"…Living only for the moment, turning our full attention to the pleasures of the moon, the snow, the cherry blossoms and the maple leaves; singing songs, drinking wine, diverting ourselves just floating, floating….refusing to be disheartened, like a gourd floating along with the river current; this is what we call the floating world…” Asai Ryoi, in Ukiyo Monogatari (Tales of the Floating World, 1661)
Friday, August 12, 2011
The Guard
At noon today I went to CineArts and saw "The Guard". The movie definitely lived up to my expectations - funny, well-written, well-acted, and filled with moments where you were laughing, even as you realized what had just been said was totally inappropriate.
I would highly recommend the movie if you need two hours of escapism and a good laugh. Brendan Gleeson is excellent in the film - and the character he portrays is just a great character. I would definitely rank the movie high with my favorite Irish movies. I won't tell you too much about it, but I would guarantee that if you've a fan of funny and clever dialogue, than this movie is for you. So, check it out when you get a chance.
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Brendan Gleeson,
Don Cheadle,
Mark Strong,
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The Guard
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