tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post3773571745005770640..comments2024-03-26T20:30:14.110-07:00Comments on Cinematic Catharsis: Grizzly ManBarry P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-39973072403443434002016-09-08T19:07:20.724-07:002016-09-08T19:07:20.724-07:00Thanks, Michaël! I agree that some films, while we...Thanks, Michaël! I agree that some films, while well done, are best watched once (I have that feeling about The Passion of Joan of Arc). Herzog is one of the most fascinating living filmmakers out there, but (as he's admitted before) he's not above staging a scene for dramatic effect.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for stopping by!Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-43012435327105371122016-09-08T11:43:14.602-07:002016-09-08T11:43:14.602-07:00I really like your review Barry! However, to join ...I really like your review Barry! However, to join in the discussion I would probably never watch this film again. It left a permanent mark on me and I admire Herzog for this study but it was difficult to watch as some moments are a bit forced: especially the moment with the watch (à la Pulp Fiction) but it was written staged and malaise all over the place.MPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08366182655374603950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-91110391663908935012016-08-18T21:43:52.672-07:002016-08-18T21:43:52.672-07:00Thanks John! It's definitely worth a re-watch....Thanks John! It's definitely worth a re-watch. I initially watched it about ten years ago, and I found myself drawn in on the second viewing, but with a different perspective. The second time, it felt less like a freak show and more like a character study (or composite).Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-40752711493278852182016-08-18T11:00:55.796-07:002016-08-18T11:00:55.796-07:00A very thoughtful review, Barry!
Honestly, I'...A very thoughtful review, Barry! <br />Honestly, I've only seen it once, but my initial reaction was...this is the most bizarre film I've ever seen. <br />Maybe I should give it a second chance.John L. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356443071657836985noreply@blogger.com