tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post1563776012477362920..comments2024-03-22T14:48:09.697-04:00Comments on Dell on Movies: The Girl Week Blogathon: Two Days, One NightDellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-91259733297219813532015-11-23T20:30:26.939-05:002015-11-23T20:30:26.939-05:00You can definitely argue that she is the best work...You can definitely argue that she is the best working actor. I won't stop you.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-67247924867839523802015-11-23T10:59:48.811-05:002015-11-23T10:59:48.811-05:00I absolutely loved this film. The Dardenne's p...I absolutely loved this film. The Dardenne's put all of their focus on Cotillard and it really pays off. What a strong performance. Another example why she is (arguably) the best working actor.keith71_98https://www.blogger.com/profile/07815219499754051198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-37303615418091216972015-11-23T09:39:15.593-05:002015-11-23T09:39:15.593-05:00I'm in the same place. As I get further away f...I'm in the same place. As I get further away from it, it feels better. Still, all of it is due to Cotillard so I hesitate to call it a great film. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-54136734764731343682015-11-23T09:31:34.676-05:002015-11-23T09:31:34.676-05:00This is one of those films that I don't think ...This is one of those films that I don't think I really liked all that much while watching it, but afterwards it's grown in my mind. A large part of that in Cotillard's performance of course, which is so strong that it just overwhelms my issues with the film (it's largely that same scene/beats over and over; it's a bit slow; quite a bit of it defies suspension of disbelief, as you mention). But I still think it's very good, and I'm very glad I saw it, if only for Marion. She puts all other actresses in 2014 to shame in approximately the first five minutes. It's an absolutely incredible performance.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480863610135936930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-87425433061149673302015-11-23T08:16:58.010-05:002015-11-23T08:16:58.010-05:00Way too trusting. Very ironic considering what'...Way too trusting. Very ironic considering what's happening in Brussels at this very moment. Can't blame you for having trouble getting over Cotillard's performance. It is special.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-82098987674499345652015-11-23T08:02:20.123-05:002015-11-23T08:02:20.123-05:00I loved this film and Cotillard's performance....I loved this film and Cotillard's performance. It was one of my favorites from last year and I cried like a baby when I was older. I agree with you on the people being too trusting though. I could see that happening in a small town, but they were in Brussels, weren't they? Cotillard was such a dream though, I'll never get over her in this.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-16559602307929336852015-11-22T15:41:48.356-05:002015-11-22T15:41:48.356-05:00Cotillard's performance is flat-out amazing so...Cotillard's performance is flat-out amazing so I definitely agree with you on her. I had no problem with the other people in the cast. They were all fine. You're right that I was taken aback by the situation a bit, though. I think I managed to get beyond it. However, when I start thinking about the movie's strengths, they are almost all directly related to Cotillard. It was basically everyone, cast and directors alike, just watching her go do stuff. She did it marvelously, so I still liked the movie a good deal. It's just not one of my faves of the year even if her performance is one of the best.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-25451894135520515162015-11-22T14:50:30.544-05:002015-11-22T14:50:30.544-05:00This is one of my favorite performances from Mario...This is one of my favorite performances from Marion yet I was just in awe of what the Dardenne Brothers are doing. You have to understand, with many of their films. They work with mostly non-professional to actors with little-to-no experience as there's a few of them in the film that are regulars of the Dardennes. It adds to the realistic tone of the film as many of the people you see with the exception of Cotillard's husband in the film and one of the bosses are just non-professionals. This is the first film where the Dardennes work with with a seasoned actress like Marion in a lead role. I think you were taken aback by some of the situations but that is OK. I often tell people to start with <i>Rosetta</i> which is a much less-polished film as opposed to this one where the Dardennes definitely become more confident in their style. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-42761374708755373872015-11-22T10:38:43.887-05:002015-11-22T10:38:43.887-05:00She is just that good, my friend. Made me feel the...She is just that good, my friend. Made me feel the same way. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I'll make it a point to swing by your blog.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-55514719021495907542015-11-22T09:46:34.106-05:002015-11-22T09:46:34.106-05:00This movie made my palms sweat and Cotillard's...This movie made my palms sweat and Cotillard's performance is heartbreaking. She brings so much power and subtlety to the role I couldn't help but feel every victory and defeat as if it were my own.Paul Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198187717501100702noreply@blogger.com