Talk about Trompe-l'Oeil (fool-the-eye) art. The acting of Cate Blanchett in the role of Jude Quinn, (a version of Bob Dylan) in "I'm Not There" is awesome!
If you want to see some fine acting watch "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", then watch "I'm Not There". Fantastic character acting performed by Cate Blanchett.
I watched these two films this past week and found them both a rewarding evening of thought-provoking entertainment.
"I'm Not There"
"I'm Not There" is a 2007 biographical film directed by Todd Haynes and is inspired by the life of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Six actors portray six persona of Bob Dylan in scenes showing several stages in the Dylan's life. Chronicling his rise from unknown folk singer to international icon, the film reveals how he reinvented himself many times. Todd Haynes directs this stylized portrait, the first biography approved by the Dylan. The cast includes Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and Cate Blanchett (in the Oscar-nominated role of Jude).
This is a fast paced and fun movie to watch. If you lived through the Dylan era you'll enjoy the trip down memory lane. If your too young to have joined the Dylan rebellion you need to take a look and hear how music use to be.
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"
Cate Blanchett is at the head of the cast as the Virgin Queen (earning her another Oscar nomination) in this Shekhar Kapur-directed sequel to the 1998 film production of "Elizabeth". The film also stars Clive Owen in the roll of Sir Walter Raleigh.
The film is full of elaborate sets and won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Blanchett received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Though many of the critic provide lukewarm reviews of the script and "overbearing" musical soundtrack, I encourage you to watch this movie. If for no other reason than to observe the fine acting of Cate Blanchett. I might also add, however, that though not a historian I belive the historical facts are a bit fictional.
Watch the film. Enjoy the ACTING!!
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