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Movie review - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Jesus Butler
Issue date: 8/25/08 Section: Culture
The intricate webs these characters weave as they come in and out of each other's lives is refreshingly non-formulaic. Just when you think you have a feel for where the film is going, everything gets turned on its head.
What started out in much the same way any sub-par romantic comedy might, eventually morphs into a character study that aims to delve the depths of love and passion, offering many insights but no firm answers along the way.
As the story progresses, the characters unfold and take shape in surprising ways. Near the end of the film I found myself surprised at how Antonio had transitioned from some creepy foreign guy looking for some action, into a passionate artist searching for enduring love.
So, if you are in the mood for an introspective journey into the search for passion in human life, "Vicki Cristina Barcelona" is a good, if sometimes heavy-handed, contender for your money.
If you prefer a linear and cohesive plot with a firm resolution at the end, you may want to look elsewhere.
jbutler@unews.com
What started out in much the same way any sub-par romantic comedy might, eventually morphs into a character study that aims to delve the depths of love and passion, offering many insights but no firm answers along the way.
As the story progresses, the characters unfold and take shape in surprising ways. Near the end of the film I found myself surprised at how Antonio had transitioned from some creepy foreign guy looking for some action, into a passionate artist searching for enduring love.
So, if you are in the mood for an introspective journey into the search for passion in human life, "Vicki Cristina Barcelona" is a good, if sometimes heavy-handed, contender for your money.
If you prefer a linear and cohesive plot with a firm resolution at the end, you may want to look elsewhere.
jbutler@unews.com
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posted 8/26/08 @ 5:20 AM CST
I would like inform you that Scarlett Johansson (actress)actually is a clone from original person,who has nothing with acting career.Clone was created illegally by using stolen biomaterial. (Continued…)
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