Most of my current viewing of late has been of movies with a 3 hours length but none of them went as quickly as 'Magnolia". Though finding sympathy for any of these characters would be a very hard job, I found myself caring about what happened to them. Most of the reviews i've read so far for this movie pass off Tom Cruise as getting reward because he tried something different, what's the problem with that. I found his arrogant, self absorbed character engaging,and though he's not the most likeable character in movie history, he had me drawn in.Though unlike Short Cuts, the interwining isn't as obvious,sometimes it's very confusing.Tom Cruise & Julianne Moore are a particular stand out from an amazing cast. Though one problem I do have is with the frogs falling from the sky tacked on ending. Julianne Moore's character seeing there is no way out from her guilt of marrying the dying Robards for his money and just realising it before his death,attempting suicide with the good old fashioned booze and pills. Tom Cruise's character facing his father (the afore mentioned Robards)on his death bed after years of ignoring him for walking out on his dying mother.There is so much happening withing this movie,some you'll care about,some you won't but I do urge you to see it. In years to come hopefully it will be appreciated.
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The Green Mile
(1999)
What a gem....
10 October 2001
Having doubts about seeing this movie because of the length (3 hours can be death to a film).I was so surprised that I didn't look at my watch once throughout the whole movie. Tom Hanks, in my opinion, gave the performance of his career by bringing emotion and depth to his part. The only actor that bettered him was Michael Clarke Duncan. How he made this giant like character into a vulnerable pussycat was a marvel. On whole, the cast came together and gave the best performance I have seen in a movie for a long time. Not one of them let the side down by being weak. David Morse who is more known for his supporting roles was also excellent and hopefully not long till he's carrying his own movie. If you haven't seen this get it out now,forget about the running time and connections to 'The Shawshank Redemption' and enjoy it for what it is, a little miracle. 4 out of 5
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