There seems to me something very wrong with the fact that De-Lovely, a film that highlights the creation of splendidly clever works of art, is itself such a tiresome, ungainly mess. There are a few great little things about it. The costumes for example. And the photography is very nice. And some of the production numbers are very enjoyable (my favorites were those sung by Robbie Williams and Diana Krall). And how can you not enjoy looking at Ashley Judd for a couple of hours. But on the whole, this is something of a disaster. While there are a few wrenchingly beautiful lines in the script, to call most of the script banal would be too much a compliment. And generally, to be about such interesting people, it's really not that interesting.
Posted by armand at January 28, 2005 12:54 PM | TrackBack | Posted to MoviesAs we discussed outside the bloodless forum, if you want to gaze at the lovely Ms. Judd with the added bonus of Hugh Jackman (the both of them padding around in their undies in an unlikely roommate scenario) watch Someone Like You Not the greatest, but kind of sweet in that insignificant romantic comedy way, and certainly better eye candy.
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