Be Careful
Added 6/13/2007
An interesting DVD. The movie was good but the extras were even better. The interview with Vonnegut and Nolte was quite interesting, as was an idea for trailer that was eventually modified before being used. It occurred to me that the original trailer (still admired by the producers) violated the warning of the movie by being something that should not even be pretended at.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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In the end, we are what we pretend to be....
Added 10/5/2006
As an avid fan of Kurt Vonnegutt, I have been somewhat disappointed in some of the movie adaptations of his work. This, however, is an exceptional film and very true to the novel. It may be Mr. Nolte's best performance in any role. He is believable, frightening, and pitiable at the same time. A moving and enlightening work that reminds us all that we are what we pretend to be in the end.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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Better with each watching.
Added 4/5/2006
The first time I watched this film I liked it. The second time I loved it. The third time I worshipped it. The characters grow on me more each time - I could spend two hours just watching Alan Arkin and Nick Nolte talking about nothing over a bottle of wine.
I'm a Vonneut fan, and this is the only film to capture not just his wit and plot but the wonderful, wonderful characters he creates.
4 out of 5 people found this helpful.
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It Doesn't Suck!
Added 3/10/2006
I was skeptical about this movie. Movies based on novels are almost always severely lacking or they mess up the whole theme making it suitable for hollywood. Mother Night is not one of those movies. It follows the book pretty closely and uses the medium of film to take it a step further. I'd still recommend reading the book by Kurt Vonnegut, but this movie won't disappoint.
4 out of 6 people found this helpful.
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Mother Night Novel vs. Film
Added 2/23/2006
The adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's Mother Night from novel to film could not have been any better than this. It's likely the best film from a book ever. Highly recommended to Vonnegut fans and fans of the movies.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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Be Careful
Added 6/13/2007
An interesting DVD. The movie was good but the extras were even better. The interview with Vonnegut and Nolte was quite interesting, as was an idea for trailer that was eventually modified before being used. It occurred to me that the original trailer (still admired by the producers) violated the warning of the movie by being something that should not even be pretended at.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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In the end, we are what we pretend to be....
Added 10/5/2006
As an avid fan of Kurt Vonnegutt, I have been somewhat disappointed in some of the movie adaptations of his work. This, however, is an exceptional film and very true to the novel. It may be Mr. Nolte's best performance in any role. He is believable, frightening, and pitiable at the same time. A moving and enlightening work that reminds us all that we are what we pretend to be in the end.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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Better with each watching.
Added 4/5/2006
The first time I watched this film I liked it. The second time I loved it. The third time I worshipped it. The characters grow on me more each time - I could spend two hours just watching Alan Arkin and Nick Nolte talking about nothing over a bottle of wine.
I'm a Vonneut fan, and this is the only film to capture not just his wit and plot but the wonderful, wonderful characters he creates.
4 out of 5 people found this helpful.
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