posted by (anonymous) at 10:18am on 31/12/2016
 
posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 06:45am on 03/12/2009
I didn't even realize this was a remake - I looked it up and I guess the original film was Danish. Until I saw the trailer, I didn't know what the movie was about - I've been waiting for years for this film to come out - I knew a long time ago that Jake and Tobey would be playing brothers in a movie. I've always been a big fan of Jake Gyllenhaal.

I'm a bit uneasy about the subject matter too - I agree with you about Hollywood's myopic view of war, and this idea has been done before. But under the direction of Sheridan, and with this cast, it should be worth a look.
Edited Date: 2009-12-03 07:02 am (UTC)
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posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 05:13pm on 04/12/2009
Tobey Maguire is a great actor - I recommend watching him in Cider House Rules (which also stars Michael Caine), and in The Ice Storm , with Kevin Cline and Sigourney Weaver and directed by Ang Lee. Most people only associate Tobey with Spiderman, so I'm happy he's getting a chance to prove his acting ability.

sadly I can't see this in the theater even if I wanted to. I'm leaving the states before it comes to my town, and it won't be coming to Japan any time soon (it's not the type of movie to make money in Japan), so I'll be finding a download or getting the DVD next year.

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