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Title: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: stormx on April 14, 2006, 10:57:11 PM

Have you seen it?  :o :o

I have only seen the last 30 minutes...it seems a pretty weak movie, IMO.

I wonder whether this story about the duel and Chopin's faint is accurate or not...do you know?

And, what is your opinion about the picture?

PD: on the credits, it says Emanuel Ax plays Chopin's pieces.

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: mikey6 on April 15, 2006, 01:42:47 AM

What's it called? The only Chopin fil-m I know about is Song to Remember with Cornel Wilde - load of crap historically but I like it.

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: Motrax on April 15, 2006, 04:06:52 AM

It's called Impromptu. I enjoyed it, although it's slow at times. I wouldn't want to watch it again.

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: mcgillcomposer on April 15, 2006, 05:09:16 AM

Quote from: stormx on April 14, 2006, 10:57:11 PM

Have you seen it?  :o :o

I have only seen the last 30 minutes...it seems a pretty weak movie, IMO.

I wonder whether this story about the duel and Chopin's faint is accurate or not...do you know?

And, what is your opinion about the picture?

PD: on the credits, it says Emanuel Ax plays Chopin's pieces.

Haha...the film is really fun to watch. I liked the parts with Franz Liszt. I don't think the duelling incident is true...in fact I am quite sure it's not.

For the quality, I agree with Motrax.

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: jas on April 15, 2006, 10:40:39 AM

I really like it. It's quite funny and as long as you're not looking for complete historical accuracy (or really, any historical accuracy) it's a good, light film.

Jas

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: Motrax on April 15, 2006, 01:16:57 PM

Indeed, in rereading my post I realize that I didn't quite say that it's worth watching - it really is. Just don't come in with the highest expectations, and you'll enjoy it quite a bit I think.

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: teresa_b on April 16, 2006, 12:16:07 PM

I thought it was very funny and the music was lovely!  Historical accuracy?  Probably not, so just watch it for the amusement, the pretty French scenery, and the music.

Teresa

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: alwaystheangel on April 16, 2006, 07:58:36 PM

HUGH GRANT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
HUGH GRANT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?


*sputters*

Good lord not HIM!

I HATE hugh Grant.  Worst actor ever.... I mean it. The chauvanistic Pig.  AAAUUGGGHHH!!!
All he can do is play the hunky, dumb, mean boss, neighbour etc.  I HATE him.  Way to ruin a film putting Hugh grant in it. IMNSHO


Sorry, of all actors, he is one I would try and punch if I saw him in real life the J@ck @$$

Chopin's way to smart of a character for Hughy, no wonder it was a weak film.

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: steve jones on April 17, 2006, 01:03:56 AM

Quote from: stormx on April 14, 2006, 10:57:11 PM

Have you seen it?  :o :o

I have only seen the last 30 minutes...it seems a pretty weak movie, IMO.

I wonder whether this story about the duel and Chopin's faint is accurate or not...do you know?

And, what is your opinion about the picture?

PD: on the credits, it says Emanuel Ax plays Chopin's pieces.

Hugh Grant as Chopin?  :o

SJ

Title: Re: Chopin film - Hugh Grant as Frederik
Post by: Barbosa-piano on April 17, 2006, 03:26:17 AM

 The best, most touching Chopin movie I have ever watched, was "The Blue Note". It is a French movie, but surprisingly good. ;D