When Pierre sits down and tells Katya that he hasn't seen any of her films and that he usually does journalism related with politics, the actress is a little disappointed. She is a sensation; beautiful woman with a TV show and some B-Movies but truly better known because of the people she sleeps with and her sex scandals
Kind of like Sienna Miller, and Sienna Miller plays her.
After a brief discussion and other events, a talk in a restaurant becomes a talk in Katya's apartment, and a long one. Now "Interview" begins, which covers a conversation that is everything but what the title declares. And when I say everything, I mean just about everything that can occur in an hour and twenty minutes.
"Interview", directed and starred by Steve Buscemi, at first seems something like "Out of sight", where opposite attract, but then it turns into something like "Tape", where we experience various plot turns in a little space in a short amount time. However, in the end this film is not like "Tape" either, although it has similarities I'll explain later.
First, the differences. "Tape" is a movie about a relationship; "Interview" is a movie about relationships, in general. "Tape" puts everything in the table with honesty; "Interview's" characters seem to be hiding things all the time and at one point the movie becomes a deception game, a competition where the more intelligent wins.
Don't get confused, there's also a relationship in the movie; a relationship of two opposites filled with sexual tension, but sex goes into a second level of importance. It's surpassed by words that make the movie about general relationships. In other words, we are captivated by the sexual tension but not as much as by what the characters say and discuss. We are blinded by their changes of moods in a piece that's also slower than the unstopping "Tape".
Also, it's more difficult with two than with three. Buscemi's direction here places the acting as the main factor. He is 'that' actor who is always there but we don't always recall. Well, you won't forget about him after watching his work here: you won't forget his face, his temperament and his naturalness: he's a real person.
And Sienna Miller is another story. I'm sure every review about this film contains the comparison I made above, but I personally believe that it takes an actress of great courage, personality and talent to take on a role like Katya's considering her situation. It's not superficial because Miller really has a reputation, but if you ask me I'll tell you her performance here is fantastic, full of ever changing sadness and joy, a lovable smile that will make you fall in love and a perfect American accent.
If something is similar to "Tape" here, is the challenging photography and editing work. This is a remake, and the same crew who worked for the original film in Holland went to the States to work with Buscemi. Theo Van Gogh, the director of the original and inspiration for this project, developed a shooting system with three digital cameras at the same time. Cinematographer Thomas Kist took care of that and Kate Williams edited it. Great job.
Considering "Interview" as the deceitful game it is, I'll ask you one question, and think about it because it may not be as easy as it sounds: Who is better at deceiving? An actress or a journalist?
After a brief discussion and other events, a talk in a restaurant becomes a talk in Katya's apartment, and a long one. Now "Interview" begins, which covers a conversation that is everything but what the title declares. And when I say everything, I mean just about everything that can occur in an hour and twenty minutes.
"Interview", directed and starred by Steve Buscemi, at first seems something like "Out of sight", where opposite attract, but then it turns into something like "Tape", where we experience various plot turns in a little space in a short amount time. However, in the end this film is not like "Tape" either, although it has similarities I'll explain later.
First, the differences. "Tape" is a movie about a relationship; "Interview" is a movie about relationships, in general. "Tape" puts everything in the table with honesty; "Interview's" characters seem to be hiding things all the time and at one point the movie becomes a deception game, a competition where the more intelligent wins.
Don't get confused, there's also a relationship in the movie; a relationship of two opposites filled with sexual tension, but sex goes into a second level of importance. It's surpassed by words that make the movie about general relationships. In other words, we are captivated by the sexual tension but not as much as by what the characters say and discuss. We are blinded by their changes of moods in a piece that's also slower than the unstopping "Tape".
Also, it's more difficult with two than with three. Buscemi's direction here places the acting as the main factor. He is 'that' actor who is always there but we don't always recall. Well, you won't forget about him after watching his work here: you won't forget his face, his temperament and his naturalness: he's a real person.
And Sienna Miller is another story. I'm sure every review about this film contains the comparison I made above, but I personally believe that it takes an actress of great courage, personality and talent to take on a role like Katya's considering her situation. It's not superficial because Miller really has a reputation, but if you ask me I'll tell you her performance here is fantastic, full of ever changing sadness and joy, a lovable smile that will make you fall in love and a perfect American accent.
If something is similar to "Tape" here, is the challenging photography and editing work. This is a remake, and the same crew who worked for the original film in Holland went to the States to work with Buscemi. Theo Van Gogh, the director of the original and inspiration for this project, developed a shooting system with three digital cameras at the same time. Cinematographer Thomas Kist took care of that and Kate Williams edited it. Great job.
Considering "Interview" as the deceitful game it is, I'll ask you one question, and think about it because it may not be as easy as it sounds: Who is better at deceiving? An actress or a journalist?