This movie was much more than I was expecting. Bill Condon brought out the best in these actors; the movie was visually impressive, and everyone involved handled their tasks with ease and skill. Read more
The synopsis says this film explores the complex and profound ties that exist between brothers, fathers, and sons. Daniel Day-Lewis, one of the most revered actors in the world, resurfaces from the retirement he entered eight years ago to work with his son on this project.
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“Anemone” is grim and glum picture of self-isolation. Yet the picture is beautiful and magnificent, and the picture is moved by some incredible acting. The award-winning talent is given a canvas that is barely holding up. It is like putting a finely tuned Ferrari engine into a Volkswagen Beetle. It is ready to race but runs more like the tortoise than the rabbit. Read more
Whether the character she plays is tooling around in her scooter trying to catch some bad guys (Thelma), giving her ex and her son a hard time (Nebraska), or telling Charlie, the grocery clerk, to “Go fetch” some not yet stocked items she knows are in the back, June Squibb is the actress to play the part. You’re going to love the effort.
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The beginning of the movie made me shiver with delight. I just knew I was in for something special.
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