Water For Elephants, the book, enriched me when I read it eight months or so ago. The vivid and haunting images, the characters, its highly satisfying end, the totality of it took hold of me.
Usually I'm leery about seeing movies based on books that I've loved, but when I saw the trailer, I knew I had to see it. Two nights ago, I was not disappointed. I was ready to stand and applaud.
Water For Elephants, the movie, was spectacular. On the Big Screen it delivered the Big Top to movie audiences just as it had arrived on the rails to the small dusty towns of depression era America. Back then, it was an unparalleled event. It was magic. And beyond the magic was brutality and courage, pain, grime, glamor, the critters - ah the amazing critters - and the people with their many stories.
I nominate this wonderful film for many many Oscars - knowing that it will probably be long forgotten when the summer blockbusters eclipse it and the money folks begin their electioneering for other worthy and not-so worthy contenders. (I'd love being wrong about this.)
See Water for Elephants on the Big Screen. It is a Very Big Movie.
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This is twice in the last hour that I have had someone recommend it. I guess I should heed such good advice! (Hope you are doing well!)
How you dooon? I'm going to see this tomorrow--probably put a review up.
Thanks Kathy and Timoteo. I had a stroke on February 12. My abilitity to express myself fluidly has been compromised as a result. I have some difficulty with word retrieval, though I've learned to compensate with pauses and word substitution. The worst is that I've had a chronic cough and nausea that may be side effects to meds that were given to me. The docs at Kaisar, with numerous visits to specialists, have been working with me with this.
Kathy: I'd love to hear what you think of the flick if you see it.
Timoteo: I look forward to reading your review.
I'm so sorry to hear about the stroke and hope you are making a good recovery. Word retrieval is so difficult for some seniors anyway...me included. It is one reason that I decided to retire a little earlier. No one wants a nurse who can't come up with the right word when called upon!
I hope you have all the support you need. It is so hard to have to rely on others for anything! Drat old age!
Kathy, my sweetie is my strongest support. I have been very blessed to have such good sweet man in my life.
Then, bless you both!
I will certainly make a note of that :)
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