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LinnenLove87 2012-05-21 13:05:48

The Poet is a great film! I loved it!

This is such a great film! Never mind the low rating here. I reallyhave no idea where that came from, they must be discussing a differentfilm then. Because I absolutely loved it and found it to be a littlehidden treasure. It's story was so original and charming.. I really can't think ofanything bad to say about it. Maybe it has to be ''your type ofthing'', but, I saw this with my sister and my mother, and we all weretaken by it. The acting was also very good, and that is hard to do in a film likethis. But I found all the characters very intriguing and sympathetic. I've always been very fond of Dougray Scott and found his new ''dark''role very interesting. It is really awful hard to get me to like a badguy, but I absolutely had no problem with that this time. Even more so,I adored him. Everyone who loves a good thriller/drama that also has a good dose oflove and tragedy should definitely go see this film, no question aboutthat! Anyone wanting to see a film with 80% bloodshed, should go rentsomething else, though.. But I guess the title already kind of givesthat away. This is a love story, not Saw 3.I give this film 4 out of five stars!!! Good job!!!xxx Enjoy!

Justin Barwick 2012-05-21 10:13:55

Acting this bad should be confined to art college

Is this film a joke? Is it a comedy? Surely it isn't a seriousthriller?There is no suggestion that there is any intended humor, but on quite afewoccasions the poor acting, poor directing, and appalling script had theaudience laughing out loud in the cinema. The plot is acceptable - apromising young artist just reaching his peak shot dead by an assassin hewalks in on by mistake. The killer sees the young artists work portfolioheis carrying and decides to attend an exhibition of his work. At theexhibition the assassin meets the dead artists sister and they end upfalling in love. It is all very predictable stuff and the end will nothaveanyone guessing as it is so poorly scripted. The film takes place mainlyinand around Vienna, Austria, and shows what a beautiful city it is. Do notwaste your time on this film though, unless you are studying how NOT toact,direct or script a film!

DVDkijker 2012-05-15 23:53:31

Not that bad

From the cover I've seen: "intense, hot, sexy", that exactly what ismissing in this movie under discussion. The story is not unique. Theacting is not that good. The story in one line: "A professional killer falls in love, and ofcourse that is the problem". The film was not boring, in fact, I think, it is not a waste of time.However, an intense thriller?: you easily can take a new drink fromelsewhere, without missing the storyline; a sexy thriller?: you didn'tfind much uncovered body-works, during the sexy scenes; and hot?: Icould not find this; seeing it a second time?: I don't think so.

danpainter73 2012-05-15 12:38:38

Sensitive, romantic, tragic and lyrical, The Poet lives up to its name.

Redemption is a common theme in the 'Hit-man' genre and this film exploresthe guilty conscience of Andrei a professional assassin, who after killingayoung, innocent witness in cold blood becomes intrigued by the life andartof his latest victim. This leads to his discovery of (and attraction to)Paula, the witnesses sister. As their unique relationship grows, Andrei istorn between his lonely and violent existence as a contract killer and thehealing love of Paula.Pursued by a relentless Cop, it's only a matter of time before Paula findsout the truth of Andrei's identity, and Andrei himself answers for hiscrimes.Dougray Scott portrays Andrei's complexity perfectly - an isolated man offew words, wrestling with his inner demons, on the edge of losing his verysoul. Laura Harring's moving performance as Paula encapsulates a sensualhumanity that draws Andrei to her, making their falling in love all themorebelievable and tragic. Jurgen Prochnow, as always, gives an engaging,almostpredatory performance as the pursuing Cop.Paul Hills' film style bares a likeness to the style of Director JohnFrankenheimer and those classic '60's and 70's thrillers that we alllove -very tight and measured, almost documentary-like in some places. TheAssassination scenes were very tense, concise, shocking and fueled withmomentum and suspense.The camera-work in the Austrian countryside was particularlybreath-taking.Sensitive, romantic, tragic and lyrical, The Poet lives up to itsname.Overall, an engaging, well crafted romantic thriller.