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| Wednesday, February 18, 2004 |
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It was a very relaxing afternoon...so went to Greenbelt 1. bought a ticket. bought a big box of nachos with salsa and cheese topping. and watched In America. Written by Jim, Naomi and Kirsten Sheridan that rings like a semi-autobiography about an irish family who move to New York in the 1980s. Post-9/11 all the movies have tried to show us the beauty of New York summer, spring, fall and winter. But in this film you see the grimy side. The wet, cold harsh reality. I had both + and - feelings constantly conflicting with each other like a tug of war between two giants. And it felt good. We don't have all the answers all the time. Sometimes we don't need to make a decision. Not just yet.
All the actors in this flm were exceptionally good. Paddy Considine played the father Johnny. Samantha Morton (better known for her role in Minority Report) as the mother Sarah. And the two little girls Christy and Ariel played by Sarah and Emma Bolger has made me reconsider having daughters of my own. And you will also find the character Mateo endearing. He is played by Djimon Hounsou who i last remember seeing in Gladiator. Such an understated but captivating actor who can, with just one look at his eyes or mouth as he speaks make you one with the sadness or strength he is feeling. The passion within his quiet demeanor.
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posted by maldita @ 10:41 PM
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