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Delightful, fun...'cruise' of a tale
by Duke (movies profile)
Jul 16, 2004
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Really enjoyed screening Peter Bogdonovich's 'A Cat's Meow' which was certainly not a disappointment. This inventive story/script that was cleverly based on Hollywood myth/legend of a presumed love affair Charlie Chaplin had with William Randolf Heart's mistress, Marion Davies and had my interest fully. I was happy with the performances and direction but was hoping there could have been shots other than on the yacht...i.e. at the studio or the castle/ranch; that would have been a real treat. But for the twist they presented, I guess it served it's purpose - hence the title of course. A terrible habit I got into during the film was comparing it with 'Gosford Park' and the similarity of how Altman used numerous characters but was more of a romp while this was equal to the intrigue and drama as well as focusing of the love triangle. Fun for Caine/Welles enthusiasts and happy to see Bogdonovich triumph with a great film. |
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