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Movies to see: ‘Gone Baby Gone’ and Gosling’s ‘Lars’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s my indubitable advice about what matters most about new movies this weekend:
1. “Gone Baby Gone” — Ben Affleck can’t really act, but he sure can direct. And little brother Casey can sure lead.
2. “Lars and the Real Girl” — Ryan Gosling (pictured below) is just about perfect in this strange and remarkably sweet indie fable.
3. “Rendition” — Meryl Streep’s on fire, but everything else in this tepid drama induces pure boredom.
4. “Things We Lost in the Fire” — And the overacting awards go to Halle Berry and, especially, Benicio Del Toro.
5. “30 Days of Night” — Vampires speak their own language, requiring subtitles. Can Josh Hartnett’s career sink any lower?
6. “The Darjeeling Limited” — From start to finish it is pretentious crud.
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By sandy
October 18, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this
I’m glad you said that about The Darjeeling Limited!!!!! I would rather poke my eyes out.
By Kathy
October 18, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this
I saw Lars and the Real Girl at the Key Sunday Cinema Club last week-end and loved it! It is so wonderfully quirky. Sad and funny all at the same time, and I was happy to see your comment about Ryan Gosling’s performance. Having seen him in Half Nelson, his versatility is amazing. He is truly an actor and not just a celebrity masquerading as one.
By arman
October 19, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this
Couldnt agree with you more, Kathy, in regards to Gosling’s performance in Half-Nelson.
By arman
October 19, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this
Couldnt agree with you more, Kathy, in regards to Gosling’s performance in Half-Nelson.
By ma743zda
October 22, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this
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