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On a more 'serious' note the actors more than succeed in conveying subtle - and not so subtle :)- complexities in their characters without getting too hokey.
A mature, subtle script that suggests and occasionally brings into dramatic focus the underlying tensions is well served by perfect performances (apart from the odd inappropriate smiling that Keira Knightley is prone to, though perhaps under direction this time as the other characters themselves often mention it).
Of course it isn't some SFX extravaganza or Star Wars pseudo-mystic tripe fest, but a subtle movie that has a slow pace, yet it conveys the creepy, eerie and uncanny atmosphere of the best Anderson productions: for lovers of 'cerebral' sci-fi.
The storyline was strong and dramatic tension was held because you felt their was some subtle mystery going on, even though things seemed mundane.
It is more a subtle story of the fact that in Indian household how most decisions are taken by the man, how no attention is paid to the desires of the lady, for example how even when the husband and wife sleep together it would be a test for the husband whether he can control his desires, not to give the woman pleasure.
I watched this film 6 times already and every single time I watch it I find other subtle jokes.
So often comedies try to be so intentionally funny that it misses, but here is finally a movie that succeeds in being hilarious in the most subtle of ways.
kudos to the makers, and to a hilariously subtle cast of actors, including Isaac Wade, whose performances is top-notch.
This Film exhibits dear irony, shaggy-dog roundabout story lines woven with subtle cultural references, Classic parallels, masterful use of rich saturated color, and fabulous rendition of chase scenes a'la Keystone Cops.
I only have two minor quips about the film, as subtle as they are.
The scripting of the subtle comedy is unmatched by any movie in recent years.
Highly recommended for all ages, although the younger set will probably not appreciate some of the more subtle references, they will certainly appreciate one galley scene in particular!
"Closet Land" tells a powerful story and has many different subtle elements.
This story of a teacher who has a relationship with a student is told in a subtle manner, something which sets it apart from most films with this plot.
And as with so many things in the world and especially in the film industry un-American means more sophisticated, more subtle, more intelligent or simply better.
Of course the play is brilliant to begin with and nothing can compare with the immediacy and collegiality of theatre, and I think you listen better in theatre; but on the screen we become more intimate, we're 'up-close' more than we are in the theatre, we witness subtle changes in expression, we "see" better as well as listen.
For lovers of all things Irish or for folks looking for a literate, subtle, yet incredibly moving holiday film, this is a true gem.
So revealing that it could be a documentary, so compelling you can't take your eyes away, so subtle and yet so powerful... "Dead Man Walking" is nothing short of a masterpiece.
In fact the entire cast shines, including music legend Hoagy Carmichael who treats us all with a subtle version of his classic Lazy River.
An example would be the distance of both, Massimo and Valeria taking a coffee in the same room, separated by subtle divisions and not seeing each other.
I am a big fan of the 1995 version, which I have seen many times and consider a subtle, excellent film.
I found the acting more subtle and evocative than do many of the critics here, but the acting in the 1995 version is more powerful.
I thought her acting was subtle and effective, however.
He knows how to be subtle and honest.
In Follies he imitates the '30s '40s style of showtunes, in Pacific Overtures he captures the subtle art of Asian music, Into the Woods knocks off the 32 bar Disney style songs, and Assassins covers a history of American music.
If you are in the mood to sit back and be absorbed by the subtle, transformed powers of cinema, you'll love this movie.
As one poster points out, this version manages to include the involvements with men, in a fairly subtle way.
I immediately saw the R. Rodriguez connection also, but thought it was very clever and made me want to see the film again to look for more subtle cues from other films.
Naruse is a master in subtle studies of his female protagonists' characters.
In a subtle way we are asked to ponder the concept that major events in our lives are sometimes generated without our being fully aware of the root causes.
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