tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post2496913672706306768..comments2023-10-28T11:09:18.671+05:30Comments on Cinemascope: Eastern Promises [2007]Shubhajithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-51850604363465911452008-07-04T10:36:00.000+05:302008-07-04T10:36:00.000+05:30I have deliberately used the term "reminiscent" be...I have deliberately used the term "reminiscent" because even for a terrific actress like her it will be near impossible for her to equal, leave alone better, her career making turn in Mulholland Drive. This movie reminded me of that role & her fantastic ability.<BR/><BR/>As you have very rightly pointed out, it is a matter of opinions. After all if we all had identical views, there wouldn't be much fun, right? By the way, just to set the facts right, i too prefer oranges over apples ;)Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-15356586134699500522008-07-02T22:14:00.000+05:302008-07-02T22:14:00.000+05:30First and most important of all, we do not agree t...First and most important of all, we do not agree that Watts's performance in this is reminiscent of her invincible turn in 'Mulholland Drive'. What was required of her in this movie was just to let the tears flow and act scared. Her role in 'Mulholland' was way more complex. <BR/><BR/>We did not contemplate at all after watching this because there was nothing for us to reflect on. We knew very little about the pregnant mother to invest our emotions. This factor is a crucial turning point for us in losing our way with this film. All we knew of her was that she wanted a better life but was exploited, abused and killed instead. Call us heartless swines, but we've seen these narrative cliches countless times before.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, these are just our thoughts on the movie and we understand if you enjoy it substantially more than us. It's apples and oranges. You may prefer apples, we dig the oranges. :)1minutefilmreviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809587879409604427noreply@blogger.com