jueves, 13 de enero de 2011

the remains of the day (james ivory)

very faithful adaptation of a wondrous book. i wasn't 100% convinced at the beginning, i thought it kind of lacked the magic, but i guess my expectations were just too high and i was wanting it to be like i had imagined. nonetheless, after 15 min or so, i came to my senses and just started enjoying the film. i loved it. i really did. really beautiful story, beautifully performed. hopkins manages to make his mr stevens seem even more cold and  annoying than his book counterpart. i still think they overdid mr stevens's dad's make up, it looked a bit too adams family, but that's just nitpicking.

Rating: 8.5/10

5 comentarios:

  1. I agree with Hopkins' coldness. Outstanding!

    ResponderEliminar
  2. It's so rare that film adaptations don't piss me off - especially of books I love.

    I'm a bit nervous about Never Let Me Go, I feel like the trailer gives away too much. And it all seems a bit 'Oscar-worthy'..but I could be wrong!

    ResponderEliminar
  3. i still have to read the book... but yes, i know what you mean, saw the trailer and wasn't 100% sure about it...

    ResponderEliminar
  4. Me gusta esta peli. No lei el libro por lo q supngo q estoy menos condicionada. Disfruto de la historia y de los protagonistas, de todos. Y me gustan los actores. Los dos. Consiguen q me olvide de sus otros personajes. y algunos son difíciles de olvidar.

    ResponderEliminar
  5. Glad you liked it! I thought you would...

    I love the scene where they are in his study and she prises the book out of his hand - the look of longing in his eyes! But only for a moment and 'Mr Stevens' returns. So so sad.

    Much love x

    ResponderEliminar