1st things 1st : do not expect classic gondry's work. This is much different, in a personal way, a project he did finance himself, far away from any major studios. Back to his roots, family, Gondry films his ant and cousin. They share few secrets from the past which will come back because of the camera they have to deal with ; obviously, the camera that Gondry is using. Because it's a documentary about family, Gondry had all the confidence from his ant and cousin he could go and film them and picture the details and secrets they are having/sharing/hiding. It is very human, lot of scenes in the nature. I think Gondry needed to do this film for maybe his family but for him too, so he could remember where he is coming from (which I am sure he never forget) and do the most personal work ever.
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The Illusionist
(2006)
very well made movie....details, score, picture, etc
16 July 2006
i gave an 8 out of 10 because this movie is not a masterpiece but there was really some work on this motion picture...I saw it this morning in williamstown and everybody enjoyed it, big time!!!! At the end of the movie, Naomi, the editor was here to answer questions from the crowd, and explained the style of the movie, that they used some new technology to give a such look to the movie. I have to say that Edward is good as a main character but Paul G., second role, really steal the 'main character title' by his acting, job....something completely different from what he did before. I kind of guessed the end of the movie but i guess that's what the director, Neil, wants us to do. It is entertaining, political, love, a nice combination. Go to see it!!!
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