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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Great Will Smith, new Muccino
Being Italian and a huge fan of Gabriele Muccino, I was really curious to watch this movie to see his Hollywood debut.
I have to say I loved the movie, really well written and directed. It was definitely easier as it was based on a true story, otherwise many could say this would be a typical Hollywood movie.
Will Smith and his son were really good.
I saw the old Muccino in a few shots only and in some scenes. It lacked the fast rhythm of his other movies (if you find them, rent them, they are very good!), but I don't think the movie needed that.
So good luck Gabriele, and I can't wait to watch your next movie!
Adieu, plancher des vaches! (1999)
Not as good as I thought...
I understand the purpose of the director to tell stories that aren't stories, but the way he tried to show time passing by (the couple of joggers, who first appear jogging together, than jogging with a stroller (sic!), than the man alone...) and to link the "adventures" of the characters (the final scene, with the maid climbing a mountain seeing the big black guy on another cliff, and then seeing the boat with her former employer and saying "Oh, a boat!") were awful. At the same time, I liked the way he portrayed the middle-high class, even in an excessive way. I think it is a lousy movie. If you want to watch it, do it as a film school student, trying to see technical aspects and issues. It will help a lot.