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post #1 of 14
1/5/07 at 11:53am
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Aaron Eckhart and Helena Bonham Carter play past lovers who meet at a wedding in this very interesting experiment with split screen. It's the first movie I've ever seen that takes place entirely in split screen (I own Timecode, but haven't had the chance to watch it yet). The split screen in this film is used primarily to catch the full performances (both actions and reactions) of both characters, and it serves well as a metaphor for the two characters (the full performances results in a very intimate connection with the characters while still keeping them always seperated).

Definitely worth checking out for the incredible chemistry between Eckhart and Carter alone.
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post #2 of 14
1/5/07 at 12:38pm
That actually sounds pretty cool. I'll look for it when it's out. Thanks for the heads up! I have never heard of it, and ya can't go wrong with Eckhart.
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post #3 of 14
1/5/07 at 12:45pm
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He's easily the best part of the movie. His performance is outgoing and subtle at the same time.
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post #4 of 14
1/5/07 at 2:32pm
[ed] GAAAAY! [/ed]
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post #5 of 14
1/5/07 at 5:39pm
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I dabble.
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post #6 of 14
1/6/07 at 3:35pm
Helena Bonham Carter is underrated yummy.
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post #7 of 14
1/6/07 at 4:46pm
I was quite pleasantly surprised with this movie. Patrick, you're right, their chemistry is amazing - left me a bit breathless...

The split screen was disconcerting at first, but upon second (and third!) viewings, I began to appreciate what Canosa was trying to do. While I can't say that it always worked for me, the overall effect was something that made me consider the characters, and POV/conventional filmic choices, differently than a straight-up piece.

But really, Bonham Carter and Eckhart need to work together more. NOW. They were truly fabulous and electric playing off each other...
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post #8 of 14
1/6/07 at 6:11pm
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I think other important thing the split screen achieves is just to constantly keep your eyes moving and prevent the film from growing stale. I mean, it literally is nothing but two people talking for the entire film, and without the split screen that could grow very tedious indeed. It also allowed for flashbacks and cut aways without ever intruding on the events at hand.
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post #9 of 14
1/7/07 at 12:30pm
Well, the split screen definitely keeps you actively engaged, but also causes me moments of frustration, too. Perhaps by design? As in, I'm frustrated by the distance between them, by trying to sort out their past and by trying to find them when the frames switch sides. Which pretty much represents their whole struggle, too.

The elevator scene was terrific, off the top of my head. When it went to the three of them in both frames, it really captured the claustrophobia and the sheer amount of people present in that car, even if only in thought.

HBC and AE's performances are so engaging, though, I can't help but think I'd like to have a version of just them. Keep the dual frame so we can experience them both, but lose the other stuff. You know, as a bonus feature or something. Not to change the movie as presented, but just as a favor to me. (Can you tell I was utterly smitten with both Bonham Carter and Eckhart's performances? LOL)
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post #10 of 14
1/8/07 at 5:21am
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Originally Posted by fabfunk
Helena Bonham Carter is underrated yummy.
Isn't that the chick from Fight Club?
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post #11 of 14
1/8/07 at 10:34am
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Among other things, yes.
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post #12 of 14
1/8/07 at 11:16am
That's what I thought...thanks for the heads up, Ripoll.
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post #13 of 14
1/8/07 at 12:07pm
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www.imdb.com
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post #14 of 14
1/8/07 at 12:24pm
Yes, it's a very nice site.

I like the search feature.
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