Another Earth (dir. Mike Cahill) s: Brit Marling
12-31-11, 03:59 PM
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I think a lot of people are dismissing this based on the trailers and lack of critical praise but this is one of the best movies of the year. I had originally said it looked like a great premise that was squandered but after watching the film I cannot imagine a better story revolving around the discovery of another Earth.
If I had to describe it with one word I'd call it authentic. The emotions, feelings, the actions, and the dialogue were all genuine. There are complaints about the sci-fi-ness of the plot. There is very minimal suspension of belief necessary. I found that it was explained very thoroughly (reminded of Apollo 13 with scientists talking on TV) and I didn't find anything mind bogglingly ridiculous like Signs for example.
Great movie. Absolutely loved it and makes you think long and hard afterwards.
If I had to describe it with one word I'd call it authentic. The emotions, feelings, the actions, and the dialogue were all genuine. There are complaints about the sci-fi-ness of the plot. There is very minimal suspension of belief necessary. I found that it was explained very thoroughly (reminded of Apollo 13 with scientists talking on TV) and I didn't find anything mind bogglingly ridiculous like Signs for example.
Great movie. Absolutely loved it and makes you think long and hard afterwards.
01-15-12, 02:06 AM
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Finally got to see this. What a great film! The writing and performances are simply top notch. For me, it's definitely one of the year's very best movies.
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01-29-12, 05:17 PM
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Just saw this and was thoroughly disappointed. I think it was basically the poor acting of the lead actress that did it. I never felt anything for the character and her struggles.
Oh well at least there's still another great movie from last year that deals with a new planet approaching Earth.
Oh well at least there's still another great movie from last year that deals with a new planet approaching Earth.
06-10-13, 10:56 PM
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Has anyone watched this? I've been waiting for it to be available for rental on iTunes and it finally did a few weeks ago. I just watched it this last weekend and I *really* liked it a lot. I'm a big fan of sci-fi movies where the sci-fi takes a backseat to the story, but adds an interesting element that allows the movie to pose philosophical questions. Gattaca is the prime example of a movie like this.
Anyhow, great acting, good storyline, and well-paced. My sister actually went to school with Brit Marling at Georgetown. She's talented enough that I think she's going to start getting into pretty big roles in Hollywood. Interestingly, she co-wrote the script for this movie.
Anyhow, great acting, good storyline, and well-paced. My sister actually went to school with Brit Marling at Georgetown. She's talented enough that I think she's going to start getting into pretty big roles in Hollywood. Interestingly, she co-wrote the script for this movie.
06-10-13, 11:09 PM
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http://forum.dvdtalk.com/movie-talk/...her-earth.html
I know the search engine is shitty but there's already a thread about this flick. Which is fantastic bt-dubs. Although it hasn't been posted in in a while.
I know the search engine is shitty but there's already a thread about this flick. Which is fantastic bt-dubs. Although it hasn't been posted in in a while.
