Saturday, August 11, 2007
CONFLICT
Today's film was
The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)
Not on the best list. Just a film I wanted to see.
There is a genré of films about tough guys who have an artistic side. Beauty and the Beast.
It is hard to pull off.
John Garfield played roles like this several times in the Forties.
This one is based on a James Toback film, Fingers with Harvey Keitel which I will see later in the week.
This one has a strong father/son thing going on.
Dad is a small time real estate scam artist tough guy. Mom was a concert pianist. Dead and gone.
Don't ask about how they ever got together.
The son got both sides.
Romain Duris is totally convincing in a role that demands suspension of disbelief.
The inner and outer battle is played out quite skillfully.
The supporting players are wonderful to watch.
There is real rapport.
The film is 'noir' in feeling. It looks great.
I enjoyed it immensely.
I will give it a 4 out of Netflix5.
