This movie must not have been good because I don't really remember the storyline at all. I remember vaguely something about there being a murder on a yacht during th '20s.
Bogdanovich bounces back with a more simplistic style to tell a complex tale of obsession and power. Knock out performances and accurate period details make this a must see!
i thought it was only light entertainment until the very end were-as . . . i`ll have to let yoiu have a go at grasping it. I can say that the propoganda of the u.s. in the roaring 20`s, and i do love the art deco era, is a bit beyond me, though the swing age or swing dancing as we new it ("the dace 'Maddison' ") took the modern world by storm but the common display of alcoholism by the rich took the elegance out of trying your luck with your mates missus haha (swing/swung-lol). some of the characyer th, i then felt may not have even really been at the sceen or perhaps just there as names to fit the story.
As ever the hollywood did it`s thing and distractions were allways present to encourage more attentitive viewing ie: Kirsten Dunst (my most favorite ? modern actress hmmm?) and the ever dwindiling plot . . . until the end. Edward herrman usually puts in a good performance (the lost boys) and charlie chaplin had a good portrail as far as i new the silent film/sketch artist/actor. But Cary Elwes was sumwot different to the princess bride heart-throb effort and did lack substance . . .
allround ok rating for ages who don`t mind an odd thrill to a boat ride hehe.
Frothy, juicy fun. It's refreshing to see a movie that isn't self-important. It's a modest film, which makes it all the easier to enjoy. There's a 15 dry spot after the murder, but up until that point, it'a about an hour and half of gossipy period-piece fun.
eddie izzard is great in a very diferent performance to downey junior as chaplin, here depicyting events, where alegedly chaplin was present on a boat cruise, when a murder took place and his involvment in events, and his involvment with a scarlett played by kirstin dunst, at her best, izzard portrays chaplin, the side you dont see, the very private side, and comes off very well, a engsageing story, some great acting moments for everyone involved
I really enjoyed screening Peter Bogdonovich's 'A Cat's Meow' which was certainly far from any disappointment. This inventive story/script that was cleverly based on Hollywood myth/legend of a presumed love affair Charlie Chaplin had with William Randolph Heart's mistress, Marion Davies and had my interest fully. I was happy with the performances - namely Eddie Izzard as the dashing and flamboyant Chaplin - and worthy direction but was hoping there could have been shots other than on the yacht...i.e. at the studio or the castle/ranch; that would have been a real treat. But for the twist they presented, I guess it served it's purpose - hence the title of course. A terrible habit I got into during the film was comparing it similarities to Robert Altman of how uses a numerous characters and intertwining story-lines yet at times can lead to disarray and inconsistencies (i.e. 'Ready to Wear', Shortcuts') while Bogdonovich's surpasses the challenge of an ensemble cast to generate and substantiate both the scene to scene intrigue and well-performed drama as well as focusing of the proposed love triangle. This film would be a delight for Caine/Welles enthusiasts and happy to see Bogdonovich triumph with a great film.
Based on true events, this is Peter Bogdanovich's interpretation of a yacht voyage with famous figures and celebrities where a murder has occurred. The actors do their best to live up to the icons they're portraying especially Eddie Izzard and Kirstin Dunst. Additional credit should go to Izzard for playing Chaplin only a decade after Robert Downey's Oscar-nominated performance and making it distinguishable enough that I wasn't thinking of Downey the entire time. Good production and costume design.
So I finally saw this and....was disappointed. Honestly Eddie Izzard playing the great Chaplin was a little far fetched. Plus the whole plot was boring. I found it hard to stay up and watch it. I don't recommend it.
However on a lighter note...I think Kirsten Dunst is fabulous no matter what! If you wanna see it...then see it for her. Otherwise don't because it's total crap!
I liked the film's take on one of the original Hollywood scandals. However, the casting really makes this film difficult to get in to. I mean, Kirsten Dunst as Marion Davies... really? Eddie Izzard as Charlie Chaplin? It was kind of a stretch.
Didn't know about its existance until I caught it on TV. The man playing Charlie Chaplin looks NOTHING like him, but it's a good look into the whole world of 20's glamour and movie business's starts. I do prefer other movies about Hearst though... **cough**KANE!**cough**
I'm always a sucker for historical pieces. This offeres one possilbe conclusion to the death of movie mogul Thomas Ince... made me want to find out more about the incident.
Even though I hate rich people from the Jazz Age (I find them annoying), I did like this movie. Kirsten Dunst, Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Tilly were the best.
I bought this movie for the simple fact Jennifer Tilly was in it, and it was only cheap, however i was not disapointed it had me gripped all the way through,very mysterious and gets your mind working, Joanna Lumley is fab as ever and even Kirsten Dunst whom im not a great fan of was fabulous well worth the watch
Didn't know about its existance until I caught it on TV. The man playing Charlie Chaplin looks NOTHING like him, but it's a good look into the whole world of 20's glamour and movie business's starts.
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