tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post8885129496422392021..comments2024-03-28T15:25:55.785-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'The Hundred Foot Journey'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-86866998082647968182014-09-14T22:05:36.225-07:002014-09-14T22:05:36.225-07:00Thanks for asking, Sol. Yes, I am, but still only ...Thanks for asking, Sol. Yes, I am, but still only going forward inch by inch. Left arm continues to be limited in use and there's still a constant, dull (but tolerable) pain. Saw doctor last week who said as long as it's slowly improving that's the main thing, but if it gets worse or stops getting slowly better then see him again. It's still frustrating until I can get full use back. But thanks again.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-69689970495141021052014-09-14T13:07:19.418-07:002014-09-14T13:07:19.418-07:00Hey Ray, How are you doing are you feeling better?...Hey Ray, How are you doing are you feeling better?Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-29430205889001541192014-09-09T23:31:33.643-07:002014-09-09T23:31:33.643-07:00Don't rely too much on my views, Sol, which ar...Don't rely too much on my views, Sol, which are skewed towards my constant craving for 'brain fodder'. Most of my interests tend to be cerebral so if you're looking for someone to recommend easy-watching, please don't depend look to me. On it's own terms, if you want a pleasant enough cinematicexperience this more than fits the bill, so do see it if you have the chance, money and opportunity.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-77526991167809467392014-09-09T23:26:00.625-07:002014-09-09T23:26:00.625-07:00It's undemanding fayre, FB - and I think seein...It's undemanding fayre, FB - and I think seeing it as an in-flight or rented film would satisfactorily wile away a couple of hours of otherwise tedium. <br />I suspect you may well like it more than I did - and I look forward to finding out.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-91472459971056689432014-09-09T17:11:10.130-07:002014-09-09T17:11:10.130-07:00Very nice Ray.
Thanks.
RonVery nice Ray.<br /><br />Thanks.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-64296591459406948622014-09-09T14:15:51.895-07:002014-09-09T14:15:51.895-07:00hmm I will wait for it to be on the tv. very poor...hmm I will wait for it to be on the tv. very poor score from you. which means I will probably hate it Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-90891031046786458632014-09-09T06:44:26.255-07:002014-09-09T06:44:26.255-07:00I had not yet noticed this film. After reading the...I had not yet noticed this film. After reading the comments I decided to check out trailers as I am a big Oprah fan. It appears to be a light easy feel good film which would be one that I rent on iTunes ( not yet available) for my frequent trips back east aboard United Airlines. I don't find these films worth a trip to the movie house, but great for escaping in tight travel quarters with strangers. Thanks for turning me into it as I will be checking it out for a flight soon, and will come back here to let you know what I think. Fearsome Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338879036238705400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-53101734364812956802014-09-08T23:29:38.520-07:002014-09-08T23:29:38.520-07:00Hi, Pat. I'm honoured by your visit here, via ...Hi, Pat. I'm honoured by your visit here, via Ron. <br />Yes, this film can be seen as entertaining enough if one is in that frame of mind, though it's very much a film for the 'mature' end of an audience (I say that with some trepidation as I don't know how old you are) - though it didn't work for this particular 'oldie'.<br />I never consider myself as qualified enough to judge whether a film is intrinsically good or bad, but only offer my own reaction at being subjected to the experience, which is bound to be very subjective, varying from person to person - and in no way do I claim that my opinion has any more validity than one who takes a diametrically opposite view.<br />Thanks for what you say about my reviews though if you re-visit here I think it won't be that long before you read something here with which you violently disagree. but that's okay too.<br /><br />I've not heard of 'Bojack Horsemen' but then I don't watch films on computer (I've never rented a film) and only very rarely on TV, and then only at its broadcast time. 98% of the films I view are seen in the cinema, in the medium for which they were intended. If I miss any on its theatrical release there's a good chance that I'll never see it.<br /><br />Thanks also for what you say about my comments on Ron's posts. I do make an effort not to make them sound too mundane. <br />Best wishes.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-81803601564987032252014-09-08T23:07:58.974-07:002014-09-08T23:07:58.974-07:00Yes, I knew about Steven and Oprah's hand in t...Yes, I knew about Steven and Oprah's hand in this, Paul, though that in no way put me off. I liked Ms Mirren more in this than in most of her too-frequent screen appearances. She plays icy and bossy so well and it's fascinating to watch even though she's not the sort of person one would like to deal with.