janetDAYZ Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I actually went to a screening shown last nite at midnight.(so I got to see it early) The film had its HIGH and it LOWS. From the previews and all this media talk I was expecting more of a raw, intense, brash sort of film (similar to Precious) but it was more watered down and lacked a STRONG presence. Kimberly Elise was indeed impressive (as always)..she is sooo convincing and extremely underated. Loretta is HEAVEN to me. She's always believable in her characters and you never get a sense of her "putting on a performance"...she IS the performance. She's so fluent in her delivery you would think her lines arent script driven at all. Janet has improved..I love the tough exterior shell that is only a protective shield over a delicate womans heart. Her CHARACTER was by far my fav. The others actors were good as well. The LOWS of the film stem from Tyler's typical "signature" style of telling a story. I believe alot of times he has great ideas but they sort of dont jump out at you as he would like. I notice he tends to have certain scenes with this extremely long (uncalled for) dialogue which I call his "wannabe Oscar moments" when he could have conveyed the message in a much shorter setting. He seems to not know when its the "right time" or when to turn it off or to simply let it be. With that being said I cant say that this film is OSCAR WORTHY. The story is there but if Lee Daniels were over this...Im forced to believe it would have been more monumental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I actually went to a screening shown last nite at midnight.(so I got to see it early) The film had its HIGH and it LOWS. From the previews and all this media talk I was expecting more of a raw, intense, brash sort of film (similar to Precious) but it was more watered down and lacked a STRONG presence. Kimberly Elise was indeed impressive (as always)..she is sooo convincing and extremely underated. Loretta is HEAVEN to me. She's always believable in her characters and you never get a sense of her "putting on a performance"...she IS the performance. She's so fluent in her delivery you would think her lines arent script driven at all. Janet has improved..I love the tough exterior shell that is only a protective shield over a delicate womans heart. Her CHARACTER was by far my fav. The others actors were good as well. The LOWS of the film stem from Tyler's typical "signature" style of telling a story. I believe alot of times he has great ideas but they sort of dont jump out at you as he would like. I notice he tends to have certain scenes with this extremely long (uncalled for) dialogue which I call his "wannabe Oscar moments" when he could have conveyed the message in a much shorter setting. He seems to not know when its the "right time" or when to turn it off or to simply let it be. With that being said I cant say that this film is OSCAR WORTHY. The story is there but if Lee Daniels were over this...Im forced to believe it would have been more monumental. I agree....It wasn't as raw as I was expecting it to be, but it was very good nonetheless. And I'm on the fence on whether it's OSCAR WORTHY or not. I think certain performances were, but I don't know about the film in its entirety. I left the theater feeling slightly without closure. I know Tyler was trying to remain true to Ntozake Shange's work, but IDK. The film did what it was meant to do. Whoopi was a mess to me though. S.N. Now I see why they kept showing that same clip of Janet and her husband over and over again...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Well I could be mistaken as I haven't read the "choreopoem" or seen the movie but a lot of dialogue is directly from the play... so the parts you're referring to may not be Tyler's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennita Jo. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I just seent it! I hope Tyler rots in hell, I'm surprised Ntozake Shange let that shit happen. He ripped all the artistry and rawness from the book. YOU DON'T NEED A FUCKING VIOLIN SOLO EVERY TIME SOMEBODY CRIES. But the acting was great. Janet had some brilliant moments and she looked amazing. I loved the bowl cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I just seent it! I hope Tyler rots in hell, I'm surprised Ntozake Shange let that shit happen. He ripped all the artistry and rawness from the book. YOU DON'T NEED A FUCKING VIOLIN SOLO EVERY TIME SOMEBODY CRIES. But the acting was great. Janet had some brilliant moments and she looked amazing. I loved the bowl cut. hi kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennita Jo. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 hi kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 I agree....It wasn't as raw as I was expecting it to be, but it was very good nonetheless. And I'm on the fence on whether it's OSCAR WORTHY or not. I think certain performances were, but I don't know about the film in its entirety. I left the theater feeling slightly without closure. I know Tyler was trying to remain true to Ntozake Shange's work, but IDK. The film did what it was meant to do. Whoopi was a mess to me though. S.N. Now I see why they kept showing that same clip of Janet and her husband over and over again...... The film left me wanting MORE ...Just like you said in your review I felt it was so on da surface..I wanted to be able to sink my teeth into it but it wasnt even fully cooked for a bite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixabef Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I just seent it! I hope Tyler rots in hell, I'm surprised Ntozake Shange let that shit happen. He ripped all the artistry and rawness from the book. YOU DON'T NEED A FUCKING VIOLIN SOLO EVERY TIME SOMEBODY CRIES. But the acting was great. Janet had some brilliant moments and she looked amazing. I loved the bowl cut. