Review of Water for Elephants (2011) by Amy M — 17 May 2012
I really didn't expect much from "Elephants" but I will say I was surprised with it, albiet I still had some problems with it. The visuals were just phenomenal, the feeling of the 1930s prohibition and the feeling of the circus was remarkable.
Too bad the predictable story (ok the "Elephant" hook was stupid, and it was for 5 minutes) and the wooden acting from Pattinson (hey Twihards, his name here is JACOB) really deteriorated the experience.
Seriously, Pattinson looked way out of place, right age, but he just did not mesh into the atmosphere that was needed for the setting. I think Waltz and Witherspoon did alright, although nothing revolutionary.
If Elephants shaved a good 30 minutes, cut the bullshit and made it slightly more entertaining (more circus!) I think I would have been more respectful to the movie, but unfortunately it pulls the "Twilight angle" and fucks it up.
This review of Water for Elephants (2011) was written by Amy M on 17 May 2012.
Water for Elephants has generally received positive reviews.
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