The Final Cut ... Too much on an editing floor?
I like Robin Williams. I think he's one of few actors who is able to move from genre to genre without a hitch. for years, it was great seeing him in roles that seemed logical to him, roles where his comic timing and delivery put him where he is today. Then came the films One Hour Photo and Insomnia... Suddenly, not only is he the guy who can give you a case of the chuckles, but he can also be the type you really don't want to upset or trust. I also rented the Big White, which is a return to humorous movies, in an awesome way (I didn't review that did I? Well trust me when I say it was a pretty enjoyable movie. Holly Hunter ended up stealing the show... Rent it for a laugh... It's like a kinder gentler Fargo). ANYWAYS...
The Final Cut started off as an interesting movie. It's science fiction about a future where you memories could be stored on a device implanted in your brain and then, when you die, guys like Robin William's character pieces together to play at (or in place of) a funeral. A movie with stories, plots, and ethical quandaries. But by the time it's over, I wondered if it should have ended there. I also wondered if it really should have ended that way. While I could put my imagination to use to draw conclusions, I really would rather not. What I did end up doing was questioning the ethics of certain parties against the actions they took to achieve their goal. If you're thinking of renting this, I wouldn't make it a high priority and I might even suggest waiting for it to be played on the SciFi channel. I will say that Robin Williams did a good job playing this character. It was also nice to see Mira Sorvino... Very nice indeed.
The Final Cut started off as an interesting movie. It's science fiction about a future where you memories could be stored on a device implanted in your brain and then, when you die, guys like Robin William's character pieces together to play at (or in place of) a funeral. A movie with stories, plots, and ethical quandaries. But by the time it's over, I wondered if it should have ended there. I also wondered if it really should have ended that way. While I could put my imagination to use to draw conclusions, I really would rather not. What I did end up doing was questioning the ethics of certain parties against the actions they took to achieve their goal. If you're thinking of renting this, I wouldn't make it a high priority and I might even suggest waiting for it to be played on the SciFi channel. I will say that Robin Williams did a good job playing this character. It was also nice to see Mira Sorvino... Very nice indeed.
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I don't like Robin Williams. In his comedies, he is too broad, and in his dramas he is overly schmaltzy-earnest (The worst? When you get both exasperating Robin Williamses in one movie). His recent forays into the thriller genre have been interesting and laudable experiments, but not exactly successful ones. I am perplexed by America's ongoing love affair with this insufferably attention-whoring class clown, but I accept that my opinion is not shared by all.
Although it SHOULD BE.