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haroldcronk
Reviews
Meet the Fockers (2004)
the cast cracked me up.
I laughed so hard I almost stopped breathing. There were so many funny moments in this thing I couldn't help but wonder how they got the story in there. I rarely laugh out-loud in a theater, but was out of control on this one. The chemistry of the cast was great. I skeptical when I first heard of them, but seeing is believing. Ben Stiller is creating great comedy. I love his ability to create characters. At times you feel embarrassed for his character and that is tribute to the director and the ability to place the audience in the world the film is taking place in. I look forward to great things from this group. With a box office like that, how can the studio not want to go for round three.
The Least of These (2002)
A work that aims at the depth of the human condition.
"The Least of These" explores the human condition with sincerity. I think the story is a beautiful example of the good we are capable of. The director did a fantastic job of showing a point of view sometimes overlooked by our society.
The film was shot in a way that was appropriate for the story. There were no gratuitous camera motions, or extreme editing techniques. The setting of the story was a great choice and full of characters we have all met at some point in our lives. The lighting was well done and matched the mood of the film perfectly. It was simply a good story well told.
I had heard of the story before seeing the film and was happily surprised by the commitment of the director to bring the story to life.
I was inspired by this film and look forward to future works from this director.