If you know anything about Roman Polanski--try to look past it when watching this movie (even though he did do a horrible thing). However, this movie is extremely well-written and well-cast as a drama-thriller. In allusion to ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair, this film calls out to his too-friendliness with the United States. In the film, Ewan McGregor plays the ghost writer (whose name is never given) to the much hated British Prime Minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan). He is actually the replacement ghost writer after the previous one suspiciously was found dead, washed up on the shore of Martha's Vineyard (where Lang's estate is). Throughout the film, McGregor's character is trying to rewrite Lang's memoirs that were never finished, as he begins to suspect some secrets from the Prime Minister's past.
This was a beautifully directed and written movie. The acting was fantastic and it kept you emotionally attached the whole time. There are some points that can get a little hard to follow because it's a lot to take in at once, but it all comes together in the end. And if it doesn't, just search on Google for answers to any questions that you might have. Also, the film wasn't too serious the whole time--as there were many intentional instances that will make you chuckle in your seat.
There was only one part of this film where I questioned its necessity, and that is a particular sex scene--even though they don't show anything. But I was wondering how and why it was necessary to the storyline. But that is the only thing that is preventing me from giving this film an A.
This is a tremendous film. I think it could be an early Oscar prediction!
Overall Grade: A-
-Ethan Brehm
No comments:
Post a Comment