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Old 08-20-04, 02:12 AM
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Anyone else think this movie main charactor could be based on George W. Bush, kinda like how Primary Colours was with Clinton?

Or is it just me...
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Well... it's pretty much been established by Sayles himself that that is indeed the entire point of the Pilager character.

Sadly, the movie as a whole was pretty shrug-worthy; not horrible, but not particularly good either.

http://themovieboy.com/directlinks/04silvercity.htm

The breathtaking LIMBO continues to be Sayles' best film.
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I'm going to a screening of this tonight. Looking forward to it.
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Originally posted by pdjennings
Well... it's pretty much been established by Sayles himself that that is indeed the entire point of the Pilager character.

Sadly, the movie as a whole was pretty shrug-worthy; not horrible, but not particularly good either.

http://themovieboy.com/directlinks/04silvercity.htm

The breathtaking LIMBO continues to be Sayles' best film.

hmm... guess I'll go see End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones instead then...
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Originally posted by pdjennings
The breathtaking LIMBO continues to be Sayles' best film.
*cough* LONE STAR *cough*
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Originally posted by scott shelton
*cough* LONE STAR *cough*
I'll second that [cough!]
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You guys need some Robitussin or something?
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Got back from the screening and was somewhat disappointed in this movie. The basis for the film revolves around a gubernatorial candidate who is played with thickheaded gusto by Chris Cooper (who is a hoot to watch) and about the shady maneuvering and backslapping that goes on behind the scenes of a political campaign isn't all that intriguing. What I liked best was the impressive ensemble cast, but not one of Sayles' better films. 2 stars (out of 4)
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Ebert's 3 1/2 star review here.

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