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Jake

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« on: June 29, 2005, 01:24:48 PM »
Al Pacino, wow…he has certainly redeemed himself in my eyes after a couple of his last performances ("The Recruit," "S1m0ne"). His acting was spectacular and raw…it was a real pleasure to watch him get so deep into the character of    Shylock.

Ah, the movie – it was great as well ;) I've never read the Shakespeare original but it seemed that the movie's dialogue was straight from the play – at least I hope so. There is really nothing more to say than the acting was amazing (Pacino, Irons, Collins), the story remarkable and engaging. Shakespeare had a one of a kind skill of showing both, the human wicked and wonderful characteristics.

Watching "The Merchant of Venice" made me yearn for Shakespeare's plays yet again…now I'm certainly glad I've bought the 15 play set some weeks ago :)

This is a first: 10/10
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2005, 01:43:37 PM »
i saw the previews and forgot about it, i just remember now when i saw this thread.

i suppose its on dvd now - gonna have to check netflix.

now i'm mad at myself and its your fault!
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2005, 02:01:16 PM »
>>now i'm mad at myself and its your fault!<<

DK, please, don't get your panties in a bunch. p
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2005, 02:58:41 PM »
hmm... guess i missed it in theatres
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2005, 06:46:16 PM »
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>>now i'm mad at myself and its your fault!<<

DK, please, don't get your panties in a bunch. p


Don't encourage him.
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Jake

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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2005, 11:49:18 PM »
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hmm... guess i missed it in theatres


it was a limited release...only two theaters played it in the whole Chicagoland area when it came out :( its sad really.
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2005, 12:59:14 AM »
Hey I liked those two movies!  Not his best work but still it had some solid acting on his part.
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2005, 10:31:29 AM »
>>DK, please, don't get your panties in a bunch.<<

you're lucky i didn't throw them at you!  :p

anyway, got it from netflix and tried to watch it, but about 45mins into the movie, all teh visiting family came back so i really couldn't pay attention to the entire movie.  will have to watch it again once they leave.  

aside: I HATE unannounced visitors!
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