Let's face it, over the past 10 years, how many times have we seen a film with a romantic story that has a visually colourful background to it? Having said that, Water For Elephants really looked just that, but the fact that it involves a person I can't stand: Robert Pattinson, and a person who I am really idolizing as of late: Christoph Waltz, it really was going to either be really rubbish or be... read more
For centuries Circus has been an attractive subject for film makers. Some really great films have been made on Circus over the years. The complex and demanding circus atmosphere presents a compelling script of human struggle. Behind every laugh there may be lots of tears behind the make up. Add that to the 1931 depression hit atmosphere and we are up against a brilliant set up. Water For E... read more
i loved this movie when i went to see it, was funny, sad, romantic and just amazing, robert played a good role in this, finding it hard to admit but better than twilight. I love jacob in this, suck a nice caring guy, best movie ive seen rob in, maybe the best movie ive seen this year.Hopefully rob get the true respect for this movie he desrves instead of being remembered for edward cullen
Description:You have to be a certain age to remember the thrill of the circus coming to town. What a delight to see the tents reach toward the sky and to sense the excitement of the performers as they waved to the crowds lining the streets in a festive parade. Why all the fuss? Well, there was something magical about the circus as if it were a maYou have to be a certain age to remember the thrill of the circus coming to town. What a delight to see the tents reach toward the sky and to sense the excitement of the performers as they waved to the crowds lining the streets in a festive parade. Why all the fuss? Well, there was something magical about the circus as if it were a magic carpet ride to take us away from the tedium of everyday activities and plant us in another world of elephants and lions, clowns and trapeze artists, and freaks who revel in their abnormality. But then, of course, there was also the cotton candy and the lure of the exotic and the beautiful ladies twirling above us at dizzy heights.
All of these images of the circus came to mind as we prepared to watch Water for Elephants based on The New York Times bestseller by Sara Gruen. Jacob Jankowski (Hal Holbrook), a cantankerous old man who escaped from his assisted living residence, is disappointed to learn that the circus performance he wanted to see is already over. Some kindly men from a circus take him in out of the rain, and when one of them (Paul Schneider) learns that he once worked with Benzini Brothers during the Depression, he asks him to tell him the story of what happened to that circus that led to one of the most spectacular accidents of all time.
Flashback to 1931 when Jacob (Robert Pattinson) is about to take his veterinary exams at Cornell. He receives word that his Polish parents have been killed in an automobile wreck and their house and his father's practice belong to the bank. Homeless and penniless, he decides to hit the road. By chance, Jacob jumps a train and finds that it belongs to the Flying Squadron of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. The traveling circus is run by August (Christoph Waltz), an authoritarian and violent capitalist who believes that the public consists of rubes yearning for illusion and an escape from their dull lives. He hates the great Ringling Brothers as rivals and is determined to surpass them one day. When he learns that Jacob has skills as a veterinarian, he hires him. This shy young man falls madly in love with Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), August's alluring wife who is the show's equestrian star.
Jacob learns quickly that his boss has a very low view of animals, seeing them only as money-makers. This becomes very clear in August's abusive treatment of Rosie, an elephant brought in to replace Marlena's lead horse that Jacob had to put down due to a severe injury. The relationship grows darker and more dangerous as August senses that his wife is attracted to Jacob. But these feelings of animosity give way to elation when the veterinarian discovers the key to getting Rosie to perform tricks for the audience. She becomes the star of the show with Marlena on her back.
Water for Elephants is directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) who makes the most out of the circus milieu of the story. Jacob's experiences make for an adventuresome ride as he is exposed to the mysteries and the malignancy of human nature. He begins as an outsider but ends up as a celebrated member of the circus brotherhood.
His love of Marlena is the thread which carries him through suffering and pain. As he tells her in a moment of grace: "You're a beautiful woman, you deserve a beautiful life." But it is his deep connection with animals that truly opens his heart and provides him with the wherewithal to survive during hard times. It is Rosie who teaches Jacob about patience, kindness, and love.
Mahatma Gandhi preached against cruelty to animals and once said, "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats its animals." Give the widespread abuse and suffering of these extraordinary beings, we still have a long way to go. But Jacob and others provide a good model for us to follow in their loving, cherishing, appreciating, and learning from animals.... (more)(less)
"11.5. (DVD)
Törkyä. Mainstreamelokuvan suurin esikuva taitanee olla Titanic, joka tämä pökäle sirkukseen siirrettynä itse asiassa on. Kliseisen ja ylidramatisoidun juonen jokainen osa on arvattavissa siltä seisomalta ja Robert pattihanuri-Pattinsonin fägärihtävän leveää hymyä ei millään jaksa tuijottaa. Dialogikin on jostain oppikirjasta "näin kirjoitat myyvää paskaa Hollywoodiin".
Ainut hyvä puoli elokuvassa ovat elefantit: niistä minä pidän. Näkemiin, les elefants."
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Well, what can I say? One of the most perfect Dramas ever! And that Robert guy has taken my breaths, he totally changed my mind about him! Whoever hated his character Edward should watch this movie for sure! And Reese has shined as always! Love it!
Again, this is a 10 Stars movie!
Thanks MihaMಌ
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"My reason for:
● Based on a book I liked a lot
● Atmosphere, working chemistry between the cast
● Christoph Waltz
(hate the role, love the performance)"
" AGUA PARA ELEFANTES
March 27
Robert Pattison sigue sin convencerme, se esfuerza, lo noto, pero todavia le falta.
Me gusto la historia, y Waltz esta excelente.
Ella? Demasido para Pattison."
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