Dissapointed with LADY IN THE WATER? Well, rent Edward Norton's DOWN IN THE VALLEY.
06-21-07, 04:45 PM
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Dissapointed with LADY IN THE WATER? Well, rent Edward Norton's DOWN IN THE VALLEY.
The M. Night Shamalyan Award goes to Edward Norton's DOWN IN THE VALLEY for the most unexpectedly bizzare movie of the year, with a twist that I would have never guessed. Definitely worth renting just to see Edward Norton. Of all the young leading actors, I don't think I've seen Norton or even Christian Bale poorly act. They might have been in bad movies, but these two actors are the best young actors today and give 100% of whatever movie they are in.
06-21-07, 06:12 PM
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Heres the summary from IMDB
Doesnt really sound all that interesting but I do like Edward Norton. Can anybody else vouch for this one?
Tobe is about 16, living with her dad and younger brother in LA's San Fernando Valley. She invites a gas station attendant named Harlan to come to the beach with her and her friends. He's from South Dakota, wears a cowboy hat, talks country, and has been a ranch hand. They have a great time, his simple expressions seem like wisdom, he's attentive and polite, and even though he's more than twice her age, she wants to spend time with him. When her father objects, she rebels. Harlan, meanwhile, thinks she's his soul mate, and he starts making plans to get her away from her father. Worlds are set to collide, but which ones?
06-21-07, 06:20 PM
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The performances are great all around in this. Evan Rachel Wood will be seeing Oscars in her future if she keeps it up, and David Morse turns in a great performance as well.
A good movie...I'd say certainly worth renting at least, which I did, but I often get a hankerin' to watch it again so I might buy it sometime.
A good movie...I'd say certainly worth renting at least, which I did, but I often get a hankerin' to watch it again so I might buy it sometime.
06-21-07, 06:43 PM
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It's certainly an entertaining movie seen at least once. I wouldn't want to watch this flick again, but certainly worth renting, because it turns out to be more bizarre than expected.
06-21-07, 07:04 PM
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I have no idea what one movie has to do with the other. Big budget/high profile movie and a low budget/indie film. I expected nothing from "Down In The Valley" and enjoyed it for it's performances. I hated "Lady in the Water" because it was more M. Night Shamalyan crap and was bored from beginning to end. Let's hope the guy gets back on track soon. I haven't counted him out just yet.
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Originally Posted by calhoun07
David Morse turns in a great performance as well.
06-22-07, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by toddly6666
Of all the young leading actors, I don't think I've seen Norton or even Christian Bale poorly act.
