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 In The Cut: Brilliant!! | |
| The movie was a great surprise to me and my friends when we went to see it. At first it appeared to be a typical independent type movie, with the usual expectation of a rather depressing outlook on life accompanied with a very raw cinematography, and usually little hope for a happy ending. However this is the first film I've seen that successfully incorporates the rawness and up front honesty of the characters lives, combined with the great, well written storyline and wonderful acting. And the cinematography, although raw, provided some beautiful scenes, and the symbolism and use of focus put the viewer in Franny's mindset of a very creative person, who doesn't see life through typical eyes. It was quite 'trippy' and I found it to be very original. The movie centralises around Franny (Meg Ryan) and her encounter with a police detective (Mark Ruffalo) after she witnesses something that might be important to a murder that is committed. At first it seems that it would be impossible for a relationship to begin between the two but as the movie progresses a surprisingly sweet love story plays out. I first thought that the writers had resigned to a predictable 'who done it' in order to focus on the relationship that was blossoming, however I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't realise who the killer was, till it was actually revealed to the audience. Meg Ryan's performance was brilliant and she really pulls off the change of image well!! And Mark Ruffalo was so magnetic, you can really fall in love with him. His character has a rough surface with a sweet caring middle and Mark Ruffalo really portrays this perfectly. In The Cut was very dark, yet very enjoyable and satisfying. It has a beautiful balance of eroticism, romance and thriller. My friends and I honestly couldn't stop talking about it for at least three days and we've seen it many times since and still love it!! I've recommended this movie to all my friends! | |
| Good story, real characters and hot romantic scenes | |
| A few years ago I read the book upon which this 2003 film is based. I hated the book and never thought I'd ever want to see the movie. However, I saw the DVD last night and changed my mind, not only because it's really a good story, is set in a neighborhood I can relate to, the characters seem real and the erotic scenes are really hot. All these elements were in the book and I still hated it. But the film is different because the story is tighter and - mostly, because the ending has been changed.
Meg Ryan stars in a unique and challenging part. She plays the role of a English teacher with unfulfilled romantic desires. Her half-sister, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh is more outgoing, but just as needy as has her sister. And some of the best scenes in the film are between the two women and the way they talk about men. Mark Ruffalo is cast as a homicide detective. He's rough and tough and very crude. There's been a murder and he's doing the investigation. Soon, he and Meg Ryan are having a fling. His role was a difficult one because its always unclear if he's telling the truth or lying and there is a possibility that he is the murderer. He's a good actor and does the best he can in the role. My only problem with his performance, however, is that his New York accent didn't seem authentic.
The film is fast paced and scary and the couplings between Ryan and Ruffalo were outstanding. And even though it seemed unlikely that in real life the characters would act in the way they did, during the time of the film, I found it believable enough to keep me intrigued. This was not what I would call a truly great film, and it certainly isn't for everyone. But I liked it and do recommend it. | |
| Hated the book | |
| Because I hated the book, I was curious to see how they would make it into a film. Then I learned Jane Campion was directing, and was intrigued. Halfway through, I still wasn't impressed, but I waited. There is a quiet beauty to the film. The way Campion captures small details, like the way the protagonist would see them. I think it would have been horrible if it was completely true to the book. The additions are what make this film. The poetry in the subway. The garden outside her window. Meg Ryan playing against type. Mark Ruffalo is wonderful in his role, not giving the end away. And I loved the ending. I felt unresolved at the end of the book, and this ending made me happy. This movie is not for everyone. There is a lot of gore, and violence, and sex, but I think it was done well. But, I think attention was payed to the important things in the character's life. In some ways, I like it more every time I see it. | |
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