OldBoy

that's a pretty huge fucking difference and probably why the reason it is so popular and keeps building steam. it is a fantastic movie, with twists and turns and frankly, a story that might seem like simple revenge, but in this day and age and how she does it is quite unique and quite incredible and the ending is quite jaw dropping and gripping to be honest. and Mulligan delivers a truly Oscar winning performance. and everyone around her, Cox and others were equally great. but Mulligan was just so devious and torn and simply remarkable this role.

Daytripper

Not to mention it was the Director's first film (and screenplay!). And she knocked it out of the park on both. I can't wait to see what she does next.

Why So Blu?

She's writing the Zatanna screenplay. Don't know what she'll be directing, though.

RichC2

She's one of the lead writers on Killing Eve so at the very least she had a strong background going into it. Not that it makes it any less impressive.

That show had a similar sense of dark humor

Daytripper

Yeah, I knew that. And I love that show. I was just pointing out that this is her first screenplay for movie. She's clearly a talented writer. Her directorial debut is even more impressive.

JeffTheAlpaca

At first I thought she was a serial killer. I did not watch the trailers or read the plot.

I assume this will never be in Brock Turner's netflix que.

I liked it and thought it was entertaining.



clckworang

Just finished it and really enjoyed it. I do agree that it wasn't the most original film and I did see some of the twists coming, but it was done well. Mulligan definitely killed it. It's hard to imagine another actress pulling it off.

And while I also agree that I found it surprising it got so many nominations, I think it might have less to do with the pandemic and more to do with timing (subject matter hitting the zeitgeist) and partly a reflection of some of the Academy membership changes. There has been more willingness to recognize genre fare in the last few years. It really hit at the right time.

Decker

Finally watched this today. Thought it was pretty great. Yeah, I do think it had a lot of familiar elements to it. Anyone who doesn't see the twist with the


coming a mile away hasn't seen more than a dozen movies in their entire lifetime.

That said, I was fine with some of the more familiar, formulaic elements, because Fennell does a nice job playing with those expectations. The part where


Yeah, she's great. Margot Robbie is a producer, so I assume she must have been attached to star in it. That would have been an interesting role for her, but it's hard to imagine she would have been better than Mulligan. There was something so unpredictable about that performance. It's not like she was "nuts", but you never got a full sense of what she could control and what she couldn't. It lead to a very unsettled feeling.

Finally one unanswered question :
What do you think the significance was of the black vs red ink in Cassie's tally book? Guys she let off with a warning vs guys she hurt or injured?

RichC2

Margot's production company made the movie but per their story Robbie never considered herself as the lead since they felt it wouldn't work as well with someone you expect in these kinds of roles. They wanted a more "prestige" actress to do it as it would be better suited and more surprising.

So not quite Witherspoon being turned down as Amy in Gone Girl by the director she picked, but just smart producing in general.

OldBoy

She just lost the SAG to Davis. Hope doesn’t lessen big favorite for Best Actress Oscar.

Decker

Wow that is stunning. Like everyone, I love Viola but come on now, there's no comparison in these two roles. Mulligan has way more to do and is way better

johnnysd

I really liked this movie a lot. I might push back on you a bit a little as I thought it created an atmosphere that felt quite unique, sort of a bit like King of Comedy. I also don't think it was a revenge film really even if that is the ultimate result. Mulligan was magnificent.

MysterioMan007

I just finished watching it for the second time and I have to say that I enjoyed it a lot more this time. Like previously mentioned, even in the first viewing, I saw most of the twists coming, but it didn't stop me from enjoying Mulligan's performance. This is her first role where I found her even remotely interesting. Before this, I thought she was as dull as dishwater. But she turned in a great performance. An the movie is very good, too.

OldBoy

I can’t wait to watch again too. This might be another should have been Oscar winner for Mulligan that will stick in my craw, always.

Geofferson

Watched this over the weekend and enjoyed the hell out of it -- entertaining all around. Agree that Mulligan was great in this.

PerryD

The Vudu UHD version is on sale for $12.99. I've already rented the blu-ray, so I'll hold out for under $10 to pick up the digital copy. Looks like Fandango has it for the same price. It's a Movies Anywhere title.

Dr. DVD

It really is interesting how the academy has gotten on a kick of trying to see how many Oscars they can give to the "veterans" nowadays.

OldBoy

^ ridiculous. her and Hopkins were just not right. it should have been Mulligan and Boseman based on movies and in Boseman's case, Lee's Da 5 Bloods as well. Frances already has fucking 3, she didn't really act in this movie. it's not an actor's movie. and Hopkins, while The Father was great and eerily familiar, Academy just didn't get it right in both cases.

Runaway

I can't agree with that. While I would say the best actress category was more open, Anthony Hopkins wiped the floor with his competition.

clckworang

Maybe I should take this to the unpopular opinion thread, but I didn't care for Boseman in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at all. I thought Glynn Turman was far better from the same movie. Boseman was better in Da 5 Bloods.

As for best actress, it would be difficult to mount much argument against Mulligan, McDormand or Day. I thought all three were very deserving. Honestly, Day probably gave the best performance but was hampered with the weakest film.

RichC2

I agree about Boseman in Ma Rainey. I haven't seen enough of the others to judge the actress leads (of those, I've seen Promising Young Woman and Ma Rainey)

OldBoy

he was undoubtedly good. I’m not questioning that and The Father was fantastic. But, Boseman was great in every role he was in in his very short career. His last 2 earned him raves. He died, suddenly and tragically (though, of course shouldn’t play a factor). Hopkins has 2. Boseman should have got it for both Da 5 Bloods and Ma Rainey, despite what you guys think, he did get outstanding reviews in it. He was simply great in everything, but these 2 were recognized the most even-though he was amazing as Black Panther. He should have, hands down, based on career and last 2 films. But Hopkins wiping floor? No way.

Daytripper

I didn't care for Boseman either in "Ma Rainey's". In fact, I thought he was borderline terrible. His acting was just way too over the top and show boaty. He's a fine actor in everything else he's done. But he only got a nomination because he suddenly passed. He should have been nominated for "42" and "Get On Up". Anthony Hopkins absolutely deserved the Best Actor award this year. That was masterclass acting and his best work in years. And he absolutely wiped the floor with his competition. Riz Ahmed was the second best performance in that category. Followed by Steven Yeun. IMO.

Runaway

I really liked Boseman's performance in Ma Rainey, but it wasn't his best, Get On Up was more impressive and no one thought about nominating him for that, but this year he wasn't even my #2. Anthony Hopkins gave a lifetime performance. I don't see anyone coming near him. I'm not even sure Boseman would have been nominated, if he hadn't died. Anyway Riz Ahmed's performance was also superior to his. I see the urge to give him a nice send off, but that doen't make im better.

Coming back to the ladies. All 5 performances where equally strong, I wouldn't have complained if anyone else had won the Oscar. Promising Young Woman was the most entertaining movie and Mulligan's performance was the least classical Oscar bait, so I would have given the Oscar to her, but it's not like Frances McDormand didn't deserve it, her acting was the only thing that kept me awake during the boring experience of watching Nomadland.

lwhy?

I watched this today and it's a fantastic film. Mulligan shows that she's one of the best actresses working today. I would rank this 4.5/5 I'll spoiler my thoughts.


Alright I'm off to watch something lighter before going to bed.