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Absolution (1978)
Tolerable than most movies out there although a bit parochial
Yes, I guess the movie is hard to sit through till the end but as I was watching it all by myself minus distractions I think the movie is good. Richard Burton's acting can be coolly incandescent (Huh? Cool but incandescent? Yes, that is really what I meant) although he leaned towards theatrical dialog and body acting especially towards the few minutes of the film, otherwise, I liked the movie for its storytelling. Perhaps you may really find it boring if your idea of a movie is three-million polygons of hair and fur rendered with subsurface scattering algorithms. Ack!
But I really love the claustrophobic feeling of an all-boys catholic school the movie is trying to capture. I can relate to the interminably boring sessions of sitting thru your Latin textbook translations (Spanish in our case) and endless hours of conjugating all those verbs (AMOS, AMAS, AMAMOS, AMAIS). But what really bothers me is the parochial drift of the plot. It is so narrow that at the end you get the feeling that you are watching a made-for-TV movie. But, hey, this is Richard Burton. They could have given the movie a little more room to breathe. I think they have overdone this claustrophobic statement a bit too far in this movie. But, overall, this is tolerable and better than most movies out there.
The Crossing (1990)
Excellent Cinematography
I disagree with the previous reviewer about the quality of the film's photography. I think it is excellent. Evocative. And very expressive. I am impressed with the sharpness and vibrant colors of the images on screen.
The direction is intelligent and sensitive. And then, of course, there is the excellent acting from everyone. I didn't expect much from Russsell Crowe at this point in his early career but he sure knows how to make love with the camera and display a range of emotions that will soon make him a big star. A big poseur some would hastily add, but that is another story to CROWE about.
The Moderns (1988)
Sheer Pretentiousness
This is sheer torture. Pure trash. Genuine idiocy. Absolute pretentiousness.
I cringe every time the characters lapse into theatrical dialog in French. I seethe with unbridled rage every time the characters deliver philosophical pieces of crap. I switched off the player after 15 minutes of uncontained stupidity of characterization, plot, and amateurish film-making.
You have no budget for authentic 1920's French backgrounds? Throw in the smoke machine. Ninety percent of the film is drenched in smoke to hide the fake settings.
I can go on and on explaining what is wrong with this movie but my patience has run out.
Gpo see your nearest lobotomist.
Texasville (1990)
Why is there no ZERO RATING FOR MOVIES LIKE THIS?
I have seen this movie. It set a standard from which all crap movies will be measured. I can't sympathize with any of the characters. Everything seems a mishmash, a jumble agonizingly trying to wrestle it free from its asinine plot and hateful tediousness.
Jeff Bridges is perfect for this kind of crap. He with that asinine looks and gravity-loving fold around his eyes.
I felt relieved for all my transgressions. After watching this movie I think it has been punishment enough to atone for all my sins in the afterlife.
Sadly, there is no deserving afterlife for this movie and for all who are responsible for it.