tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post6674938093545448262..comments2024-03-24T11:56:43.208-07:00Comments on Showbiz David: Water For Elephants -- Violence Trumps Circus in Depression Era Film ...Showbiz Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-17257401719397232282011-04-24T14:54:11.315-07:002011-04-24T14:54:11.315-07:00Margaret,
I do have an urge now to read the book,...Margaret,<br /><br />I do have an urge now to read the book, critics of the film point to a more charming treatment in the novel.<br /><br />KLS,<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the movie. As for the Greatest Show on Earth, you may take heart in its wide populist appeal as reviewed by consumers on Amazon: 53 of 68 Amazon reviews give it four or five stars, many of them five. That is strong affirmation.<br /><br />Likewise, Trapeze, arguably a great work of cinematic art, holds similarly high marks, as I think it would, on Amazon. Not so on Rotten.<br /><br />I can see critics bashing the GSOE, but Trapeze???Showbiz Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-27176796074972056752011-04-23T11:13:03.970-07:002011-04-23T11:13:03.970-07:00WOW... Thoroughly enjoyed WATER FOR ELEPHANTS yest...WOW... Thoroughly enjoyed WATER FOR ELEPHANTS yesterday!<br /> Now that's "wide-screen".. and impeccably done as far as sound, photography, sets, and music.<br /> Feel the casting is top-rate.. including the elephant -"Rosie"!!<br /> I kept it "under control" until the beautiful scene where "I" was walking down the railroad track.. and a train whistle and headlight appear!!- already knowing what it was"<br /> Feel it has Academy Awards to look forward to!!<br /> Notice on Rotten Tomatoes.. the critics give it 53%.. but the new audience approval give it 93%. (The GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH comes in at critice - 41%.. and audience at 62%)<br /> BRAVO!!<br /> klsdadklsdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576053211821425518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-70056297011414270262011-04-23T10:20:13.174-07:002011-04-23T10:20:13.174-07:00..Mornin David..I guess knowing more about the &qu.....Mornin David..I guess knowing more about the "Circus Life" I expected more from this movie..I was disapointed to say the least..To be honest, I thought the movie was okay( I'm being polite) and yet my complete Towner hubby liked it..It was the first movie in a long time that he hasn't fell asleep halfway through..LOL..so go figure..Trust me David, go to the library and check out the BOOK..OrMaggie77https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705306588799526334noreply@blogger.com