A Prestigious Film
So, my brother, sister, and I, along with two friends went and saw The Prestige at 4:00 this afternoon... And all I can say is wow...
It is most certainly not a happy movie. It's exeedingly dark, and rather sad at times... but it is excellent. We were all silent as the credits rolled (which is very rare... we're usually all jabbering during the credits), and once the credits were over and we were walking out of the theatre we were asking each other:
"So did you like it?"
Response: "I don't know... I think so."
It's very true. It's a movie that you have to think about for awhile before you decide whether or not you like it. I definitely thought it was good right from the start, but it took a few minutes to shake off how disturbing it was and realize that I really did like it. By the time we had talked about it for a few minutes, I started to think that I had liked it... then by the time we had taken our friends back to their house, I had decided that I really liked it... and by the time we were back at our house eating our pizza, I realized that I really loved it.
The way it is filmed is brilliant. A review I read put it perfectly: The movie is laid out like the magic act. There's the pledge, then there's the turn, and they don't give you the prestige until the very end... And the suspense that builds up is incredible. I loved how they would show something that was going to happen, but then they would show the audience's response to it instead of showing it actually happen. It was a very unique way to go about it, and I really liked it...
It really is an excellent movie. It's not a happy story. But it is definitely very good... It's so complex, it's amazing. I'm sure there's a million things that I didn't get... which is why I'm dying to see it again. I'm hoping to get together a large group of friends and go see it again within the next few weeks. The two friends who came today want to go see it again, as well, so they'll probably come. ^_^ But yes, I really need to see it again...
But it's amazing. For anyone who hasn't seen it: definitely see it. It's excellent.
It is most certainly not a happy movie. It's exeedingly dark, and rather sad at times... but it is excellent. We were all silent as the credits rolled (which is very rare... we're usually all jabbering during the credits), and once the credits were over and we were walking out of the theatre we were asking each other:
"So did you like it?"
Response: "I don't know... I think so."
It's very true. It's a movie that you have to think about for awhile before you decide whether or not you like it. I definitely thought it was good right from the start, but it took a few minutes to shake off how disturbing it was and realize that I really did like it. By the time we had talked about it for a few minutes, I started to think that I had liked it... then by the time we had taken our friends back to their house, I had decided that I really liked it... and by the time we were back at our house eating our pizza, I realized that I really loved it.
The way it is filmed is brilliant. A review I read put it perfectly: The movie is laid out like the magic act. There's the pledge, then there's the turn, and they don't give you the prestige until the very end... And the suspense that builds up is incredible. I loved how they would show something that was going to happen, but then they would show the audience's response to it instead of showing it actually happen. It was a very unique way to go about it, and I really liked it...
It really is an excellent movie. It's not a happy story. But it is definitely very good... It's so complex, it's amazing. I'm sure there's a million things that I didn't get... which is why I'm dying to see it again. I'm hoping to get together a large group of friends and go see it again within the next few weeks. The two friends who came today want to go see it again, as well, so they'll probably come. ^_^ But yes, I really need to see it again...
But it's amazing. For anyone who hasn't seen it: definitely see it. It's excellent.
posted by The Ocean's Dreams at
11:47 PM
5 Comments:
I concur. :) I'm looking forward to reading the book. I have SUCH a GINORMOUS stack of stuff to read right now. It's not even funny. :)
But conforting....yes....comforting. ;)
By
Chris, At
28/10/06 08:50
We never really got a chance to talk about The Prestige. Do you guys come to the evening service on a normal basis? We're thinking about attending the evening service more frequently, so maybe we'll be able to talk more then. If not, then maybe Sunday mornings after the service. :)
I have the sudden urge to watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade again. ;-D
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Chris, At
29/10/06 21:08
Ah yes, ginormous stacks of books are very comforting... although, even I find the whole Wheel of Time series to be a bit daunting. hehe.
You're right, we didn't! *meep* We were otherwise engaged (read: laughing hysterically at Chris' stories about his arachnophobia) *cracks up at the memory* I love laughing like that...
And yes, we nearly always come to the evening service. ^_^ You and Kim should continue to come!! It's especially nice now because, now that Pastor Shaun is doing all his sermons in two parts, you get to hear both parts of the sermon. *nod* And we most certainly could! Actually, we could talk at Fellowship meal next week, if you guys stay. ^_^
And I do too! hehe... I was quoting it all last night. *rofl* It's a great movie... Out of curiosity, have you seen The Rock? That's another great Sean Connery movie. *nod*
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The Ocean's Dreams, At
30/10/06 09:50
The Rock was awesome. I want to watch that one too. :-D
As far as I know, we'll be there next Lord's Day for the Meal. And yes, most definitely....we'll have to discuss the Prestige.
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Chris, At
30/10/06 10:08
The Rock really is awesome. I'd forgotten how awesome it is. We watched it last night, and I was reminded again. *grin* Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage are brilliant in that movie.
"Well, I'm one of those fortunate people who like my job, sir. Got my first chemistry set when I was seven, blew my eyebrows off, we never saw the cat again, been into it ever since."
*lol*
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Genevieve, At
31/10/06 07:54
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