H_A_Wellington_IV
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The Birth of a Nation (1915) was the biggest and most technically
innovative film to emerge during the middle of the silent period. D.W. Griffith utilized and developed many film making techniques that are still
being used today in movie making. The content is very questionable and is
not for those that can easily be offended. But despite the images and overt racism it's still an interesting film.
The film takes place in three parts. The beginning is the pre-war
activities of the people in the Union. The second part deals with the
American Civil War, The final part deals with the country's reconstruction. D.W. Griffith stages some amazing actions scenes and the costumes and
armory are close to authentic. The sets are impressive as well.
Now for the faults of the movie. The film was based upon a play called
the Klansman and you can imagine what kind of content is depicted in this
movie. If there wasn't any of the racist content anywhere in this movie
people would still be singing the praises of this one. But you cannot
change history or disembowel a work of art trying to be politically correct. The entire cast for the most part is played by white actors. None of the
major parts were acted by African-Americans. The way the actors
portrayed the slaves is downright silly and some people will find it
offensive.
If you love silent cinema or a film buff I advise you to check out this
movie. It's one of the essentials. Watch it and you'll see why people call
this one of the greatest films ever made.
Highly recommended.
A+
innovative film to emerge during the middle of the silent period. D.W. Griffith utilized and developed many film making techniques that are still
being used today in movie making. The content is very questionable and is
not for those that can easily be offended. But despite the images and overt racism it's still an interesting film.
The film takes place in three parts. The beginning is the pre-war
activities of the people in the Union. The second part deals with the
American Civil War, The final part deals with the country's reconstruction. D.W. Griffith stages some amazing actions scenes and the costumes and
armory are close to authentic. The sets are impressive as well.
Now for the faults of the movie. The film was based upon a play called
the Klansman and you can imagine what kind of content is depicted in this
movie. If there wasn't any of the racist content anywhere in this movie
people would still be singing the praises of this one. But you cannot
change history or disembowel a work of art trying to be politically correct. The entire cast for the most part is played by white actors. None of the
major parts were acted by African-Americans. The way the actors
portrayed the slaves is downright silly and some people will find it
offensive.
If you love silent cinema or a film buff I advise you to check out this
movie. It's one of the essentials. Watch it and you'll see why people call
this one of the greatest films ever made.
Highly recommended.
A+
Broken Blossoms (1919) is a sad tale about a Chinese man who falls for a down trodden girl. The poor guy does everything he can to cheer up the
girl. Her mean father and a nosy man put a wrench into the budding
relationship between the girl and the Chinese man. Beautifully shot and
very well acted. D.W. Griffith has taken a lot of flack for Birth Of A
Nation because of it's racial content and depictions (despite the fact the
movie is a work of art). Sadly in this film Mr. Griffith still uses white
actors in the roles of ethnic characters (but it's not as overtly
stereotypical). The main character plays his role with such emotion and
heartfelt angst. I enjoyed this movie very much. If you're a fan of silent
cinema I'm sure you'll appreciate this film as well as I did.
Recommended.
A
girl. Her mean father and a nosy man put a wrench into the budding
relationship between the girl and the Chinese man. Beautifully shot and
very well acted. D.W. Griffith has taken a lot of flack for Birth Of A
Nation because of it's racial content and depictions (despite the fact the
movie is a work of art). Sadly in this film Mr. Griffith still uses white
actors in the roles of ethnic characters (but it's not as overtly
stereotypical). The main character plays his role with such emotion and
heartfelt angst. I enjoyed this movie very much. If you're a fan of silent
cinema I'm sure you'll appreciate this film as well as I did.
Recommended.
A
Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) was an interesting movie. Not only was it one of
his more dangerous films to work on, but he shot most of the movie near
my hometown of Sacramento. The river is supposed to be the Mississippi
but it was shot on the Sacramento River. I've been down that river on
many occasions. Back to the movie. Keaton plays the son of a famous
steamboat operator. Keaton wants to be like his father but he just doesn't
have what it takes to be a steamboat driver. Until one day when fate
strikes!
A fun film that's a mere showcase for Buster Keaton's talents as a director,
stuntman and comedian. The action is shot flawlessly and the pace is right
on target. One of Keaton's classic films. A fun mix of comedy and action. Highly recommended for Buster Keaton fans and loves of the silent cinema.
Enjoy!
A+
his more dangerous films to work on, but he shot most of the movie near
my hometown of Sacramento. The river is supposed to be the Mississippi
but it was shot on the Sacramento River. I've been down that river on
many occasions. Back to the movie. Keaton plays the son of a famous
steamboat operator. Keaton wants to be like his father but he just doesn't
have what it takes to be a steamboat driver. Until one day when fate
strikes!
A fun film that's a mere showcase for Buster Keaton's talents as a director,
stuntman and comedian. The action is shot flawlessly and the pace is right
on target. One of Keaton's classic films. A fun mix of comedy and action. Highly recommended for Buster Keaton fans and loves of the silent cinema.
Enjoy!
A+