tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post814970126808362387..comments2024-03-14T02:13:38.885-04:00Comments on Radiator Heaven: HollywoodlandJ.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11823190634186509982noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-11086895664909472812011-04-22T10:44:14.969-04:002011-04-22T10:44:14.969-04:00Stacia:
Yes, I think you'll dig this film. It...Stacia:<br /><br />Yes, I think you'll dig this film. It doesn't treat Reeves in a salicious way and in fact gives him a lot of dignity as it attempts to provide motivation for what happened to him. There are still plenty of questions surrounding his death but this film provides some credible theories.<br /><br />First and foremost, this film is worth seeing for Affleck. He is excellent. As is Diane Lane. Yeah, it's a shame about Brody but there's nothing really he could do. The problem lies with the character itself.<br /><br />Anyways, I hope you give the film a chance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-82680794114704159282011-04-20T08:13:16.221-04:002011-04-20T08:13:16.221-04:00I have wanted to see this but always changed my mi...I have wanted to see this but always changed my mind, and when reading your entry I realize I had let something silly prevent me: A few years ago on Usenet, I got SLAMMED by a relatively famous actor who claimed to have done research on Reeves, and he was was beyond angry that I was so "stupid" to even consider this movie. The mere existence of <i>Hollywoodland</i> angered him greatly.<br /><br />Your write-up was the perfect antidote. It's a great summary and really helped me get out of my head, as it were, and drop the stupid baggage I forgot I even had. It's unfortunate Brody gives a weak performance, but I'm always interested in Affleck and I love Ladd, so I'm excited to give this a go.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250238254417726987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-92228437662967004142011-04-13T15:39:12.083-04:002011-04-13T15:39:12.083-04:00le0pard13:
Thank you, my friend. Yeah, this film ...le0pard13:<br /><br />Thank you, my friend. Yeah, this film has its moments and is definitely worth checking out for Affleck's performance (and Lane, too!). It's a shame they didn't just jettison Brody's entire storyline. Oh well...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-33665315458772295372011-04-13T14:05:15.375-04:002011-04-13T14:05:15.375-04:00I have this in my Instant Queue for Netflix. I'...I have this in my Instant Queue for Netflix. I've always heard that Affleck really began his acting come back with this one. Plus, it has Diane Lane (YES!). As usual, another your splendid reviews, J.D. Thanks for this.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-18488242707951222042011-04-08T15:37:22.556-04:002011-04-08T15:37:22.556-04:00Brent:
Thank you for the kind words! Yes, certain...Brent:<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words! Yes, certainly a flawed film but anchored by a very strong performance by Affleck and also Lane who I thought was quite good as well.<br /><br /><br />The Sci-Fi Fanatic:<br /><br />Yes, this film has it flaws but is worth checking out. I would actually say I prefer MULHOLLAND FALLS over this film despite its own flaws. It has a very interesting cast as well that is very watchable. Tough call, really but both films have their merits.<br /><br />As always, thanks for stopping by and for the compliments.<br /><br /><br />The Film Connoisseur:<br /><br />Yeah, Affleck really showed that he had some chops with this film and now has gone on to become quite a decent director. I enjoyed THE TOWN but I think GONE BABY GONE is even better. I am interested to see what he decides to direct next.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-10944829285916417702011-04-08T11:41:23.471-04:002011-04-08T11:41:23.471-04:00I gotta say, it is a great thing that Affleck has ...I gotta say, it is a great thing that Affleck has done, he has managed to rescue his acting career! After films like Gigli and Raindeer Games or Surviving Christmas ...I didnt think that would be possible. Yet, here he is with films like this and The Town, which blew me away. You seen that one J.D.? Highly recommend it if you liked films like Heat. I need to see HOllywoodland, thanks for the awesome review.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-17027658013985410602011-04-08T08:23:15.097-04:002011-04-08T08:23:15.097-04:00The story of Reeves is a fascinating one. I'd...The story of Reeves is a fascinating one. I'd like to see the film, but I'm not sure I'm sold on it based on all the evidence you have cited from your own perspective and others.<br /><br />It may look nice. It may have a good message for fellow actors, but is it entertaining. Hmmm, not entirely sure despite what looks like a great cast.<br /><br />What's funny J.D. is I've been wanting to see Mulholland Falls too, but if that is less of a film than this, that makes two I'm not entirely sure about.<br /><br />A typically great J.D. review. This film intrigued me. You give us loads of interesting backstory too. It's surprising someone wanted to make this film. best, sffSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-72384033219557061792011-04-07T14:03:06.546-04:002011-04-07T14:03:06.546-04:00Great review of a fascinating movie. Affleck was p...Great review of a fascinating movie. Affleck was perfect for the part and it excelled when showing the toll that his lifestyle and image took out of him. It isn't perfect, but I found it engrossing and so tragic.INDBrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606473452389713844noreply@blogger.com