One More Time

A pleasant movie about a well off family whose wealth originated from a former great success in music business: a semi-retired artist, two beautiful (and clever) daughters, a nice son-in-law, a smart grandson, a good lawyer (agent and family friend) and a devoted sixth (or something) wife give life to a family picture in the Hamptons. Unfortunately, despite the overall good quality (the cast, above all, is sensational) the film is not memorable. Characters strive to be sincere but do not sound realistic. Dialogue is reach but not meaningful. And the story is agreeable but not funny (or even remotely unpredictable…). And the songs are not memorable either, with the notable exception of 'My Ludicrous Heart' (an old song, probably unknown to greater audience, from Christina Marrs) whose inspired lyrics sounded better sung from Amber Heard than in the original version of the Asylum Street Spankers.

I love Christopher Walken but I can't finish this garbage. I've skipped most of the first 40 minutes of this and can't torture myself any further. The main actress cannot act and fails miserably at embracing her character. All other actors also leave much to be desired, except for Walken, who does what he can with his character. Much of the first 40 minutes is a lot of talking about nothing, pretending to be one of those movies where the dialogue is actually good and worthy of filling up 40 minutes of anything.

This movie is utterly the meaning of dramatic story in the academic Definitions . because of the slow rhythm of introducing & non-exciting initializing perhaps you would be bored but its realistic again!as if jude(AMBER HEARD) repeats & emphasis of her boring trip,aim & actually life . she was backing home to find the answer & her Root, but finds the mistakes in her root!father could not makeup his personality as we see him trying to upgrades his conditions in the wikipedia in scenes. you willfeel yourself in depth of story & characters DURING THE MOVIE. a point which making me hopeful is that we are see somebodies believes in morality against cheating persons in us social & that is real again.

Oh, woe is me, should be the appropriate title for this film. Here you have people who are well off enough but apparently aren't happy with their seemingly non-challenging lives. Christopher Walken is a singer who has seen his famous days in the rear view mirror get further and further away from him. He relives every moment he can through the retelling of those past lives as if to recapture the moment is like him trying to catch a cloud. Amber Heard's character is an alcoholic singer/writer who has a huge chip on her shoulders for whatever reason. She shouldn't but she does. The sister, played by Kelli Garner, is a tight bun and Hamish Linklater is her husband. Photogenic is a better way to describe this cast who lives in the Hamptons. So why the drama? Well, because Amber seems to think she is owed something as she messes up her life. And Chris's character falls into some traps of his own choosing but it doesn't make any sense where a man who presumably is in his 70's is trotting off having an affair at the same motel for months. I was expecting something else out of the motel scene but it was just a typical infidelity story. And I was expecting something something else out of the father/daughter relationship between Heard and Walken. In fact, this turned out to be nothing more of well to do people who really don't have any problems other than they were bored with each other. They sit around singing songs like it was a concert but they despise one another secretly for no other reason than just because. And it ended weird. No feel good, no resolution , no nothing. The soundtrack was good, though.

Considering all the bad publicity Amber Heard is getting at the moment, let me take you by the hand? I'll show you something that'll make you change your mind, well certainly with regards to a woman who supposedly can't act! A previous reviewer made the comparison of her character to Avril Lavigne and I can't be arguing with that. I struggle to fathom why this movie is such a low score when it is such a well written grounded in reality concept. Oh yes I forgot people don't go to be a realist, they go the cinema to escape. Possibly it's biggest flaw is the characters are so life like the audience might not have found any of the characters likeable or overly entertaining. I'm of the later view that when something is more believable I find it deeply fascinating, relatable and entertaining. Am I like any of the characters in this movie? Absolutely not! However I can feel a deep connection with what they are going through because somehow we all want something more in our life. Maybe it just as simple as wanting recognition, to be noticed, to stand out. My main interest in film is the writing aspect of it, its within the story I find a film most gripping although I also understand without some of the other ingredients a film can still fail to impress. Robert Edwards has impressed me with his dialogue in the script each character feels legit. The story mainly consists of a father/daughter relationship and how they must try to overcome their flaws to create a better version of themselves. The main reason this remains a seven rather than an eight or nine is the ending was a little lack lust. So who stood out? Christopher Walken like only he can playing a low key father juxtaposed with a loud mouth daughter. Yet he also brings out the best in the loud and reckless Amber Heard, the irony of the father figure pushing a younger actress reigns true outside the script as well it appears. What's interesting is how natural Ambers performance is. This is the perfect part for Walken lending some words of wisdom and encouragement whilst being irresponsible himself at times. The further they delve into their characters the more at home they seem to be playing them. The chemistry between Amber and Christopher has to be good for the type of movie otherwise it isn't going to work as it is very dialogue driven. I'd say they nailed it! At times Christopher Walkens character Paul seems outspoken to the know it all daughter Jude. In contrast Jude's sister Corinne played by Kelli Garner is the polar opposite to her, she is the perfect so called normal daughter. All the cast play there part in making this a very grounded watch. As far as direction goes and cinematography nothing too fancy is needed for the story being conveyed. The story is compelling in the way I feel like I am living it with these characters. It's the story of a musician on the verge of a comeback however it's not an all out music film.

