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There are flaws, but I believe much of it is meant as a sort of humor that exists overtop the entire film. While the main character (Joe) is telling her story of a depressed, addicted sort; when we jump into the present day with her asexual counterpart we are met with a constant bombardment of absurdity and dark humor. As with most films by Von Trier, I take them as abstractions of reality and moreover as "mood films. " A mood is set in Nymphomaniac that is one of depression, and it holds fast to it quite well up until the final moments wherein Joe likely feels some sense of relief from relaying her story and takes a final action to end some of her pain. This moodiness is more fascinating than the moments of irrationality, and plays well into the cynacism of some of the characters on screen. Ultimately, it's not for everyone. But I enjoyed it thoroughly. Would recommend! Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014 Verified Purchase This series will likely appeal to one main group, film/movie enthusiasts.
The lengthy interval between the appearance of each record means that each one is firmly associated with a different time in the lives of his listeners. For me, "Hearts And Bones" is the best. Although it's underrated by most critics, there are treasures here to be uncovered: the imaginative arrangements (e. g. Al di Meola playing the scorching guitar solo on the first track), the intelligent writing (listen to "Cars Are Cars" to see how he switches back and forth between the flippant and the heartfelt), and the naked emotion in his singing and writing. This latter quality is evident throughout the record (created during the breakup of his second marriage), but my favourite moment is in the middle of "Think Too Much", when he sings "They say the left side of the brain / It dominates the right. / And the right side has to labour through / the long and speechless night". The overall effect of the image, the singing and the arrangement make this so sad and regretful that it's rare that I can listen to it without tearing up.
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Stomp The Yard PG-13 1 h 54 m 2007 25% age 13+ PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Confirm current pricing with applicable retailer. All transactions subject to applicable license terms and conditions. DJ (Columbus Short), an amazing underground street dancer, hasn't been in college for a day before he's entranced by a lovely co-ed, April (Meagan Good). Working as a gardener to pay the bills, DJ doesn't fit in with the wealthier students around campus, but one thing does catch his attention -- the rival fraternity competitions known as "stepping. " With April's help, DJ learns about the legacy and heritage behind the fraternities and decides to join up. Now part of an official step group, DJ must balance rehearsals, work, and school, while at the same time winning the heart of the girl of his dreams. With the National Step Championship drawing closer, DJ must learn to stop dancing as an individual, and to start stepping as part of a team. © 2007 Screen Gems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rotten Tomatoes® Score TOMATOMETER® 25% Critics Consensus: While Stomp the Yard contains impressive musical and dance numbers, it loses its momentum during the intervening soap opera-style subplots.
Reviews More on Rotten Tomatoes Common Sense Media age 13+ Common Sense Says Well-intentioned film steps up the melodrama. What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that this film's second scene is violent, then sad: A fight between groups of boys (featuring hectic editing and aggressive camerawork) ends when the main character's brother is shot and killed (bloody wound is visible). Characters discuss sex (one young man shows his selection of condoms) and use sex-infused slang. Aggressive language includes "bitch, " "s--t, " "hell, " "asshole, " and derogatory terms; a couple of African-American characters use the "N" word to show hostility. R&B singer Ne-Yo is one of the film's stars. A Lot or A Little? The parents' guide to what's in this movie. Positive Messages Details Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Details More on Common Sense Media Additional Info Genre: Drama Release Date: January 12, 2007 Languages: English Captions: English Audio Format: 5. 1 Screen Pass Eligible: No Resolution, color and audio quality may vary based on your device, browser and internet connection.