A family of fiercely independent Oregon loggers struggle to … | Rating: 3/4
Otherwise, I like the movie, just can't watch that scene.I can't watch rape scenes. Sometimes a Great Notion is the second novel by American author Ken Kesey, published in 1964.While One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1962) is more famous, many critics consider Sometimes a Great Notion Kesey's magnum opus. I don't know if it was intentional or not but to me there is a subliminal message behind it.. The final slow-motion rodeo scene in J.W.
Take the three most important. On its own merit this reviewer takes under consideration the fine ensemble acting and the rich photography to make this film memorable. It's a good movie about a family of tough-as-nails Oregon loggers and it has a somewhat famous gritty scene where Richard Jaeckel --- normally the heartless rat in other films --- finds his brother hopelessly trapped under a log-slide and he sticks by his brother's side both knowing the rising tide is coming.Knowing nothing about this firm, apart from the very handy cast, I was surprised and pleased how good it was. "Sometimes I lives in the country Sometimes I lives in town Sometimes I take a great notion To jump into the river an’ drown" I know little about Oregon State, what little I do know is that it's damp almost all of the time, has it's fair share of trees and woodland, and it's where 'The Goonies' and 'Stand by Me' were filmed, and River Phoenix was born there.
Why is this not on DVD for all of the world to see? Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. And it's based on a Ken Kesey novel that is one of my favorite books, a sprawling, difficult, layered up masterpiece of some kind, for its time at least, and for when I read it as a 20 year old looking for meaning in life. The perfect cast (the book even mentions Hank Stamper as looking like a muscular Paul Newman! Don't watch 'em at home either. This was Newman's second stint in the director's chair and he seems unsure about how to tell a good story. Paul Newman (who also directed) stars as Hank the head of a logging company in Oregon, he refuses to quit working despite town protests, even when it comes to seeing his half brother (Michael Sarrazin) come to town and threatens to take Hank's wife (Lee Remick) away from him. But the craft work is one of a kind.The result is rather good -- a sort of contemporary 'western' in the timber territory.Newman's handling of the outdoor scenes, especially those involving work, is -- like his own acting -- restrained but powerfully evocative.Newman starts tunneling under the material, coming up with all sorts of things we didn't quite expect, and along the way he proves himself as a director of sympathy and a sort of lyrical restraint.Sometimes a Great Notion is a good somewhat compromised movie, that is justly famous for one of the greatest scenes in early seventies cinema.Newman's security, both behind and in front of the camera, is overwhelming. Please click the link below to receive your verification email.A family of independent Oregon loggers refuses to participate in a local strike against the big lumber companies.November 1, 2011 But Michael Sarrazin didn't quite do it for me. Judged purely on that basis,Mr Newman's film is a fine piece of work. I don't know when I saw it but I only saw it once and I want to see it again. | Rating: B- Reed's greatness as an actor was overshadowed by his off-screen, alcohol-induced antics, but watch him, outnumbered, terrified and enraged, fighting for his life in this scene - he was never better.
|,January 26, 2006
Has a fine cast, with Lee Remick giving the best performance even though her screen time is limited, but they don't have enough to work with. Coop: Final score: Bull 1, Cliff Robertson 0.
Here are some others I would compare it to: 1.) Especially getting right off the boat. The opening 'frying pork chop' sequence from "Electra Glide In Blue". and the movie is still vividly in my mind. If nothing else, it chronicles some great, authentic-looking logging footage.
| Rating: 3/5 Still can't figure out how they filmed it - it looks like a snuff film. ".Bone Tomahawk, in the cave, the "butchering" scene.Amazing effects work but jeeez! It is not.I have read Kesey's novel several times over the last 30 years or so. |,June 17, 2008 The story line from Kesey's book, and the direction by Paul Newman are so closely woven and with such impact that there are times when one is left emotionally bare. The only flaw might be the glamorization of Lee Remick - I doubt that her character would show such a degree of grooming and cosmetic sophistication, but, as ever, Ms. Remick gives a performance that is impeccable. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password.We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. | Rating: 4/5 The last scene is great!A fine, workable adaption of an excellent but unfilmable novel.Sprawling, forced, dramatic, awkward, amazing and disappointing...I wish someone would take another crack at this one.Good performances, especially from Fonda and Jaeckel.Spoiler alert: one harrowing scene makes this movie utterly unforgettable,44 years have gone by since i saw this movie.Truncated but earnest take on Ken Kesey's book.Few movies have made a lasting impression as this one.Family values in conflict with larger interests creates dilemma.legends of the screen chapter one:Paul Newman. Music should rattle walls and shatter windows.^ First one that popped into my mind also.Philly!
This scene supposedly included nudity. |,May 7, 2020 The title comes from lines in the folk song "Goodnight, Irene": "Sometimes I take a great notion / To jump in the river and drown." Very tough movie to watch. I think Paul Newman, Henry Fonda and Lee Remick were perfect, as were many of the supporting cast. Its important to note the direction of Paul Newman. How can this be mediocre?
The film is best remembered for a heart-wrenching scene involving a logging accident.