There is something inherently lonely about a Wednesday matinee.
I don't usually have occasion to go to one, seeing as I am often working on Wednesday afternoons, but since I am on vacation (yay for being a teacher!) I went to go see Becoming Jane this afternoon.
The theater was full of geriatrics and single people, such as myself. I have never seen so many people go to the movies alone as I saw today. I go by myself all the time, but I am usually the only one, or one of a few people. It was a little sad to see all these people watch what is, essentially, a love story all alone.
Especially the older people. I felt sad for them somehow, probably because I saw myself in 50 years, attending Wednesday matinees all by myself.
Anyway, the movie was pretty good. It did drag in parts, but on the whole it was enjoyable.
Let's start with the trailers. The trailers were excellent!! All the trailers I saw are on my must-see list. It opened with Lust, Caution (I LOVE Ang Lee, so I'm excited for that) and moved to August Rush. Freddie Highmore is destined for great things, because he's already so talented. Both look amazing. I'm obsessed with Focus Features, their movies are always so unique and thought-provoking. I'm sure Lust, Caution will be the same. Next they showed the trailer for The Kite Runner. I hadn't seen it yet, so that was exciting for me. The book was amazing, and the trailer looks good as well. Next was the Jane Austen Book Club. That has potential, but is not yet a must-see for me. Perhaps I will pick up the book before attending the theater.
So the movie. Like I said, it was pretty enjoyable. I just love Jane Austen. There's something about the time period that just fascinates me. The tall hats, sideburns, and tails on the men. The strong women who defy the expectations of the society. The dancing, which was the most sensual they could be in public. All of it, it's something that just really keeps me watching. And the language. The way they talk reminds me a little bit of updated Shakespeare (I'm in the middle of Kenneth's Branagh's Hamlet, so I have Shakespeare on the brain).
Anne Hathaway is passable as Jane, but I didn't love her. I liked her, but didn't love her. James McAvoy, however, is totally disarming and charming as Tom LeFroy. The two have good chemistry together, and I have a feeling this movie will catapult McAvoy in the film world. I've always liked him and thought he was a great actor, but I think this will really bring him to bigger and better things.
The film doesn't seem to be at all accurate. A quick check of Wikipedia suggests that she merely flirted with LeFroy, and doesn't mention the other two men in the movie who proposed to her. But it is nevertheless entertaining. This will most likely join the ranks of my DVD collection upon arrival.
I don't usually have occasion to go to one, seeing as I am often working on Wednesday afternoons, but since I am on vacation (yay for being a teacher!) I went to go see Becoming Jane this afternoon.
The theater was full of geriatrics and single people, such as myself. I have never seen so many people go to the movies alone as I saw today. I go by myself all the time, but I am usually the only one, or one of a few people. It was a little sad to see all these people watch what is, essentially, a love story all alone.
Especially the older people. I felt sad for them somehow, probably because I saw myself in 50 years, attending Wednesday matinees all by myself.
Anyway, the movie was pretty good. It did drag in parts, but on the whole it was enjoyable.
Let's start with the trailers. The trailers were excellent!! All the trailers I saw are on my must-see list. It opened with Lust, Caution (I LOVE Ang Lee, so I'm excited for that) and moved to August Rush. Freddie Highmore is destined for great things, because he's already so talented. Both look amazing. I'm obsessed with Focus Features, their movies are always so unique and thought-provoking. I'm sure Lust, Caution will be the same. Next they showed the trailer for The Kite Runner. I hadn't seen it yet, so that was exciting for me. The book was amazing, and the trailer looks good as well. Next was the Jane Austen Book Club. That has potential, but is not yet a must-see for me. Perhaps I will pick up the book before attending the theater.
So the movie. Like I said, it was pretty enjoyable. I just love Jane Austen. There's something about the time period that just fascinates me. The tall hats, sideburns, and tails on the men. The strong women who defy the expectations of the society. The dancing, which was the most sensual they could be in public. All of it, it's something that just really keeps me watching. And the language. The way they talk reminds me a little bit of updated Shakespeare (I'm in the middle of Kenneth's Branagh's Hamlet, so I have Shakespeare on the brain).
Anne Hathaway is passable as Jane, but I didn't love her. I liked her, but didn't love her. James McAvoy, however, is totally disarming and charming as Tom LeFroy. The two have good chemistry together, and I have a feeling this movie will catapult McAvoy in the film world. I've always liked him and thought he was a great actor, but I think this will really bring him to bigger and better things.
The film doesn't seem to be at all accurate. A quick check of Wikipedia suggests that she merely flirted with LeFroy, and doesn't mention the other two men in the movie who proposed to her. But it is nevertheless entertaining. This will most likely join the ranks of my DVD collection upon arrival.
1 comment:
i heard somewhere that wikipedia wasn't completely accurate. could be wrong a suppose... anyway, just so you know, i have nothing else to do so that is why im reading your blog, and also out of fun. so... i havn't seen that movie yet but i plan on seeing it. most likely with mom, who else? and i read this series about a girl who falls in love with a vampire, you should try it! it's called "Twilight", "New Moon", and "Eclipse". so ya.
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