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Other Voices (2000)
Great Film!!!
This is a great film. Beautifully moving and a little disturbing because it makes us ask ourselves if our love relationships are real.
Some strong acting and fun scenes with a nice understated sense of humor.
I like the depth behind the madness. Talented director.
For a low budget film I was very impressed. Quality work by all involved. I would like to see more work from this writer/director.
I can see why he was nominated for an award. I hear that he may have another film coming out in 2010. I for one am looking forward to it.
I also especially enjoyed Campbell Scott in this film. Fun characters.
One Night with the King (2006)
a disappointment
I have to say I was disappointed with the film.
It was touted as "an epic motion picture set in an imaginative world of adventure, intrigue and romance." (quote from the 8X website)
It sounded good, but in my opinion, did not deliver. I found the project lacking in many areas.
1. The story often muddled and the characters seemed very one dimensional. The dialogue was often confusing.
2. The acting overall was poor. Way too many weak emotional moments that didn't ring true. Unfortunately this is true for the King and Esther as well as some of the supporting actors. The name actors helped to carry it, but did not have enough screen time to cover the other's weaknesses.
3. The costuming was often weak, especially with male government/ruling officials. Their outfits often looked like spray-painted plastic pieces.
4. Makeup stood out when it shouldn't. For example, scenes where Esther was asleep, her face was covered in frosted makeup that didn't seem appropriate.
5. Sound was OK, but there were many times when I, and others who saw it missed important dialogue because of strange wording and low volume.
As a professional actress, and a believer, I have to say that I get very disappointed when we Christians promote a film as a great accomplishment, and then follow up with a project at this level.
I really feel this movie should probably have gone direct to DVD, promoted directly to a Christian audience who is used to accepting "below grade" material for the sake of watching something pointedly "Christian."
I had really hoped for more. Maybe next time.