Sep 17, 2010 theres a pushpull dynamic coursing through the lateinlife romance lovely, still that keeps the film intriguing even when it looks like its going to sink into sentimentality. A lonely old man working a grocery shop returns home shortly before christmas to find a strange woman in his house. Everything you need to know about lovely, still movie 2010. If you, like me, get immersed in the sport of forecasting oscar possibilities, or if you take testy, abiding exception to the constantly narrowing demographics that hollywood is willing to gratify with its releases and those whom it congenitally ignores, or if you belong to both of these camps, you can easily get caught up defending a film like nik facklers lovely, still before youve even. And martin landau is still an actor of great skill. Watch lovely, still online stream full movie directv. He walks out the front door of his house, leaving it wide open. The film opens with newspaper magnate charles foster kane on his deathbed, where his last word is rosebud. The novel received critical praise and became an instant bestseller. What has been a moving and warmhearted love story becomes poignant for different reasons lovely, still, but deeper and more powerful. The lovely bones is a 2002 novel by american writer alice sebold. Id never heard of this movie before today, and im sorry i missed it earlier in my life.
A week before christmas a new mysterious woman moves in across the street and teaches him that love conquers all. Lovely, still is a beautiful movie that rounds out 2 complex characters so completely that the ending, although heartbreaking, is perfect. A holiday fable that tells the story of an elderly man discovering love for the first time. To give away any of the plot would be a crime, so ill. Lovely, still on dvd november 9, 2010 starring martin landau, ellen burstyn, adam scott, elizabeth banks. Plus it didnt make sense that ellen burstyn was so lovely but chasing after someone who was obviously not dealing with a full deck. Watch lovely, still starring martin landau in this drama on directv. Monica film center santa monica monica film center santa monica. Then youre asked to buy in to a disturbing twist that makes it a whole different kind of movie.
Martin landau and ellen burstyn topline the debut of writerdirector nik fackler in lovely still, a whimsical romance tale that follows an elderly grocerystore bagger who experiences his first pangs of love in the form of burstyn. The film, an astonishingly wellcrafted debut from writerdirector nik fackler, has something up its sleeve, and all the tiny, strange details you might notice but disregard eventually come into play. This film is called lovely, still at christmas on true christmas tv channel. May 18, 2012 lovely molly is a 2012 horror film directed by eduardo sanchez. Robert goes to his job as a clerk in a grocery store, where an old woman watches him from a distance.
Martin martin landau is a perennial bachelor and he is shocked when his new neighbor mary ellen burstyn asks him out on a date. Jul 28, 20 lovely, still when the lead actors in a film are oscar winners martin landau and ellen burstyn, you know this is going to be a film worth engaging with. Walaupun sebenarnya, robert malone bisa memilih untuk hidup bersama. The surprise twist brutally defies the opening narration and plot logic that preceded it.
With the approach of christmas causing him to feel lonely in life and love, robert malone academy award winner martin landau braves the wintery snow. The unexpected romance blooms until martins fear and jealousy take the couple down an unexpected path. Lovely, still making his feature helmingwriting bow with lovely, still, a christmastime tale of latelife love shown as a diptych, omahabased nik fackler essentially shoots himself in the foot. Much of the film points toward its ending the bond between robert and mike, roberts trip to marys christmas party but lovely, still is. This is the point of departure of lovely, still, a bittersweet, characterdriven drama marking the writing and directorial debut of nicholas fackler. What begins as an awkward encounter quickly blossoms into what appears to be a new chance for romance, and the elderly couples love affair takes us on a heartfelt journey that reveals an unexpected twist. Why this movie was overlooked by the golden globes, oscars and sag awards will be a mystery to me. If the movie is playing near you, take a chance on this low budget. Posts about lovely still written by leoadambiga lovely, still, that rare film depicting seniors in all their humanity, earns writerdirector nik fackler an independent spirit award nomination for.
It is the story of a teenage girl who, after being raped and murdered, watches from her personal heaven as her family and friends struggle to move on with their lives while she comes to terms with her own death. Theres a pushpull dynamic coursing through the lateinlife romance lovely, still that keeps the film intriguing even when it looks like its. The plot follows newlyweds molly and tim as they move into the brides childhood home, where painful memories soon begin to haunt molly. Theres a pushpull dynamic coursing through the lateinlife romance lovely, still that keeps the film intriguing even when it looks like its going to sink into sentimentality. Lovely, still that rare film depicting deniors in all their. Lovely, still 2009 stream and watch online moviefone. Steadily tugging on the heartstrings, its story is heartbreakingly sad and sheds important light on a debilitating illness. Lovely, still is a 2008 christmasthemed romantic drama film starring martin landau and ellen burstyn. This is a love story at heart that engages you with humor, drama and honesty. Di usianya yang sudah tidak muda lagi nyatanya robert malone hidup sendirian. With the help of his boss mike scott, robert decides to spend christmas with someone for the first time. The modestlyscaled movie has the feel of a stage production, especially given the richness of the performances delivered by oscarwinners martin landau and ellen burstyn. Released november 6th, 2009, lovely, still stars martin landau, ellen burstyn, adam scott, elizabeth banks the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of 57 out of 100.
Mexico and rogue one star fills in the blanks on his life and career. Martin landau and ellen burstyn topline the debut of writerdirector nik fackler in lovely still, a whimsical romance tale that follows an elderly grocerystore bagger landau who experiences his. A week before christmas a new mysterious woman moves in across the street and teaches him. With a beautiful story, great camerawork, interesting characters, and absolutely incredible acting from martin landau and ellen burstyn, lovely, still is a great romance film that is initially. I was thinking the same things you were throughout the movie especially with the nicest cab driver. Elizabeth banks portrays the womans daughter, while adam scott handles the role of the stores owner. From soaring orchestral music and softfocus slowmotion waltzes in falling snow to incessant christmasy music and laughable lines like this is. But it got my full attention as i realized what was happening, and it became a real tearjerker and tragedy, but worth watching because it is so cleansing.
