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Oct. 1st, 2011 12:34 pmYesterday turned out to be made of a variety of win. Went into the city and met with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
captainschlumpy, then ended up strolling up and down 42nd street from Grand Central Station to 9th Ave. We watched 50/50 together and, I gotta say, I really enjoyed it.
The main thing I liked about the movie was how light it felt. Not trite, mind, but even though it dealt with the very real very serious issue of living and coping with cancer, there wasn't any moralistic preaching or an information dump in regards to treatment or the medical system in the States. And there was a subtlety to the writing that I really appreciated. When we met our protagonist (Adam) we follow him running on empty urban streets early in the morning (Seattle, I think it was) and he seems quite focused. Then we see him stop at a crosswalk because it indicates as much, and the camera stays on him patiently jogging in place as he waits for the crosswalk indicator to say "walk" so he can proceed. He stays on the curb, jogging in place waiting for the light to change, even though there's absolutely no traffic and even though another jogger breezes right by him and crosses against the red. THAT was the moment I fell in love with the character and with Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance. The viewer learns oodles about the Adam without the use of dialogue. Some might consider the entire sequence too heavy-handed, but after dealing with so much American dumification (if that's not a word or an actual term, it should be) it struck me as almost a breath of fresh air. Then, finally, when the light changes Adam jogs across the street - but as he's crossing we see him wince and grasp his lower back. Runner's cramp? Or something up. We know something's up from the trailers and previews, but still, it's a nice segue. Without him having to say "My back is really bothering me."
There were many other touches that I enjoyed as well. ( Some more spoilery stuff within. )
But. BUT. That being said, I still liked the movie. And I'd still recommend it. It's refreshing fall watching.
When I got back in I ended up mainlining the three episodes of Sherlock. Oh My GOD, is the second series out yet??? WTF, that was awesomesauce on top of a spicy slash-infused burrito.
Today I intend to roll over, throw on the DVD player, and watch I Love You Phillip Morris and Dylan Dog. Once I close some of these tabs.
captainschlumpy, then ended up strolling up and down 42nd street from Grand Central Station to 9th Ave. We watched 50/50 together and, I gotta say, I really enjoyed it. The main thing I liked about the movie was how light it felt. Not trite, mind, but even though it dealt with the very real very serious issue of living and coping with cancer, there wasn't any moralistic preaching or an information dump in regards to treatment or the medical system in the States. And there was a subtlety to the writing that I really appreciated. When we met our protagonist (Adam) we follow him running on empty urban streets early in the morning (Seattle, I think it was) and he seems quite focused. Then we see him stop at a crosswalk because it indicates as much, and the camera stays on him patiently jogging in place as he waits for the crosswalk indicator to say "walk" so he can proceed. He stays on the curb, jogging in place waiting for the light to change, even though there's absolutely no traffic and even though another jogger breezes right by him and crosses against the red. THAT was the moment I fell in love with the character and with Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance. The viewer learns oodles about the Adam without the use of dialogue. Some might consider the entire sequence too heavy-handed, but after dealing with so much American dumification (if that's not a word or an actual term, it should be) it struck me as almost a breath of fresh air. Then, finally, when the light changes Adam jogs across the street - but as he's crossing we see him wince and grasp his lower back. Runner's cramp? Or something up. We know something's up from the trailers and previews, but still, it's a nice segue. Without him having to say "My back is really bothering me."
There were many other touches that I enjoyed as well. ( Some more spoilery stuff within. )
But. BUT. That being said, I still liked the movie. And I'd still recommend it. It's refreshing fall watching.
When I got back in I ended up mainlining the three episodes of Sherlock. Oh My GOD, is the second series out yet??? WTF, that was awesomesauce on top of a spicy slash-infused burrito.
Today I intend to roll over, throw on the DVD player, and watch I Love You Phillip Morris and Dylan Dog. Once I close some of these tabs.
