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Ahh, the quiet beauty of this fine film. A delight from beginning to end, this film is a character study of the singularly proud, stoic butler and the slightly less stuffy co-worker with whom he falls in love. The chemistry between Hopkins and Thompson is palpable, even though they can only express it in the subtlest of ways. As a viewer you will feel frustrated and satisfied all at once, a paradox of emotions few movies can evoke.

I haven't watched Remains Of The Day today, but I've decided to also write about movies from time to time when they pop up in my head suddenly, because I was once amazed by them and would love to watch them again anytime. Remains Of The Day is one of those great, well-acted stories. I watched it when my grandfather was around, and he was deeply bored watching the movie, because there's not much action in it, it's based a lot on emotions, inner conflicts and dialogues. I really enjoyed it and have watched it several times already. This is one of those Anthony Hopkins movies which I think to be a pleasure, also to his career, since he's mostly known as the mad guy from The Silence Of The Lambs, but he can be so much more than that.

Remains of the Day is one of the most perfectly performed and filmed movie of all times. Casting was perfection. The detail of the time coupled with the flawless and seamless story line: SuperbCourtenay

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REMAINS OF THE DAY--Anthony Hopkins---Emma Watson--1993----PG

Yeah, ill admit and i wont lie-- the only reason i saw this movie was because it was referenced (and in a way, spoofed) in Waiting for Guffman. Let give a little premise to this movie. Hopkins plays the lead butler in a Mansion in England. He takes his role so seriously, he lets nothing stop his duty to clean and butlerize, i suppose. He isn't hearltess, but he learns to bottle up his emotions. He doesnt let women or family or himself get in the way of his purpose--to serve his master. But, his master isn't making the right choices. Nonetheless, he cant see that...his duties interfere and he is blind to what is taking place around him. And 20 years later, he goes off to find the girl who worked in the same house with him which he loved, but never showed it. Hopkins is such a talented actor, and he plays Stevens (the butler) perfectly...every nuance is captured. The movies its self is no action, fast paced movie. Its slow and deliberate and it knows it. I loved the way this movie ended, and the story in general. Your life isnt so bad after watching this. The Cinemtography and lighting are fluid and incredible. The sound in the movie is like nothing ive ever heard. Everything has a sound. Nothing is left out...not footsteps or even silverware hitting a plate. This movie is no laughing matter, but if your in the mood for something serious, then go out and rent Remains of the Day.

I'm not lying in that mood. I am ready to passout on this keyboard as I type. For some reason, I've been extremely exhausted for the past week since I've been doing...nothing. I think I'm sick, but I'm not totally sure. I'm somewhat of a hypochondriac, so when everyone around me is sick, I'm not sure if I only feel sick because everyone else does, or if I caught whatever they had. I'm guessing it is the latter now, because I feel like total shit. My nose, throat, ears and whole head are stuffy. I'm no longer the resilient little kid I used to be. However, I'm fighting my sickness (whatever it may be: imaginary or fatal) and heading into Manhattan tomorrow. I'm going to ask for audience participation concerning that a bit later in this entry.

This temporary malady that is plaguing me at the moment has probably not vanished because I have not been taking very good care of myself. I've been accidentally staying up until 3:30 every night, and last night I went to the Giants/Cowboys game with my dad and two brothers. It was very cold. I still can't seem to become emotionally invested into football games and I tend to zone out quite often, but when I'm intent on the game, I enjoy it. The Giants actually won, which made for a rowdy, yet pleasing car ride home. I expected a game that is reminiscent of my little cousin's Pee-Wee football games, and what I got was a game that looked like it was played by slighty talented Pee-Wees. Giants Vs. Cowboys. Ha!

A Streetcar Named Desire is a powerful character study, but at times it becomes repetative and seems a bit overly dramatic (theatrical instead of cinematic). The performances are all compelling, with every character turning in a performance to match their co-stars. I had read the play a few years ago and vaguely recalled many scenes, but this did not effect my viewing of the film. It is a bit "safe", but I still believe it has more audacity than some other films from its time period. However, there were too many innuendos. The film is almost too scared to reveal certain truths so they merely mention them vaguely. The greatness is in the material and the performances, not in the filmmaking. B+

The slight problem with The Aviator, like many biopics, is it lacks a wholly enrapturing second half. That is quite a disappointment when comparing it to the delightful first half, which focuses mainly on the Golden Age of Hollywood. I'm not proposing that the film should have been called "The Playmate Director", but the parts concerning aviation are just not as compelling as the luscious first hour (although the whole film is visually sumptuous). The performances, Blanchett in particular, seem like distracting impersonations at first, but quickly transcend from mimicking to actually embodying the late Hollywood stars/directors/producers. And that compliment can easily be extended to the extremely effective DiCaprio. Just like a Hughes concoction; The Aviator is ambitious, expensive and just falls short of greatness. B

I watched my second Merchant/Ivory production last night: The Remains of the Day. After being very impressed with A Room With a View, I felt this one was a bit less authentic concerning relationships. Hopkins turns in one the most remarkably understated performances of the 90's. His manservant character is so mechanical and work-driven that he is unable to sympathize or have any human emotions, thoughts and opinions. Emma Thompson does great supporting work, but it is obvious that she is supporting the masterful Hopkins. Their relationship seems to end before it really begins, and the emotional impact isn't as affecting as they seemed to play it in the end. The Nazi politics brought into the film seem a bit tacked on, but they are used well to show Hopkin's devotedness to his direct duties. I really can't praise his performance enough. The film is well made and partially interesting, but Hopkin's performance is enough to highly recommend the film. B

I've been noticing that people have been failing to reciprocate lately. Nothing big, but just a friendly, "Hi, how are you" should always be followed by an answer and the same question to the original inquirer. This has been happening particularly often since I've just retured from college. When I ask someone how school is, and they don't ask me about college, it makes me feel so uninteresting. Then again, I'm sort of tired of people asking me how school is since I always reply with a vague, "pretty good". Seriosuly though, I'd rather have someone ask than totally avoid every subject altogether. Isn't that just common courtesy?

This is URGENT! (sort of)...
As I've previously mentioned, I'm going into the city tomorrow and I'm trying to decide what to see. I've curtailed a long list to a list of only nine, and I have time to see two (maybe three). Since I'm so indecisive, I've turn to you pathetic (but hopefully helpful) souls to help me choose.

Which two will it be?:
Born into Brothels
Donkey Skin (1970)
The Machinist
Norte Musique
A Tale of Two Sisters
Tarnation
Hotel Rwanda
Vera Drake
The Assasination of Richard Nixon

I have three in mind at the moment, so I'm curious to see which ones you will pick. Keep in mind, I'll probably be able to see certain ones at a later date, so I don't need to see them yet. Choose wisely.

I'm going to sleep now, hopefully I won't wake up feeling like I never want to get out of bed. I think NYC will be motivation enough for me, no matter how dead I will feel.

Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR amigos.

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***1/2
I won't do a full review of this since I saw it so long ago, but here are a few reasons why you should rent this one:

-Maybe Anthony Hopkins best performance besides Silence of the Lambs
-A charismatic, and absorbing Christopher Reeve before his accident
-Beatiful cinematography
-Surprisingly engrossing plot and storyline
-Top-notch storytelling

I really enjoyed this film, and I hope you will give it a chance.