Zorro999 Reviews

Seeing Other People (2004)

Good but not great

[6/10 · 5 December 2009]

Seeing Other People takes a fresh look at the long term commitment angle, bringing out in the open what other movies just hint at; the idea that a long term relationship may suffer if there is a marked difference between the two partners in terms of past sexual experience.

This being the case, the movie shows one young couple who decides to avail themselves of one last opportunity before marriage to see other people (hence the title).

While there is some good writing, some of it also clunky, and the acting can be uneven at times as well, but overall the movie is an enjoyable watch. Indie Movie Mania dot com has an interesting take on the movie as well.

Bright Star (2009)

I liked it

[19 November 2009]

While it may be true that there wasn't a whole lot of historical fact here to compose a 2 hour film, I thought Campion did a good job with what she had. Given the paucity of historical data she had to make some educated guesses as to the personalities of the players involved. It wasn't cinema writ large by any means but I enjoyed it for what it was worth. The photography was very well-done, and the acting by and large was solid. As for focusing on the romance rather than the poetry, I must agree with others who have said that filming the poetic process is not likely to result in the most engrossing movie by any means. Better to focus on the romance and let those who are so inclined read the poetry in their free time. Another take on the film I found interesting is at indie movie mania dot com.