I really like some parts of the movie and how they were filmed (acting, cinematography, and music), but overall the movie falls short of my expectations. It has flaws of most bio films (including Ray, A Beautiful Mind, and What's love got to do with it) , offering facts with some shocking values but none was well explored (the only exception is Pollock), and left me with 'so what?!' after viewing.
I think the interview with Kinsey's father is the most contrived part of the movie. It doesn't matter whether it's based on fact or not. It just doesn't seem fit and should be left on the cutting room floor. And so much sex talks over meals just gross me out. It's a bio film and I don't believe Kinsey actually behaves like that in real life, considering his character is supposed to be intelligent, well-educated, and professional. Either that or he is just an obnoxious person.
I enjoyed Liam Neeson and Laura Linney's performance tremendously. I think Liam Neeson sometimes is a bit over the top like Al Pacino, but the scene with Peter Sarsgaard in the hotel demonstrated how articulate and well calculated his facial expressions can be. Peter Sarsgaard is not as experienced but he has such a screen charisma that I simply can't move my eyes off him. It's eerie that how much his smile and voice remind me of Edward Norton.
I think the interview with Kinsey's father is the most contrived part of the movie. It doesn't matter whether it's based on fact or not. It just doesn't seem fit and should be left on the cutting room floor. And so much sex talks over meals just gross me out. It's a bio film and I don't believe Kinsey actually behaves like that in real life, considering his character is supposed to be intelligent, well-educated, and professional. Either that or he is just an obnoxious person.
I enjoyed Liam Neeson and Laura Linney's performance tremendously. I think Liam Neeson sometimes is a bit over the top like Al Pacino, but the scene with Peter Sarsgaard in the hotel demonstrated how articulate and well calculated his facial expressions can be. Peter Sarsgaard is not as experienced but he has such a screen charisma that I simply can't move my eyes off him. It's eerie that how much his smile and voice remind me of Edward Norton.