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I went to see Fool’s Gold with low expectations. In the month of February, one can hardly expect many new releases, and those have to compete with re-releases of estimable films hoping for an Oscar. In February,
Then too, the previews for Fool’s Gold inspired little confidence. They advertised an incredibly silly film, showing again that Matthew McConaughey’s screen persona becomes more juvenile as he ages. Thus, I was surprised when the opening credits declared this to be an Andy Tennant film. Hope arose; I like Andy Tennant movies.
Matthew McConaughey plays Finn, a treasure hunter in desperate need of a haircut and some money. Kate Hudson is his ex-wife Tess, still in love with him and the history of sunken treasure but tired of being with a financial child. Treasure lures the wealthy Nigel (Donald Sutherland) and a murderous rapper named Bigg Bunny into the hunt, with Ray Winstone appearing all-too-briefly as treasure-hunter for the rapper. The history behind the treasure they hunt is cleverly plotted, the script giving characters an intelligence that saves them from being laughable.
The movie has not been getting good press, but I enjoy a movie that doesn’t make me squirm with embarrassment, offend my sensibilities, preach to me, or otherwise inspire regret for parting with my money. Though not a kid’s movie (the PG-13 alerts to some language, sex scenes that take place off-screen, nudity limited to one flash of breasts, and violence used more for comedic effect than to horrify), Fool’s Gold shot for entertainment, and I’d say it hit its mark.
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A matter of life
In February, Hollywood turns a serious face to the public, demanding of us a sober reflection of our times and their art in portraying them. It is not the best time to be entertained.’
Who are you trying to sell ‘Fools Gold’ to with that one? Thank goodness the writers strike is nearly over and we can hear some truth again
This is all you can come up with to post on World Magazine Blog? What a shame! And this a Christian Magazine blog.
Actually, that’s an interesting take on February in Hollywood. I always count on the fluffy, ridiculous stuff coming out in January through March (witness this weekend’s fare - Hannah Montana, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, and this one) - but now that I look at it, there are a handful of dramas, too.
I think they tend toward lower quality, since the studio didn’t bother to rush them out before awards season, but then again, Zodiac was an early-year movie, as was The New World, and those were both fantastically well done movies from reputable directors who just don’t seem to care about awards.
I think you can easily get 40% of the gals to see a McConnaughey flick just by mentioning he’ll be seen shirtless in the beach surf.
How tragic to see an otherwise talented intelligent man reduced to mere sex object for the ladies.
Sawgunner - You are so right, although no one really has to mention that McConaughey will be shirtless. It’s sort of assumed and why all of us watch. IS McConaughey talented and intelligent? I guess I always reduced him to a sex object too.
I think one would have to live in the midst of those who produce this ‘air headed’ no quality entertainment, to grasp its mindless impact on many a young child or adult.
Most of those who come here to visit from another state …… beg until taken, to ’see Hollywood’ the land of whatever they have been dreaming about. It amounts to a drive down Hollywood Blvd, which hopefully will not be crowded, and easily maneuvered, until at last we can get back to something which resembles ‘real life’- As one drives down this Blvd. its doesn’t take a great genius to see that its nothing but a dump, something that has been trumped up in the minds of kids and gullible adults for a lifetime, believing that this Blvd somehow holds some magic which the rest of the world believes will bring joy and happiness. Nothing could be further from the truth.
As you drive, you see those who stumble along, either having drunk to much, or worse. Then there are the most beautiful women and men, who…….after not ‘making their mark in Hollywood’ head for the blvd, ….. it’s a shame, its what happens when people believe in beauty, and make-believe rather than the LORD Jesus Christ.
If there is one place which makes ones heart sad, its this blvd. It’s not a place of dreams, but a cemetery for a life ill spent, trying to obtain what can only be called an illusion.
I am getting nauseated having to look at this ridiculous picture day after day. Thanks for the impression you have made on me and my kids as to the purpose of your magazine. True godliness is in action.