tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post836658148401358150..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: AustraliagasmNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27924765522706514932008-10-01T16:58:00.000-04:002008-10-01T16:58:00.000-04:00I'm wondering if he will keep his editing style or...I'm wondering if he will keep his editing style or go the more conventional long shots for an epic like this. I'm leaning towards the later, if only because I can't imagine an epic like this with his epileptic (though excellent) method of montage. But, hey, it's Luhrmann, he sure as hell has proven me wrong before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42508199758927431482008-10-01T13:13:00.000-04:002008-10-01T13:13:00.000-04:00I really love this new trailer, this is Baz, I'm s...I really love this new trailer, this is Baz, I'm sure he will deliver something different, something that people will talk, somthink populary cultural...He's a genious, a great voice of actual cinema. <BR/>And Nathaniel, I read your blog constantly, I know yo has waited (like me) for this, for so looong, can't you give us more impressins, as how do yo see Nicole (I see her perfect in the trailer, speaking of acting skills an also beautiful, people can say anyting but she looks superb!) And in general, do you think this will be like R+J or Moulin Rouge!, films that were instant classics and films that people has been analysing since the year they come out because of their status of great, classic films?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54423535328621564822008-10-01T10:37:00.000-04:002008-10-01T10:37:00.000-04:00She wanted Jolie's lipsShe wanted Jolie's lipsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45532402050903760082008-10-01T05:09:00.000-04:002008-10-01T05:09:00.000-04:00Looks absolutely amazing. Just so amazing.Looks absolutely amazing. Just so amazing.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42324327741288528102008-10-01T02:39:00.000-04:002008-10-01T02:39:00.000-04:00yyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhh the lips distrac...yyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhh the lips distract me and i loved her b4 20001!!! yes even in malice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67112688947448807942008-10-01T01:09:00.000-04:002008-10-01T01:09:00.000-04:00OK! That was Titanic + Pearl Harbor + Gone with th...OK! That was Titanic + Pearl Harbor + Gone with the Wind mushed together in one trailer. I still have faith in Buz so I'm not giving up. There's something different about Nicole though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40933219684730314912008-10-01T01:07:00.000-04:002008-10-01T01:07:00.000-04:00anonymous who brought up Nicole's face...My proble...anonymous who brought up Nicole's face...<BR/>My problem with her face is her lips.<BR/>I have no idea if she has ever had botox or not, but it is for damn sure she has had something done to her lips. <BR/>I don't want it to be distracting...but it distracts me!<BR/>I have loved her long time too, and the last thing I want is for her to become "freaky". But, she's looking a little off...Tim Gunn and I are worried.Sally Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522865527270681536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-64140453112019334852008-10-01T01:04:00.000-04:002008-10-01T01:04:00.000-04:00The cinematography looks dazzling.. as far as the ...The cinematography looks dazzling.. as far as the leads looks.. come on! Kidman is a fair actress.. she has made poor selections in her career since Oscar.. a great actress can even do a good job in a poor movie.. Kidman doesn't. Jackman is a fine actor...<BR/>When you see snippets of scenes,, how can you determine how Oscarworthy a performance is ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24108323304250222332008-09-30T21:53:00.000-04:002008-09-30T21:53:00.000-04:00I'm hoping it's more showy than sincere. I've seen...I'm hoping it's more showy than sincere. I've seen Luhrmann in interviews and any time he says something 'heartfelt', he dies a little for me. I don't think there's much substance there, but there's an overload of style. He should work to his strengths.<BR/><BR/>As for this trailer, I wish it were a musical with no dialogue - definitely not Luhrmann's strength.Y Kant Goran Ritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058411467996289416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39100842696622985172008-09-30T21:19:00.000-04:002008-09-30T21:19:00.000-04:00i had an Australiagasm on sunday night when i saw ...i had an Australiagasm on sunday night when i saw it on ABC. <BR/>i'm really hoping <I>Lawrence of Australia</I> doesn't suck.el smrtmnkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840722003661864187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74994327624200395292008-09-30T20:57:00.000-04:002008-09-30T20:57:00.000-04:00About Hugh's performance - from some comments I've...About Hugh's performance - from some comments I've read about people who saw the screening - before FX etc. were done - they say he has charm, emotion, charisma and a few even said he "blew them away". They also said Nicole was excellent but they were really surprised by Hugh and Brandon Walters who plays the Aborigine kid - some even suggested he could snag a supporting Oscar nom, that's how good the kid is. So it sounds like we're in for some great performances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-23157700793468798412008-09-30T19:43:00.000-04:002008-09-30T19:43:00.000-04:00I dunno. I mean, Atonement had horrendous timing b...I dunno. I mean, Atonement had horrendous timing but if James McAvoy couldn't snag a nomination with his rising-star status, I'm doubting Jackman's chances. Especially when this year's Best Actor race looks so promising. I think it's just a bias against romantic leading men.