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I know I shouldn't start posting at midnight, because I might end up not going to bed until dawn, and that inevitably results in a headache. But I only just had dinner, since I got home not that long ago, and I'm not even remotely sleepy anyway. Btw, it wasn't the greatest idea to try to go out to eat in between the two screenings. Both the festival theater and the whole surrounding area was hellishly crowded, and by the time I made it to the cafe, I only had about 15 minutes until I needed to run back to the theater for the second movie.:/ So I basically shoved in half my salad at warp speed and threw the other half in the trash - and still ended up having to sit in the first row, craning my neck at a ridiculous angle.:( But I did see both films, which I wouldn't have been able to see otherwise, so the mission for the day is accomplished.:) (The Good Doctor only had one screening, and the second screening of Romeos is really late on Tuesday night, which won't do, since I'm going back to work on Wednesday.)
So... let me heartily recommend The Good Doctor to all lovers of independent, thought-provoking cinema. It is an excellent film - very carefully done, very subtle, posing some important ethical questions, but not without a touch of humor despite the seriousness of the topic. I have to warn you, though: you might never trust a doctor again after you see it.:P As for Orlando's performance... I have said this before, and I will say it again: I much prefer him playing an "ordinary guy" than a glorified costume-bedecked blockbuster hero. It suits him better, and he has a chance to actually do some acting, instead of just waving around a sword and looking pretty.:) My favorite role of his so far (other than Legolas - but that's for sentimental reasons, more than anything) has been Shy from Haven; Martin Blake from The Good Doctor just might take second place. It's also a complex character, flawed and vulnerable. And Orlando is very convincing in portraying his youthful naivete, ambition, insecurity... I liked him so, so much. I am so happy that he takes a break from the blockbusters at least every once in a while to do something like this...
And now for something completely different.:) Romeos. The story of Lukas, who used to be Miriam, but is now transitioning into his male self, while at the same time realizing that he might be gay. ( Read more... )
So... let me heartily recommend The Good Doctor to all lovers of independent, thought-provoking cinema. It is an excellent film - very carefully done, very subtle, posing some important ethical questions, but not without a touch of humor despite the seriousness of the topic. I have to warn you, though: you might never trust a doctor again after you see it.:P As for Orlando's performance... I have said this before, and I will say it again: I much prefer him playing an "ordinary guy" than a glorified costume-bedecked blockbuster hero. It suits him better, and he has a chance to actually do some acting, instead of just waving around a sword and looking pretty.:) My favorite role of his so far (other than Legolas - but that's for sentimental reasons, more than anything) has been Shy from Haven; Martin Blake from The Good Doctor just might take second place. It's also a complex character, flawed and vulnerable. And Orlando is very convincing in portraying his youthful naivete, ambition, insecurity... I liked him so, so much. I am so happy that he takes a break from the blockbusters at least every once in a while to do something like this...
And now for something completely different.:) Romeos. The story of Lukas, who used to be Miriam, but is now transitioning into his male self, while at the same time realizing that he might be gay. ( Read more... )
