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Ah poor old Samuel L. Jackson . Doomed to play second fiddle to a bunch of C:G:I: snake wizardry . Who am I kidding ? He may enjoy playing such roles . There are those among actors who relish in action movies . It mayhaps stirs their blood . Not that I have seen it . It does at least seem horrible enough to suit as some early halloween fare .
I am about to discuss what appears to be something more first string for him . It does seem he can break free of sensationalist films . This is a movie that I have only caught a few glimpses of . It is at least better than a movie critic who watches a few movies trailers and slams or praises what may be a fine offering or absolute disgrace .
I switched channels to this movie when it was well along in the plot .
The "Violin" I believe it is called . Samuel L. plays a bit more of a refined role in this . He repairs , researches the Provenance of and evaluates violins .
Before this is seen as a snooze fest there are interesting twists to the plot .
There are elements of absolute horror in the movie . They may even be better defined as depravity ? They do fit in with the plot . What I saw was neither gratuitous nor incongruous .
Certainly those among us who appreciate classical music may be taken aback
by the association between fine music and crime . In truth those with a touch of the macabre about them may see it a suffering for ones art . Well someone suffers anyway .
I deliberately turned it off so that I may watch it in its entirety . I did not want to destroy the illusion woven by some dream master . I hope that it proves to me at least that he has learned to enjoy some artistic freedom .
I am about to discuss what appears to be something more first string for him . It does seem he can break free of sensationalist films . This is a movie that I have only caught a few glimpses of . It is at least better than a movie critic who watches a few movies trailers and slams or praises what may be a fine offering or absolute disgrace .
I switched channels to this movie when it was well along in the plot .
The "Violin" I believe it is called . Samuel L. plays a bit more of a refined role in this . He repairs , researches the Provenance of and evaluates violins .
Before this is seen as a snooze fest there are interesting twists to the plot .
There are elements of absolute horror in the movie . They may even be better defined as depravity ? They do fit in with the plot . What I saw was neither gratuitous nor incongruous .
Certainly those among us who appreciate classical music may be taken aback
by the association between fine music and crime . In truth those with a touch of the macabre about them may see it a suffering for ones art . Well someone suffers anyway .
I deliberately turned it off so that I may watch it in its entirety . I did not want to destroy the illusion woven by some dream master . I hope that it proves to me at least that he has learned to enjoy some artistic freedom .
!" Really, his first "big" movie role, IIRC, was playing a bt part as the robber of a fastfood chain in "Coming To America". Guess what...he played an angry foul-mouther robber before Eddie Murphy beats him up with a mop
Basically, this little movie had a major A-List star fall into their laps. They still wanted to change the title, but Jackson wouldn't let them. It also got pretty good reviews across the board. Saddly, I did not get to see the movie in the theaters. My wife is scared to death of snakes and wouldn't go with me. Also, the internet hype did not lead up to expectation. It quickly fell out of theaters. HOWEVER, expect HUGE DVD sales for this flick. This has Party Movie written all over it. Expect a drinking game where everytime Sam utters Mutha F*%*@! everyone must take a shot (maybe like the shot drink called a "snakebite"?
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