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Genre | Suspense |
Format | Blu-ray, AC-3, Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled, Dubbed |
Contributor | Philip Seymour Hoffman, Melinda Dillon, Lynn Harris, Paul Thomas Anderson, Melora Walters, Jason Robards, Philip Baker Hall, William H. Macy, Michael De Luca, Julianne Moore, Joanne Sellar, Tom Cruise, John C. Reilly See more |
Initial release date | 2010-01-19 |
Language | English, Spanish |
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Magnolia (BD) magnolia is a mosaic of American life woven through a series of comic poignant vignettes. Through a collusion of coincidence, chance, human action, shared media, past history and divine intervention, nine people will weave and warp through each other's lives on a day that builds to an unforgettable climax. Some will seek forgiveness, others escape. Some will mend frayed bonds, others will be exposed.
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- Aspect Ratio : 2.35:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Product Dimensions : 7 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Item model number : 794043131929
- Director : Paul Thomas Anderson
- Media Format : Blu-ray, AC-3, Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled, Dubbed
- Run time : 3 hours and 8 minutes
- Release date : January 19, 2010
- Actors : Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Jason Robards, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly
- Dubbed: : Spanish
- Subtitles: : English, Spanish
- Producers : Michael De Luca, Lynn Harris, Joanne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
- Studio : Studio Distribution Services
- ASIN : B002QFYJF4
- Writers : Paul Thomas Anderson
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #9,316 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #1,093 in Drama Blu-ray Discs
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The film is good, but it is missing something.
Like I said, `Magnolia' lacks balance. It surprises me, because that is one thing I find so fascinating about Anderson's other work; they are so balanced. Even something as dark as `There Will Be Blood' is emotionally landscaped in way so that you can feel the ups and downs, the highs and lows with precise effect. Anderson maps out his scenes in such a way that you `get' them. `Boogie Nights' balanced tones so effortlessly; creating such robust feelings that ran the gamut of witty and charming to eerily aggressive; and it all flowed. Even a film as `uneven' as `Punch Drunk Love' felt remarkably well thought out (despite my lack of true passion for the film, I easily consider Anderson's direction exceptional). Going all the way back to his debut, `Hard Eight', it is notable the way that Anderson plays with darkness in a way that feels eerily accessible.
There are no swells in `Magnolia'. It is somewhat one-note. There is one emotion that permeates the entire film. It is depressing. One depressing scene after another depressing scene. I mean, the middle of the film felt like the end of the film because even the music was making me feel like the whole world was going to end and everyone was going to die that very moment and yet it still had over an hour and a half to go before the film ending. I have never felt so depressed watching a film in all my life; to the point where the conclusion truly brings no resolve or lifted spirits because it is too little too late.
The damage had already been done.
But, there is something about this film that speaks to me. As with all of Anderson's films, I feel that this is one to be seen again and again before it can be appreciated. I mentioned, in my review title, a sliver of the film's conclusion, and it is a moment that took me by complete surprise and helped me to appreciate it all the more. It felt right, despite being so off. It added a layer to this film that I wholly need to explore.
I just wish that the film had more shades to it.
That being said; the film is an acting goldmine. Philip Baker Hall and Jason Robards are phenomenal as the film's dying patriarchs, both of whom have debts to pay to their children. Julianne Moore is heartbreaking and completely sincere as the trophy wife with a plateful of regret. William H. Macy and Jeremy Blackman complement one another beautifully, playing the same role just decades apart. John C. Reilly is so tender and relatable as the insecure cop who catches a break with the wrong woman. But it is Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tom Cruise who really steal every scene. Their characters could be more different and yet they emote so deeply. Cruise is a firecracker, throwing charisma at everyone in his path and yet it is his emotional breakdown that feels the most real; considering that his entire persona is built upon a façade. It is Hoffman who grabbed me the most though. The way he uncovers us layers of true caring while watching over Cruise's dying father; its remarkable how much his eyes convey.
The film; an interwoven collage related stories, has its moments, and the actually concept is one that I find inspired. In fact, I kind of find this film utterly fascinating. Like many have said about most all Anderson's work; it is flawed and yet it is unforgettable.
Anderson has undeniably honed his skill as a director. His work on `There Will Be Blood' is almost untouchable (a directorial achievement that grows in my estimation every time I merely `think' of the film), and his promise is seen all over this film that is slightly `over-achieved'.
This is not his worst film (but `worst' is not really a word to be used with his films), but that isn't a consolation when, with a little more focus given to layering the emotions, this could have been a clear masterpiece.
And yet, maybe it is a masterpiece.
Before... well, before misfortune overtook me... I was a twice a week film buff. When I was released, I tried to resume life as usual but just couldn't do it. I'm still sick, in some ways. I'm still sick. I have cartons of Blu-ray transfers on hand and have become almost addicted to trying to find all of my favorites up-to-date on Blu-ray.
One last thing before I go. This is THE deserted island film for me. I'm not sure why I waited so long to review it. I have never been a fan of Tom Cruise – never – but he'll make you realize that there's more to his acting than you thought possible as you pick yourself up from the floor for the third time.
It's unusual not to have a heart. Maybe even more difficult to not have a brain. If you lack both, I don't know what to tell you. Maybe you'll feel; like I did, and all of your emotions will come roaring down upon you when you see this film. If I felt that I could adequately describe the work that these people do, I would probably ruin the film for anyone who may want to see it alone. That's what makes the movie such a one-of-a-kind – a lack of continuity that never fails.
