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Posted: 12/11/08 at 4:22pm
So last night I attended a screening of Doubt. All I have to saw is wow. This was a fantastic film. I never saw the broadway production, however I did see a local production performed at the unversity of Nevada Las Vegas, and I thought that was incredible. Shanley did a terrific job at expanding scenes for a larger cast. Father Flynn's gym speech I found more effective in the film, especially to see the kid's reactions. Meryl Streep is as always fantastic, she does kinda of over due it with the expressions, but I didn't care, it worked. Phillip Seymour Hoffman was another one who is of course, brilliant in everything he does and there is no exception here. Amy Adams is very good as Sister James. I felt in the film her character was given some more depth, that may be due to some added scenes with her and her class. Viola Davis is a revelation. It's great to see an actress of her calibar finally getting the chance to show here amazing talents to a wider audience.
My only issue with the film was how some of the cinematography was handeled. Didn't really understand the angular shots, nor the thunderstorm during the confrontation.
But those are minor. This is a must see for any theater fan or movie fan.
My only issue with the film was how some of the cinematography was handeled. Didn't really understand the angular shots, nor the thunderstorm during the confrontation.
But those are minor. This is a must see for any theater fan or movie fan.