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MelGee

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA


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Comment by MelGee
on Departures

October 19th 2009 05:25
I found this movie to be one of the most moving I have ever seen. I really related to it. Firstly, I used to be an organ donor coordinator so have faced the angst of those who thought that dealing with the 'departed' was abhorent. Little do they know what an absolute privilege it is to be able to provide some comfort to the grieving at such a sad time. I was very, very lucky to have such a special job and to see that Daigo shared the same feeelings as I did was very touching. He was so graceful and compassionate. My heart was breaking at the beauty of his work. Secondly, having recently lost my own mother, this film moved me in ways I could never have imagined. If only we did this special ceremony for our own deceased love ones. What an amazing race the Japanese are. I am in awe!

Comment by MelGee
on Tim

October 2nd 2009 06:16
Lucky you! Just let me know if you have no success and it'll be on it's way to Brisbane for a visit.

Comment by MelGee
on Tim

October 2nd 2009 05:56
I think I may have this book hidden away in a bookcase somewhere. If I can find it, would you like to borrow it?

Comment by MelGee
on Tim

October 2nd 2009 04:48
Yes, I remember that bit! How could one forget? Tacky! Tacky! Tacky! I can without a doubt say that that bit was not in the book

Comment by MelGee
on The Good, the Bad, the Weird

October 2nd 2009 02:53
Hmmm...... Maybe I should see this one!

Comment by MelGee
on Tim

October 1st 2009 23:20
Hi Matt,

Thanks for reviewing this film. I've read the book a couple of times. Firstly in high school in the '80s, and later on as adult. I've also seen the film a couple of times as a midday movie on the TV.

Mostly, I agree with your opinions here with the exception that the script is stongly similar to the book. I don't think it is fair to say that the script is weak when that is how the book was written. Honestly, the film is almost word for word, the book. The only trouble I have with the film, compared to the book is the character of Mary. In the book she is a likeable woman who meets this handsome, 'simple' man. She can't help being attracted to him - he's beautiful! Their friendship (and her charity) eventually turns into love. Piper Laurie was not able to portray love in the same context - was this the director's, the screenwriter's or the actor's fault? I did find her manipulative, even unlikeable. She does impact upon the believability of the relationship as she's hard to connect and sympathise with.

In contrast, the character of Tim was accurately portrayed in the film as a likeable young man with a mild mental deficit which only really affected his intellect. He could communicate well and hold down menial jobs, but probably was not capable of looking after himself all of the time, hence the reason why he lived with his parents. I hope this helps to explain who Tim was.

I recommend this book. It's quite short - but it is good. I'm sure you'll enjoy it much better than the film.

Mel

Comment by MelGee
on The Lovely Bones Trailer

September 25th 2009 03:38
I loved this book so much and the trailer looks incredible. I can't wait to see it.

Comment by MelGee
on Up

September 14th 2009 07:33
I too saw this in 3D. I didn't think it was as good as Coraline in 3D, but it was still pretty spectacular. I cried my eyes out in the montage you referred to. It was one of the most touching things I've ever seen in film.

Comment by Anonymous
on Balibo $6

September 1st 2009 08:39
This is not a review, it's an outrage. Bring back JK - the sooner the better!!!

Comment by MelGee
on TWO LINES @ the Melbourne International Film Festival

July 28th 2009 03:44
I also saw this movie at MIFF. It was so boring!! I literally slept though the second half of it - and I don't do that often. Avoid this one at all costs. It was dismal.