (1)

His problem is that video is... - Victor Khomenko 12:30:11 11/13/12 (0)

LOL! How do you really feel about him, Veek??? :-) nt - tinear 16:37:27 11/12/12 (0)

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Well, it didn't quite reach "The Return" status for me - sjb 10:28:41 11/16/12 (3)

Damn right about the daughter - Victor Khomenko 16:11:50 11/16/12 (2)

RE: Damn right about the daughter - sjb 16:22:02 11/16/12 (1)

Of all the characters... - Victor Khomenko 17:57:42 11/16/12 (0)

Well, it didn't quite reach "The Return" status for me

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