LoginEven though this movie is really obscure, since there was a really nice cast, I was really eager to check it out. Eventually, even though the whole thing really had some potential, even though there was indeed a very good cast (Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman, Kirsten Dunst, Holly Hunter) who delivered some decent performances, the whole thing didn’t really convince me. Apparently, this movie was the directing debut of Ed Solomon (it would be also the last one he made), a writer behind some decent movies like ‘Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure’, ‘Men in Black’ or ‘Now You See Me’ but also some rather misguided project like ‘Charlie's Angels’ or even awful like ‘Super Mario Bros.’. Anyway, coming back to our main feature, basically, even though the story was not bad and the characters involved were actually rather interesting, the whole thing just tried way too hard to be thoughtful. Indeed, at the end of the day, I thought it was actually rather pretentious and even slightly underwhelming. It is one thing to have some messed up characters but I’m afraid it is not enough to make a really compelling movie. To conclude, in spite of its flaws, it was still a decent watch, thanks to the fine actors involved, and I think it is worth a look.
Levity Reviews
A disappointing movie
Posted : 13 years, 3 months ago on 27 January 2011 12:25
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Levity review
Posted : 16 years, 4 months ago on 18 December 2007 04:08
"I read a book that was written in the 11th century. A man said that there was five steps toward making amends. The first involved acknowledging what you did. The second involved remorse. The third involved making right with your neighbor. Like if you stole his chicken, you'd have to go and bring him another. Only then were you able to go to step four, which was making it right with God. But it wasn't until step five that you could really get redeemed. It had to do with being at the same place and the same situation. That as it goes, you'd go and do something different. Only I can't bring Abner Easily back like he was some stolen chicken. Certainly made sure of that 23 years ago. And I don't believe in some God that's gonna open His arms to me even if I did. So there goes steps three and four. And as for step five, time makes sure we're never in the same place twice, no matter how much we wish it. Which is why, for me, I know I'll never be redeemed."
This is yet another amazing Billy Bob Thornton film. I can understand some people don't like movies like this.. maybe it's a bit slow at times for some people, but I enjoy watching drama films like this. And this was very interesting to watch, believable and definitely worth seeing. In this film Billy Bob Thornton is Manuel Jordan, who has just been released from prison for murder. He finds the sister of the boy, seeking forgiveness, but it is harder than he thinks to come out and say it to her. He becomes involved with a preacher and his community house, helping a young girl who Manuel believes is throwing her life away drinking and dancing at the night club across the road. But beneath this unique story is some beautiful feel-good moments, as well as some situations no one would like to be in themselves.
Billy Bob again delivered a stunning performance, I find it hard to imagine anyone else playing his character as well as he did. Morgan Freeman was also part of this outstanding cast, he was great for his role. Holly Hunter was also exceptional, as well as others like Kirsten Dunst. With a cast like this it's hard to imagine things to go wrong.
I recommend everyone to see this and decide for themselves whether or not they enjoyed watching it. It's a brilliant movie, an amazing cast and a strong and memorable story.
This is yet another amazing Billy Bob Thornton film. I can understand some people don't like movies like this.. maybe it's a bit slow at times for some people, but I enjoy watching drama films like this. And this was very interesting to watch, believable and definitely worth seeing. In this film Billy Bob Thornton is Manuel Jordan, who has just been released from prison for murder. He finds the sister of the boy, seeking forgiveness, but it is harder than he thinks to come out and say it to her. He becomes involved with a preacher and his community house, helping a young girl who Manuel believes is throwing her life away drinking and dancing at the night club across the road. But beneath this unique story is some beautiful feel-good moments, as well as some situations no one would like to be in themselves.
Billy Bob again delivered a stunning performance, I find it hard to imagine anyone else playing his character as well as he did. Morgan Freeman was also part of this outstanding cast, he was great for his role. Holly Hunter was also exceptional, as well as others like Kirsten Dunst. With a cast like this it's hard to imagine things to go wrong.
I recommend everyone to see this and decide for themselves whether or not they enjoyed watching it. It's a brilliant movie, an amazing cast and a strong and memorable story.
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