The oscars have lost their luster

Rating: Null/10 (8 November 2000)

I almost never go to the movies, having been disappointed so many times in the past. Instead, I wait until these movies go to video, then check them out at the local library. Cheap yes, but I don't feel disgusted with myself for having financed some so-called actor's lifestyle if the movie turns out to be a disappointment. Which this movie was.

Yes, the music and the cinematography were mesmerizing - I haven't seen the equal since Apocalypse Now. But such beauty could not sustain my interest for 3 hours. The movie spent most of its time fantasizing and romanticizing about adultery and treason, which was bad enough. But maybe this was just a reflection of our society and its morals and ideals (or lack thereof) as they exist today. Interesting how the downward spiral of our society can be seen in the so-called "masterpieces" coming out of Hollywood. Titanic comes to mind - nicely filmed, beautiful settings, but one of the worst movies I have ever seen.
Unfortunately, the oscars haven't meant very much since the 70s. Thank the Lord for free library movie rentals!