Simply A Masterpiece

i must have seen a different film!!

A Masterpiece!

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

From what I've seen of Peter Weir's movies, he often likes to focus on cultures and historical events. "Picnic at Hanging Rock", "The Last Wave", "Gallipoli", "The Year of Living Dangerously" and "Witness" are examples. The rom-com "Green Card" is an unusual movie for him. It's an enjoyable movie. My favorite scene is when Georges attends the party with Bronte and has an awkward experience with the piano.There's nothing special about the plot, but it's an OK movie. As to the issue of immigration, I guess that it should remind everyone that immigrants are what built this country.

I may have tried this film and got bored in a few minutes, but I gave it another chance, from producer, writer and director Peter Weir (Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show). Basically Georges Faure (Golden Globe winning Gérard Depardieu, in his English debut) is the Frenchman who wants to keep a job in America by gaining his Green Card, and Brontë Parrish (Golden Globe nominated Andie MacDowell) is the American who wants to stay in her flat with its own greenhouse, which is actually for a married couple. They marry each other in order to get and keep what they want, and they have convince many people they are married for love, including immigration officers. So they move in with each other, even though they don't get on very well, and they are trying just a little too hard to keep their story straight with all the complications being presented. As time goes on though, they may actually be starting to like each other, like a real married couple, but in the end they are discovered, Georges is deported, and as Brontë realises her love for him, she promises to get to France to continue their marriage. Also starring Jumanji's Bebe Neuwirth as Lauren Adler, Gregg Edelman as Phil, Mrs. Doubtfire's Robert Prosky as Brontë's Lawyer, Jessie Keosian as Mrs. Bird, Ethan Phillips as Gorsky, Mary Louise Wilson as Mrs. Sheehan, Lois Smith as Brontë's Mother and Conrad McLaren as Brontë's Father. It is a pretty improbable story with not too much original comedy and a slightly odd romance development, but Depardieu and MacDowell are likable characters. It was nominated the Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen for Weir, it was nominated the BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay, and it won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical. Worth watching!

A good Rom-Com should include misunderstandings and a clash between a man and a woman, who comes from different backgrounds. They differ in class, wealth, religion etc etc. In this particular movie they differ in nationality. But they do not just simply represent the American and the French, they are different as individuals as well. She has high moral standards while he is careless and sloppy. And as often, she is serious at the brink of being boring, while he is spontaneous and funny.The clash between these two persons is lovely to watch. Without revealing anything I will just cite two things: "The elephants has been restless again" And the title of the photo: "The Handyman"!Isn't it the small thing that makes the differens between the average and the original movie. Georges letters from Africa, describing mostly the restless elephants, keeping him from sleeping, are just brilliant!

Last week I finally watched GC. I have been expecting to watch GC because I know Andie McDowell in it. She has unspeakable charming for me. I remember that I was attracted deeply by her when I first watched Four weddings and one funeral.I think that she is different from American sweet heart Meg Ryan (my favorite actress too). Meg is cute girl next door. But her recent film In the cut is totally failure. Among her movies When Harry met Sally is my most favorite. Comparing with her, Andie is more mature. Her show in Groundhog Day brought me much pleasure. This time GC is better. Of cause Gerard Depardieu should not be neglected. He is sure to be one of the best French actors.The most unforgettable scene is Gerard spoke lively poem in French while playing piano in order to win green plant for Andie. No doubt it is the most touching moment in the film.The good ending is welcome and heart-warming. Andie and Gerard duet is more impressive than the other two duets (Andie and Hugh grant, Andie and Bill Murray). Really hope they can cooperate again. Maybe GC2. 9/10