Julianne is All Right

Hello

I'm working up to film number two. It's so difficult trying to pick - I said "Safe" in my last post but I think it depends what sort of mood I'm in - I have all my Julianne films on the top shelf omy TV holder thing. I was thinking about different types of film, I mean I know there are some stinkers in there - even though Julianne WILL be wonderful in them - but the difference between films like "The Hours" which would require an emotional investment from the viewer and films like say "Evolution" which you can half watch and still guiltily enjoy. I wonder what it is like for someone acting in those films, would something like a lighthearted romantic comedy be easier to make than something like the harrowing "Blindness"? Or is acting just acting? That's what I'm pondering today.

Also, loving the praise that Julianne is getting for "The Kids Are All Right", surely, surely this is her Oscar year. Would love to see her and Benning both win - one of them supporting. It's embarasssing the people who do have Oscars when Julianne doesn't. I wish I could see Kids... sooner but sadly because I live in the UK I need to wait until October, why do they do that!?!

I do like when Julianne arrives at the cinema - I always call it "Julianne Day". Then I need to recruit one of my friends to be my Julianne buddy. Last time it was "Shelter" and I went with my friend Linsey, the trains broke down that day so we had to get a crowded bus into town that took the longest route ever and I was just thinking, its for Julianne, it's worth it. We had a lovely lunch before the film though and then Linsey actually really enjoyed Shelter, mainly I think because I get a little bit jumpy at films like that so look a little foolish!

"The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" was a struggle to recruit a "Julianne Buddy" for but my friend Steven came along to witness the film's four minutes of Julianne. The rest of the film wasn't the best was it? So thankfully he brought two plastic wine glasses and two bottles of Rose wine, that was a fun experience! We often talk of Pippa Lee. It was a friday night and there was a guy there on his own and I invented this story in my head that he was a massive Julianne fan too and was there to see her.

Wonder if I was right, are you reading this blog Pippa Lee Guy??

The Laws of Attraction

Film Review

So, The Laws of Attraction is a little romantic comedy from 2004. It doesn't redefine the genre or change anyone's life but it is certainly entertaining. Brosnan and Moore play off each other well and engage in some fun banter. It's certainly good to see two actors in their 40s rather than teenagers declaring their undying love for each other. You can tell that both the leads are having a lot of fun with the silly comedy and verbal sparring and there are some interesting moments where they get to do a tiny bit of proper acting. The plot is very predictable but that's actually part of the film's charm, We know these two characters are going to end up together at the end, but it's fun to watch them finally get there. A film that isn't going to win any awards but a fun little 90 minute film that will give you a laugh.

Julianne Review

I just love Julianne in this film, she is so famous for her dramatic roles that it's great to see her having fun and mucking around. She reminds me of Diane Keaton with her flakey behaviour. She works so well with Pierce Brosnan, I really want to see them do soemthing else together. I really enjoyed drunk Julianne. She handles the physical comedy well and she is in top form when talking to herself, either stuck in a toilet cubicle panicking or complaining about it being "Tuesday". I think you really appreciate her performance when you think about her more dramatic roles and how likeable she appears in this film.

Favourite Julianne Moment

As much as I love when she is complaining about the fact it's Tuesday, I have to choose a tiny little moment when she is in the caravan. Her character Audrey complains about being the gangly daughter of a beautiful mother. Even with a comedy character, Julianne is able to make Audrey real, she had a childhood and she has insecurities just like we all do and that makes her relationship with Brosnan's Daniel all the more believable.


What were your thought on The Laws of Attraction??

Next Up: SAFE

It begins...

After watching each film, I will be sharing my thoughts. I will review each film - even though there are some stinkers - and then review Julianne's performance in each of them.

The first film I will be watching will be the "Laws of Attraction". Julianne going all Diane Keaton and raising a smile!

Project Julianne Moore is a GO!