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The Descendants (2011)
A Universal problem found now in HawaiiI
It's 3:30am. I can't sleep. A few hours ago I joined what I thought was to be a quirky super dysfunctional family in Hawaii. From the start you got sucked in. Good writing does that.You know many of these people. How come they are now living in Hawaii? Poor Grorge Cloony. We watch as his life and control slips away. He stares at the ceiling so much that I wondered if he was checking for cracks to fall. What a restrained performance. Any second you expect him to explode. Everyone around him walks on him, ignores him as he is bloodless. His power as an actor has grown here. His performance will suck you in. I want to deal with my suffering in Allentown. Hawaii is too beautiful. Adding some fun and charm are 2 dynamite young ladies. They play his his rebellious daughters who require a chair and whip and plenty of ice cream. The tension mounts. I can't get over the final scene. You will see Cloony tear out his heart for you in a close-up you won't forget. I always feared death. Now I think about who should go first. They are the lucky ones. Terrific photography and haunting authentic Hawaiian music. Someone was brave to green-light this film. Your bravery will serve you well as your bank accounts will grow with each week.Folks run or move fast to buy your tickets. Take your wife, ex wife, your current affair, old folks and young. I promise that it will touch a nerve in all of you. Bring Hankies...if George Cloony can release so can you. PS- This is not a Chick FLick nor a guy film. You need to all share this together. After the film hits, (around 3:30 am) I know the magic in each other's arms will make the entire evening. ALOHA to all.
Retired at 35 (2011)
Retired at 35. A new show to watch.
People - Please give this new show a chance!
I'm fed up with Critics! All too often critics over-extend themselves in "writing" clever and often negative reviews. We need to stop depending on critics for what we like or dislike. How about a review that addresses the qualities of writing, acting for all of us real people out there in TV land? Being a critic is not a license to destroy a career or TV/Film project. Not that,"Retired at 35" needs any critical guidance. It's simply fun. Let go of your stress, open a bag of whatever, enjoy your favorite beverage and open yourself to laughter.
David Chase has created a funny new show. Can you imagine moving back home with your aging Dad & Mom? What if they are cooler and better off then you? As an actor I spent 5 days working on the first episode. The set was filled with laughs, inspired creation and a bunch of really nice people who just happened to be top notch professionals. There are so many hilarious scenes that often you don't have enough time to catch your breath after laughing. "Retired at 35" re-introduces the original concept of sitcom shows such as "All in the Family". Younger crowds will just need to trust, lay back and enjoy a NEW concept in TV today. May this fantastic show be the end to "Reality Shows." Long Live the new sitcom.
Very well done Ladies & Gentleman.
Abe Rogland