tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post9104780191779545970..comments2024-03-05T02:57:43.309+01:00Comments on cinematic corner.: Begin Agains.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-85605098365851619742020-12-27T06:45:17.390+01:002020-12-27T06:45:17.390+01:00I didn't understand what happens to poor Greta...I didn't understand what happens to poor Greta at the end. I'm sur eher album is a phenom and she is catapulted to super stardom. So whaaaat gives with that ending for Greta? <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007043386797173366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-76306444024156944592020-12-27T06:42:40.755+01:002020-12-27T06:42:40.755+01:00Just saw this tonight on PBS. Thank YOU for being...Just saw this tonight on PBS. Thank YOU for being honest about your reaction (same as mine!) to the amorphous ending. So Greta really is breaking off with her lame boyfriend Dave? I thought that was hard to tell. It's kind of a sad ending as she rides off ALL ALONE on her bike. EEKS. Yet I couldn't see her with Dan. I wish there had been an "epilogue" in which we are reassured that Greta does, indeed, find a soul mate. Boo Hoo. Thank you for a great review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007043386797173366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-4154387729789872842017-06-13T02:51:23.476+02:002017-06-13T02:51:23.476+02:00Absolutely! I don't think he goes back to his ...Absolutely! I don't think he goes back to his wife with real love and the same is true for her in respect to him. I think the look between Dan and Greta st the end indicates "maybe not now, but soon. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-426807852275448192016-08-25T01:31:00.321+02:002016-08-25T01:31:00.321+02:00Excellent Review, and the most satisfactory Reply!...Excellent Review, and the most satisfactory Reply! I think the Review and this Reply together completed the movie experience for me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-27596220276187014742016-08-13T06:15:18.697+02:002016-08-13T06:15:18.697+02:00My take on Dan's going back to his wife was th...My take on Dan's going back to his wife was that it was really about being there for his daughter. He clearly loves Gretta but understands that choosing her means never fully mending his relationship with his daughter. The movie doesn't try to "soften" the wife for us because we need to see that he is making a sacrifice to be there for his kid.<br />Just my 2c...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-18781859882078026892016-06-19T20:54:01.410+02:002016-06-19T20:54:01.410+02:00I just saw this film - don't know how I missed...I just saw this film - don't know how I missed it before, but already know I will watch it again. I wonder if the reviewer has watched it again. This never felt like a romantic comedy to me ... during the scene where the leads were going back to Gretta's apartment to sleep together, but where plans were foiled by the roommate being home, I could only think WHEW! It was obvious to me Dan wanted his family back. Yep, his wife cheated on him two years before, but it was his own subsequent meltdown that cost him his home, strained his relationship with his daughter ("Two years is kind of a long time, Dad.", and ultimately lost his place in his company. There were several scenes where I saw ongoing interest between husband and wife - she took another look after he stepped into the shower, he shared her cigarette and then left with it, he really wanted her to come to Gretta's recording session, he introduces her as his wife, etc. There was terrific chemistry between Keira and Mark, but to me Gretta and Dan just read better as friends than lovers. She was heartbroken after her boyfriend of five years had cheated on her and ultimately left her to be with another woman....if she had tumbled into bed with Dan, I did not think that would end well.<br /><br />The common theme between Once, Begin Again, and the relationship the reviewer references from Love, Actually is this: if one of the characters is married, they are going to stay married. I don't think that is an unhappy ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-504413510234010652015-09-24T04:19:35.513+02:002015-09-24T04:19:35.513+02:00I really like your reviews it is what I felt too. ...I really like your reviews it is what I felt too. One thing I did not understand what happen to Gretta's album?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554880163926793264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-29621546597016679132015-08-05T05:54:17.428+02:002015-08-05T05:54:17.428+02:00Hi, just want to share what I think. I'm about...Hi, just want to share what I think. I'm about to write a post about Begin Again. I don't write reviews, I write relationship analysis and your blog is one of the posts that came out of the results. <br /><br />I agree with feelingfuzzier about the ending. Dan and Greta had chemistry, but it wasn't romantic chemistry to me. I felt that the chemistry was a tool to have the audience going, believe and root for the characters to end up together, only to disappoint them in the end because John Carney was aiming for the bittersweet ending just like Once had. The Once effect stayed with me because of the ending, but it also became more popular because of what happen to the actors behind the scene. I've mentioned that in my Once post, you can check it out. The charm that Once had wasn't in Begin Again. Begin Again has its own charm and it was natural, but it's not the same with Once and it didn't linger that deep on me.