<BR/><BR/>But, if Jude Law could get a nod playing opposite Kidman in a period epic, I wouldn't necessarily count Jackman out.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-58749278766369706202008-09-30T18:59:00.000-04:002008-09-30T18:59:00.000-04:00Why does everyone think Nic looks so bad -- seriou...Why does everyone think Nic looks so bad -- seriously the botox comments are getting old and ridiculous. It seems, especially in the second trailer, that she's back to form working with her "career soulmate." =) And I can totally see Hugh snagging a nod if the mov ie lives up to its hype.<BR/><BR/>Nathaniel, how do you think her performance will be? And Hugh's?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9580019166487533092008-09-30T18:57:00.000-04:002008-09-30T18:57:00.000-04:00The second trailer was absolutely beautiful and hu...The second trailer was absolutely beautiful and hugely epic. Second Pearl Harbor? I think not. What I do think is that that's an insult to Baz Luhrmann. The man may be loved or hated, but he's not pathetic. <BR/><BR/>I, too, Nathaniel hope the whole will be as good as its parts. I trust Nic, Hugh, and Baz - I think they will deliver a masterpiece and this decade's Titanic, Gone with the Wind, Out of Africa, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34282715690543795742008-09-30T18:35:00.000-04:002008-09-30T18:35:00.000-04:00Selfishly, part of me doesn't care what anyone els...Selfishly, part of me doesn't care what anyone else thinks of the movie. It'll be my suggestion for what to see with various groups of friends, so I can see it several times in theatres, before buying the first edition, Deluxe edition, anniversary edition, etc. when they come out.<BR/><BR/>Finally, Hugh Jackman in all his glory. Even getting to be Australian, the prototype Australian hero. And I think Nathaniel is on the mark with his assessment of Luhrman making the movie the way he likes it, and sees it. It will be fascinating to see Australian history through his eyes and these interpreters. CAN'T WAIT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42388826855595107362008-09-30T18:10:00.000-04:002008-09-30T18:10:00.000-04:00I love Baz Luhrmann...I truly do...but I've seen t...I love Baz Luhrmann...I truly do...but I've seen this movie before. It was called Far and Away.<BR/><BR/>As to this generation's Gone With The Wind. I don't believe there will ever be such a thing. You couldn't even make Gone With The Wind now. <BR/><BR/>Unless you had graphic depictions of people blowing up in the war...Scarlett actually being raped, and Halle berry willing to play Prissy...topless.Sally Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522865527270681536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9563832410757893732008-09-30T17:59:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:59:00.000-04:00Here's hoping this is our generation's Gone With t...Here's hoping this is our generation's Gone With the Wind.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42846771145088793732008-09-30T17:20:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:20:00.000-04:00I thought the first trailer was pretty fabulous bu...I thought the first trailer was pretty fabulous but this one is orders of magnitude more so. Hugh Jackman glistening in the light of the camp fire. SWOON!Rick Schoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125760792685007783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13645422668881127612008-09-30T17:17:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:17:00.000-04:00It really does look fantastic in the trailers. I'...It really does look fantastic in the trailers. I've never seen Jackman look so handsome. It's either going to be a huge success or a colossal failure. No middle ground.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713972514003681234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-55522496728408194362008-09-30T17:14:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:14:00.000-04:00Is it just me or is Baz pretty darn handsome. Th...Is it just me or is Baz pretty darn handsome. The silver hair is working for me. <BR/><BR/>Where do I buy my ticket ?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22402592746614927252008-09-30T17:12:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:12:00.000-04:00or it may be weighed down by the size of kidmans l...or it may be weighed down by the size of kidmans lips.says someting when the leading man is more beautiful than the leading lady.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81351218796521831692008-09-30T16:35:00.000-04:002008-09-30T16:35:00.000-04:00It looks too good to be true. This could be the ne...It looks too good to be true. This could be the next Pearl Harbour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18924303120451467882008-09-30T15:13:00.000-04:002008-09-30T15:13:00.000-04:00Trailer makes it seem cliché to the maxxx.Trailer makes it seem cliché to the maxxx.Dantanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816449157690659132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15017734526518962932008-09-30T14:42:00.000-04:002008-09-30T14:42:00.000-04:00I've never been a fan of Luhrmann's films, but the...I've never been a fan of Luhrmann's films, but the use of The Only Moment Were Were Alone by Explosions In The Sky makes me that much closer to seeing it.Glendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811345138753747628noreply@blogger.com