Most of what I would say about "Lost in La Mancha" has already
been said here. It is a fascinating look behind the scenes of movie
making. It is emotional and tragic. I hope someday Terry Gilliam is
able to make his movie. And I agree with another poster here that
maybe John Cleese should play Don Quixote, as a favor for his old
Monty Python pal. Or maybe Jean Rochefourt will get bettter? (He
is still alive, isn't he?)
My main point in writing this is to recommend to anyone who
enjoyed this movie to see "Hearts of Darkness" a documentary in
a very similar vein about another movie that was doomed by
budget overruns and disasters, both human and natural. That film
was "Apocalypse Now" and although it did eventually get finished,
it almost didn't. I'm sure all you movie buffs have already seen it,
but for anyone who hasn't, go rent it today. It is immensely
informative and entertaining.
been said here. It is a fascinating look behind the scenes of movie
making. It is emotional and tragic. I hope someday Terry Gilliam is
able to make his movie. And I agree with another poster here that
maybe John Cleese should play Don Quixote, as a favor for his old
Monty Python pal. Or maybe Jean Rochefourt will get bettter? (He
is still alive, isn't he?)
My main point in writing this is to recommend to anyone who
enjoyed this movie to see "Hearts of Darkness" a documentary in
a very similar vein about another movie that was doomed by
budget overruns and disasters, both human and natural. That film
was "Apocalypse Now" and although it did eventually get finished,
it almost didn't. I'm sure all you movie buffs have already seen it,
but for anyone who hasn't, go rent it today. It is immensely
informative and entertaining.