I saw this film in the theater, and when we left my wife pronounced it the worst film she had ever seen. I didn’t feel that way but I wasn’t sure just what to make of it. Your three posts feel sane and perceptive to me; it’s not clear yet whether I will go back and rewatch while following along with your color-coded guide. Probably depends on my work schedule. It’s easier for me to dedicate time to films and TV I know I want to write about.
I often find Kubrick’s films lopsided, with virtuosic control over technical elements bumping up against tonal choices that feel sloppy and wrongheaded to me. This has always made me reluctant to accept him as best director ever. But I certainly never get tired of watching his films, even the ones that seem flawed.
I felt that Cruise and Kidman weren’t strong enough actors to anchor the film. But they did seem to be making a game effort.
I saw this film in the theater, and when we left my wife pronounced it the worst film she had ever seen. I didn’t feel that way but I wasn’t sure just what to make of it. Your three posts feel sane and perceptive to me; it’s not clear yet whether I will go back and rewatch while following along with your color-coded guide. Probably depends on my work schedule. It’s easier for me to dedicate time to films and TV I know I want to write about.
I often find Kubrick’s films lopsided, with virtuosic control over technical elements bumping up against tonal choices that feel sloppy and wrongheaded to me. This has always made me reluctant to accept him as best director ever. But I certainly never get tired of watching his films, even the ones that seem flawed.
I felt that Cruise and Kidman weren’t strong enough actors to anchor the film. But they did seem to be making a game effort.
Oneironautics— that sounds intriguing.
That table is perfect