House of D
We picked this up at Blockbuster a couple of weeks ago, it was a title we just couldn't squeeze into budget to see in the theatre. Plus, we really weren't sure about David writing his own material. Most people would call having Robin Williams a sure seal of approval, but I call burn on Final Cut- the ending was trashy.
Come round all ye skeptics and allay your fears. I can say that ten years from now if someone asks you, "Hey, did you ever see Houses of D?" your response will NOT be "House of what?" unless you're hard of hearing. This insn't the cookie cutter feel good movie, movie about teenage rebellion, or any easy label.
First- we begin in Paris with Tom narrating as he bikes his way across town. We then learn his complex reasons for waking up all his neighbors to finally tell his wife the truth about his past. This in-and-of itself is a surprise start.
Then the film really starts as a young Tom (Tommy) in New Jersey, USA. He's about thirteen, and goes to a private school. He lives with his single mother of apparent half-health. He has his friends, the retarded school custodian Pappass, and their after-school job as a meat-deliery boy for a butcher shop. And like many stories, it all starts over money and girls.
But I can't really tell much more without giving away the charm of the story. Tommy is sincere without precocious-ness that plagues many junior roles, I look forward to any other roles Anton Yelchin takes up. In short, the money that Pappass and Tommy earn is going towards a marvelous green bike they both want. They hide their money in a grate-hole near the house of women's detention. Lady, interred at the D-House rather de facto becomes Tommy's confidant and advisor in his desire to be a man in his lonely house. Thus follows all the love and change everyone goes through when they are thirteen.
In closing, I can't wait to add this to the DVD collection and I wish we had seen it in the theatre. Full Marks. I can't describe this film any further without making a novella. See Amazon for more customer reviews. What a wonderfully surprising gem!
Come round all ye skeptics and allay your fears. I can say that ten years from now if someone asks you, "Hey, did you ever see Houses of D?" your response will NOT be "House of what?" unless you're hard of hearing. This insn't the cookie cutter feel good movie, movie about teenage rebellion, or any easy label.
First- we begin in Paris with Tom narrating as he bikes his way across town. We then learn his complex reasons for waking up all his neighbors to finally tell his wife the truth about his past. This in-and-of itself is a surprise start.
Then the film really starts as a young Tom (Tommy) in New Jersey, USA. He's about thirteen, and goes to a private school. He lives with his single mother of apparent half-health. He has his friends, the retarded school custodian Pappass, and their after-school job as a meat-deliery boy for a butcher shop. And like many stories, it all starts over money and girls.
But I can't really tell much more without giving away the charm of the story. Tommy is sincere without precocious-ness that plagues many junior roles, I look forward to any other roles Anton Yelchin takes up. In short, the money that Pappass and Tommy earn is going towards a marvelous green bike they both want. They hide their money in a grate-hole near the house of women's detention. Lady, interred at the D-House rather de facto becomes Tommy's confidant and advisor in his desire to be a man in his lonely house. Thus follows all the love and change everyone goes through when they are thirteen.
In closing, I can't wait to add this to the DVD collection and I wish we had seen it in the theatre. Full Marks. I can't describe this film any further without making a novella. See Amazon for more customer reviews. What a wonderfully surprising gem!
posted by Razorhoney at 00:49
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