tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post8626983621528543643..comments2024-03-17T23:08:28.960-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'Magic in the Moonlight'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-26065281835800311232014-09-28T04:00:07.532-07:002014-09-28T04:00:07.532-07:00If one doesn't have too high expectations I do...If one doesn't have too high expectations I don't see any reason why this shouldn't be enjoyed, F.B. Perhaps I was hoping for too much after such brilliance as 'Blue Jasmine'. Watching 'Magic' en route might be the perfect way both to enhance the film itself and to make the time pass quicker and agreeably.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-88724551204297375412014-09-27T06:29:16.102-07:002014-09-27T06:29:16.102-07:00I do usually rather enjoy Woody Allen films. Sound...I do usually rather enjoy Woody Allen films. Sounds as if this one will be an iPad on an across country flight film. Fearsome Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338879036238705400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-66940918375060508052014-09-27T01:56:33.127-07:002014-09-27T01:56:33.127-07:00Many thanks, Zach - and welcome!
My film choices t...Many thanks, Zach - and welcome!<br />My film choices tend towards the eclectic (or 'art-house' if you prefer) but I do try to cover a wide range. <br />Glad that you're another one who appreciates Mr Allen - who often evokes strong emotions on either side. But as with you, I'll give up time to see anything at all that he turns out. Some are brilliant, some are dud and some, like this, are neither. This particular one has its fans and I wish I was one of them but got to be honest and it just seems that the potential for being light and witty was just thrown away. (I can even imagine him yawning while calling "Action!").<br /><br />Hope my future reviews interest you enough to catch something you might otherwise have not bothered with.<br />Best wishes.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-46087879441656177672014-09-26T20:35:22.881-07:002014-09-26T20:35:22.881-07:00hey, just discovered your really cool blog. i like...hey, just discovered your really cool blog. i like to watch movies big time, but i always wait until something i want to see is available on dvd (i'm sort of a recluse).<br /><br />woody allen is awesome, so i can't wait to see this. if it turns out to be inferior to his previous work, i'm okay with that. i only buy a dvd after i've seen it (and there's a library near my home that has an epic selection of free dvds). so no money will be wasted.<br /><br />anyway, thanks for the really cool review. now that roger ebert is gone, i've had to flip a coin when it comes to movies and such.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814768283651255645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-15437136039351830352014-09-25T22:12:23.353-07:002014-09-25T22:12:23.353-07:00It's only one person's opinion, Ron. Most ...It's only one person's opinion, Ron. Most of the reviews I've seen have been more favourable than mine - but not all. However, as we agree on 'Blue Jasmine' there just may be an agreement of views were you to see this one too, though anything is possible.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-31032816526313891022014-09-25T07:46:35.005-07:002014-09-25T07:46:35.005-07:00Ray,
I probably haven't seen as many Woody All...Ray,<br />I probably haven't seen as many Woody Allen movies as you but the ones I have seen I liked immensely. "Blue Jasmine" was superb. I'm sorry Woody's latest film didn't live up to his usually excellent filmmaking skills. Thanks for the tip. I'll probably skip this one.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-90188462228547244112014-09-25T06:43:14.563-07:002014-09-25T06:43:14.563-07:00'Jasmine' is an absolute MUST, J.G. Once i...'Jasmine' is an absolute MUST, J.G. Once it starts it'll hold you right through. One of the key films of this century so far, I'd aver.<br />As for 'Magic' I'd still recommend anyone to see it - I rarely warn people off from seeing anything I dislike anyway - you may well find that your reaction is similar to Paul's above. I hope it is.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-70902565224297697202014-09-25T06:39:42.788-07:002014-09-25T06:39:42.788-07:00That's fair enough, Paul, though I do wish I f...That's fair enough, Paul, though I do wish I felt the same way as you and your friend. Whenever it's a Woody Allen film I'm desperately hoping for something that will justify my stratospheric admiration of him, and he certainly can pull it off, but all too rarely in recent years. I felt this one had a subject crying out for 'sparkle' and 'wit' but found their presence lacking. His prolific output makes me always think "maybe next time", though he can't have that much productive time left now. Perhaps my demands of him are too high, but knowing what he's capable of I still live in hope. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-71836603288453204402014-09-25T06:05:34.195-07:002014-09-25T06:05:34.195-07:00im on catch up
i havent even seen blue jasmine AS ...im on catch up<br />i havent even seen blue jasmine AS YETJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-46091357770981015092014-09-25T05:27:04.579-07:002014-09-25T05:27:04.579-07:00Yes, the story is "light as a bubble," b...Yes, the story is "light as a bubble," but passed the time easily at an afternoon performance. However, I think that it would be more enjoyable watching it at home on DVD along with a nice wine accompanied with some good cheese.<br /><br />I must say I was very pleased to see Eileen Atkins and Ute Lemper, whom I haven't seen since her NY Stage debut in "Chicago."<br /><br />True that the music was "roll-call" but that era was unique and listening to that familiar music added to the enjoyment.<br /><br />I discussed the movie with a friend of mine and he said: "Woody Allen has made a good Woody Allen movie. I totally agree.<br /><br />paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.com