Portman was astounding and beside the emotional and psychological transformation she delivers is the very much overlooked physical performance. Some reviewers (I suppose they actually go to the ballet) criticized her dancing when in all actuality her work was no less transformative and expressive as say De Niro’s weight gain for Raging Bull or Clooney in Syria. I just read that De Niro spent four months learning to speak Italian/Sicilian for The Godfather Pt2. Dedication to craft.

cheers->
Rory
Above the Line Movies

I’ve enjoyed reading your review of the film and in many ways agree with you – though with further thought would add that Kim Cattrall probably doesn’t have much range beyond what we’ve already seen from her and as a result seemed waxen and devoid of emotion. There really is no mistaking the inherent, indelible accouterments of master filmmaker Roman Polanski tightly woven into this 2008 political thriller.

I’d like to invite you and/or your fan base to Above the Line: Practical Movie Reviews for my review of Ghost Writer – to see where we match up or part ways.

Rory Dean
Above the Line: Practical Movie Reviews

In this day and age of cinema, one thing is certain; once you’ve collected the keys to the kingdom of Hollywood you are essentially granted a pass to write whatever muddled script you want and like a giant horse on wheels with a sinister agenda, people are going to take it in and regret the price of admission – even if that regret comes on later, like a hangover.

I really do invite you to read my review for an alternative approach to the film. I didn’t set out to write something different but as it turns out that is exactly what I did.

kind regards,
rory

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