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The Black Marble (1980)
Wambaugh book is ruined..
The Black Marble was adapted from Wambaugh's novel, which was clever, fresh, funny and compelling. The movie contained none of the above. Harry Dean Stanton's acting was the only saving grace to this movie that went absolutely nowhere from start to finish. Poor acting and painfully slow dialog made this "B movie" appear to last six hours. A true yawn-fest from start to finish. No need to add spoilers to this review as everything that took place was both corny and predictable. Considering Wambaugh was responsible for classics such as the Onion Field and The New Centurions, The Black Marble will be remembered as Wambaugh's Black Plague.
Lost in Translation (2003)
A movie based on absolutely nothing new.
After watching and deliberating over this movie, I was left completely empty. Based on the reviews I have read, which claim this is Bill Murray's acting triumph, I was expecting a plot that had creative dialog. What I received was an empty movie filled with the same thoughts and inner turmoil we all struggle with on a day to day basis. The only aspect of this movie that offered anything refreshing was the couple never consummated their relationship. This movie was 9 1/2 weeks without the sex.
All people feel insecure at times. All people wonder if the decisions they have made are the right ones. Who doesn't believe that what they want will be fresher and more exciting than what they have? This movie is based on typical experiences that everyone feels throughout their life. It's not worth the celluloid used in it's production.
Bill Murray's acting triumph? maybe, if you compare this role to Caddyshack and Groundhog day.
This movie is dry, boring and uneventful. I was waiting for an ending which would give me some degree of satisfaction. A kiss on the cheek, a smile, and the taxi drives off. Hasn't that been done a million times before?
1 Star. Nothing more.
Mark