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 i'm not reading.... 2 HOURS :excited: :excited: :excited: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I just seent it! I hope Tyler rots in hell, I'm surprised Ntozake Shange let that shit happen. He ripped all the artistry and rawness from the book. YOU DON'T NEED A FUCKING VIOLIN SOLO EVERY TIME SOMEBODY CRIES. But the acting was great. Janet had some brilliant moments and she looked amazing. I loved the bowl cut. I didn't read the book but it seems like a lot of the poetry was taken from the book and used through out the movie.. I also thought it was very very very good and didn't seem like a Tyler movie. I only saw him on a few parts but they didn't last long. There was also a little of The Color Purple, WDIGM and Beloved. They were very very small parts but noticeable.. The only person that wasn't that strong was Kerry everyone else was great.. The chick that played Thandie's sister was really good too.. The audience clapped when the movie was over.. I will probably see it again on Sunday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 There was also a little of The Color Purple, WDIGM and Beloved. Which are basically a summary of his movies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 I didn't read the book but it seems like a lot of the poetry was taken from the book and used through out the movie.. I also thought it was very very very good and didn't seem like a Tyler movie. I only saw him on a few parts but they didn't last long. There was also a little of The Color Purple, WDIGM and Beloved. They were very very small parts but noticeable.. The only person that wasn't that strong was Kerry everyone else was great.. The chick that played Thandie's sister was really good too.. The audience clapped when the movie was over.. I will probably see it again on Sunday.. It wasnt Kerry that wasnt strong..her character didnt have much range ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 It wasnt Kerry that wasnt strong..her character didnt have much range ... Well I wasn't talking about her acting.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Which are basically a summary of his movies But it was just a line or two from each movie.. For most of the movie it didn't seem like a regular Tyler movie.. Janet's husband in the movie is soooooooooooooooooooooo fucking phyne.. I was starring at his bulge as he was walking down the street on the cell phone.. damn damn damn Thandie's character had some cute boys two, he almost showed the first guys dick if his ass would have zoomed in.. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 But it was just a line or two from each movie.. For most of the movie it didn't seem like a regular Tyler movie.. Janet's husband in the movie is soooooooooooooooooooooo fucking phyne.. I was starring at his bulge as he was walking down the street on the cell phone.. damn damn damn Thandie's character had some cute boys two, he almost showed the first guys dick if his ass would have zoomed in.. :lol: :lmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 :lmao: http://www.omarihardwick.com/ Look at that main picture.. That boy is all kinds of cute.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtraordinary Xternal Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 But it was just a line or two from each movie.. For most of the movie it didn't seem like a regular Tyler movie.. Janet's husband in the movie is soooooooooooooooooooooo fucking phyne.. I was starring at his bulge as he was walking down the street on the cell phone.. damn damn damn Thandie's character had some cute boys two, he almost showed the first guys dick if his ass would have zoomed in.. :lol: First of all stop plotting on my other hubby.... second you know tyler is good for casting sexy dudes.... If you and him did a casting call for a movie that would be a mess cuz all the dude would be light skin and sexy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 http://www.omarihardwick.com/ Look at that main picture.. That boy is all kinds of cute.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 First of all stop plotting on my other hubby.... second you know tyler is good for casting sexy dudes.... If you and him did a casting call for a movie that would be a mess cuz all the dude would be light skin and sexy lol You do realize I like dark skin men too.. Porn star Justin Slayer.. YES YES YES.... on th 50 yard line during the superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 http://www.omarihardwick.com/ Look at that main picture.. That boy is all kinds of cute.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 :lmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: i said it before and i'll say it again... the guy who plays janet's husband can get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 The film left me wanting MORE ...Just like you said in your review I felt it was so on da surface..I wanted to be able to sink my teeth into it but it wasnt even fully cooked for a bite I wanted more office scenes of Janet too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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