The 2013 Oscars, in short.
Emmanuelle Riva in Amour. |
I do like this pre-Oscars time of year, when all the big films are out. Me and Mr That’s Not My Age have been to the cinema quite a lot over the past few weeks, and last night, finally got round to seeing Michael Haneke’s Amour. Which is superb. I seriously hope it wins an award or two. Rather than giving you a wordy report, here are my Twitter-inspired, 140-character film reviews:
Amour: poignant look at ageing & death. Wonderful acting. Set in
gorgeous Parisian apt. Could be a play. Cried. Couldn’t speak afterwards.
Life of Pi: loved this. Beautifully done. Better than the book. Had to watch in 2-D so I didn’t get seasick.
Argo: brilliant film, still can’t believe it’s a true story. Ben Affleck is a very fine director, he looks better with shaggy hair & beard.
Zero Dark Thirty: remembered half way through that I don’t like war
films. And am not interested in who murdered Bin Laden. Sorry Kathryn.
Silver Linings Playbook: both Jennifer Lawrence & Bradley Cooper are fab. Very watchable. Uplifting film – though the ending’s a bit corny.
Not sure we’ll get round to Les Mis and Django Unchained – why all of a sudden is it de riguer for films to be two and a half hours long? Though having said that, Lincoln is next on our list. And I’m a big Daniel Day Lewis fan.
Top scarf action. |
And your nomination for Best Picture is….
really want to see Amour……loved Silver Linings Playbook……have just been invited to catch up with some BAFTA viewings of movies I've missed so can press pause if Lincoln gets a bit much!!