The editor of The Limey. The DP of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Now that I know this I'm just a little disappointed with Away We Go. I went to see this with my friend and favorite production designer, Stephanie. One of our first comments was that the cinematography wasn't that great. To me, sometimes the light didn't match its source and there was another shot that bothered Stephanie. Our next comment was that it showed one couple too many. It seemed to hit a slow point between Madison and Montreal.
Other than those snags, John Krasinski as Burt was great! He was the fun and quirky optimistic dreamer you couldn't help but love. I'll watch any movie with him constantly saying the words 'boobs' and 'vagina'. You can't help but want to love him because he'll just adore you right back. Maya Rudolph, as Verona, was not so strong. They work good as a duo, but John really stole the film.
The other female characters were strong. With each couple they visit, there was always something not perfect with them and it always seemed to be from the female. Maybe because its supposed to emphasize that we should be seeing the world from Verona's point of view. She had the idea for the quest. She wants to find the perfect place and model after the perfect family. I think Burt would just be happy being with her until he learns things are not always so sunny.
Still, I really liked it. It was super funny with some nice dialogue. It made me think of love and my boyfriend. (John and Jack both look nice with beards.) I asked Steph if the movie made her want to get married or have a baby. It didn't make her want to get married but it did make her feel a bit maternal. I'm sure she just wants to get with John Krasinski. Even my boyfriend wants him (for his next movie).
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Interesting conclusion. Not that I knew what the film was about, but I guess it shows that the crew behind a great director can't always absorb his/her talent. But I wonder what it is about John Krasinski that makes even Jack go all homo-gay for him. Must be the scent...
ReplyDeleteIt's because he's tall.
ReplyDeleteReasons for wanting to cast John K.:
ReplyDelete1. He has the acting chops. At the end of season 2 of The Office, he just sinks into a sort of personal devastation that is rarely, if ever, seen on mainstream American television.
2. He would guarantee the film making some money. Women will see anything with him in it.
3. He's tall, and I have this closet theory that there's a certain psychological profile that is exclusive to tall guys.
You know what? That's it! I'm changing my name to John Krasinski. Being named "Gogol" didn't get me anywhere, not even with my nickname "Nikolai"...
ReplyDeleteHere, Jimmy, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGu73wTXXEY&feature=channel
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