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[font=STOMP_Sui Generis]Saw this one last night - I was impressed with Leo DiCaprio's performance! Wow! And it was cool seeing Johnny Depp in it, too, though I was a little disappointed in his character. [/font]
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:o this is not a good film for young people that love johnny depp. too many other situations here they don't need to see and yes I saw it and was disappointed in his acting in it but I remember this is when Depp was taking less control in his roles,he made DiCaprio shine in this.:thumbsup: For Leonardo-he is the one reason to see this and its PG13 isn't it?:confused:
 
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MaddiesDad said:
:o this is not a good film for young people that love johnny depp. too many other situations here they don't need to see and yes I saw it and was disappointed in his acting in it but I remember this is when Depp was taking less control in his roles,he made DiCaprio shine in this.:thumbsup: For Leonardo-he is the one reason to see this and its PG13 isn't it?:confused:

Great movie. I'm not sure why it isn't appropriate for young people, but I thought Depp was great. One of my favorite movies that no one else has seen.
 
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MaddiesDad said:
:o this is not a good film for young people that love johnny depp. too many other situations here they don't need to see and yes I saw it and was disappointed in his acting in it but I remember this is when Depp was taking less control in his roles,he made DiCaprio shine in this.:thumbsup: For Leonardo-he is the one reason to see this and its PG13 isn't it?:confused:

What makes you think this is such a horrible movie for 'young people'? I mean there isn't really any sex, no violence, very little if any swearing. It is a story of a family who has had to sacrifice for the others in the family as well as live a life in a way of shame or embarrassment. It is really a story of the hardships many of us face, as well as how to overcome them. If that is wrong for a young person to watch, then what is acceptable? As for Depp not taking control over his roles - explain what you mean. How does someone who chooses the roles they want to play, not have control over their roles...

Lastly, yes this is a great movie and Leo does tend to out shine Depp's performance, but any movie where there is a mentally handicap character has that happen. Both performances were great in their own ways.
 
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This is one of the saddest movies I've ever seen. I loved it! Did you know that the actress who played the overweight mother is a born-again Christian? There was a big story/documentary made about her life and her conversion to Christianity.
 
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I thought Jonny Depp did a great job portraying the emotions of someone who's stuck in a situation like that. Gilbert's patience with & love for Arnie were awesome!! I don't understand WHY on earth they had to put the whole affair business in it though... that's the #1 reason I won't recommend it to my friends. :p <gross

The ending was a little shocking too- torching the house & all! :eek: Yikes! Depp & DiCaprio are great actors tho! :D
 
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yeah, I saw it a few weeks ago and thought it was a pretty good movie. I am not a Leonardo fan, but his acting in that was phenominal! He definitely had to have spent a lot of time with mentally challenged kids to get that good at what he did.
 
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It's a great movie IMO. Perfect performances by both Leo DiCaprio and Depp. Only questionable scene I see in the film (which families will not want their children seeing) is the one where Mary Steenburgen(sp) is........i'll just be blunt.............giving oral sex to Depp.
 
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Nightwing said:
It's a great movie IMO. Perfect performances by both Leo DiCaprio and Depp. Only questionable scene I see in the film (which families will not want their children seeing) is the one where Mary Steenburgen(sp) is........i'll just be blunt.............giving oral sex to Depp.
:confused: gee,thanks..now i know why my father wouldnt let us watch it. i luv johnny depp and will watch it sometime though!
 
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