<br />Being a matinee and the schools having returned, most of the audience yesterday were of my age group and it's true that there was quite a number of 'oohs' and 'aahs' and laughing (while I was shuffling in my seat with exasperation). But it's a long time since I saw such blatant emotional signposting. They could just as well have put notices on the screen - "Now be sorry!" "Chuckle here!" "Be astonished!"<br />For me Helen Mirren carried it and without her it would surely have had good prospect as being my 'least enjoyed film of 2014'. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-1086548875964560172014-09-08T22:57:29.497-07:002014-09-08T22:57:29.497-07:00I have to say that Ron is right, A.M. It's in ...I have to say that Ron is right, A.M. It's in no way a 'bomb'. Very much depends on one's own standpoint. I'd not say to anyone "Don't see it!" Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-69564994168676068192014-09-08T22:55:13.389-07:002014-09-08T22:55:13.389-07:00I can easily see, Ron, if one is in a pleasantly l...I can easily see, Ron, if one is in a pleasantly laid-back mood and wishing to be entertained with little or no mental effort on one's own part, this film would nicely fit the bill. It clearly got you in that frame of mind and that's fine. It's a perfect slice of escapism, though I was in my regular mood to be mentally challenged and provoked and on those terms found it less than satisfactory. But I wouldn't decry anyone (least of all, you) for liking it. <br />I wonder what Pat thought. I'd guess he more or less was of your opinion. I think if he hadn't been you would have said so. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-55287975744326606622014-09-08T19:42:26.402-07:002014-09-08T19:42:26.402-07:00Hey Ray - I usually don't veer into blogspace ...Hey Ray - I usually don't veer into blogspace apart from Retired in Delaware which I still sometimes miss. But he alerted me to the fact you do good movie reviews. So I wanted to check some out. I gave 100 foot more a little higher grade than you - say, 5.5. It's not a film I'd generally go to. But I did want to see Mirren. It was way predictable as you mentioned and I don't get the foo foo of hi end food. But I thought the acting was well done and I was essentially entertained. I depend more on thrillers, action, and some edgier films for my escapism. I enjoyed your review of Lucy. I'm guessing some of you readers want to know your opinion of certain films which might cause you to see some you might not otherwise be interested in. Naturally I'd be interested whether or not you like Bojack Horsemen - an animated series on Netflix - but I'm not even sure you would get that in England. And lastly - I'd like to add when I do read Ron's bog posts I always enjoy your comments.<br /><br />Patpat888https://www.blogger.com/profile/14258757006598488676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-37827297600829298072014-09-08T19:17:18.972-07:002014-09-08T19:17:18.972-07:00Ray, you are not taking a risk with me with your o...Ray, you are not taking a risk with me with your opinion.<br /><br />This film was strongly advertised and Mirren was an extra bonus, finally escaping her tough-as-nails Jane Tennison image. I noticed that the producers of the film were Spielberg and Miss Oprah, Queen Of Sentiment. I'm sure there were a few "Aha Moments" in the film and a lot of emotional manipulation<br /><br />Happy that I made a wise decision not to see this Spielberg-Winfrey collaboration and saved myself a few bucks.<br /><br /><br />paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-91967351282167907682014-09-08T18:12:48.764-07:002014-09-08T18:12:48.764-07:00Oh Anne Marie, it's not a bomb. I thought it ...Oh Anne Marie, it's not a bomb. I thought it was a very nice movie. No surprises. Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-87563096822741476042014-09-08T14:36:09.360-07:002014-09-08T14:36:09.360-07:00well, good thing I didn't waste precious money...well, good thing I didn't waste precious money to see a bomb! thanks, dear!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-76551261624313242042014-09-08T14:15:56.227-07:002014-09-08T14:15:56.227-07:00Ray,
A "3"? I do agree with you that t...Ray,<br />A "3"? I do agree with you that the plot was predictable and you are so right, when it "rains" in the movies it is never a light downpour - NEVER. Having noted the aforementioned, I did find this movie a pleasant rejoinder for a lazy summer afternoon in Toronto. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give it a 5.5. A 3? Oh Ray. :) <br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-33528930019942047152014-09-08T10:10:30.404-07:002014-09-08T10:10:30.404-07:00I never knew that, J.G. - about HM's attempt t...I never knew that, J.G. - about HM's attempt to make it in French. It ought, at least, to have made the script more interesting.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-71091163068633217502014-09-08T09:43:27.529-07:002014-09-08T09:43:27.529-07:00I heard Mirren interviewed about the movie... And ...I heard Mirren interviewed about the movie... And her fight to have it filmed in French<br />Fat chance<br />Disney does not do subtitlesJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com