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This film is based off the 2006 stage play written by Cormac McCarthy. This film centers around two men, White and Black. Black saves White after his attemptive suicide by jumping in front of the Sunset Limited train. Black takes White to his home to have a philosophical debate about the importance of God, life, and society.
This film was directed by Tommy Lee Jones, and was was written by the McCarthy who wrote the original stage play. This film was featured only as an HBO special in 2011. Obviously, this film played to a very limited audience. This film was filmed as if it were the stageplay. This means that this film isn't for everyone, because it is purely based on their argument. There isn't any action in this film, and the story remains limited to their argument. The story itself is very deep with a philosophical, sociological, and religious debates. It is also a very dark story that'll make you think about your views of life. The backdrop was great. It gave the two actors an open and space to pose their arguments. It also gives the film a strange added depth.
This film featured two great actors who worked well playing off each other. They presented two very different characters who are trapped by their views of society. Tommy Lee Jones played the role of White. Through most of the film, he appears slightly underwhelming. It works for the character trying to find a reason to listen and change. Samuel L. Jackson played the role of Black. He is great in his role, but sometimes goes over the top for his role.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great film that relies on the power of the two actors. It takes its audience into a very dark debate about the world. It's not for everyone though, because it is filmed as a stageplay.
Answer to last blog: Actor William Mapother is known for his role in the film the Grudge, as well as Another Earth.
Que: What other film did actor Tommy Lee Jones work with writer Cormac McCarthy?
In the Valley of Elah
The Road
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
No Country For Old Men
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