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Gosford Park (2001)
Whodunit Ain't the Focus
The reason why many viewers strongly dislike or even hate the movie "Gosford Park" is because they misunderstand the point trying to be made. Gosford Park wasn't made to focus on whodunit (if it was, why would they tell you who did). If viewers think that Gosford Park is "boring" or "confusing" or even "the worst movie ever", it may be that you're not willing to see what really is portrayed: the authenticity and its story. The authenticity of Gosford Park is as close as it can get to real life as it was back then as it can get. Experts who were maids, butlers, or cooks themselves were constantly at the scene criticizing the actors behavior and moves. Another main focus is the story behind it. The brilliant story as well as excellent character development are like no other: only Robert Altman could do a film such as this. So, next time you see it (which I highly recommend that you do), be PATIENT and actually be WILLING the enjoy the differences in film-making, not just the kind of films you like.
The Rookie (2002)
Just Take Another Look...
...at the film and you'll see how amazing this film would have been without the unnecessary and obsessive focus on the son. Really, think about it: what are we focusing on here, the son or the father. Yes, yes, I realize how important the son is to the father's determination and, in the end, the unlikely successes, but did anybody realize how annoying the son actually is? Don't get me wrong: I applaud the outstanding performance of Angus T. Jones, but it was certainly unfortunate the part he had to play. The son was literally in every single seen and seemed to take the show away. Soon, it got so annoying that I started thinking more about when the movie was going to end than how good the story was. I can't help but say that every time I think of the worst movie I've seen, the first one that comes to my mind is "The Rookie". Disney had their chance to make a memorable film, but instead put the spotlight in the wrong place.