It touches on quite a few interesting topics in a nice way that might give you some insights. It also has a few funny lines and set-ups. But, it kind of feels like a lost chance to do more. I liked the idea that it doesn't want to be this "big-drama" movie. But, everybody doesn't have to be hysterical all the time to explore issues deeper. Especially Chris Walken seems a little wasted - sure, he's playing an old guy trying to find a place in a new world (and a I _do_ love how he keeps editing his Wikipedia page), but somehow you miss his passion. Some people do lose their passion when they get old, but for most, there's at least glimpse still there, and I, for one, would have liked if it came up. Also, the end, while leaving with a good "message", or moral of the story, feels a little forced and comes by too quickly to let you feel the main character, which is Amber Heard (not Chris Walken, though he does get first billing, he's actually a supporting character), "clicking" to what she needs to do.

Jude (Amber Heard) is a singer and songwriter struggling to make it out of the shadows of her famous father Paul Lombard (Christopher Walken). She's a mess. She returns home to his estate where he reminisces about the good old days and dreams of a comeback opening for The Flaming Lips. Her sister Corinne (Kelli Garner) lives there with her husband Tim (Hamish Linklater) and their son David. Jude has a history with Tim. There's her stepmother Lucille (Ann Magnuson) and manager friend Alan (Oliver Platt). Walken is nice and the movie works with him best. Heard is playing a more worn-down sad bitter character. It's harder to watch with her as the lead. Another actress would have more fun with the character. It needs some comedy to balance out the darker material. Also her singing isn't great. This does have some appeal but it doesn't make it as indie fare. Honestly, this would be more interesting with Walken as the lead.

This film tells the story of a successful singer back in the day, who plots a comeback single and if it goes well, even possibly a new album. However, things do not go smoothly as he is faced with domestic troubles with his loved ones. With Christopher Walken in the film, I had high hopes that it would be at least a decent film. Unfortunately, I don't think the film really goes anywhere. It fails to engage or captivate, because not much happens in the film. They characters are poorly developed, and I just don't care about them. Emotional portrayals are lacking, which is unfortunate because there are many points which could provide emotional poignancy. In short, I found the film dull and boring.

...or, how my thirty-one year-old teenage daughter cinched up her borscht belt, moved to California, joined Hadassah, and married an entertainment lawyer in Sherman Oaks, or a dentist from Oxnard. Mr. Walken once again demonstrates that he never met a camera he couldn't beguile, and if he can be a Lippman, there is no reason why Mel Gibson shouldn't have his scalp circumcised. (There are a number of good moils who would be happy to do the honors.) I've always loved Nantucket in February, when the wind off the Atlantic is as cold and hard as the Puritan god, so the shots of clam shacks closed for the winter warmed me right up; straight out of the indie Playbill, but nicely done, nonetheless. The very brief, scattered glimpses of Corinne's silent reactions to the exclusive bubble shared by Paul and Jude bespeak a lifetime of difficult experience. You don't need to wade through three hours of slush like The Aviator (2004) to know Kelli Garner is talented, and One More Time (2015) proves she has become a perceptive adult. Someone should really give her a prominent lead in something commensurate with her ability and maturity. Oliver Platt is always a pleasure. A couple of continuity issues that don't stand up to scrutiny, but nothing inexcusable. A good job. Thank you. XYZ

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