Kenji Wrote:I saw "The Interpreter" in theater, today.
Sometimes I confused it, but I enjoyed it.
fpw Wrote:You're not alone in confusion, Kenji. I thought it was well done, but it hinges on a mind-blowing coincidence (which I thought would be explained but wasn't). The performances kept me involved while I was watching, but afterward I was scratching my head at some plot turns and decisions by the characters.
AsMoral Wrote:My choice for the best political drama/thriller is The Contender with Joan Allen. If you haven't seen this it is a must. Some will say it is boring, but I found it intriguing and overall a well made film.
Quote:I have yet to see the interpereter, though I will still watch it because I like Sean Penn. He's come a long way since he beat the shit out of Madonna.
Kenji Wrote:Oh, yeah. I saw The Contender. Joan Allen was pretty good acting. But most impressive was Jeff Bridges. His President role was as good as Martin Sheen in "West Wing".
Scott Miller Wrote:I thought Bridges performance was good, but I found his President to be just a bit too laid back and homespun. The real star of The Contender was Gary Oldman as the oily Senator. A very good movie. You guys ought to check out Silver City for an above average political drama.I AGREE! Gary Olman deserved an Oscar nomination for that role. The character was SO well portrayed that I utterly loathed him, his acting was perfect.
jimbow8 Wrote:I AGREE! Gary Olman deserved an Oscar nomination for that role. The character was SO well portrayed that I utterly loathed him, his acting was perfect.
AsMoral Wrote:I have yet to see the interpereter, though I will still watch it because I like Sean Penn.
Scott Miller Wrote:The real star of The Contender was Gary Oldman as the oily Senator.
Scott Miller Wrote:And if you want to see both at the top of their game, check out State of Grace. It deals with the Irish mob in Hell's Kitchen and the cast is filled out by some relative unknowns at the time (1990) who have since become highly sought after performers. Check out some of the rest of the cast: Ed Harris, John C.Reilly, John Turturro and it was during this film where Sean met Robin Wright.