Review of The Man Who Cried (2000) by David G — 11 May 2008

[color=darkred]This movie has been over-slammed. I found it absorbing, beautiful, moving, compelling and deeply emotional. Christina Ricci has a non-revealing expression that is completely present to the the situation without giving away what is going on inside. The viewer knows something is going on and what the viewer chooses to see in her will comprise very much what the viewer sees in the movie. Those who want to be told and manipulated through the experience will not be happy with this movie. But those who wish to be engaged and are willing to ask themselves, "what would I be feeling in this situation?" will find a depth and involvement that is rewarding and profound. [/color].

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[color=darkred]And when a smile does break through Ricci's impassivity, it is glorious, because it took so much to bring it about. Depp is smouldering and grounded, at his best in the title role. Blanchett is magnificent as always. Turturro allows his wildness to underlie a cultured facade. At first I thought it was a bad casting choice, then I saw it was perfect.[/color].