Elegy (2008) Reviews
- Starring:
- Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, (more)
- Director(s):
- Isabel Coixet
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Kingsley plays a professor who has serious relationship/ commitment issues and fears becoming older. Cruz's and Kingsley's acting is seamless and their chemistry is perfect, and their characters are ... Read More Kingsley plays a professor who has serious relationship/ commitment issues and fears becoming older. Cruz's and Kingsley's acting is seamless and their chemistry is perfect, and their characters are very engaging. I strongly recommend watching this film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful One of the most beautifully directed films I've seen. Elegy is a wise old prose of a poem for those of us that have lived enough life to appreciate this. About those things that cannot be taught by ... Read More One of the most beautifully directed films I've seen. Elegy is a wise old prose of a poem for those of us that have lived enough life to appreciate this. About those things that cannot be taught by anyone; and only by having lived enough life. Ben Kingsley delivers a perfection of a performance of a man who is coming to terms with both his life in the past and his life where it is now. Amazing supporting roles by Dennis Hopper & Patricia Clarkson and by his leading lady Penelope Cruz. Isabel Coixet directs this film with the eye of a truly fine artist. I'd recommend to anyone over the age of 50 to fully appreciate. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful I like both actors very much, however found the story line and development a bit boring.
Ben Kingley's role came off as crude in that all he was focusing on was his ability to get the sexual ... Read More I like both actors very much, however found the story line and development a bit boring.
Ben Kingley's role came off as crude in that all he was focusing on was his ability to get the sexual interest of a much younger woman. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful Typical Kingsley, at least since Ghandi. Somewhat slowly developing story about selfish but not unlikeable characters. Penelope's lovely breasts are central to the story and you get an extended ... Read More Typical Kingsley, at least since Ghandi. Somewhat slowly developing story about selfish but not unlikeable characters. Penelope's lovely breasts are central to the story and you get an extended view multiple times. Naked Maja, not at all pornographic and not even excessively salacious. Dennis Hopper shines. Love finally overcomes selfishness at least until the end credits, after that, who knows? Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful With Cruz and Kingsley I thought I couldn't go wrong. Boy was I suprised. There is no chemistry at all with these to "lovers" and the ending was not what I expected. But then again, neither was ... Read More With Cruz and Kingsley I thought I couldn't go wrong. Boy was I suprised. There is no chemistry at all with these to "lovers" and the ending was not what I expected. But then again, neither was the poor script. Oh, well, I seem to differ from some of the other reviews, but please.....could you really get hung up on Ben Kingsley. The part was simply miscast. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
8 out of 16 people found this review helpful This film is very slow but manages to hold your attention. The conversations between Ben & Dennis are very unique. The film also show love, lust, deception, and the pain from it all. After ... Read More This film is very slow but manages to hold your attention. The conversations between Ben & Dennis are very unique. The film also show love, lust, deception, and the pain from it all. After watching the film I found myself thinking what or how I can learn from the film. Which is why its an amazing movie. As for penelope - She has the most beautiful breast on the planet. Guys will not be disappointed, she carries it well. Highly Recommended. (I also noticed that I have a lot of negative reviews of my review. This is because blockbuster was very slow in getting this film., and I could not delete my review. Here's what I stated before. --- Previous- Why isn't this title available? I will review then. Blockbuster please step it up! This is one way Netflix has the edge.) Refer to the 9th 12th & 13th pages of my reviews as of 4/05/09....see for yourself. They are very slow in applying the new films. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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