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ElephantBoy -> RE: Carey Mulligan (4/10/2012 11:44:52 PM)
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Her performance made watching An Education worthwhile. It wouldn't have been anywhere near the film it is without her.
She was also fine in Never Let Me Go, although I didn't like the film, and I agree that her role in Drive was somewhat underwritten. However, she did very well with what little she was given.
I'm of two minds whether to see The Great Gatsby when it comes out. From what I've seen of Carey Mulligan I think she would be ideal casting as Daisy. What puts me off, however, is the fact that the film is directed by Baz Luhrman, who has yet to make I film that I haven't despised.
Oh dear me and you seem to be disagreeing a lot lately[:D] I loved Luhrmann's version of R&J not only was inventive with a exciting pop soundtrack, but he also got two very touching performances out of the leads. Was a big fan of MR too.
Can't believe I have not commented on this thread yet. Mulligan is a modern great, she rises above the system and picks the best and most interesting parts for her, she is a star but one who touches people on a human level. Think she has also done well to get over the period drama label which she had for awhile as a result of a lot of TV work and has now revented herself. Drive, Never Let Me Go and Shame were all wonderful.
As I recall, we've always had the odd disagreement, but that's no big deal, I think we agree on more than we disagree about.
As for Luhrmann, though, I'm afraid you'll never convince me. Romeo and Juliet was a complete travesty - he took one of the most beautiful, tragic love stories of all time and vulgarised it into a garish, two hour punk rock video. My mother summed Moulin Rouge up very succinctly - when it was over she said in a very loud voice, "What a load of crap."
Judging by the laughter and a fair bit of applause from the audience, I would guess that quite a few others agreed with her.
Ok and thats a bad thing how? I am sure there are lots of well crafted and polished TV adaptions of Shakesphere you could enjoy, even enjoyable period films, but that has been done so many times and still is. I like to see directors ripping up the handbook and expermenting with famous text. Another thing you have to remember is that the MTV era was still very much in its prime back then so Luhrmann was simply commenting on that, and he gave you a great love story to boot. Sorry a little off topic there![:)]
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