tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post8229503735555929239..comments2024-03-05T19:35:48.700-08:00Comments on Booktalk & More: Glorious 39Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-24010571492245455632015-07-07T16:09:35.713-07:002015-07-07T16:09:35.713-07:00I feel exactly the same way: " Hector is a ch...I feel exactly the same way: " Hector is a character who was determined to make a stand, and I loved that." I also like your statement: "Poliakoff has crafted a film that addresses reality vs. imagination, truth vs. fiction, and trust vs. lies." I wrote a short post on Glorious 39 called "The Policy of Appeasement." If you would like to read it, here is the link: https://christopherjohnlindsay.wordpress.com/2015/05/12/glorious-39/Christopher Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758471141617539115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-23276803574451946112012-06-01T08:28:25.131-07:002012-06-01T08:28:25.131-07:00@Alexandra - Oh, now that you're a Tennant fan...@Alexandra - Oh, now that you're a Tennant fan you'll notice him in EVERYTHNG. :) This is a difficult film in some respects but one I ultimately found worthwhile. Thanks for commenting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-33382036122300596202012-05-31T18:31:40.506-07:002012-05-31T18:31:40.506-07:00I saw this film at the library the other day and r...I saw this film at the library the other day and remembered that you had reviewed it, sooo I came back to read it. And WHAAAAAT, so DT is in it?!?!?!?! How did I miss that?! (Answer: You weren't a DT fan(atic) yet when Ruth posted this). <br /><br />So now...yeah. Gotta go get it. :) Plus I love Romola...and Jeremy...and Bill...and David...oh yeah. Said that all ready. ;-)Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437117457544744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-84784322649371423292011-02-21T06:13:58.035-08:002011-02-21T06:13:58.035-08:00@Ruth - I will be VERY curious to read your though...@Ruth - I will be VERY curious to read your thoughts/response to Glorious 39. At the very least I expect you'll be as impressed with Tennant's brief scenes as I was. :)<br /><br />@Charity - I'm a cat lover too (own 2), and couldn't IMAGINE going through that. It was a very difficult scene to watch. By that point in the film I think it was pretty clear that the line between reality and mental breakdown was extraordinarily blurred for Anne. A difficult movie but I found it thought-provoking, flaws & all. However I do think I get your response too!! This is a movie that encourages extremes, I think. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-34919246167065412962011-02-19T05:23:48.177-08:002011-02-19T05:23:48.177-08:00Differing point of view, here.
I hated this movie...Differing point of view, here.<br /><br />I hated this movie. I thought it was utterly pointless, without any kind of relevance or meaning, and the animal lover in me was horrified at the giant subplot that included putting family pets to death during the war. About the time she was stumbling through the barn filled with bags of dead cats, I'd had enough!Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-82666529133222618832011-02-18T19:51:35.807-08:002011-02-18T19:51:35.807-08:00I remember hearing about this and hoping to see it...I remember hearing about this and hoping to see it in theaters as well and it never screened nearby. I'd completely forgotten about it! I'm adding the DVD to my Netflix queue now and will be back to read your full review (Thank you for the spoiler warning!) when I've seen it.Ruth @ Bookish Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630605531271082813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-79705853790396892872011-02-18T13:14:15.962-08:002011-02-18T13:14:15.962-08:00@Renee - You're welcome, hope you enjoy it! Te...@Renee - You're welcome, hope you enjoy it! Tennant's role is small but it's pivotal, and as fits Tennant unforgettable. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-64714917095820858642011-02-18T13:09:27.820-08:002011-02-18T13:09:27.820-08:00Wait what, David Tennant is in this movie?? I MUS...Wait what, David Tennant is in this movie?? I MUST watch!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!<br /><br />XOXO~ ReneeRenee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-72207434679823705792011-02-18T11:23:33.206-08:002011-02-18T11:23:33.206-08:00@jeremynorthamfanblog - Thank you so much for stop...@jeremynorthamfanblog - Thank you so much for stopping by my blog & reading my review! I completely agree with your succint assessment - the atmosphere, tension, and performances more than compensate for any plot holes or variances in tone. I confess I almost cheered at the last scene of the film - I thought it was a powerful statement of what a survivor Anne turned out to be. So happy to meet another fan of the film!<br /><br />@heidenkind - Oh goodness I hope you will be able to see this movie soon! I think you would have a fine time dissecting it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-32339180551669899712011-02-18T10:46:02.972-08:002011-02-18T10:46:02.972-08:00I've never even heard of this movie! Maybe it ...I've never even heard of this movie! Maybe it will be on TV at some point...Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-57633812099286937832011-02-18T10:25:57.673-08:002011-02-18T10:25:57.673-08:00Thank you for a very interesting and well-written ...Thank you for a very interesting and well-written review. I really enjoyed this film (to the point of seeing it 3 times at the cinema!). I too enjoyed Romola Garai in this movie (I sometimes find her too 'big') and, although there are some anomalies (or perhaps holes) in the plot, atmosphere, tension and cracking performances make up for them. I found the last scene incredibly moving, but others I've discussed it with found it disappointing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com