Haplo-4

I saw the 217 minutes directors cut, and while I had planned to watch it over a number of evenings it was hard to take a paus.

It's a remarkable movie, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Beautifully shot and with superb performances from Kris and Christopher, and everybody else involved. It's slow sometimes, but the added minutes of dancing, roller skating etcetera builds a certain feel that certainly adds to the movie's appeal. And when the rough gets going, it's violent enough for more than one movie.

It starts out at Harvard University in 1870, jumps ahead to Wyoming of 1890 and ends in 1903.. it tries to capture the background and ongoings of the Johnson County War, and while it might not be objective it works well as a movie.

It's sad that there is so much critique towards it, but Cimino did over do himself, creating an epic instead of a more streamlined story.

But if you are uncertain if this is something for you, I would advise you to give it a try!

Saw this when I was young and in hospital, must have been around 1990 when it was released. Though I forgot it's name, this short stayed with me as a fond memory for it's rather unique take on a future dystopia.

In a world that is threatening and evil, the main character tries to learn how to be nice through an interactive arcade video game. This is seen as a very problematic behaviour.

The ending is thought provoking.

Well acted with unknown, to me at least, actors in the main roles. This short is made on a small budget and it shows in some of the special effects, but it still very well made. The world building over its eleven minute run time is quite impressive.

I absolutely recommend it.

So.... I have finally had the chance to see this version of the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the round table. And while it can't compete with Boormans most formidable version "Excalibur" I must say that I do appreciate this take.

Here King Arthur really tries to be the modern king, even accepting that man is flawed and is a tool of his passions, but while being king he can not act as a man. Hence he silently accepts the unfaithfullness of Lancelot and Guinivere, while also accepting the doomed path that this sets his ideal upon.

The decor and the clothes are beautiful, to the degree of rivaling "Excalibur". There is not much action, so the film - clicking in at 3h - donfeel a bit long. But Harris is such a good actor and he makes every scene worth watching. And while he's perhaps not a good singer, Inreally donwnjoy his song.

I recommend this for the Arthurian nerds out there, and for lovers of musicals. Should anyone else stumble upon it I say "give it a go"! But don't feel that you need search the internet for it....there are so many other good films to see our there. But I had a good time, enjoyed the view, laughed a bit.... So for me the 3 hours was well worth it!