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Date Posted: 21:17:25 07/22/01 Sun
Author: Susan W
Subject: OT/Movie: "The Score"

I saw a terrific movie this weekend that I think would be of interest to LFN fans. It's called "The Score", and it stars some of the heavyweights of the acting world: Robert DeNiro, Marlon Brando, and Edward Norton, along with Angela Bassett. It's a thriller themed around a burglary ring trying to pull off an enormous heist. Has anyone else seen it?

The script is great, and the actors obviously had a blast interpreting their roles and playing off of one another. I think that LFN'ers in particular would enjoy it because (for one thing), it is set in Montreal. Angela Bassett said in an interview that the director tried to avoid the ususal touristy shots in favor of more typical views of the city. I think that he succeeded wildly--the city appears to be so interesting and charming, that it makes you want to pack your bags and go there right NOW, s'il vous plaît! (It did make me wonder why Hollywood has pretty much ignored Montreal and Quebec City as filming locations.) DeNiro, playing the master thief, has a stunning apartment in the movie that struck me as being *just perfect* for our favorite green-eyed Montrealer. And gee, if R.D. had his choice of current Brando movies in which to appear, I sure wish it could have been this one--right on his back doorstep, too.

The other reason why LFN'ers might find film of interest is the manner in which DeNiro's character carries out the big heist (in the Montreal Customs House, no less)--believe me, Section ops have nothing on this guy--he even dresses the part. It really reminded me of one LFN episode in particular, with more bells and whistles added, of course. And in the best LFN tradition, there are even some interesting twists to the story.

One caveat--Edward Norton, as his cover, impersonates a mentally retarded man, and I could see that some viewers might find that offensive. I thought that his performance was brilliant, however--IMO it is deserving of being nominated for various acting awards. Angela Bassett does a very competent job as the thief's girlfriend, and I was happy to see her getting the work that she deserves--but to be honest, I would have been equally happy if the role had gone to a French-Canadian actress.

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[> I'm afraid I didn't enjoy the plot quite as much (I found it fairly slow and predictable but for the last part) BUT I did enjoy the scenery very much -- I especially liked how they had DeNiro's "style" look very much like a Montrealer's ... his hair, the clothes -- it looked like he'd lived there for years! -- Lindy, 19:55:22 07/23/01 Mon


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[> [> Lindy, I did like his look...what makes it typical of a Montrealer? -- sw, 22:20:54 07/23/01 Mon


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[> [> [> Gosh. I'm not sure that I can qualify it further than saying "his hair and his clothes" ... and I've only spent time in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, TO and Ottawa ... but noone looks like he did in those cities -- maybe Montreal's more "European"? I cringe at calling it that, but for want of a better word ... and of course DeNiro looked/acted sensuously sexy, and that helps! lol -- Lindy, 01:27:34 07/24/01 Tue


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[> [> [> [> btw, the list of cities above are in addition to Montreal. And please feel free to call me thread killer. :) -- Lindy, 00:48:25 07/27/01 Fri


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[> [> [> [> [> ...not at all, Lindy. They're your perceptions and opinions, and they count! I was just trying to figure out what gives Montrealers that certain something--and I agree, it must be more of a European sensibility with regard to dress and hairstyles. There were some wonderful looking men in the background shots, and DeNiro has never looked better. -- sw, 22:15:38 07/30/01 Mon


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