Today, I saw the Oscar-nominated 1994 film, Quiz Show, directed by Robert Redford, starring John Turturro, Paul Scofield, Ralph Fiennes (again), Rob Morrow and Martin Scorsese (surprising). Now, this is the 3rd film in the last week that I've seen that was nominated for Best Picture for 1995 in the last week, and let me point out that that was a complete accident but I will be doing a side-by-side comparison of these three and which I believed deserved the Best Picture.
This film revolved around an Congressional probe into fraud in the 1950's Game Shows. This was based on a true story, and actual investigation that followed in the 1950's. This film was technically sound, very well acted, with an engrossing storyline that made it difficult to look away from. I was absolutely entranced in the film from start to finish and I was even more interested because it was a true story.
Fiennes and Turturro were exceptional, as was the rest of the ensemble cast. (Scofield received an Academy Award nod, as did Redford and the screenwriter.) I thought this movie was executed very well, and the mix of suspense, surprise, and the constant plot twists and character juxtaposition, told the story from a few different angles and did it very impressively. I thought that the movie was very good. I was certainly recommend it and have people watch it for themselves because of its storyline, acting, and historical implications.
I realize that this post is short but I realize that people are probably less familiar with this than Forrest Gump or Shawshank, so I will give more comments when I compare the three of them and will analyze all of them more deeply, and this one especially so I will hold some of my comments for now.
But I would definitely suggest that people watch this, because the story had me hooked and I was deeply interested in the characters and their stories.
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Hey Jimmy, how do you watch all of these movies? You have a netflix account?
ReplyDeleteNo, Benny, I just find the movies on TV, DVR them, and then watch them when I get a chance. Some of these, I DVR'ed in February and then just watched them this week when I had a chance.
ReplyDeleteI've always considered watching this film, as I have always been interested in the 1995 Academy Awards as you seem to be now. I was always upset that Shawshank didn't win, so I've been trying to see the other 4 nominees to see who really deserved it. So far I have seen Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump, and I still hold that Shawshank should have won. I see Quiz Show on TV every now and then, but it usually very late or I catch it in the middle and there is no point in watching. Four Weddings and a Funeral, the final nominee, never caught my interest as I can never see myself enjoying a film with Hugh Grant in it. Ever.
ReplyDeleteI have to get me one of these new-fangled DVR machines. And yes, I agree with Nick, I hate Hugh Grant almost as much as I hate Hugh Jackman, as a tribute to my hero and mentor Perry Cox!
ReplyDeleteI never saw this posting, James. I loved this film, honestly.
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