http://commentarytrack.com/2007/04/07/review-the-lookout-2007/ movie reviews, news and discussion Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:07:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://commentarytrack.com/2007/04/07/review-the-lookout-2007/#comment-184 Rishi Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:40:34 +0000 http://commentarytrack.com/2007/04/07/review-the-lookout-2007/#comment-184 To follow up on what Helen said, it is important to watch this film before it leaves theaters. I know that sometimes I enjoy strange, offbeat pictures. That is not the case with this film. It is just a good story with good characters. I would feel comfortable recommending this film to almost anyone. To follow up on what Helen said, it is important to watch this film before it leaves theaters. I know that sometimes I enjoy strange, offbeat pictures. That is not the case with this film. It is just a good story with good characters. I would feel comfortable recommending this film to almost anyone.

]]> http://commentarytrack.com/2007/04/07/review-the-lookout-2007/#comment-183 Helen Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:36:59 +0000 http://commentarytrack.com/2007/04/07/review-the-lookout-2007/#comment-183 addendum to my first comment - I'm writing this in the second week of release and The Lookout is already on its way out of town. See it now! Support intelligent filmmaking! Seriously, this is a very good movie and one of those unheralded releases that people would really enjoy if they'd just give it a chance. addendum to my first comment – I’m writing this in the second week of release and The Lookout is already on its way out of town. See it now! Support intelligent filmmaking! Seriously, this is a very good movie and one of those unheralded releases that people would really enjoy if they’d just give it a chance.

]]> http://commentarytrack.com/2007/04/07/review-the-lookout-2007/#comment-182 Helen Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:15:35 +0000 http://commentarytrack.com/2007/04/07/review-the-lookout-2007/#comment-182 I enjoyed The Lookout very much. I agree that it is script and performance driven, and the movie excels in both. I particularly liked the use of Chris' "sequencing" as a plot element and a vehicle for character development. As Rishi notes, it also provides an apt metaphor for the carefully constructed script. I have to echo the praise for Gordon-Levitt's performance; he is really exceptional here. While it's true that the visual style is generally uninteresting, the film does establish a strong sense of place that anchors the action. It is always refreshing to see a realistic depiction of American life. I enjoyed The Lookout very much. I agree that it is script and performance driven, and the movie excels in both. I particularly liked the use of Chris’ “sequencing” as a plot element and a vehicle for character development. As Rishi notes, it also provides an apt metaphor for the carefully constructed script. I have to echo the praise for Gordon-Levitt’s performance; he is really exceptional here. While it’s true that the visual style is generally uninteresting, the film does establish a strong sense of place that anchors the action. It is always refreshing to see a realistic depiction of American life.

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