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Posted : 8 years ago on 16 May 2017 07:55
Since this movie was rather well received and since I have a weak spot for Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds, I was quite eager to check it out. Well, to be honest, even though it turned out to be a decent watch, it didn’t really blow me away though. First of all, I actually had a hard time with Ryan Reynolds. I mean, it was pretty neat that he was cast against type but he never really convinced me. To make things worse, up until the moment he made his first trip to Austria, the guy kept cracking his usual wise-ass jokes which felt rather misguided. Eventually, except for wearing some glasses, Reynolds didn’t do much to hide his good looks and I still had the feeling that I was watching some model and not an actual lawyer. It was even more awkward when, towards the end, you get to see a picture of the real Randy Schoenberg who was apparently some average looking nerd. The funny thing is that Helen Mirren is also considered as one of the most gorgeous women in her age category but, in contrary to Reynolds, it was never a problem in this movie. Indeed, Mirren gave here once again a really solid performance and she was completely convincing playing this character. Concerning the story, it was quite interesting but, to be honest, after watching the amazing and heartbreaking ‘Saul Fia’, it felt a little bit light. Anyway, to conclude, even though I don’t think it was really amazing, it was still not bad at all and it is worth a look, especially if you like the genre.
Woman in Gold Reviews
The fight for the Mona Lisa of Austria.
Posted : 9 years, 9 months ago on 2 September 2015 07:24
Based on the true story of an elderly woman, Maria Atman, who attempt to reclaim her aunt's portrait from the museum of her birthplace. Now she's an old and American citizen, but after her sister's death the possibilities favours her when she meets a young lawyer. So these two sets a journey on one focus, that is to reunite with the family's art. How? That's the story of this beautiful movie to tell.
Well, the story was a very good one as inspired by the real, but looks a so simple drama as a film, even the twist and turns. Only if it would have been a better narration, at least in a few important portions, the awards would have been poured on it rather just praises. Anyhow Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds combo were excellent, but individually she ruled and he was a low key performance. Though the overall movie wins with the inspiring characters than the narration.
The two different timeline stories edited into one random presentation. One is the past events and the other is the present that reveals simultaneously Maria's struggles. Really, it was better than I thought, one of the best drama with the backdrop of the world war 2. Everyone can't enjoy this flick, but certainly I feel I want to recommend it all.
7/10
Well, the story was a very good one as inspired by the real, but looks a so simple drama as a film, even the twist and turns. Only if it would have been a better narration, at least in a few important portions, the awards would have been poured on it rather just praises. Anyhow Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds combo were excellent, but individually she ruled and he was a low key performance. Though the overall movie wins with the inspiring characters than the narration.
The two different timeline stories edited into one random presentation. One is the past events and the other is the present that reveals simultaneously Maria's struggles. Really, it was better than I thought, one of the best drama with the backdrop of the world war 2. Everyone can't enjoy this flick, but certainly I feel I want to recommend it all.
7/10
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Woman in Gold review
Posted : 9 years, 10 months ago on 2 August 2015 05:16
Well narrated, Mirren is excellent; but there are some clisés as the grumpy old strong lady imposing on a ypung man. In the other hand, every clisé has some contrasting scenes.
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