Lonely in life and love, robert malone martin landau braves the wintry snow on the walk from his job at the grocery store to his home, only to discover a stranger ellen burstyn in his house. Landau plays robert, a lonely old man in a big, old house whose. Empty toronto international film festival toronto its nice to see old pros like martin landau and ellen burstyn get most of the screen to themselves in lovely, still, but their welcome. Lovely, still is a romance film, set for release in the usa on september 10, 2010. He realizes he had forgotten his relationships with all of them, and collapses to the ground. Such is the case with lovely, still, a lovingly realized fable crafted by 26yearold firsttime writerdirector nik fackler in many ways, lovely, still is a young mans. Hal tersebut tidak lepas karena istrinya telah lama meninggal dan anakanaknya telah hidup dengan kehidupan mereka masingmasing. Lovely, still 2010 movie trailer poster and synopsis.
My only problem with this movie was that vincent was a bit too careless at times. The film initially had a working title of the possession but was later changed to lovely molly. First you suspend your disbelief with a plot focused on lateinlife love at first sight. The plot follows newlyweds molly and tim as they move into the brides childhood home, where painful memories soon begin to. Lovely, still is a small, intimate film with a limited release, but its one of the best, most poignant and most entertaining dramas of the year for older viewers. Lovely, still made me feel sorry for its venerable stars, despite my fondness for their legacies and my gratitude for their committed best efforts through most of the film. Lovely, still 2009 martin martin landau, a perennial bachelor, is surprised when his new neighbor mary ellen burstyn asks him out on a date.
Something mysterious, new, unexpected and lovely is happening to robert malone. Martin landau, ellen burstyn, elizabeth banks, adam scott, har mar superstar. Lovely, still 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Add to watchlist in the whimsical and heartwarming holiday film lovely, still, we follow the story of robert malone, an elderly grocery store bagger, as he experiences his first hints of love. Spoilers robert martin landau, a lonely elderly man, wraps up a single present to himself, and places it under his christmas tree.
Film lovely, still bercerita tentang seorang pria yang telah berusia lanjut bernama robert malone martin landau. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Since alzheimers is a disease that touches many families this is a very poignant film to remind the viewer how precious time is with those we love. Sep 10, 2010 you may spend a good bit of lovely, still wondering what these two respected actors are doing in a movie this treacly. W hat makes lovely, stills fairytale schmaltz so rank isnt simply its excessiveness, but the fact that writerdirector nik fackler believes that having two seniorcitizen acting legends headline his film somehow excuses its mushy corniness. We are presented with robert malone, an old lonely man martin landau who lives alone but still is working everyday in a supermarket. Lovely, still, a small indie movie with an allstar cast, including oscar winners martin landau and ellen burstyn, quietly came and went quickly to the toronto international film festival two. What makes lovely, stills fairytale schmaltz so rank isnt simply its. Ellen burstyn and martin landau play a couple in lovely, still. The lovely bones is a 2009 supernatural thriller drama film directed by peter jackson, and starring mark wahlberg, rachel weisz, susan sarandon, stanley tucci, michael imperioli, and saoirse ronan. The question is, what return will you get on your investment. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing lovely, still near you.
This post is likely the last major piece i write about lovely, still, the sweet and searing debut feature by nik fackler, who i am sure i will be writing about again. Newhall under construction newhall under construction. Oct 02, 2010 this post is likely the last major piece i write about lovely, still, the sweet and searing debut feature by nik fackler, who i am sure i will be writing about again. Much of the film points toward its ending the bond between robert and mike, roberts trip to marys christmas party but lovely, still is absorbing nonetheless.
Sep 10, 2010 the film, an astonishingly wellcrafted debut from writerdirector nik fackler, has something up its sleeve, and all the tiny, strange details you might notice but disregard eventually come into play. Lovely, still when the lead actors in a film are oscar winners martin landau and ellen burstyn, you know this is going to be a film worth engaging with. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. It also has some overtly positive references to christmas, including positive incarnational references to jesus in an inspiring scene with some christmas carolers. Nick fackler knocked lovely, still out of the ballpark. With the help of his boss mike scott, robert decides to spend christmas.
This inspires a journalist to chronicle the enigmatic life of the mogul. Lonely robert malone landau falls in love with mary burstyn, the mother of his neighbor alex banks. Shot on location in omaha during the winter of 2007, lovely, still is an inventive story of lateinlife love. There are moments during lovely, still when it feels like youre trapped with martin landau and ellen burstyn in a kitschy musical christmas snowglobe that someone keeps shaking. The screenplay by fran walsh, philippa boyens, and jackson was based on alice sebold s awardwinning and bestselling 2002 novel of the same name. He didnt notice that he was being followed a couple of times, for example. Robert martin landau, a lonely elderly man, wraps up a single present to himself, and places it under his christmas tree.
This awkward first encounter leads to the lifelong bachelor falling in love for. Synopsis something mysterious, new, unexpected and lovely is happening to robert malone. Lovely, still that rare film depicting deniors in all. You may spend a good bit of lovely, still wondering what these two respected actors are doing in a movie this treacly. Robert martin landau, a lonely elderly man, wraps up a single present to himself. Martin landau plays robert, an elderly grocery store clerk who returns home one winter day to find a stranger academy award winner ellen burstyn in his home.
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