hiddensurfer11 said:I refused to watch the movie as a form of protest, and frankly, I’ll continue my boycott whenever I see Richard Gere on screen. It’s just become an association of incompetence for me. It all traces back to that one afternoon when my friends and I sat through that disaster, Runaway Bride.
Well, you certainly found a way to avoid it. Though, if we are being honest, calling Runaway Bride a catastrophe doesn't necessarily put the blame on Gere. He has actually delivered some quite respectable performances in other films, provided one looks past the rom-com era.
Emily Myers78 said:The most unsettling part is actually believing that these kinds of incidents are practically unavoidable. The blood was tested and came back negative for HIV, simply because there wasn't enough time for antibodies to develop following the infection. It’s a terrifying reality.
I don't follow. It has been common knowledge for twenty years now that HIV antibodies typically manifest in the bloodstream after a two-to-three-week window. Hasn't some method been developed to re-test blood after that three-week mark? Or perhaps even prior to use?
It seems I’m being penalized simply for showing affection. While it might not be an outright case of plagiarism, one cannot deny that the resemblance is quite striking, wouldn't you agree?
OnioN says: ut let’s be honest... this Mikulic track is nothing but pure plagiarism. Half the song was lifted—the rhythm, the backing tracks, even the main melody. It’s a miracle it wasn't covered by someone like Rick Astley 😁 just some track from a German artist... ENGEL
Her remaining flaws are simply that she’s far too young and possesses an absolutely magnificent voice—because, naturally, a voice is meant for something other than singing, isn't it?
Betty Bennett10 said:😁Of course, it would be the ideal scenario if she actually possessed the ability to write her own material, or at least had the sense to find someone who could. It’s a systemic issue—not just here in the States, but globally—that we seem to produce an endless supply of talented vocalists while genuine songwriters remain incredibly rare. One has to wonder what Natalie Portman will actually accomplish with her talent, given that the question of what she will even sing remains unanswered.
I couldn't agree more. Even at that Runjić concert, it was painfully obvious: we have plenty of gifted singers roaming around, yet we lack the caliber of songwriting that Rujić used to deliver back in the day. Where did that level of craft go?
Black Hawk said:Perhaps you’re still young enough that we can afford to be lenient.
I appreciate the sentiment, truly. But I am certainly not.
Black Hawk said:In reality, intelligence isn't even the primary issue here. It is more about what I might call a certain "distinctiveness of character"—though, naturally, that requires a baseline level of and intellect, which she most certainly lacks.
So, it isn't intelligence then? At least, not the kind of above-average—no, let's not say superhuman—intelligence such as yours? Your take. I find myself unable to agree.
Give credit where it's due. It sounds to me like you’re just nursing a bit of envy because a girl from your hometown finally made it big, while you’re still stuck playing bass guitar on some suburban patio. Look, if Zdenko Runjić decided to hand his most iconic track over to a young woman with a once-in-a-generation voice, and if Oliver Hudson didn't mind backing her up on the piano to keep the harmony tight, and if she was the only one on stage invited to take a bow... well, who are we to argue? I don't see how anyone could claim that wasn't the right call.
I honestly fail to see why anyone cares whether she’s a genius or not; it isn't as if she applied for some high-level position at Mensa, after all. She's a singer. And frankly, she sings phenomenally—her rendition of "Seagull" was enough to give me chills. Someone brought up Nina Simone, but her performance felt rather lackluster to me. Now, Vanna White? She was absolutely superb. As were Massimo and the Diva group.
The film left a profound impression on me; it was truly beautiful. I found myself dreaming about it for days on end. That ending, in particular... even now, just thinking back to it gives me chills.
storytelj said:Isn't Lambert... look, I agree he’s churned out a mountain of mediocre films. Heaven knows what caused that decline, especially since the man always seemed to promise so much more...
I’d highlight two specific films where I think his performance was actually solid:
- SUBWAY (1985) - THE SICILIAN (1987)
He lost his way after that, perhaps. Maybe if Tarantino gives him a shot, we might see a bit of a resurgence.🙄
I'm with you there. Even in Tarzan, he wasn't half bad. He might have even worked in the first installment of those immortal classics—I can't recall the title offhand. But the second and (I assume, though I haven't seen them) third parts? Absolute garbage.