The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)

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   Siskoid

   The Man Who Invented Christmas is part of one of my favorite movie genres, the author biopic that mirrors that author's work (Shakespeare in Love, Kafka), in a screenplay written by Susan Coyne (Slings & Arrows) who knows well how to do this. This time, Charles Dickens tries to write his early classic A Christmas Carol, while disturbed by his chaotic family life and haunted by his dark childhood. The movie makes parallels between many of his books and his life, and there's some fancy in his being visited by his characters, most importantly the malevolent Scrooge, who also stands in for his writer's insecurities (a great turn for Christopher Plummer). It's touching and unashamedly sincere - like perhaps the best Christmas movies are - but above all, it's FUNNY. Dan Stevens brings a light touch and dazzling energy to the role (on the spot, some of my friends said he could play the Doctor, if that means anything to you). All in all, and fun way to retell A Christmas Carol for the umpteenth time. 6 years 4 months ago
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   DaniloFreiles

   Il cinema ha maturato una concreta sensibilità per gli animali "da compagnia", un rispetto per sensibilità umana riguardo la violenza contro gli animali, ma è ancora alquanto indifferente circa lo sfruttamento di questi sul set.
   Da cosa lo deduco?
   Un gatto che "dava fastidio" è stato allontanato in modo sgradevole, non violento ma comunque rozzo. La scena non è stata però resa visibile, solo intuibile. I cavalli però vengono ancora sfruttati per trainare le carrozze. Saranno vuote, saranno leggere... ma perché non farlo al computer? Perché sfruttare un cavallo costa meno di farlo in computer grafica.
   A parte questo, bel film. 4 years 4 months ago

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