Posts tagged boring
Hooper’s ‘Les Miserables’ Is A Miss For This Fan Of The Musical
24 months ago
by Evan Crean
in 2012 Movie Reviews
“Les Miserables”
© Universal Pictures
Before my review of Tom Hooper’s film “Les Miserables,” I just want to preempt a few nastygrams by saying that I have tremendous respect for this musical. I studied it in school growing up, I’ve watched several performances of it over the years, and I know some of the songs well enough to sing along. Although I’m not exactly a diehard “Les Mis” devotee, I can appreciate the skill with which the story and the music are crafted. Both are woven together in a way that is compelling and enthralling.
That being said, Hooper’s adaptation is a disappointing cinematic regurgitation of the stage show that is downright boring. The only interesting moments come from specific performances and the small deviations the film makes from tradition.
The World’s Smallest Violin Plays for ‘A Late Quartet’
06 months ago
by Evan Crean
in 2012 Movie Reviews
“A Late Quartet” Copyright 2012 Entertainment One
“A Late Quartet” seems like it should be a gripping drama. But if I hadn’t been reviewing it, I would have turned off the film halfway through; that’s how bored I was. Classical music can be dry on its own, especially to those who haven’t studied it. And unfortunately this flick makes no attempt to engage a less initiated audience.
