tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330613451419825697.post744756761180190632..comments2024-03-15T03:13:45.025-04:00Comments on Hello, Mr. Anderson: A Mr. Anderson Double Feature: Silent House & Friends With KidsMr. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070680960061669328noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330613451419825697.post-53984760288087674812012-03-27T23:02:32.622-04:002012-03-27T23:02:32.622-04:00I was never a big Olsen twins fan, in the sense th...I was never a big Olsen twins fan, in the sense that i wasn't counting down the days, until they became legal.<br />But Elizabeth Olsen is a different story, altogether.<br />That expressive doll face, that white tank-top (the camera spent a lot of time peeking up her shirt, in this film).<br />I also love the fact that her voice doesn't really match that exquisite face.<br />Okay, i'm rambling here...<br />I loved the first three quarters of "Silent House," i really did.<br />But the final act left me as bewildered as the actors themselves (was it me, or did they even seem confused?)<br />I still recommend it, though, if only for Olsen's soundless screams (Those sort of hushed open mouth screams, should be her trademark).<br />Olsen is very, very good.<br />Watch this, then check out the intense, Martha Marcy May Marlene, for a nightcap.julesrules3114https://www.blogger.com/profile/16363079699296062430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330613451419825697.post-29244772465072535072012-03-22T14:49:25.719-04:002012-03-22T14:49:25.719-04:00Saw "Friends With Kids" last night. I wa...Saw "Friends With Kids" last night. I was with it through most of the film, thought the performances were strong and story was good. Then they lost me completely with a pat, expectable ending. I felt it was a real cop out (and reminded me of the extremely weak and forgettable movie "The Switch" from two years ago).<br /><br />Also was kind of surprised that the marketing department didn't jump on the "from the actors and actresses you loved in "Bridesmaids" " opportunity. Yes, it would have been a kind of lie, but it never stopped marketing departments before.Richard J. Marcejhttp://www.theblabbingbaboon.com/noreply@blogger.com