I love a good con artist movie: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jackie Brown, Catch Me If You Can, 21 to name a few.
I had wanted to see Brother Bloom in the cinema when it came out but missed it. I've had a copy for a while and decided to watch it tonight.
Ah Adrien Brody. My heart melts every time I see his face. And doesn't everyone like Mark Ruffalo?
As kids, Stephen (Ruffalo) discovers his ability to con people, writing con scenarios mainly to give his brother Bloom everything he desires. Bloom however, eventually wants an 'unwritten' life and agrees to one last con. Enter Rachel Weisz, a rich and lonely woman who dives head first into this crazy world.
I really liked this movie, it was beautiful to look at, the dialogue was clever, and the performances were good. Rachel Weisz lights up the screen, I've never seen her play a 'light' character like this. Adrien Brody is good as the brother who wants a real life - his face is designed for melancholy, and Mark Ruffalo always works, he is always good.
I agree re the two above stud muffins- esp brody, eyes are beautiful. i saw this on TV and therefore did not pay it the required attention. should try and see the whole film.
I love a good con artist movie: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jackie Brown, Catch Me If You Can, 21 to name a few.
ReplyDeleteI had wanted to see Brother Bloom in the cinema when it came out but missed it. I've had a copy for a while and decided to watch it tonight.
Ah Adrien Brody. My heart melts every time I see his face. And doesn't everyone like Mark Ruffalo?
As kids, Stephen (Ruffalo) discovers his ability to con people, writing con scenarios mainly to give his brother Bloom everything he desires. Bloom however, eventually wants an 'unwritten' life and agrees to one last con. Enter Rachel Weisz, a rich and lonely woman who dives head first into this crazy world.
I really liked this movie, it was beautiful to look at, the dialogue was clever, and the performances were good. Rachel Weisz lights up the screen, I've never seen her play a 'light' character like this. Adrien Brody is good as the brother who wants a real life - his face is designed for melancholy, and Mark Ruffalo always works, he is always good.
I liked this a lot. 7/10
I agree re the two above stud muffins- esp brody, eyes are beautiful. i saw this on TV and therefore did not pay it the required attention. should try and see the whole film.
ReplyDeletei downloaded 'The Jacket' on your recommendation. I'll see it in the next couple of days.
ReplyDeleteah okay, i still get very emotional thinking about brody's eyes in that one...
ReplyDeletethe funniest thing was that rotten tomatoes didn't rate it too well... but i did!
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