I was psyched to see this. I was sad once I did.
It's well worth it to see and hear Norman Jewison. But, he was obviously declining and had to be prompted more than once by Ted, who acted as his guide. It was interesting to see for whom he had the most enthusiastic reaction upon being reunited with each cast member.
I was put off by all the overhyping of some actors who had minor roles. Each one were treated as if they were crucial to the entire enterprise. If everyone is special, no one is special. I was also stunned by the choppy Directing of Munoz. I spent far too much time trying to figure out what the heck he was trying to do/convey.
The film footage of 1973 Israel and some of the sets/scenes were great to see. It's the best part of this documentary.
JCS is truly significant. I rewatch it several times each year. I find it brilliant and some of the insights I heard in "Extended" added to the depth and breadth of my regard for JCS.
Yet, sadly, the tongue bathing and the overdone bonhomie were much too sappy and overwhelmed the effort.
It's well worth it to see and hear Norman Jewison. But, he was obviously declining and had to be prompted more than once by Ted, who acted as his guide. It was interesting to see for whom he had the most enthusiastic reaction upon being reunited with each cast member.
I was put off by all the overhyping of some actors who had minor roles. Each one were treated as if they were crucial to the entire enterprise. If everyone is special, no one is special. I was also stunned by the choppy Directing of Munoz. I spent far too much time trying to figure out what the heck he was trying to do/convey.
The film footage of 1973 Israel and some of the sets/scenes were great to see. It's the best part of this documentary.
JCS is truly significant. I rewatch it several times each year. I find it brilliant and some of the insights I heard in "Extended" added to the depth and breadth of my regard for JCS.
Yet, sadly, the tongue bathing and the overdone bonhomie were much too sappy and overwhelmed the effort.