Shadows & Lies
(2010)
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Shadows & Lies
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| James Franco | ... |
William Vincent
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| Julianne Nicholson | ... |
Ann
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| Martin Donovan | ... |
Victor
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| Josh Lucas | ... |
Boss
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Haskell King | ... |
Jason
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| Zoe Lister Jones | ... |
Rebecca
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Ty Anania | ... |
Older Brother
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Louis Anania | ... |
Younger Brother
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| Norm Golden | ... |
Jasper
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| Gibson Frazier | ... |
Sitting Man
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| Emily Tremaine | ... |
Cindy
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| Julienne Hanzelka Kim | ... |
Juliette
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| Vince Jolivette | ... |
Russell
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John Tintori | ... |
Walking Man
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Mick Casalle | ... |
Man with Cigarette
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The story of William Vincent as he recounts the eccentric and curious path that has brought him, at mortal risk, to New York City, after four years in exile, to rescue a woman he scarcely knows, Ann, from the vague crime syndicate that first brought them together. Written by Anonymous
Okay, first of all, I gotta say that I don't think the rating of this movie is very fair.
The rhythm of the movie is slow, so if you're not the type of person who could sit still for two hours and adore the visualization of a slow film, just let it go.
After the ending, I began thinking how the movie had no purpose at all and that it wasn't sending out a message. And then I thought, maybe it wasn't supposed to. Maybe it was just trying to show a small part of a depressed, not-finding-a-meaning-in-life guy's life. And even so, it still lacked something, it was a little lost, like there wasn't much thought behind the story. It wasn't very well figured out, neither were the characters.
But the good news is, it gets you thinking. The photography is beautiful, and so is the acting. James Franco does a great job in this one, every expression on his face has a meaning behind it, the tone of his voice, how the characters linger before saying something, that is All very good. Not so many great lines though, it's mostly body language.
After all, I think it's worth watching. There are many beautiful scenes that you wouldn't want to miss, regardless of the not-so-good story.