Wednesday, August 04, 2004
The Manchurian Candidate - A Review
For those who read movie reviews to decide which movies to see, let's cut to the chase. This movie is worth seeing.
This Jonathan Demme film is the best sort of remake. The John Frankenheimer film told a chilling story. Demme avoided the trap of reshooting the same film. He molded the story to fit modern times and politics. The acting is excellent. Meryl Streep may see an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in her role. It is amusing to note how many reviewers are referring to her performance as "channeling for Angela Lansbury," transmogrifying Mrs. Iselin from the 1962 film to the Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw of Demme's film. Demme lays the visuals out very effectively.
The only problem I am having is keeping Manchurian Global and Halliburton straight.
This Jonathan Demme film is the best sort of remake. The John Frankenheimer film told a chilling story. Demme avoided the trap of reshooting the same film. He molded the story to fit modern times and politics. The acting is excellent. Meryl Streep may see an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in her role. It is amusing to note how many reviewers are referring to her performance as "channeling for Angela Lansbury," transmogrifying Mrs. Iselin from the 1962 film to the Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw of Demme's film. Demme lays the visuals out very effectively.
The only problem I am having is keeping Manchurian Global and Halliburton straight.
