tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836661004273915348.post663482391648827713..comments2023-06-06T11:09:18.464+01:00Comments on Screen Insight: A-Z #19: The Beachsimoncolumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027922399726786918noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836661004273915348.post-57254328952038211092011-02-01T10:13:17.418+00:002011-02-01T10:13:17.418+00:00I know what you're saying about the third-act ...I know what you're saying about the third-act concern. But I think, in a huge amount of Boyle films, he really plays with distorted, off-balance sequences. So, the computer-game bit in this one, the baby-on-the-ceiling in TRAINSPOTTING and the whole of A LIFE LESS ORDINARY. It never rally works but kudos for trying to bring something innovative to the fore. Do you think the whole computer game thing, you could argue, preceded SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD...?<br /><br />Soundtrack-wise, that PORCELAIN song I used to adore but it was played too much! Now I have difficulty feeling that 'free' feeling I used to get!Simon_Columbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836661004273915348.post-11645543623490910112011-02-01T07:18:32.135+00:002011-02-01T07:18:32.135+00:00A god here. :P
I ought to read the book. It'...A god here. :P<br /><br />I ought to read the book. It's been long enough since I've seen The Beach that I don't remember every little detail. <br /><br />The first two acts of this are great, but then Boyle does that thing he's done all too often and derails the flick in the third act. The video game business....wha???<br /><br />Speaking of the soundtrack, though...Moby's "Porcelain." Mmmm...one of my all-time favorites.<br /><br />Overall, I'd recommend the flick, but with reservations.Fletchhttp://blogcabins.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836661004273915348.post-47249201985792819402011-01-28T12:17:45.389+00:002011-01-28T12:17:45.389+00:00Thank Mr Cabin for the disqus working! A god among...Thank Mr Cabin for the disqus working! A god among men.<br /><br />Yeah, THE BEACH has more strong points that problems - but I appreicate that there ARE problems and I think its a weaker film to the vast majority of boyles movies. Fact is, the stunning beach-scapes are worth the 'visit' alone!Simon_Columbnoreply@blogger.com