I went into this movie as a fan of both Geoffrey Rush and Peter Sellers, and I was not left disappointed. I have read several reviews from Peter Sellers fans that they did not like seeing the darker side of the man. Well, I guess I didn't mind. In fact, I came out more sympathetic for Sellers than I had before because I felt so bad for the dude.
Oscar-worthy performance by pretty much the whole cast, especially Geoffrey Rush. I really liked the film style and the doppleganging by Rush. It really helped enforce what Peter Sellers was actually like - unable to express himself through himself - just through others. The movie as a whole left me really satisfied - no real unanswered questions or anything. Definitely worth sitting down and watching for a couple hours.
The impressions Rush did of Sellers impersonating characters and such were excellent, especially his Dr. Strangelove, which I think could've fooled Kubrick. His Clousseau was a little weak, as stated by some, but I think that's understandable. That character has been done and re-done so many times, that nothing could even compare to the real thing anymore.
Oscar-worthy performance by pretty much the whole cast, especially Geoffrey Rush. I really liked the film style and the doppleganging by Rush. It really helped enforce what Peter Sellers was actually like - unable to express himself through himself - just through others. The movie as a whole left me really satisfied - no real unanswered questions or anything. Definitely worth sitting down and watching for a couple hours.
The impressions Rush did of Sellers impersonating characters and such were excellent, especially his Dr. Strangelove, which I think could've fooled Kubrick. His Clousseau was a little weak, as stated by some, but I think that's understandable. That character has been done and re-done so many times, that nothing could even compare to the real thing anymore.