I'm going to do something rare. I'm actually going to keep this post very short.
I must admit the first day and a half or 2 days that we watched the Asphalt Jungle, I didn't feel emotionally connected to the characters and I felt that they were in a way "unforgettable." I was enjoying the film but I found it to be slow, confusing, and I just found something lacking from it.
However, after watching the film yesterday, I am completely convinced. I was drawn into the characters, into the story and my eyes were glued to the screen. I often take notes during the film, but yesterday I took barely any because I was just so caught up in the film itself, that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. The film has me waiting and watching for me and I hope we finish today because I am honestly looking forward to the conclusion of this film more than any other so far.
I feel that maybe if we watched the film in one sitting, I may have gotten into the film immediately because by 1 hour in, I got into the film, and Huston may have started it slow on purpose to have a more exciting middle and end. (Much like Eastwood did in Unforgiven.)
So yes, I will admit that at first I felt like many of Mr. Bennett's previous students, namely that I found something lacking in the film. But now, it is quite high in my mind, and if the conclusion lives up to the action and excitement of yesterday, this is going to be a great film. I no longer feel lost and all of the characters now are having deep impressions upon me and I feel connected to the story. (even though it is B+W and from 1950, I still feel like I could be there.)
Sorry if it is still too long of a post. I am trying to shorten it as much as possible.
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Don't feel any need to shorten your posts. I enjoy reading them. Whether you believe so or not, you do not just ramble aimlessly. You always have something good to say and you always have something to back it up.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this film was very engaging and I've already expressed on multiple people's posts that I can't understand why it was hated in past years as Mr Bennett said. Perhaps we are the first sane class he has had?
All of your posts have been epic thus far. Do not think you should shorten them if the content will suffer. If you have something intelligent or funny to say, say it without fear or reservations that your post will be too long.
ReplyDeleteLike you I felt a little confused at first but yesterday and today I was absolutely riveted to the screen. My only disappointment is that no bad guy got away. Other than that I felt this film was among the best shown so far.