This is one of the films that everyone should see in their lifetime.
For me, my first viewing was a very personal event. The next day I went to the hospital to see my great-aunt for the last time. Her questions to me were, "What did you do last night?" "I watched an old movie on TV." Then she asked, "What was the movie?" I'll I could say was, "I don't remember." Funny how these little lies just happen and haunt you forever.
The old Hollywood knew how to take a play and make it into a real movie. The staging and the effects made Death believable unlike Mr. Black. Though it is obvious in Death that it is a stage play taken to the screen, Mr. Black does an excellent job of using the current technology to make a visually stunning film. Too bad that was not the point.
Enjoy them both for what they are, live each day like it might be your last and don't visit your favorite aunt on her death bed after you have seen the original.
Peace...
For me, my first viewing was a very personal event. The next day I went to the hospital to see my great-aunt for the last time. Her questions to me were, "What did you do last night?" "I watched an old movie on TV." Then she asked, "What was the movie?" I'll I could say was, "I don't remember." Funny how these little lies just happen and haunt you forever.
The old Hollywood knew how to take a play and make it into a real movie. The staging and the effects made Death believable unlike Mr. Black. Though it is obvious in Death that it is a stage play taken to the screen, Mr. Black does an excellent job of using the current technology to make a visually stunning film. Too bad that was not the point.
Enjoy them both for what they are, live each day like it might be your last and don't visit your favorite aunt on her death bed after you have seen the original.
Peace...