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That asteroid landed in modern-day Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Synopsis
A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing love, loss, laughter and life. Based on the graphic novel “Here” by Richard McGuire. It was first published as a strip in the comic book “Raw” in 1989 and was expanded into a 300-page graphic novel in 2014. The setting is Philadelphia, but the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs is shown hitting the same area. [from the trailer] Richard: You know, if you want, you can spend the rest of the night here.
Hill and Patty S
Margaret: I could spend the rest of my life here. Features Toast of the Town (1948). Happy Birthday Written by Mildred J. Hill. LIKES:Good ActingRealistic in Many Facets of LifeDynamic Use of Set/SettingCreative TransitionsDe-Aging TechnologySome Fascinating Connections at TimesLoved the Artistic Angle in the EraRelevant/RelatableEmotionalSummary: The marketing for the film didn’t lie to you.
Here’s a film that is truly one of the most unique concepts we’ve seen in some time
The film relies on a single camera/location fixation to take advantage of and tell a story about the impact of time on life and the people who move through it. Zemeckis accomplished this task on many levels and managed to utilize the space well and keep the scene dynamic despite being so static. Dynamic changes of set help make this piece fascinating, with the idea of furniture shifts being a feature of the house itself that is striking and serves as a metaphorical window into life. I loved seeing this room lived in and the families that called the village home, watching their interactions, auras, and personalities shed light on the scene and tell their own micro-stories. The transitions were done through the use of outlines of photographs, drawing the eye in before undulating into a new scene, the technique was smooth and rarely overdone for me.
This is a film that relies heavily on being relevant and the cast to bring that relevance to life
It had many facets that were creative but never lost the anchor of realism to make this an enjoyable and balanced piece. As for the story and acting, a roster of talent helped bring this film to life and achieve its goal of being a slice of life look. As for the story, it rarely strays from the people living their lives, taking snippets from various time periods and reflecting them in the times. The highs and lows are beautifully captured on screen, and Zemeckis’ vision helps drive the concepts home and hit you with that emotional punch that this film promised. When the relevant tales hit me, it only strengthened my connection to the film even more, and I found myself reflecting inwardly on what this film had to teach me.
The acting is there to give words to the visions, with much of the dialogue poetic without being too Shakespearean in its delivery
Bettany was a treat to watch, and while not as engaging or dynamic as his Disney films, he still manages to impress me with a stellar performance of the Boomer generation facing the rapid changes happening in the world. Wright’s return to the screen is fierce, as his character is torn between fun and frenzy, a brilliant portrayal of the struggles that befell so many in his place during the great decades of change. Hanks is, of course, as talented as ever, incorporating elements of his other characters into every moment of his life and doing so with the same class and vigor that he almost always brings to the screen. It’s a chemistry that works, this family atmosphere feels so natural and almost authentic with strong leads to guide the characters and never falling too far into Hollywood representations. The age-representation technology also gets props for the work it did to make the impossible possible, and while I’m not the biggest fan of the use of these tactics, this was the right movie to use them.