Melinda and Melinda
Directed by Woody Allen (2004)
By Malte006
The movie starts with a group of people having a discussion. Among these people are a drama director and a comedy director. Another of the people from the group gives a short plot outline for a story, and the two directors each give their vision on how the story should take form and evolve. We now follow the two stories about Melinda and her life a tragic- and a happier version.
First of all the theme of this movie really reminded me of Peter Hewitt's Sliding Doors following the same person and seeing how her different choices reflect her life. The story is original, and Radha Mitchell gives a solid performance in the lead. I really first noticed her in Finding Neverland where she gives a great performance as Johnny Depp's lonesome wife. I have also seen her in two other supporting roles in Pitch Black and Phone Booth. In Melinda and Melinda she proves that she has the quality play the leading character of a movie.
The rest of the cast with among others Chloë Sevigny and Chewietel Ejiofor delivers solid performances. The score and cinematography are both good, and all in all a fine little movie, showing the possibilities of life and the choices you make
7/10
Directed by Woody Allen (2004)
By Malte006
The movie starts with a group of people having a discussion. Among these people are a drama director and a comedy director. Another of the people from the group gives a short plot outline for a story, and the two directors each give their vision on how the story should take form and evolve. We now follow the two stories about Melinda and her life a tragic- and a happier version.
First of all the theme of this movie really reminded me of Peter Hewitt's Sliding Doors following the same person and seeing how her different choices reflect her life. The story is original, and Radha Mitchell gives a solid performance in the lead. I really first noticed her in Finding Neverland where she gives a great performance as Johnny Depp's lonesome wife. I have also seen her in two other supporting roles in Pitch Black and Phone Booth. In Melinda and Melinda she proves that she has the quality play the leading character of a movie.
The rest of the cast with among others Chloë Sevigny and Chewietel Ejiofor delivers solid performances. The score and cinematography are both good, and all in all a fine little movie, showing the possibilities of life and the choices you make
7/10