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It doesnt occur to him to make a large donation to Planned Parenthood, jokes Edelstein.
Flagrantly, bombastically extravagant, it plays its audience like a hundred million fiddles, he writes.
Its a silly premise, but in this case, it works to hilarious effect.
Jason Clarkes performance as Ted Kennedy fits the storys perceptive, and unromantic view of history.
The film stars Ethan Hawke as a depressed and guilt-laden pastor of a small congregation in upstate New York.
In this role, Hawke is as committed as Ive seen him, says Edelstein.
Binoche has never been more radiant, says Yoshida.
The film also features, what Yoshida calls one of the great end-credits-as-scene sequences of the last year.
Yes,RGBis a hagiography, but it has its cheeky aspect, says Edelstein.
It begins with a montage of government landmarks, many in the shadow of the Washington Monument.
The performances, including those of Woody Harrelson and Thandie Newton, are largely excellent, he says.
The films nonhuman characters, and production design are also impressive.
But thats the beauty of the thing.
At this moment, the movie enters uncharted territory and comes to life,says David Edelstein.
It contracts in a good way, deepens, and becomes very impressive.
Daviss performance as Tully helps too.
The script also benefits from this plot transition.
