I'm not much interested in war films, yet one of the best movie I've seen for 2010 have the war in Afghanistan as their backdrop. Brothers are solid, somber, and timely film. I can say this movie took me completely by surprise with its unflinching look at the affects of war on families. Of course, the events in Brothers are taken to the nth degree, but it's still one of the most in-depth looks at the adjustment to life out of the war zone I've seen reflected on film in recent years. Tobey Maguire delivers a career-defining performance.Maguire displays an emotional range I haven't had a chance to see in the actor lately, and you can't take your eyes off of him when he's on the screen. His performance is that powerful and he definitely deserve an Oscar recognition for this. It's not a pretty tale it tells, but Brothers absolutely delivers a convincing, intense and powerful story of a family in conflict and the forgiveness and understanding needed to heal terrible wounds.
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I must admit that film looked really interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I like Jim Sherridan's films anyway.
I also saw I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS in which the acting and story were quite "unbelievable", as my friend Michael would say, but very elating and a lot of fun watching. Both Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor give stunning performances.
Somehow it's like watching an entertaining Tim Burton film but with a real story as its basis.
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Can I ask about a film I've seen on the web but haven't anything about? It's called "Just Say Love." It looks like some arty film, but it is a gay love story, and I've read some really good reviews from some of the festivals. A friend saw it in Chicago and said he really liked it. Anyone heard of it or have any idea when it's going to head to LA?
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I think I just really want it to be good because I'm sick of all the crappy indie films we have thrown at us. Why can't there be any good gay indie films! no, Brokeback does NOT count.
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ilvtrees, Here are a couple of suggestions for you, both British films, 'A Man of No Importance' and 'My Beautiful Laundrette'.
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I never claimed that they were new, neither are. But if a film isn't worth watching just because it isn't new then it certainly isn't 'good'.
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