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Post by Neko Bazu on Apr 10, 2007 10:25:24 GMT -1
Decided recently to acquire a copy of this film - the main theme tune must be among the most easily recognised pieces of music created, and IMO is absolutely gorgeous. I couldn't help but wonder whether the same can be said of the film it is associated with.
Touch wood, I'll have it ready and waiting when I get home tonight. Anyone got any tips for me about it? IMDB rates it 7.3/10, which thankfully doesn't horrify me, but the plot (a true story, I believe?) could either be protrayed brilliantly or horribly:
Any thoughts on it, anyone? I want to be prepared!
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Post by Travis on Apr 10, 2007 10:48:20 GMT -1
Decided recently to acquire a copy of this film - the main theme tune must be among the most easily recognised pieces of music created, and IMO is absolutely gorgeous. I couldn't help but wonder whether the same can be said of the film it is associated with. Touch wood, I'll have it ready and waiting when I get home tonight. Anyone got any tips for me about it? IMDB rates it 7.3/10, which thankfully doesn't horrify me, but the plot (a true story, I believe?) could either be protrayed brilliantly or horribly: Any thoughts on it, anyone? I want to be prepared! Hello Neko, alright mate?? Haven't seen it in years to be honest. It was certainly a decent, enjoyable watch, although it was another one of those period films that inexplicably seemed to collect barrowloads of wins and nominations throughout awards season; English Patient, Shakespeare In Love, anyone?? To win Best Film seemed a little OTT, though it must've been a barren year for the Academy to actually nominate a film like Raiders Of The Lost Ark (not traditionally a favoured genre), best costume design and score (obviously) were fully justified wins though.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Apr 10, 2007 10:56:07 GMT -1
Fantastic thanks, Trav ;D I think anything featuring plucky Englishmen and 'old-fashioned' costume does well in US award ceremonies, which is why I was a touch dubious despite the awards, I presume. It'd have taken something pretty damn special to top that score though! ;D Interesting that it won best costume though; I was looking through the trivia section on IMDB... - The movie required many Edwardian costumes. When Reds (1981), set in the same period, ran over time and over budget, it caused costumes pre-booked by "Chariots" to become unavailable. - Extras in the Olympic crowd scenes were told to wear dark colours so they would not stand out. Extras who managed to wear actual Edwardian clothes were paid 20 pounds while those in normal dress were paid 10. I can only assume the leads had something pretty damn fantastic to compensate!
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