This is a perfect example of what a «movie» or «film», call it what you wish, shouldn't be: as well as most of Manoel de Oliveira's, truth be told... One can't hide behind prizes in Venice or Cannes (by the juri, Cox, after all the man is older than us, so he must know better)... In terms of directing, he's nill, always has been, unless one considers cutting ppl's heads during the shooting, and not even filming them... I can't even say what is most unpleasant; the same actors he always used (apart from those who unfortunately demised before him), the ever-so bad sound editing, the BAD directing.... Not to say the absence of a plot... As in most of his movies. It's plainly dull, fake voices, stupid plot (if there is one), and I advise it to the same fans of Fellini, who admire him for the same reasons... Those alone... Be sure to watch the Oscars, for M. Oliveira will win , but this time it's a «Career» one.... Some deserved much better, as Ennio, who is a great composer... Not this one though...
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Manhattan Midnight
(2001)
Lol
23 May 2007
Where does one start? Well, i'll go with the «smooth» voice throughout the whole film by Grieco, who whether in bed with Susan or shooting people maintains the same «coolness». Kinda reminds me of Jack Scalia or Lorenzo Lamas, but worse!!! The plot is, let's say ridiculous, the main character is just «looking for trouble» from the start, with no need for it. I watched the movie because it looked so bad from the start,i had to go on till the end. Oh and thanks, one needs to laugh at these, sometimes. I'll be watching out for other films starring Grieco, i'm sure i'll laugh some more! What else? Check it out for yourself, if you want a load of misguided film-making.
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