tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711076752515383013.post7324625016391956660..comments2023-10-29T01:06:52.133-07:00Comments on Art Edwards - Laying Down the Law: "So, What Did You Think?"Art Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595801214227949028noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711076752515383013.post-20917881221493679812013-05-06T15:54:21.600-07:002013-05-06T15:54:21.600-07:00So much I agree with here, Bunny. My sense is the ...So much I agree with here, Bunny. My sense is the editing was thorough at the beginning and more slapdash at the end. The irony is the end seems more edited for story. One pass eliminating anything that seems superfluous would probably solve the problem, and I believe it will happen.<br /><br />I forgot about the Fizzy Fuzzy reference. I think I need to see it again. No doubt I'll get the chance.Art Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595801214227949028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711076752515383013.post-74050357887754109352013-05-06T10:42:49.279-07:002013-05-06T10:42:49.279-07:00I did find myself thinking that some of the scenes...I did find myself thinking that some of the scenes dragged on. The walking scenes specifically, while great to show the sights of Arizona (I was impressed with the whole part with the Mill, especially the lack of anachronism which I'm sure was difficult to avoid), I felt that all the walking didn't really explain much. It was just walking. Normally introspection occurs, but it seemed to fall short in this case. <br /><br />The "two weeks later" part was, indeed, too long. I have to wonder why the mother was introduced in that conversation, as she never shows up in the movie again. It seems superfluous.<br /><br />However, the movie did strike a lot of chords. The whole progression of HOte and Franco was phenomenal, from the initial cockblock to him caring for the child was a great illustration of growth.<br /><br />I have to say my favorite part of the movie was the end. Having not yet read the book (blasphemous, I know) I did not expect Hote's decision, and something about it really satisfied me.<br /><br />The part of the movie that bothered me was when the characters were "playing" guitar. It distracted me from the scene as it was painfully obvious they weren't playing. In a movie about music, I expected them to at least fake it better.<br /><br />The movie as a whole (despite my nitpicking) was phenomenal. It solidified all the stories I grew up with. It brought to life the scene and time I spent my teens desperately trying to be a part of. It was emotional, specifically, because it helped me see what my father experienced. It helped me to understand better how many of my idols (the members of the Refreshments, mostly) came to be who they are. <br /><br />My favorite moment in the entire movie? Fizzy fuzzy.Rabbinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156973685173922655noreply@blogger.com