<br /><br />Anyway, I want to say more, but if I did, it will defeat the purpose of blogging about the relationship so I'll write what I think there instead. <br /><br />I'll just end it with this, just because two people have chemistry, doesn't mean they should end up together. A long-lasting relationship is more than just chemistry. <br /><br />If Greta had fallen for him the moment she saw him and had forgotten about Dave right away, then I'll want them to end up together, but she didn't. <br /><br />Greta is not a shock absorber, but she was in the movie, and she's certainly not a rebound. <br /><br />If you have time, you can check out my blog. It's my ID here. <br />Btw, I'm not telling you you're wrong. So I hope you won't take offense of what I said, just sharing. <br /><br />So keep writing more movie reviews! :) Your reviews are interesting and useful. I'll definitely come back for more. ;) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-59523017660757573342015-01-02T16:38:11.400+01:002015-01-02T16:38:11.400+01:00Did you miss the part when she cheated on him and ...Did you miss the part when she cheated on him and threw her life away? She broke his heart. And she acted as if his heartbreak was his own fault. Those looks they shared where nothing comparing to the looks between Gretta and Dan. And the look he had on his face might have been interpreted as feeling of grief over something that was lost, because his marriage was lost, through no fault of his own. That's why the ending is so cowardly and dumb.<br /><br />I'm not sure who do you think you are passing judgment on this being foolish and only working in movies. Do you know such cases in your life? Do you have experiences with someone whose marriage ended? And why would you call Dan an alcoholic? If anything he was recovering in the end of the story. Your comments are horribly ignorant and offensive.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-19386787992371141362015-01-02T15:50:22.746+01:002015-01-02T15:50:22.746+01:00They did love each other, and love doesn't alw...They did love each other, and love doesn't always have to lead to romance to be realized. Did you see how he smiled when he received the splitter. He knew that is was a gift from the heart from someone who really knew him.<br /><br />He loved his wife. There was a look he through her way at one point where his face suddenly clouded with intense heartbreak. He still loved her. As for his wife, how do find her hateful? She was justifiably disdainful of him as a father (he picked up his daughter at school while drunk driving). But the look she gave him in the shower showed she still had feelings for him.<br /><br />As for Gretta, should would have been a fool to suddenly start a romantic relationship with an alcoholic while she was on the rebound. Such foolish moves only "work" in romantic movies, and they only "work" until the closing credits. <br /><br />So, in my humble opinion, this movie wasn't about romance but about real life love.<br /><br />(Sorry to chime is so late. I just saw the movie finally and happened by here. Truth is I was interested in what people thought about the shake of the head Adam Levine gave to Gretta at the end. Did it mean "You were right" as some people think, or did it mean "Get out of here" in a replay of his previous breakup -- which would account for her expression and, perhaps, her sudden act of growing up.)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01821665298039370538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-53771977368352928792014-11-15T17:11:51.369+01:002014-11-15T17:11:51.369+01:00Thanks! It really is a lovely movie, Keira was ver...Thanks! It really is a lovely movie, Keira was very good heres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-38746891963952406792014-11-15T14:09:02.732+01:002014-11-15T14:09:02.732+01:00I am a fan of Ruffalo. Knightley is a bit more hit...I am a fan of Ruffalo. Knightley is a bit more hit and miss. However, having enjoyed "Once" I think this is something I'm likely to warm to. Good read. Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-19634575738150419212014-11-09T16:37:42.747+01:002014-11-09T16:37:42.747+01:00Yeah I really cannot handle this. I'm fine wit...Yeah I really cannot handle this. I'm fine with a drama ending horribly but a sweet, charming film not ending in the romantic way is just heart wrenching, it's all kinda like Knightley/Lincoln arc in Love Actually where the most romantic thing possible happens and they still don't end up together. Just horrible!s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-88265240854218212102014-11-09T15:18:52.719+01:002014-11-09T15:18:52.719+01:00UGH, but...it's so beautiful! It is sad, but ...UGH, but...it's so beautiful! It is sad, but not in a way that makes you mourn...because there is this bond, this undeniable place in their hearts that will always be with that person...but if you couldn't take this ending, you'll have your heart torn out with the ending for Once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-70000494099353612782014-11-08T16:59:20.577+01:002014-11-08T16:59:20.577+01:00I can't see Once - my idea for romance is - th...I can't see Once - my idea for romance is - they kiss and everything is fine :) I cannot handle any other ending as of late.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-79276467994912182712014-11-08T15:00:11.063+01:002014-11-08T15:00:11.063+01:00NO!!!!
