Richard Hernandez13 said:It’s not even being talked about much, but every single copy-paste media outlet picked up that Variety piece claiming people were booing at the end of the screening (with a heavy French accent, 😁 ).
movie buff said:We have plenty of photos to go through, we just need to wait for Cannes to wrap up.... you see all sorts of people in these shots, some with drinks in hand and others looking ready for a fight...
Henry Anderson47 said:The movie is absolutely 👍 through and through.
Johnny Depp is simply unparalleled. And I don't just mean he's a handsome guy—I mean his performance was incredible. Truly dark and brilliant.
My only gripe would be cutting those Oompa Loompas—or whatever those ridiculous little creatures are called—specifically their songs. My musical taste found them almost unbearable. 😁
Honestly, I felt those Oompa Loompa numbers were a bit much too, but they do add a certain charm to the overall concept of the film.
Brian Ramos8 said:I am absolutely thrilled with this film. I actually went back for a second viewing—I was worried I’d spend the whole time nitpicking errors—but honestly, I loved it even more the second time around! All this chatter about political subtext and "correctness" is complete nonsense. As a standalone piece of cinema, it is fantastic. If we have to talk politics, I actually find it refreshing that a film tackling such heavy themes won an award. Usually, stories about wartime sexual violence are relegated to niche documentaries or short films that never reach a mainstream audience. This intimate approach really moved me, and of course, it wouldn't work without such powerhouse performances. Everything about the movie feels intentional. The emotional weight, the difficult questions it poses, the warmth between the characters, and those perfect little details... it's all there. It has been a long time since a film from this part of the world truly wowed me. Kudos to everyone involved!👍 I realize I used the word "thrilled" way too many times, but damn it, the film was just that good!!!🙂
Yes, it is a great film. It's just a shame it hasn't found a wider audience yet.
northernseal6 said:Two players. Not at all. The film was a disaster.😉 The acting was actually decent—Borko Perić was especially good, and even Tarik wasn't half bad. There were some genuinely funny segments sprinkled in, so I never felt bored. Was it crude? Sure. But frankly, I don't care. I've seen much worse, and certainly much better, over the last year. All things considered, I’d give it at least a 3.😛 Amy Mendoza25, you really are a bit of a know-it-all, aren't you?😍
Two players, without a doubt. Not at all. Solid film.
The fact that Borko Perić is a talented actor doesn't do much for the directing or the screenplay. A great performance isn't a magic fix for poor filmmaking, nor does it make a mediocre movie worth watching.
The subject matter might feel timely, but honestly, the movie is incredibly cliché in almost every other way.
First off, the political angle is the only reason it’s even being invited to festivals or getting praised by those same social circles that pushed it in the first place. In reality, though—it just isn't anything special...
There have been much better films out there. No matter how you slice it, this one isn't setting any new precedents for Hollywood.
It isn’t that Morris left anything out; he was just completely starstruck by Tanya Golic and her latest film. They even posted a photo of them together. That said, the movie is genuinely great, so I can't really fault him—aside from the fact that his review was a few paragraphs too short.
It’s adorable, really... but knowing myself, once I revisit it for a second time, I’ll likely lose my mind and start tearing every single department of that film to shreds.
By the end of it, I'll probably end up starting an entire thread just to bash Brooklyn. 😉
Mala is easily the standout role here—hands down the best character in the entire movie. Honestly, there were moments where she even outshone Meryl Streep. Because of that, I don't see a single valid argument against her performance or the director’s decision to lean so heavily into her presence.
The film itself is quite good, though I can't help but notice a striking similarity to Lily Forever (and as much as I adore that film, I’m using the comparison in a negative sense here).
Look, nothing bothers me. Honestly, I’m constantly hearing conflicting takes—one person swears it’s a masterpiece, while the next is recoiling in horror. Personally, I think little Luna (who Edward Roberts10 absolutely trashed) is just fantastic. She’s wonderful, and it’s rare to see a child deliver a performance that nuanced. Yet, he claims in his post (to quote Edward Roberts10) that she lacks the weight required for such a role.
- I mean, what child is actually expected to have that kind of presence? Not everyone is born an Elizabeth Taylor or a Judy Garland or... I don't know, maybe a young Meryl Streep. 😉 To me, that whole argument is just plain stupid. "Reasoning."
Edward Roberts10 said:The movie is a zero out of ten. Meryl Streep gave a very Good performance, but everything else was a total disaster. Specifically, the director made a massive mistake by wasting so much screen time on that young 'actress' who clearly lacks the weight for such a role. The film did win an award at the New York City film festival, so we shouldn't ignore that, but since those awards are often seen as 'blessings' of political agendas, any further debate is pointless. The subject matter itself is moving, but let’s be real—not every director is Steven Spielberg. The suffering during WWII was horrific, sure, but anyone can tackle it; you don't just walk in and produce something like Schindler's List without actual filmmaking skill.
Thank God not everyone is Steven Spielberg. Then again, not every critic is Nenad Polimac either, so I’m not taking this frustrated, baseless, and nonsensical critique of yours seriously.
The truth is—it isn't a masterpiece, but it's excellent, especially by American standards.
In light of tomorrow's gala premiere for Kathryn Bigelow's film *Brooklyn*, I’m starting this thread. It's bound to draw a crowd, so we can safely assume the comments section will be buzzing. We're looking at a story about a woman dealing with the trauma of sexual violence while having to reveal the truth about her daughter's paternity to her teenage child, and so on and so forth...