Criterion Film Club Week Six: This Sporting Life
09-26-09 | 05:13 PM
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Re: Criterion Film Club Week Six: This Sporting Life
Another great pick from the Criterion Collection.
I didn't know that was Richard Harris until I read the DVD case.
What a great performance ,acting job he did.
Plan to buy someone day. 9.5 out of 10,for me.
A little review not from me.
I didn't know that was Richard Harris until I read the DVD case.
What a great performance ,acting job he did.
Plan to buy someone day. 9.5 out of 10,for me.
A little review not from me.
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09-28-09 | 03:54 AM
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Re: Criterion Film Club Week Six: This Sporting Life
This movie was fantastic. Richard Harris was mesmerizing, totally absorbing story, very edgy, bold acting and writing, loved it. Almost like Kubrick would have shot it. This movie really reminded me of Raging Bull..showing a gladiator's sad and tragic side. Great pick!
09-28-09 | 01:06 PM
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Re: Criterion Film Club Week Six: This Sporting Life
I pcked this movie and I just wanted kudos to those who watched it. Very kitchen sink realism in this one. I watched it twice last week and thought the extras were pretty decent. Who knew Richard Harris was such a good actor.
If you guys enjoyed this check out Saturday Night/Sunday Morning with Albert Finney. Another good one from around the same time.
If you guys enjoyed this check out Saturday Night/Sunday Morning with Albert Finney. Another good one from around the same time.
09-28-09 | 05:55 PM
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Re: Criterion Film Club Week Six: This Sporting Life
I'll watch it once I have it. I've liked the other Lindsay Anderson movies I've seen. Just didn't get to it quite yet.
09-28-09 | 09:17 PM
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Re: Criterion Film Club Week Six: This Sporting Life
I've only known Richard Harris as the veteran thespian and I've never seen him as a young man until I saw this movie. He plays a very unlikeable character; one that is full of anger and insecurities. He desperately wants to love and to be loved in return. He feels that he is misunderstood by those around him and therefore treats most of them with contempt. It is no wonder then that it is among children where he feels most secure and comfortable. Richard Harris gives such a compelling performance; very gritty and realistic and you will wince as you witness a man coming apart...
