Lisa Grenn

I went to see this movie because I enjoy period-piece cinematography and, in this regard, I was duly rewarded. This film is very visual, and in a way that one may describe as "hauntingly beautiful". A medieval castle dating back to the 1200s was a most appropriate prop for key scenes that added much to the substance of this Gothic horror flick. The negative take-aways from this film have to do with the special effects (i.e., far too campy at times) as well as the character of Count Orlok. The latter comes off as cartoonish versus a dangerously dark demon that mysteriously lurks in the shadows of our subconscious. Due to the highly caricatured and revolting nature of Orlok, it then becomes a stretch to imagine him as an erotic predator hell bent on blood-sucking his victims for his own amorous agenda. However, if you are able to overlook some of the flaws, this movie is still worthwhile as above-average entertainment.

"I" loved this movie more than my youngest adult son did. Why? The answer, 'my friends', is not blowin' in the wind; it's simply because I could definitively and soulfully relate to the time period in which it unfolded. As I watched, my mind drifted back to the heady days of the 60s, to the nostalgia of catchy folk music juxtaposed against a tumultuous political landscape. In short, this movie evoked fond memories of my early childhood; I loved it enough to watch it again... Chalamet, as Bob Dylan, totally nailed it! Tremendous representation!!

Heart-warming and refreshing; moreover, the type of movie that has me engrossed to the final end. I think the "official critics" under-estimated the appeal of this movie. There was also nothing gratuitous added to it--- Good job to all those who had a hand in making this film !

When the lights came on in the theater at the end of this movie I was relieved to see I was not the only one crying. This is a touching movie...it will also have you reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius again. Paul Giamatti was perfectly made to play the part of a curmudgeon hiding a heart of pure gold...he executes the role flawlessly!!

Though one man sang of a baffled king enchanted by the holy dove and the other was akin to an epicurean 'road runner', I honestly found a number of parallels between the storied life of Leonard Cohen and that of the late Anthony Bourdain. Hence, if you enjoyed Roadrunner you are very likely to similarly enjoy the movie Hallelujah. This thoughtful documentary will touch the heart of every seeker, poet, philosopher, artist, and dreamer.

I found there to be both 'pluses' and minuses' in this film. The dominant 'minus' was that I had difficulty understanding a significant portion of the dialogue. Also, since it is basically told through the childlike eyes of Buddy, this may have precluded a more introspective intensity to particular aspects of the Belfast story. As for the 'pluses', wee Buddy (played by Jude Hill) has an earnestness about him that simply jumps off the screen and melts your heart. His impish smile definitely mitigates moments of scripted predictability. Ma (played by Caitriona Balfe) comes across as a prettier, more modern Angela McCourt (Angela's Ashes). It's been said of the Irish that "all their wars are happy and all their songs are sad"...the movie Belfast, however, proves the aforesaid sentiment 'arse-backwards'. The religious war is portrayed as pitiful and Ma and Pa are at their happiest when dancing to Van Morrison. Those with an Irish background will undoubtedly relate to this movie on some level; those without such an ancestral link will likely not understand this movie at all...but merely keep in mind the final sagacious words of Pa.

I just have three words for this movie: SO VERY CUTE!

Oh, the sordid lives of poor white folk! Lorelei presents itself as a gritty film highlighting the bleak plight of those born "un-lucky in life". There is definitely a theme here that parallels that of Hillbilly Elegy. Yet, the acting is good, even from those playing the kiddos. The female lead character's repetitive references to water also had me guessing that this metaphor would likely make itself known in the end...and it did. Played superbly by actress Jena Malone, Delores must recover some sense that her past relationship with Wayland had a spiritual meaning well above the ordinary. If not, we're also given the suggestion that she simply couldn't go on...

Dopamine's deadly dance of destruction got its hooks into this multi-faceted personality and Roadrunner lays this out rather exquisitely. This film had few dull moments and Mr. Bourdain will not be remembered with any ounce of mediocrity. He hated mediocrity. We can only hope that wherever he is the cool rain blesses more than just his shoulders ... Sha, la, la, la la!!