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Willem Dafoe
Also known as: William Dafoe
Born: July 22, 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Nationality: American
Born: July 22, 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Nationality: American
Filmography Cast Member
(2010)
(2009) PG-13
(2009) Unrated
(2008) R
(2007) R
(2007) PG
(2007) R
(2006) PG-13
(2006) R
(2006) R
(2005) Unrated
(2005) Unrated
(2005) PG-13
(2004) R
(2004) PG-13
(2004) PG-13
(2004) R
(2003) R
(2003) R
(2002) PG-13
(2002) R
(2001) R
(2000) Unrated
(2000) R
(1999) R
(1999) R
(1999) R
(1998) R
Filmography Writer
A truly epic film. The English Patient seamlessly blends together two interwoven storylines that take place in separate timeframes. The romance between the two leads (Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas) is wonderfully believable; they both bring a fascinating depth to their respective characters, and the interactions they have with each other. The locations are breathtaking; the desert is shown to be beautifully barren, and full of a complexity which manifests itself in the triumphs and trials of the main characters. Although the film's plot is slow, it's done so in a deliberate, gentle manner; it moves steadily enough for the viewer to connect with the characters.
Short of a cat jumping out off a drawer or a flock of birds flying out of the bushes at a tense moment; this poorly lit film just misses the mark. It is formulaic and trite. While it does have it's moments, the over-all impression I was left with was that everything was overstated and contrived..kind of a B type movie. The implausible and marginally unethical notion of Defoe's treating his wife's grief seems to inexorably (and conveniently) lead to her further wrath towards him. Her projection of her own guilt. expressed by the notion of "you were distant, you have been distant for over a year" appears to be her only justification for her bizarre behavior. In short, it just doesn't add up and these two great actors, while powerful in their performances, were under-utilized in this film.
This movie does a great job capturing the excess and douchery that was the 1980's. Christian Bale does a great job as the protagonist. His dark, brooding side is fascinating to watch in action. Ultimately though, the film falls apart in the last 20 minutes or so. The ending was very disappointing to me, but it's worth watching for Bale's performance alone.
Feast of Cinematic Pleasures
Reviewed by www.BraidedThreads.blogspot.com for Paris, je t'aime at 2008-08-28 12:43:39
Reviewed by www.BraidedThreads.blogspot.com for Paris, je t'aime at 2008-08-28 12:43:39
This collection of short pieces is a feast of cinematic pleasures.
Astonishing. It is like a collection of poignant, varied poems.
I believe I am the only person in the free world who has not seen this movie. Is it all it's cracked up to be?????
It's like watching my strange uncle in real life.
Reviewed by Yipperbore for The Aviator at 2008-03-10 11:09:49
Reviewed by Yipperbore for The Aviator at 2008-03-10 11:09:49
What a waste of time this film was. Not only is the topic boring but the plot/acting/filming/scenes/girl at the concession stands were also painful to endure. It was the film equivelent of a prostate exam without the polite banter.
I thought this was a great movie, regardless of whether one watches American Idol or not. Very clever and witty. The Omer storyline was brilliant..."You've been Omerized!"
The 59th international Berlin film festival: documentaries rule.(Festivals)
Newspaper article from: Film Criticism; 12/22/2008; Gemunden, Gerd ; 2786+ words...likes Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michelle Pfeifer, Renee Zellweger, Demi Moore, Steve Martin, John Goodman, Willem Dafoe, and Steve Buscemi joined numerous European and international stars on the red carpet, and, in part through the addition...
Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Melville's Moby Dick: a comparative study.(Herman Melville)(Critical essay)
Newspaper article from: Literature-Film Quarterly; 1/1/2008; Govender, Dyalan ; 4823+ words...is informed not only by its contribution to scientific knowledge but by its narrative power. Thus he scolds Klaus (Willem Dafoe) when he stops filming as Zissou asks Ned to join his crew: "Why aren't you getting this. That was a god-damn...
Dafoe, Willem 1955–
Newspaper article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television; 1/1/2005; 2288+ wordsDAFOE, Willem 1955 – PERSONAL Original name, William Dafoe, Jr.; born July 22, 1955, in Appleton, WI; son of William Dafoe (a surgeon); mother, a nurse; children: (with...
McGinley, John C. 1959– (John McGinley)
Newspaper article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television; 1/1/2004; 1507+ words...90046. Career: Actor, producer, and writer. Match (a restaurant), New York City, co – owner (with Willem Dafoe). Awards, Honors: TCA Award nomination, individual achievement in comedy, Television Critics Association, 2002...
To Live and Die in L.A.(Vidi)(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Film Comment; 11/1/2003; Smith, Gavin ; 576 words...up-close look at a number of now-familiar actors, all working here with riveting intensity and concentration--Willem Dafoe as a Zen-like artist-money counterfeiter. William L. Petersen as the obsessive Secret Service man determined to...
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