45/33
A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing love, loss, laughter and life.. Based on the comic strip "Here" by Richard McGuire. It was first published as a strip in the comic magazine "Raw" in 1989, and was expanded into a 300-page graphic novel in 2014.. At one point early in the film, Richard’s father names several towns that he states are along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, when in fact they are all the towns along Interstate 80 in PA, which had not yet been built at the time.. [from the trailer] Richard: You know, if you want, you could spend the rest of the night here.Margaret: I could spend the rest of my life here.. Features They Stooge to Conga (1943). Clarinet Concerto, stanzas 1 and 2 Written by Artie Shaw Performed by Artie Shaw and his orchestra Courtesy of RCA Records By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment. LIKES: Good acting Realistic in many aspects of life Dynamic use of scene/setting Creative transitions Ageing technology Some fascinating connections From time to time I liked the art angle in Times Relevant/Relatable Emotional Summary: The film’s advertising didn’t lie to you, Here is a film that truly is one of the most unique concepts we have seen in a while. The film relies on the enjoyment of fixing a single camera/location and tells a story about the impact of time on life and the people who move through it. Zemeckis has accomplished this task on multiple levels and has managed to make good use of the space and maintain the dynamism of the frame despite it being so static. The dynamic changes in the furniture make this piece fascinating, with the idea of furniture changes as a feature of the house itself being impressive and serving as a metaphorical window into life. I loved seeing this room inhabited by the families who called each mansion home, seeing how their interactions, auras and personalities shed a different light on the scene and tell their own micro-stories. The transitions were through the outlines of the photos, drawing attention before they turned into a new scene, the technique was smooth and rarely over the top for me. It had many aspects that were creative but never lost its footing in realism to make this a nice, balanced piece. In terms of story and acting, the A-list talent helped bring this film to life and achieve its goal of becoming a look at life. This is a film that relies heavily on relevance and a cast to bring that relevance to life. As for the story, it rarely bleeds over people living life, taking snippets of various eras and reflecting them over time. The highs and lows are captured beautifully on screen, and Zemeckis’ vision helps push the concepts and hit you with the emotional punch this film promised. When the relevant stories hit home, it only further strengthened my connection to the film, and I found my inner self pondering what this film had to teach me. The acting is there to give voice to the visions, with much of the dialogue poetic without being too Shakespearean. Bettany was a surprise to see, and while not as engaging or dynamic as his Disney films, he still managed to impress me with a stellar performance as a Boomer generation grappling with the rapid changes sweeping the world. Wright’s return to the big screen is fierce as her character is torn between fun and madness, a brilliant portrayal of the struggles that have befallen many in her shoes during the great decades of change. Hanks, of course, is just as talented as ever, incorporating elements of his other characters into every moment of their lives and doing so with the same class and ferocity he almost always brings to the screen. It’s a chemistry that works, this family atmosphere feels so natural and almost authentic with strong leads guiding the characters and never falling too far into Hollywood portrayals.
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