![]() ![]() Like everyone Chauncy meets, we always gravitate towards him and hang on to his every word. He’s just a man who enjoys gardening and watching television, but then again, maybe he’s more than that. The satire resonates strongly today, watching Chauncey Gardiner (Sellers) become the popular kid among political royalty as he says nothing of substance. The story still has Ashby’s and star Peter Sellers’ biting wit, as well as their more tragic qualities as storytellers. ![]() Like I said, the acting and camera work are good, and there a few nice scenes, but other than that, this is a big disappointent that I just can't recommend.Hal Ashby’s classic is gentle. I'm not sure who else I'd pic though, but it would probably be someone with more clout and experience. That said, maybe she wasn't the right choice. It's undercooked and just reeks of "typical", I haven't seen any of Mira Nair's other films, but I do know a little about her. That's another positive thing it has going for it. There are some good moments, but this film just kind of drags and is really pretty boring. The other cast members are good, but this is really Swank's show. That's a shame too, especially since the subject is so interesting and intriguing. Swank does nail the voice, likeness, and mannerisms of Earhart, but the film just feels kind of hollow and pointless. Well, the acting stands out, it's better tha navwerage, but even that is underwhelming. The subject is interesting, but this is a standard biopic that isn't really remarkable. This is a prestige picture that is really aiming for Oscars and all kinds of critical acclaim, but sadly, it falls way short of the mark. Even then, the movie goes on a little too long. At least, it does not speculate any more than necessary(which Gore Vidal, here invoked, has elsewhere), inferring that air navigation of the time was not an exact science(On the first transatlantic flight, she asks if it is Ireland on their arrival. So, what happens with "Amelia" is that it deconstructs the wrong person without anything interesting being said. Yes, "The Spirit of Saint Louis" was pure mythology but it proved that we do need our heroes. Even with that, the movie is less than gripping, grounding Earhart and not in a good way. There is a certain irony in Charles Lindbergh at first overshadowing Amelia Earhart in her early flying career, as "The Spirit of Saint Louis" overshadows "Amelia" with its similar structure.(If one were of a cynical nature, one could point out that Lindbergh knew when to quit.) Admittedly, "Amelia" is a very good looking movie(as are most of Mira Nair's films) and has perfectly cast Hilary Swank in the lead while Cherry Jones as Eleanor Roosevelt is inspired casting of the highest order. Fine, he says, but it will be as a passenger.(At least, it's not as a stewardess.) In any case, she is instrumental in the flight's success which she parlays into fame, eventually meeting Gene Vidal(Ewan McGregor). Amelia Earhart is meeting George Putnam, a publisher, wanting to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Amelia Earhart(Hilary Swank) is saying goodbye to her husband George Putnam(Richard Gere) before embarking on a historic round the world flight with her navigator Fred Noonan(Christopher Eccleston). Worth seeing, and despite its flaws, it's underrated and it deserves to be seen, as it has the knack of making the viewing wanting to know more about this incredible icon. This film can introduce you to her wonderful and exciting life, but if you want the in depth facts of Amelia Earhart's life, this film will leave you wanting more in that area. Amelia Earhart's story is truly compelling and exciting, but ultimately sad due to the fact that her final adventure ended with her disappearance and death. Like I said, Hilary Swank's acting holds this film together and manages to make the film worth seeing. Enjoyable drama for what it is, Amelia is a well acted picture with a good story that had the potential of being so much better. The film should have focused lot more on the achievements of Earhart and made it a slightly longer picture. Amelia is a good film, but will certainly disappoint viewers looking for a great biopic to watch. Overall this is a good film, but there could have been a bit more material added to the script to really make this one stand out. But there are enough elements here to make it an interesting viewing. The film tends to be a little light in content, considering that Earhart is such an iconic historical character. ![]() The film's limitations are overcome with Swank's engaging performance. Although the film flawed, the movie does have a strong lead performance by Hilary Swank in the title role, and she is wonderful in the part. Amelia is a flawed, but nonetheless entertaining biopic on the adventures of Amelia Earhart. ![]()
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