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jhiggy23 · 11-21-2010, 10:57 PM

Ondine (blu)

PQ: 4.5 (out of 5)

Casey Broadwater is out of his mind if he thinks the the PQ is a 4.0. The PQ is one of the top 20 I've seen.

AQ: 4 (out of 5)

Film: 3 1/2 stars (out of 4)

Synopsis:

Syracuse is a poor fisherman whose life is changed forever when he fishes a beautiful live woman out of the sea. His young daughter, Annie, is convinced that the mysterious beauty must be a mermaid. Theories abound about the girl's origins as she transforms the lives of Syracuse, Annie and the local townsfolk.

Review:

This is a fantastic film and one of the best films I've seen regarding the blurring of the lines between fantasy/myth and reality. The reason for this is its symplicity and the fact that it doesn't attempt to be overly smart. Colin Farrell once again proves he's quietly becoming a top class actor. I don't think it's coincidence that his resurgence (In Bruges, Triage, Ondine) has come through smaller films that allow him to speak in his native accent.

The first thing that stands out about this film is its extraordinary photography, the best I've seen this year. This is Ireland as you really haven't seen it, focusing more on the water than the sweeping plains. The performance of the girl who plays Ondine as well as Farrell's daughter are very effective.

The acting, directing, cinematography, and score help this film overcome its obvious shortcomings. The biggest negative of the film is that its conflicts (all of them) are resolved far too quickly in the film, without too much explanation being given. There are also some moments that could be plot holes

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Its a testament to how well crafted this film is that it's able to overcome these limitations and potential issues.

Definitely recommended and I'll be picking it up at some point.

11-21-2010, 10:57 PM	#14410
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	Ondine (blu) PQ: 4.5 (out of 5) Casey Broadwater is out of his mind if he thinks the the PQ is a 4.0. The PQ is one of the top 20 I've seen. AQ: 4 (out of 5) Film: 3 1/2 stars (out of 4) Synopsis: Syracuse is a poor fisherman whose life is changed forever when he fishes a beautiful live woman out of the sea. His young daughter, Annie, is convinced that the mysterious beauty must be a mermaid. Theories abound about the girl's origins as she transforms the lives of Syracuse, Annie and the local townsfolk. Review: This is a fantastic film and one of the best films I've seen regarding the blurring of the lines between fantasy/myth and reality. The reason for this is its symplicity and the fact that it doesn't attempt to be overly smart. Colin Farrell once again proves he's quietly becoming a top class actor. I don't think it's coincidence that his resurgence (In Bruges, Triage, Ondine) has come through smaller films that allow him to speak in his native accent. The first thing that stands out about this film is its extraordinary photography, the best I've seen this year. This is Ireland as you really haven't seen it, focusing more on the water than the sweeping plains. The performance of the girl who plays Ondine as well as Farrell's daughter are very effective. The acting, directing, cinematography, and score help this film overcome its obvious shortcomings. The biggest negative of the film is that its conflicts (all of them) are resolved far too quickly in the film, without too much explanation being given. There are also some moments that could be plot holes [Show spoiler] Its a testament to how well crafted this film is that it's able to overcome these limitations and potential issues. Definitely recommended and I'll be picking it up at some point.