Romulus, My Father...My God!
Added 7/13/2009
I had heard good and bad on this...but being that it's Eric Bana, I had to trust my gut instinct....glad I did. It was heartwarming and touching and makes a welcome addition to my Eric Bana collection...dare I say sigh, when it comes to Eric...okay I did. Enjoy.
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The Story of a 'Super-Child'
Added 1/30/2009
I like movies like this because it shows that no matter how rough or disadvantaged a child's upbringing may be, he or she can overcome it to become a success or even just a reliable citizen. There could hardly be a more mixed up life than that had by little Raimond. This is the story of what he went through growing up with two - or should I say three or four - mixed-up parents.
There are lots of sexual situations, beatings, and bad language so this movie isn't for children. A responsible non-parent might show it to a teenager who is in the same situation as Raimond and then point out how he was able to overcome his upbringing; but, they should be prepared to mentor the teen as well.
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A FILM SO VISUALLY BEAUTIFUL IT COULD HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED BY DOROTHEA LANGE
Added 9/8/2008
Yesterday, we watched the DVD of Romulus, My Father, which follows Raimond Gaita's memoir of his early life with his father scrupulously. On the way back to Dubai in 2003, I had come across philosopher Gaita's The Philosopher's Dog. I bought it, read it and passed it on to our philosopher son Jeremy (The Ecological Life) to read. Shortly after, Jeremy picked up Gaita's Romulus, My Father, and returned the favor by passing it on to me to read. I found it exceptionally well written and deeply moving.
Let me start by saying that the movie of Romulus, My Father is exquisitely filmed. It's all light and shadows, sepia browns and yellows in the back country of Australia, the movie analogue of those great photographs of the Depression by Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans. The acting, too, is first rate. Eric Bana (Munich) is a perfect choice for the father, conveying emotion even when still and displaying the essential gravity and weight of Gaita's working class father plays the father. ALL the actors are first rate. The story tells of young Rai's growing up caught between a strong, almost Old Testament father and an emotionally and mentally troubled mother who drifts in and out of the family wreaking havoc wherever she lands. Another virtue of the film is the dramatic use of stillness, which gives the viewer time to let his or her feelings grow of their own accord. The movie won several awards in Australia but received almost no critical notice in this country. That's a shame because it's really good.
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Not So Good........
Added 7/27/2008
"Romulus, My Father", wow, catchy title right, with Eric Bana (Munich, Troy) and Franka Potente (Run, Lola Run), plus a true story, it must be good!
No, its not! The performances by all actors/actresses were good, the story was boring, very boring.
The opening scene is the father (Eric Bana) heating up hibernating bees, until they take flight, as it turns out, that is also the final scene of the movie.
Trust me, its boring, don't say I didn't warn you...........
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Loved it!
Added 7/20/2008
I was going to give this film 4 stars, however if you are looking for a great rainy day drama, I think it deserves 5 for the entertainment value alone. The story is engaging, the cinemetography is beautiful, and the performances are really good. Eric Bana was outstanding as Romulus.
I am glad I purchased this one as I am sure I will be watching it again.
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