Very good adaptation

[Rrty]

For some reason, this is a really fun one to watch. It not only is based on a good novella, but it also has solid cinematography that creates a nice atmosphere, an appropriate sense of pace, and an overall feeling of entertainment. I enjoy the look of the locations as well.

Whenever it is on, I tend to stop what I am doing and watch. Strangely, I seem to usually forget the changes made to the story in this adaptation of the Four Past Midnight tale, so when I watch it again, it's like watching it new all over again. This is definitely one of the better adaptations.

 

[danie]

I agree, Rrty. I think Johnny Depp plays the Mort Rainey role convincingly. And I really like his hair here:

I also love Maria Bello.

 

[Dana Jean]

I agree, Rrty. I think Johnny Depp plays the Mort Rainey role convincingly. And I really like his hair here:

I also love Maria Bello.

I love this movie. I think Depp and all the actors did a fantastic job.

 

[danie]

I love this movie. I think Depp and all the actors did a fantastic job.

Love the first scene where Mort is so angry at the hotel.

 

[FlakeNoir]

I agree, Rrty. I think Johnny Depp plays the Mort Rainey role convincingly. And I really like his hair here:

I also love Maria Bello.

I love this movie. I think Depp and all the actors did a fantastic job.

Love the first scene where Mort is so angry at the hotel.

Oi, you two... it's not bloody Friday!

 

[danie]

Oi, you two... it's not bloody Friday!

Oops, Flakes. Say sorry! Rrty started it!

 

[FlakeNoir]

Oops, Flakes. Say sorry! Rrty started it!

I'm just kidding... carry on! (I'll hide my eyes)

 

[Dana Jean]

Love the first scene where Mort is so angry at the hotel.

turnaround.

 

[Sunlight Gardener]

Really good flick. Well acted and well written.

 

[OldDarth]

Love the first scene where Mort is so angry at the hotel.

Can't help but seeing Cap'n Jack in that moment!

 

[Doc Creed]

Spoiler

Does anyone remember when Mort Rainey started to make yawning movements with his mouth for no reason? I don't know why but this was creepy to me. I don't think it was in the novella. Perhaps Depp came up with this tick for the character. I loved this movie and loved it when Four Past Midnight first came out.

 

[Sunlight Gardener]

Spoiler

Does anyone remember when Mort Rainey started to make yawning movements with his mouth for no reason? I don't know why but this was creepy to me. I don't think it was in the novella. Perhaps Depp came up with this tick for the character. I loved this movie and loved it when Four Past Midnight first came out.

Very good point. Yeah I think that was his or the directors subtle way of letting you know that Mort was kind of losing his stuff. I didn't think much of it when I first saw the movie. During the second time I watched it and knew the ending I thought, "Oh yeah that's not good at all".

 

[BrokenolMarine]

I liked the movie as well and the twist caught me completely unaware, never saw it coming.

And, yes, love maria, have seen her in many different rolls and she never disappoints.

 

[mal]

It was a fine viewing. A very fine viewing.

 

[Doc Creed]

It was a fine viewing. A very fine viewing.

 

[GNTLGNT]

It was a fine viewing. A very fine viewing.

 

[Spideyman]

It was a fine viewing. A very fine viewing.

Your replies are so spot on-- can not wait to see a question/ and your response concerning an audiobook!

 

[mal]

Your replies are so spot on-- can not wait to see a question/ and your response concerning an audiobook!

Hi Spideyman! That was a fine comment. A very fine comment! All the best, mal.

 

[Spideyman]

Hi Spideyman! That was a fine comment. A very fine comment! All the best, mal.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Hi Spideyman! That was a fine comment. A very fine comment! All the best, mal.

...and another fine reply...a very fine reply!.....