Jules Eid (Jules1st)
Hopefully Hollywood in the future
Jules' Recent Reviews
Where Do We Go Now?
PG-13
One of the most annoying films I have ever seen that only relies on pleasing superficial viewers who can't be bothered enough to look deep into things.
My Week with Marilyn
R
Any young film maker with dreams of making it big while going through an unusual romance with definitely relate and love this film. And that's basically why I loved My Week With Marilyn. Yet that doesn't eliminate the fact that it's a film very well made and stands as one of the best of 2011.
The screenplay is a case of love, relate or hate. In my case it's relate. Because it's not a very well script nor does it have the elements that build a film. But it has the character and the means of making the viewer relate unconsciously with everything that is happening. Plus it succeeds at making Marilyn one of the most lovable characters I have ever seen on screen regardless if this was Monroe's true character or not.
The film is very well directed and shot with some scenes that were really beautiful. But as it was obvious for everyone before watching it, the film relies heavily on Michelle Williams excellent performance. But I can't say that this is the performance of her career because by now she has graced the silver screen with too many excellent performances that I'm very sure she will outmatch this one any time in the future, But I'm sure this will remain one of her best.
And I like to include a special mention to Kenneth Branagh's wonderful performance that is rarely seen by a male actor.
Jules' Favorite Movies
Faust
Unrated
Films don't get any more perfect than this. Watching it in the 21st century and still astonished by the visual wonder that F.W. Murnau brought to the screen. Faust isn't just an excellent film, it's a landmark in cinema history as an innovation in stylish directing and a huge influence in almost every single aspect. We all know that the story is excellent and that the original material is praised as one of the greatest literary works ever. But even all this wasn't the strong point in the film. What makes the film the timeless classic it is, is Murnau's extreme futuristic and stylish direction. Every scene is innovative, every scene is a feast for the eyes and has an insight that is way beyond his time. The acting is theatrically excellent and a joy to watch.
