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Conversation(s) With Other Women [2007]
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Heartfelt, sweet, romantic - a gem.
Review date: 2008-08-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a beautiful movie. It's simple, elegant, realistic and memorable. Good enough, at least, for me to write a review of it, something I rarely do! I do understand the bad reviews - if you are not a film buff and like instant gratification from your films then this may not be for you. Also, the split screen will not be to everyone's taste.
In the context of the story, I found the use of split screen imagery wonderful and relative. Unlike so many movies and T.V. shows who use split screen to mask a lack of content and quality, Conversations With Other Women, uses it to enhance the quality of the storytelling - it isn't just a flashy gimmick, but rather, a very sweet way of communicating who these characters are without the use of dialogue. Both Aaron Eckhart and Helena Bonham Carter give relaxed, sincere performances - you come away feeling like you know them, even though we are given very little information about them.
If you like romantic movies that aren't slushy or stupid, then you should like this - it has a touch of the art house about it, so expect a 'less is more' attitude.
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Reviews
Just brilliant
Review date: 2008-07-31 Rating: 10 out of 10
A pleasing antidote to standard Hollywood romantic comedies. If you liked "Before Sunset" or "2 Days In Paris" then you will love this.
NB. it is filmed in split-screen throughout so you'll be needing a widescreen TV to watch it.
Dreadful - Don't waste your time
Review date: 2008-05-05 Rating: 2 out of 10
Filmed entirely in split-screen I found this unwatchable. In addition I felt the script could have been written by a twelve year old. Finally in just about every scene Helena Bonham Carter has the appearence of someone who is admiring themselves in a mirror.
Why doesn't this review system allow you to give zero stars? So this is one star on a scale of two to five!
Do skip this film unles you hate yourself.
Review date: 2008-03-15 Rating: 2 out of 10
Everything bad said about this film, is absolutely true. It deserves no star, but apparantly you cannot make a review without a star.
But here we see two great stars misused by the directors ill used fantasy and flip flop back and forth which makes the film a disaster.
Personally, I liked it.
Review date: 2008-03-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
The first viewing made me want to watch it again, but I left it a week before I did so. I found this a witty, interesting and enjoyable tale. If you can't get past the split-screen, then fair enough, but if you can, stick with it. I enjoyed it with the split-screen anyway.
Helena Bonham Carter and Aaron Eckhart give wonderful performances, in my opinion, and I would recommend the film.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Hans CanosaHelena Bonham Carter
Aaron Eckhart
Creators:
Aaron Eckhart (Primary Contributor)
Hans CanosaHelena Bonham Carter (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Revelation Films Ltd
Manufacturer: Revelation Films Ltd
EAN: 5027182613472
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Dolby, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2007-08-20
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 84 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)