The Most Beautiful Movie Ever Made
I saw it recently and goodness, I am still thinking about it.
Good movies do that.
Navid
I think it's the best thing Meryl Streep ever did. Definitely one of the best pieces of work Pacino did.
shareMeryl was remarkable! When I first saw that movie, I almost did not know she was the rabbi! Originally, she was not meant to play that role, but I think Mike Nichols and the producers could not find the right actor to play the rabbi. In the play, the rabbi was played by the actor playing Hannah. I bet they thought, why not give Meryl a shot?
Pacino was fantastic, definitely one of the best performances he gave on film. He created a character that was flawed, funny, and ultimately human.
Navid
I felt exactly that way when I saw it the first time! I was amazed by the depth of all of the characters. Since 2003 I must have rewatched it a dozen times and it still moves me. Prior Walter has a definite place in my heart. Rewatching it is like peeling an onion. There is so much that one misses the first or even second time.
shareAll of the characters have a place in my heart, even Roy Cohn. Considering how despicable and nefarious he was in the film, he was battered towards the end of Part Two and the audience can feel that. The scene where Louis and Ethel recite the Kaddish for Roy was one of the most moving scenes in the film.
I have to agree: like any great movie, Angels In America is worth watching again and again.
I have watched Angels numerous of times, having a chronic medical condition I take great comfort from it.
And just like all of you so beautifully write it's amazing, and one that can be watched and be inspired by for decades to come. The wit of the dialogue alone is something rarely seen in movies, and it's wonderful that the play's script wasn't downsized to a large extent for the movie. Like you said, moviekid, each character find their way to your heart.
And I think all the actors genuinely loved the script. Al and Meryl really get the chance to shine in every way to the most of their abilities. Mary-Louise Parker and Patrick Wilson are the perfect fit for the Pitt couple.
Mike Nichols does a brilliant job directing not only the actors, but also really integrating New York into the picture. The gritty, mystical feel of Central Park at night, and all the exterior shots as well.
Magic.
Meryl was remarkable! When I first saw that movie, I almost did not know she was the rabbi! Originally, she was not meant to play that role, but I think Mike Nichols and the producers could not find the right actor to play the rabbi. In the play, the rabbi was played by the actor playing Hannah. I bet they thought, why not give Meryl a shot?
Not many actresses have convincingly played a man, but Meryl did. I never knew it was her until I was told. share
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