Capo
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Post by Capo on Dec 28, 2006 14:16:12 GMT
Ali Michael Mann 2001 USA Muhammed Ali's most significant decade in his life, 1964-1974, including his friendship with Malcolm X, induction into the Nation of Islam, objection to Vietnam, and retaining his world title against George Foreman. Powerful if ordinary biopic propelled into excellence and worth by Smith's inspired performance; Mann's free camerawork gives a real sense of energy, and you can't help but get lost in the narrative's drive - the director's usual feel for rhythm via music and editing is ever-present. The long list of contributors to key roles in production (editing and cinemtography) shows - it's not very consistent.
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jrod
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Post by jrod on Dec 28, 2006 21:09:28 GMT
dreadfully boring. By far the worst Michael Mann movie Ive ever seen.
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Jan 22, 2007 0:35:39 GMT
Ali (2001/Mann)Originally Written 4/16/06Starring Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Mykelti Williamson, and Jada Pinkett Smith Spike Lee seems to have summed it up best when he questioned how a "boring film could be made about one of the most exciting figures of the 20th century." To me, that's exactly what this film came off as; boring. Uninspired. Yes, Will Smith's transformation from Fresh Prince to boxing legend is an admirable one, and yes, there is little wrong with Mann's lighting, shot framing, and overall composition. But for christsakes, for a film that tells the viewers very little about its subject, why is this thing so god damn long? But, I did really enjoy Jon Voight's performance as Howard Cosell. I'm glad he received a well-deserved Best Supporting Actor nod. And Mykelti Williamson as Don King was a nice addition to the last half of the film. As far as the film itself, in this one, unfortunately, boredom delivers a knockout punch.
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