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Summary: NOT an ordinary movie
Review: Of course, the LEO lovers are going to hate this . . . but, not even his pretty face and character-style acting could harm this movie. I think only a handful of guys have reviewed this film, which means a majority of the reviewers are affected primarily by Leo DiCaprio's good looks. I have seen a few of his movies, and they all portray rebels; this is probably because that is what he is (essentially he plays himself). Nevertheless, Dicaprio excels at that persona. The audience becoming emotionally carried away with a leading actor is what studios gamble on, and some gamble that the movie itself is a work of art. So, what makes MARVIN'S ROOM delightful is its simplicity in defining love. This movie is made up of the most ordinary things: family dysfunction, disease, bitterness, frustration, disappointment, fear, the family next door. Keaton's realization/declaration of her life's blessing is superb cinema, because this is what I feel creates the most fulfilling life experience: not being loved but loving. And boy does she love those around her with the strongest commitment. The apt title MARVIN'S ROOM is eloquent in that it defines Keaton's dedication by her tireless display of refracted light all over the walls for Marvin's profound amusement, which is reward enough to Keaton. She effectively turned what would be a prison to the average person into a family room. Also, I believe her greatest fear of death lies in worrying "What will happen to Marvin?" Thankfully, Streep is drawn, at first against her will, into the peace, love and fulfillment of Marvin's Room from her whirlpool of ambition (it's Keaton's incredible effect/change on DiCaprio's character that is the catalyst). Streep is just getting her degree and hopes for big time freelance work! But, she actually allows both ambition and fear to take second place as she falls into a role of responsibility. Carly Simon's end-title song "Two Little Sisters" is the cinematographic element that pulls everything together into an excellent film. All that may sound mushy, but the song is like a poem and, thus, becomes part of the dialogue. I think this song combined with the last scenes provoke wistfullness. One sister dreamed of going to the other side of town; the other to the stars. However, in the cold night when lights go dim and dreams seem old, each would come home to the other. This summarizes all that is good about this movie. Now, LEO lovers, it is possible for a movie with him in it to be good based on filmmaking and not pretty hair.
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Summary: An Underrated Gem
Review: Initially performed off Broadway in 1991, "Marvin's Room" was written by a man by the name of Scott McPherson. At the time, he, his lover, and a number of their friends were suffering from the effects of AIDS. "We all take care of each other," McPherson wrote in the play's program, "the less sick caring for the most sick. But at times, an unbelievably harsh fate can be transcended by a simple act of love." "Marvin's Room," is about just this. By no means is it a story about cancer or terminal illness. Instead, it leaves all television "disease of the week" cliches at the door, and stands as a gut wrenching testament to the healing power of love. Eloquently brought to screen in this handsome production, "Marvin's Room" loses none of its beauty in its transition to film. The performances are excellent across the board with Meryl Streep, and Diane Keaton shining in their roles, and Gwen Verdon and Leonardo DiCaprio giving equally fine work. Veteran stage director Jerry Zaks does an excellent job with his material as the picture is filled with several moving images and moments. It is hard to forget the scene in which Lee is pictured cutting her older sister's wig, or when Hank is finally shown reaching out toward his aunt. But of all the film's many well executed moments, nothing can match the story's touching and emotional ending for its shear impact and genuine humanity. Watching this film is pure cinematic joy. There are moments of pure hilarity, and scenes so moving that the viewer's heart almost stops. There is no bathos, or sentiment in this movie. Just simple and honest feeling and emotion.
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Summary: Best DiCaprio's Movie
Review: This is one the best movies of the last years. A great story that talks about the years that keep people apart and the moments that bring them together... as the movie says. You will fall in love with Leonardo DiCaprio in this movie! I did!
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Summary: a great drama...
Review: marvin's room is one of the best dramatic movies i seen. when i first saw the movie, i was really drawn into it. leonardo dicaprio's character's troubles were difficult to understand, but intresting to watch. his relationship with his mother was not the perfect relationship. he doesn't have a trust in her and refuses to believe the truth about his father. and diane keaton and meryl streep show great preformances in this film. i admit i usualy cry at dramas, and i always realise that i am crying. but when watching marvins room, i didn't even notice my tears at the end of the movie. this movie realy is a great film to watch. i have a sister, and honestly we do not have a "perfect" relationship. but i saw that she'll always be in my future, and i can't just ignore her or one day she might not be there for me or she just may not want to be with me. i would reccommend highly that you watch this movie with a close friend or family member.
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Summary: Sob
Review: Oh, Lord! I think I cried for at least 20 minutes after the movie was over. The last five minutes of this movie were so poignant and beautiful. If I only watch the ending for the rest of my life, I'll be content. However, the rest of the movie has to lead you into this beautiful ending.
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Summary: Realism
Review: I think this movie has realism in it because the way Lee treats her son in this movie is so real to life. The picture of Bessie's and Lee's mother I think looks just like Meryl Streep's mother in real life. The Lee character is like so many people I know personally. I didn't know Meryl Streep could play a bad sister. She did it so well.
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Summary: a movie that touches the heart and soul of every family....
Review: i just saw the movie and i swear... i dun think i've ever cried that much, its amazing! you'd probably know what the movie is about already but to me, what strikes me most is how it simply touches your heart just by being honest, simple and truthful. i'm sure most of us can relate to that person whom we need but just can't talk to. the person who tries terribly to gain attention, you hate it, you try to ignore it but you can't. the family that you hardly spend time with coz you're just too busy with work when you know deep in your heart, they're the ones you can't live without.the ones you should ultimately give priority to. the ones you can't neglect. and yet some times we do.. i do...and its great how sometimes it take a movie like this to remind you that the greatest things in life are just right there.. you just have to open your eyes and see...:) brilliant movie!
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Summary: Still the best of 1996.
Review: I still consider this film to be the best movie of 1996. I can't get over how much I love and admire this story and the characters and the stars. So much is said, what our society needs to be told today, and what we should do to cherish the ones we love in life.
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Summary: What an ending!
Review: This is one of those movies that the last 5 minutes MAKE THE MOVIE. Everything before this, especially the typical bickering between Streep and DiCaprio, has been seen before. The last moments, though with Keaton and Croynon, are so touching, they almost make up for a predictable and tiresome film.
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Summary: One of my 'Must See' movie
Review: Like Kramer VS Kramer or Ordinary People, Marvin's Room reflexes the problem about broken family. In spite of some boring scene, Streep,Keaton and DiCaprio show their own strong power of acting. If you are a mother, a father or even a kid, go and see it. Maybe it is your first impression.
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