The Majestic

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6,9/10

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Jim Carrey and Laurie Holden in The Majestic (2001)

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En 1951, un scénariste d'Hollywood inscrit sur liste noire a un accident de voiture, perd la mémoire et s'installe dans une petite ville où il est pris pour un fils perdu depuis longtemps.En 1951, un scénariste d'Hollywood inscrit sur liste noire a un accident de voiture, perd la mémoire et s'installe dans une petite ville où il est pris pour un fils perdu depuis longtemps.En 1951, un scénariste d'Hollywood inscrit sur liste noire a un accident de voiture, perd la mémoire et s'installe dans une petite ville où il est pris pour un fils perdu depuis longtemps.

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6,9/10

59 k

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Récompenses
- 3 victoires et 1 nomination au total

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7/10

You see what they were trying to do, but not quite there

There are a few distinct, primary issues with this film.

The first thing is its attempt to create a sort of modern day fairy tale with an atmosphere bound in high emotion, drama and something of an epic frame, the film being so long over 2hours30min, and quite eventful. The story and chief concept were very interesting, and there is a lot of philosophy and idea in them, but the film never quite takes advantage of the platform it makes for itself and the emotional intensity feels rather constructed than genuine. Towards the end especially, it's just pushed down our throats too much and doesn't feel natural, or credible, and the most essential quality of emotion in cinema is credibility.

Another thing about it is its over-the-top political/philosophical message, the whole bit about the legal system; that element seems overdone too, a bit of a sidetrack to the plot, and not necessarily inevitable.

There's a taste of unfinished business, mismanaged tension, misused potential for emotion, and good plot elements that do not resolve into the anticipated climax. But it's a fine story, a fairly pleasant film to watch with good values, a certain essential candor, it is quite well played out considering the difficult premise, and then there's Jim Carey always there as the lead to help make any film more believable and endearing.

6.5 or 7/10.

Horror-yo
17 oct. 2016
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Anecdotes
At one point, while the characters in the film are examining a store-front display of World War II heroes, a photograph of several men in uniform is shown. This photo is of actual soldiers who fought in World War II, all of whom made their home at the location of the film shoot, Ferndale, California.

Gaffes
Adele says that Luke Trimble's name is on the statue in the basement of City Hall; however, the list of names displayed does not show his name.

Citations
[Inside the abandoned movie theater]
Harry Trimble: That's why we call it The Majestic. Any man, woman, child could buy their ticket, walk right in. Here they'd be, here we'd be. "Yes sir, yes ma'am. Enjoy the show." And in they'd come entering a palace, like in a dream, like in heaven. Maybe you had worries and problems out there, but once you came through those doors, they didn't matter anymore. And you know why? Chaplin, that's why. And Keaton and Lloyd. Garbo, Gable, and Lombard, and Jimmy Stewart and Jimmy Cagney. Fred and Ginger. They were gods. And they lived up there. That was Olympus. Would you remember if I told you how lucky we felt just to be here? To have the privilege of watching them. I mean, this television thing. Why would you want to stay at home and watch a little box? Because it's convenient? Because you don't have to get dressed up, because you could just sit there? I mean, how can you call that entertainment, alone in your living room? Where's the other people? Where's the audience? Where's the magic? I'll tell you, in a place like this, the magic is all around you. The trick is to see it.

Crédits fous
The Hollywood executives heard in the first scene are briefly heard over the Castle Rock logo. Postcards of Lawson fall down around the opening credits.