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MelGee

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA


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Comment by MelGee
on Two Lovers

May 29th 2009 01:04
This was a really great film. I wish I could express my feelings for it as well as you did! All I can really say is that it was complex, mesmerising and full of characters which surprised me. Gwyneth Paltrow was really good in this and Joaquin Phoenix was just as dark as usual, although his warmth and sense of humour was very endearing. This is a must for most. I hope people go and see it when it's released shortly - but I suspect it may not have a wide release unfortuntately.

Comment by MelGee
on The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

May 21st 2009 06:04
I know someone who hated this movie. She found the lack of oral communication so frustrating - to the point that she wanted to walk out. I think she saw it through, but only just. I didn't feel this way at all. I found this movie insiping. Jean-Do was so strong - stronger than I could ever be! No-one should ever have to face a hardship like that. And to write a book, one letter at a time - how amazing! What patience both he and his transcriber had. Everyone should see this film as a testament ot Jean-Do and to make us appreciate our abilities to talk, laugh, walk and move.

Comment by MelGee
on The Invasion

May 6th 2009 03:16
This sounds absolutely ghastly!!! I've never really been tempted to watch this one. Thank you for confirming that I've made the right decision. It sounds like a complete waste of time.

Comment by MelGee
on Sliding Doors

April 28th 2009 03:28
Hmmm.... You seen a bit cynical. Where's your sense of romance?

Comment by MelGee
on The Hit

March 27th 2009 04:06
If Bill Hunter's in this, I won't be watching, no matter how good the film is!!!

Comment by MelGee
on Lionel

February 11th 2009 01:04
Whilst I can't stand boxing, this movie actually sounds like it could be quite good. Thanks for the review Screen Fanatic (David).

Comment by MelGee
on Worst Bush Fires in Australian history – 200 feared dead

February 10th 2009 02:19
Screen Fanatic and I left the cinema at 4.20pm on Saturday only to see clouds of smoke blanketing Melbourne. A passerby told me they were caused by fires in Pakenham, near to my parents' farm and I felt sick. A quick phone call told me all was well and that Dad had prepared the property as best he could. They'd decided to stay to defend their home, but thank god it didn't come to that. By the time we reached home the wind had picked up to a ferocious speed and given the intensity of the heat we knew it would be bad. ABC Radio was transmitting live feeds. It was excruciating to hear the screams of the broadcasters telling people to run for cover as fast as they could. In hindsight it was too late for many.

It was a terrifying day. A day Melbourne will never forget. Having grown up in an area hit by the Ash Wednesday fires, this was a harsh reminder of how vulnerable we are in this beautiful country of ours.

I still cry for those who lost their lives, their homes, their livellihoods. Let's hope such unfathomable horror does not touch anyone like this again.

Comment by MelGee
on Seven Pounds ($15-)

February 4th 2009 09:20
Hi Jason,

I really enjoyed this film. Thanks for the tickets. Whilst the ending was completely implausible, it was a beautiful story which had me in tears several times!

Mel

Comment by MelGee
on Beijing Bicycle

January 21st 2009 01:55
I've picked up this one several times at the video store, but have never actually taken it out. Thanks to your review, I hope this will change very soon.

Having spent some time in Beijing myself three years ago, it will be interesting to compare my memories to this film. When I was there the traffic has hell - I still can't believe I made it out alive. Those cab drivers are crazy!!!! I saw count less people and bicycles hit by cars. There was no order, just chaos. Maybe now that cars are even more commonplace things are improving, but somehow, I doubt it. In my opinion, it's quite sad to think that bicyces are being replaced by cars as a status symbol.

Comment by MelGee
on Beijing Bicycle

January 21st 2009 01:52
I've picked up this one several times at the video store, but have never actually taken it out. Thanks to your review, I hope this will change very soon.

Having spent some time in Beijing myself three years ago, it will be interesting to compare my memories to this film. When I was there the traffic has hell - I still can't believe I made it out alive. Those cab drivers are crazy!!!! I saw count less people and bicycles hit by cars. There was no order, just chaos. Maybe now that cars are even more commonplace things are improving, but somehow, I doubt it. In my opinion, it's quite sad to think that bicyces are being replaced by cars as a status symbol.