karma90036
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U.S. Senator can't deal with the lies anymore, doesn't care, decides to be honest at all costs. What a fantastic premise! I love this idea. And what a cast! Before I saw this movie, I loved everything about it. And then I sat through it. Barely. It's a preachy, tired, poorly written heap. Beatty takes all of its potential and throws it away.
Bullworth is a satire without bite, or direction. The movie's biggest problem - there is absolutely no question that it was written by an old white man. Warren Beatty writing inner-city gang members? Ridiculous. And that's the way it comes off. Beatty reveals himself as a holier-than-thou liberal with no conception of the lives of those people he's supposedly fighting for. How could he - he's Warren Beatty. It's not his fault that he's sheltered from the truth. He just shouldn't write about it. And we shouldn't pay money to see it.
Bullworth is a satire without bite, or direction. The movie's biggest problem - there is absolutely no question that it was written by an old white man. Warren Beatty writing inner-city gang members? Ridiculous. And that's the way it comes off. Beatty reveals himself as a holier-than-thou liberal with no conception of the lives of those people he's supposedly fighting for. How could he - he's Warren Beatty. It's not his fault that he's sheltered from the truth. He just shouldn't write about it. And we shouldn't pay money to see it.
Okay, so it wasn't such a great movie. It may even have been a bad movie. But one question - did you laugh? I thought so. The story goes nowhere, the characters learn nothing, it conveys a negative message, but, goshdarnit, it managed to include some very funny scenes. That's no small feat. So if you're looking for great cinema, look elsewhere. If you want a stupid comedy (and some people do), check out 'Old School.'
Reading others' comments on this film, I'm shocked to see those of you out there who didn't like it. Shame on you. You've lost your right to ever complain about the quality of films Hollywood puts out. Here a few major talents have taken a risk that pays off wonderfully, and you're complaining that it's not more like the garbage you complain about. Enough of that.
This movie is truly wonderful. I saw it on cable, started watching late at night, figured I'd fall asleep halfway through - and I couldn't turn it off. This film had me in more suspense than any action film I've seen since Die Hard. And 'Tape' keeps getting better and better as you watch. There isn't a wasted shot or line of dialogue in the movie. Performances by the actors was amazing.
If you enjoy films that are more challenging than the multiplex fare, you will love this movie. If, on the other hand, you don't want to have to think, steer clear.
This movie is truly wonderful. I saw it on cable, started watching late at night, figured I'd fall asleep halfway through - and I couldn't turn it off. This film had me in more suspense than any action film I've seen since Die Hard. And 'Tape' keeps getting better and better as you watch. There isn't a wasted shot or line of dialogue in the movie. Performances by the actors was amazing.
If you enjoy films that are more challenging than the multiplex fare, you will love this movie. If, on the other hand, you don't want to have to think, steer clear.