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Mayukh Sen
11Aug10
i really, really wanted to love this but after the near-perfect first hour i just felt so distanced from reinaldo's character...so much really IS left unexplained, and though i usually don't have a problem with that the film feels so slaphappily mashed together (with very lyrical imagery, of course) that it's hard to really be invested in this man's story by the time the film is over. beautiful, but flawed indeed
GiantCockEater
27Mar10
I watched this for the 3rd time in my life the other day. I have a lot of problems with this film, especially towards the end, but damn if I don't love it for nostalgic reasons. I LOVE the opening of the film, I love Javier Bardem's acting and voice- and I love the music in this film. Carter Burwell's score is one of my favorite of all time, plus the Cuban music makes it unforgettable. A lot of passion here at least.
Rina
23Mar10
Interesting biopic featuring an outstanding performance by Javier Bardem in the lead and tiny roles played by Sean Penn and Johnny Depp. I really wanted to be overwhelmed by this. Reinaldo Arenas' story is moving and upsetting but Schnabel's film appears a little dry and long-winded here and there. However, it definitely makes me want to check out Arenas' writing in the near future.
Hector Camero
11Mar10
I wonder if there could be a link between both films other than being about gay writers. Mishima is highly stylized, a sort of triptic between music, novels and his life. The other film seems to be more straightforward. I loved how much they did with 16mm, but with great acting, a music that fits when needed, but also agree: it should have been shorter,& it could have dismissed the criticism to socialism.
Hideous Bitch Princess
7Feb10
Great film. Schnabel does a terrific job working within the realm of stylistic realism in biopics, and Bardem's performance was magnificent. There was about 15 minutes of footage used that was totally unnecessary and dragged out (in my opinion), and it keeps me from rating this a perfect 5 stars. Otherwise I really loved it, and in all honesty enjoyed it considerably more than Paul Schrader's Mishima.