1st) Your review kicks my review's as...NO!!!!<br /><br />1st) Your review kicks my review's ass and I hate that...<br />2nd) I'm only partially kidding about the above comment<br />3rd) That Closer cover linked in Steven's comment is making me want to vomit.<br />4th) YOU MUST SEE ONCE!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-72280232490490769962014-11-08T00:18:09.556+01:002014-11-08T00:18:09.556+01:00Yeah they really didn't make her sympathetic a...Yeah they really didn't make her sympathetic at all and she was the one who cheated! Comparing to his amazing chemistry with Gretta his choice was so odd.<br /><br />Oh I'm definitely staying away from it :)s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-6062829687652028422014-11-06T22:57:26.785+01:002014-11-06T22:57:26.785+01:00He wasn't this lazy, he was just lost :) I hat...He wasn't this lazy, he was just lost :) I hate lazy people but lost ones? Well, sometimes they get found :)<br /><br />Yeah I read that bit about him being a heart of the film in several reviews, you even get a vibe of that in trailer, how warm and protective he is. Seems like such a big opposite to Carrel's character.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-3307031192793886642014-11-06T22:48:35.360+01:002014-11-06T22:48:35.360+01:00Wow :) Is anyone allowed to cover NIN then?:DWow :) Is anyone allowed to cover NIN then?:Ds.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-74197132017843685142014-11-06T22:04:12.293+01:002014-11-06T22:04:12.293+01:00Yay! Glad you liked this one. The end bothered me ...Yay! Glad you liked this one. The end bothered me a little. Maybe the film just needed a little more perspective on Dan and his wife's relationship. Clearly there was something between them that went wrong, but the spark seems to be reignited when Dan becomes more involved with his daughter and when Dan and his wife listen to music together at the end. We don't get all the details, but it didn't ruin my enjoyment of the film overall.<br /><br />The end does resemble that of Once, which is one of my all-time favorite films. It has better music and a more bittersweet love story. If BA's ending bothered you, I'd stay away from Once.<br /><br />And I agree on Lost Stars. I hope it wins all the awards! :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-24610317711047354622014-11-06T21:39:52.952+01:002014-11-06T21:39:52.952+01:00Awwww, that sounds like a cute scene! Only cute bo...Awwww, that sounds like a cute scene! Only cute boys can make lazy slobs adorable, he..he.. I could just picture Mark doing that in my mind. Boy sounds like a VERY different role than in Foxcatcher. Btw, the director Bennett Miller said yesterday that Mark is really the heart of the film, and sadly we ran out of time before we could talk more about him.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-46412947112964743312014-11-06T02:30:59.994+01:002014-11-06T02:30:59.994+01:00NO!!! WORSE!!!! A torture chamber that I have cr...NO!!! WORSE!!!! A torture chamber that I have created that is similar to the one from <i>The Princess Bride</i> except it doesn't suck life. It just goes to see how far do you want to die. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-4772379220530806082014-11-06T00:22:47.022+01:002014-11-06T00:22:47.022+01:00Oh man, what if he does it again?:D Human centiped...Oh man, what if he does it again?:D Human centipede?s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-1723028634661076512014-11-06T00:19:15.578+01:002014-11-06T00:19:15.578+01:00Thank you! That's so awesome that I'm not ...Thank you! That's so awesome that I'm not the only one who thought that whole Dan goes back to his wife thing was just a lazy plot solution.<br /><br />That scene with Keira and Levine you mentioned was so good. She was wonderful in the film, showed the character's anger and heartbreak so well.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093895270912854670.post-44414401251305858542014-11-05T22:23:34.854+01:002014-11-05T22:23:34.854+01:00For me the romance was there - the way they looked...For me the romance was there - the way they looked at each other, the joy they gave one another. That moment at her apartment when her friends interrupt was seriously like that one final bump before the characters get together in the movie near the end of the film. The film was trying to play it against the usual way things go in films but the chemistry between the leads was far too strong for that.<br /><br />For me the age difference is absolutely non existant in most situations in movies and in real life when it comes to love. 18 years is nothing. And it was absolutely nothing here given what we saw and how they bonded. He may have that whole marriage drama and he has a point about Gretta not knowing about marriage and how hard it is but in terms of making each other happy and being attracted to one another age was a non issue here as it should be.<br /><br />The important thing is to remember how they both loved the music - they bonded through that in that scene. The wife wasn't there in any way of form he was not thinking of her and that's kinda clear from how he calls Gretta his pearl and look at her.<br /><br />It's cool that people have different reactions to the story but for me it was a great build up to wonderful romance that cheated in the end just for the sake of being edgy.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.com