First PTA film that I every saw. Started watching all Anderson films after that. This is a one-off. As so may people have described it as the finest film that they've ever seen, I can "understand" that sentiment... seems as if it's true. Just open yourself up and belt yourself in (nice and tight) and it's off to the races. Hoffman is incredible (I can't think of a time that he wasn't ). Anderson? Anderson? Anderson?
I'm not one for top 10 lists, best lists, etc., I know what I'm willing to take chances upon, though.
EDIT: I wanted the Blu-ray version of this, and so I paid $28+ for the edition labeled Blu-ray. This "Multi-Format" stuff is new to me and I was too late in realising that I could have paid $9+ for the Blu-ray & Digital editions. Nothing extra or special about the $28+ version. Hey, I'm learning.
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And then - very, very occasionally - you come across something which is another-order-of-magnitude good. Something which just takes your breath away and doesn't give it back until you turn the last page or watch the closing credits roll up in front of you. And you realise that what it's all been for. That's why you've ploughed through all those novels or sat through all those movies. To get to here.
Last year I got there with Victor Pelevin's The Clay Machine Gun. Last night I found myself there again when I watched a film I knew nothing about but had popped on my Lovefilm list after seeing an interesting review. Magnolia. Where was I in 1999 when this was released? What was I doing? How could it possibly have come to a point where, nine years later, I'd never even heard of this film?
I won't even try to describe it to you - beyond saying that it follows the interlocking lives of a series of characters in Los Angeles - but it was absolutely captivating. Several minutes into the opening montage I had that feeling of absolute 'rightness'. That sense that there was absolutely nothing in the world I'd rather be doing at this moment than sitting here, laptop propped up on my knees, watching what was unfolding in front of me. And three hours later (yes, it's long, but then, hell, so is War and Peace) I was still captivated. And open-mouthed. Literally. Towards the end my jaw actually dropped, I was so astounded and moved and transfixed by what was happening on the screen.
This is a work of consummate genius, at once puzzling and heart-rending and wise and funny and tragic and uplifting. The acting is astonishing. I've never been a particular fan of Tom Cruise but in Magnolia he proves he's more than than just a pretty face with one of the most powerful performances I have ever seen. The musical score is hypnotic, and the frog scene is probably the most dramatic use of special effects in cinema history.
If only everything in life were this good.
dachte Ich mir, als Ich diesen Streifen in der Videothek erstmals entdeckte. Dann kann er wohl nicht sooo schlecht sein. Von wegen...
Nachdem "Boogie Nights" - P.T. Andersons zweiter Film - mir aufgrund des umwerfend spielenden Darsteller-Ensembles sofort wahnsinnig gefiel, mußte Ich "Magnolia" erst einmal vedauen, und konnte mir erst nach dem zweiten oder dritten Mal eine Meinung bilden: Atmosphärisch sehr dicht, eine Bildersprache, bei der man eigentlich keinen Ton braucht, trotzdem ein Soundtrack, der jeden hartgesottenen Kerl zum Heulen bringt und obendrauf eine Darstellerriege, die sich leistungsmäßig gegenseitig überbietet. Tom Cruise spielt zum Beispiel besser als er es in "Rain Man" tat, und fällt mit dieser Leistung überhaupt nicht auf! William H. Macy, Julianne Moore, Philip Baker Hall und Jason Robards (um nur einige zu nennen) werfen einen mit Ihrer Leistung einfach um. Und eigentlich war schon hier klar, dass Philip Seymour Hofmann irgendwann einmal einen Oscar bekommt...
Dieser Film bringt mich jedes Mal zum Nachdenken, Heulen und Schmunzeln über das Leben, die Menschheit und den ganzen Rest.
Sind wir alle entweder Loser oder Winner oder ist jeder irgendwo dazwischen und trotzdem etwas besonderes ? Gibt es überhaupt Unterschiede zwischen uns Menschen oder streben wir doch alle nach den gleichen Zielen? Wer an dieser Frage interessiert ist, kommt um dieses Meisterwerk einfach nicht herum.
Und jetzt der Haken; das Teil dauert drei Stunden und diese sind für den Zuschauer sehr intensiv und teilweise auch anstrengend. Diesen Film kann man nicht eben nebenbei zu einem Bier oder in der grossen Gruppe anschauen, man muss sich diesem Film öffnen und ihn an sich heranlassen, damit er sich entfalten kann. Eventuell muss man den Film - so war es bei mir - mehrmals ansehen, um alle Schichten des Films zu erkennen und zu verstehen. Aber dann... seht selbst und traut euch mal einen Film zu "erleben" und nicht einfach nur zu schauen. Und nebenbei, der Soundtrack ist auch sehr zu empfehlen. Darauf gibt es 9x Aimee Mann und 2x Supertramp und die Songs funktionieren auch ohne Film.
No soy aficionado del cine dramático pero esta película te va a dejar huella.
My only real criticism about this movie is William H. Macy's character never really seemed to fit into the movie. He always seemed like he was in a different movie.
PTA is an amazing director, I'm a big fan, and I think this is probably his second best movie, Boogie Nights being the best, even though they are quite different and you can't really compare them.
Be prepared for some weird stuff to happen, but realize going in that this is not just any movie, it is a cinematic opera and you need to be prepared to go to some weird places. If that isn't your thing, then you probably won't enjoy it.
Quite a few emotionally draining plots, but you see how the characters deal with them and every single one leaves you with a bit of hope no matter how awful it seemed to begin with.
Very highly recommended!