The Interpreter (my fav movie of 05 so far)

I was reading through some reviews and this one's opening paragraph sums up my thoughts.
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Phew…finally! A solid, top-to-bottom movie coming out of Hollywood that isn’t a remake, a rehash, a TV show, a sequel or a rapper’s first steps into the movie biz. THE INTERPRETER is an “old school” thriller that one-ups most suspense flicks by balancing the basic elements from such films, including a good mystery, suspicious characters, clues, red herrings, taut direction and action, with something that is rare in any sort of movie nowadays: character development.
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I found the movie to be a satisfying and sophisticated experience.

I can proudly say Nicole Kidman had me mesmerized by her beauty throughout the entire film. I've never seen her look so good. Costume designer definitely gets an A+ in my books. I love a woman who dresses with sophistication and a sense of dignity. :D.

I saw "The Interpreter" this evening as well. Kidman and Penn were in top form! I wouldn't have thought to pair them as co-stars in any film, but they played off of eachother very well. I agree with Depression, this was a sophisticated film with a well thought out plot. It did feel a bit lengthy, but I didn't mind it much.

Ah yes... I too was completely awe struck with Nicole Kidmans beauty in this film. I thought that she looked amazing in "Moulin Rouge", but WOW, is she gorgeous in this film!


- Josh

22.8 mill this weekend. Kind of surprising numbers. I didn't think the movie was advertised a whole lot, and it's not necessarily one of those movies with massive appeal.

I hope you know that Beauty Shop comment was a joke man. :)

That 22.8 mill put The Interpreter in 3rd best opening for a political thriller right behind Air Force One and The Sum of all Fears.

Jack Jack,

Read the posts above, and you'll get the answer to your post script. ;) You can't pit "The Interpreter" and "Hitchhiker's Guide" against eachother. Apples and Oranges my friend. I think you could accurately say that both are the best in their respective genres so far this year, but not one better than the other. ;)


lucboon,

I'm going to have to check out "Beauty Shop". Kevin Bacon is a great actor, and one of my favorites.

I saw this movie on Friday and it was awesome. It has been my favorite movie of 2005 so far. Maybe that will change when I see Hitcthhiker's Guide next week but maybe not. Anyway, this is a great movie and a must-see.

P.S. - Was anybody else's favorite part of the movie just watching Nicole Kidman. She was so hot in this movie. :x

Naw it was fairly well publicized. I specifically recall seeing the full length trailer preceeding Meet The Fockers and that was quite a while back. Normally I would be surprised that an intelligent film posted those kind of numbers in its first weekend, but look at its competition this week. Nothin'.

It is a very good movie, and I would say it's probably my second favorite release so far this year, the first clearly being Beauty Shop. Kevin Bacon was out of this world baby. Out...of...this...world...

Here, here. Two cheers for the most heartfelt message board post of 2005 thus far.

Eddie, you 'ol softy you! :D