Don's Plum

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Don's Plum

this is definitely a movie that is not always easy to watch. Its about a group of kids that go and hang out at a restaurant called "Don's Plum". if you are a fan of any of the actors in the movie you really should try to see it. there are some really interesting performances by Dicaprio, Maguire, and Jeremy Sisto . You will definitely see them all in a way that you have never seen them before

Don's Plum is an all around fun time. Leo Dicaprio had his own "Posse" back in his younger days, and this movie draws from those experiences, if not encapulates them perfectly. The movie is about a group of friends, really social guys, that meet once a week at a diner in Los Angeles. The catch is they have to bring at least one girl to the diner as well. Trouble usually ensues, and whatever other chaos a group of 20 somethings could do. This movie takes place on one of those nights. Leo Dicaprio plays the memorable cool guy, but it's not his picture. Each character has his own part, and plays it well. It's truly a fun and friendly movie. I would highly suggest watching it. Might be one of the best Dicaprio movies out there. 7 Stars

This is an incredible film. It's a work of art, albeit one that was created in the editing room. Allegedly shot in one night as a short improvisation, additional footage was shot the following year to pad it out into a feature. Leonardo DiCaprio give an amazing performance. There is not a false note in any of his dialogue. Considering it was largely improvised, that's a major artistic accomplishment. Had the film been released around the time it was made, Scott Bloom would be the breakout star. The 23-year-old actor is mesmerizing. Beautifully shot on black and white film with fluid camera work, this is an important film that deserves an audience.

I've just seen this movie and I figured out that I missed a lot cause I didn't watch it earlier. Movie is fantastic. I can't believe this is an movie made in U.S. Actually, this movie is a pure piece of art. It is so realistic and brutal and made with kind of "fake documentary" camera that it will just blow your mind. Black and white technique gives more reality looking of this story. I don't know why this movie is banned in U.S. and Canada but if you are looking for pure drama and excellent acting, this is movie on the list you must see. Brilliant acting of Leonardo and all of the others. I've never hear for name of this director but I am sure that he is such a big artist. I warm recommend Don's Plum to everyone who is over 15 years and who makes different between "art and soap". I like it.

I read about the controversy and why this wasn't released prior to watching it. If the director's intention was to make Leo and Toby "look good" then he missed the mark. The movie was incredibly boring, obnoxious and frankly embarrassing. I totally understand why Leo would never have agreed to make this into a full-length film.

Rather dull film overall. It was a stretch to turn this short shot in 1996 into a feature length film, but still interesting to see some of Hollywood's hot young stars improvising in low budget cinema before they were the mega stars that they are today (notably leo pre titanic and toby pre spiderman).

Though I didn't like every single minute, especially the beginning, the actors were outstanding with authenticity. And the exposed themes were wonderful! It is the opposite of what we usually get from America. But it is a true art movie. I could see myself having those kind of conversations when I was young. It is really good, but unflattering. And if the story of stopping this movie is true, that is very very very sad. But the joy is, for someone who seeks the truth, nothing can stop it, no dollars, no fame, no lawyers, no anything. I am very interested in Leo DiCaprio's journey as he represents many many aspects of the contemporary human being mental struggles. And I wish he reads these things here sometimes, or on Youtube too, and if he does, I wish to tell him : boy, nothing's better than the truth. You are good without all the appearance efforts. Would you let us see you as you really are?

Yesterday I saw this piece in a small cinema in the basements of berlin. Great Expectations! LeoTitanico in a film he seems to be ashamed of now. But it´s only about a few guy and girls, hanging out, joking and crying, flirting and hurting. I felt touched and amused like watching nick Cassavetes Jr. doing a remake of one of his grandpa´s "everybody gets drunk except the d.p."-kind of "Pre-Dogma"-movies. You can see in Leo´s acting, that he´s not very concerned about "real" acting... He plays an arrogant but hurt young guy, blaming everyone for the mood he´s in and seems to be interested in nothing but f**king. I felt so old, nearly everyone in the plum is about 20! And I´m 26. So afterwards in the subway-station I read the press-notes and I couldn´t believe my eyes: "If you are over 25 you might not like this film" they say. I hate and love you guys for that!