A previous review outlines a list of reasons that if you agree with, you should NOT see this movie...scroll down and find those because I agree.
If you don't fall into those categories, however, treat yourself to this six hour master-class in film-making. This deserved every award it received, and more. It's a shame only one actor from each category can win. All of them, Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Mary Louise Parker, Emma Thompson, Jeffrey Wright (personal favorite), Patrick Wilson, Ben Shankmen, and Justin Kirk all brought out the depths and layers to their characters. Many played more than one role, and each having their distinctive personality and delivering it flawlessly.
The dialogue is uncanny. Jeffrey Wright's delivery of this, if possible, even stands out among the superb cast. He emotes with his entire body the heart-piercing lines of truth, and if one keeps and opens mind, it can't help itself but manifest in your mind.
There are those that dislike the films for the reasons they have, but I believe that has less to do with the film itself and more on its message; that being said this film isn't for everyone. It's brutal honesty in words and images is far from censored, and that should be taken into account.
But for those with an open mind (and two open evenings to view the film's two three-hour parts), should allow themselves the privilege of viewing this masterpiece.
If you don't fall into those categories, however, treat yourself to this six hour master-class in film-making. This deserved every award it received, and more. It's a shame only one actor from each category can win. All of them, Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Mary Louise Parker, Emma Thompson, Jeffrey Wright (personal favorite), Patrick Wilson, Ben Shankmen, and Justin Kirk all brought out the depths and layers to their characters. Many played more than one role, and each having their distinctive personality and delivering it flawlessly.
The dialogue is uncanny. Jeffrey Wright's delivery of this, if possible, even stands out among the superb cast. He emotes with his entire body the heart-piercing lines of truth, and if one keeps and opens mind, it can't help itself but manifest in your mind.
There are those that dislike the films for the reasons they have, but I believe that has less to do with the film itself and more on its message; that being said this film isn't for everyone. It's brutal honesty in words and images is far from censored, and that should be taken into account.
But for those with an open mind (and two open evenings to view the film's two three-hour parts), should allow themselves the privilege of viewing this masterpiece.