The silent film destined to win Best Picture. I'm certain it will win. I've never been more certain about anything in my entire life. Too light hearted for me, but I liked it. How could you not? It's charm and likability is so disarming, you can't help but go with it. Unfortunately, it's also a trifle that won't hold up to repeat viewings nor will it stand the test of time.
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| Jean Dujardin & Berenice Bejo | The Artist |
2. The Descendants
Criminally overrated. Nowhere near the greatness of Alexander Payne's About Schmidt, but enjoyable. This, for the record, is not Clooney's best role. He's good not great. Too many moments took me out of the film, but a setting unfamiliar to audiences, Hawaii, gave it something extra. I thought Shailene Woodley was a revelation and I would recommend the film for her alone.
3. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
The problem with Tinker, Tailer, Soldier, Spy is that the film is an incomprehensible mess but it has too many redeemable features for me to completely write it off. The production design and ensemble cast are superb, but if you can't figure out what the fuck is going on, what does it matter?
4. Win Win
This was a simple, well written and well directed story, no actually, fable. This is a fable. This is about doing what's right and wrong in the attempt to make a buck. Every moment rang true for me with the ensemble cast giving us such terrific and rich performances. Paul Giamatti in particular is wonderful, and Amy Ryan as the moral compass of the film, so good.
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