tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976231959701294320.post724686534717670456..comments2023-10-02T07:07:53.618-07:00Comments on Das Film Blog: Another YearTristan Bass-Kruegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16431738051527205475noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976231959701294320.post-60922552253383943852011-01-04T15:25:57.290-08:002011-01-04T15:25:57.290-08:00Ah, yes. Manville was indeed incredible. While I f...Ah, yes. Manville was indeed incredible. While I found that her character started to get a tad too obnoxious (although this was intentional) in segment three (Fall) she entirely redeemed herself in the final act (Winter). I'm afraid I didn't quite make that clear enough. Her performance in the final scene was devastating.Tristan Bass-Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431738051527205475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976231959701294320.post-28355859011486419112010-12-31T13:13:35.431-08:002010-12-31T13:13:35.431-08:00Mike Leigh's become one of my favorite directo...Mike Leigh's become one of my favorite directors. He's solely interested in capturing the way that people live their lives, be they "important" people or regular joes. I love that about him. I'd take one of his films over an overhyped, undercooked film like Inception any day of the week. <br /><br />I must say that, while I agree with the spirit of your thoughts, I thought that Manville's performance was the best of the ensemble. I can understand why you found her annoying, even if I didn't have the same reaction. Even though she has her problems, I feel that, after she has the falling out with Gerri, she takes on a whole new resonance as a character. I'm reminded a bit of Jesse and Celine in Before Sunrise and Before Sunset in the level of three-dimensionality that's achieved. It's a rare thing.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082737604796435170noreply@blogger.com