Babel Review

Thu, 26 October 2006 at 1:43 pm

Caught a screening of Babel last night. How did Brad Pitt measure up? Even ex Gwyneth Paltrow told NYDN that he’ll take home an Oscar: “It’s the best performance Brad’s ever given. [Babel] makes you want to take good care of your children.” Here’s how it went down…

3 different countries. 4 groups of people. Lives forever changed. A man in Morocco is sold a rifle that he gives to his two sons to protect their goats from jackals. While practicing their shooting, the younger son accidentally shoots an American woman, (Cate Blanchett) who is vacationing with her husband (Brad Pitt) aboard a tour bus. The movie establishes the characters that are further connected to the American couple, the children who are with their Mexican nanny back in the States and the original owner of the rifle, a Japanese businessman whose daughter is deaf-mute.

GALLERY :: Click here for HQ movie stills of Babel!

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In the course of a few difficult days, these people will find themselves lost but ultimately discover that their bonds with their families are what finally help them rediscover what they have lost. Although lengthier than most feature films, Babel is not a slow film, going back and forth between the characters, never leaving one hanging. Furthermore, director Alejandro González Iñárritu of 21 Grams, Amores Perros, is able to capture the true essence of these countries with a soundtrack that is a myriad of trans-continental compositions and the issues that people there deal with and how audience members can relate.

Caution: Not for the light-hearted. This film will touch upon issues that are very much alive in our society today. So if you liked Syriana and/or Crash, then chances are Babel is a must-see film for you.

Babel opens in theaters in NY/LA tomorrow, Oct. 27, and Nov. 10 everywhere else.

[Written by geniass]

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Thu, 26 October 2006 at 1:34 pm

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# 1

stanley @ 10/26/2006 at 1:36 pm

Babel was…meh.

WAY better than Crash though. That movie just plain sucked balls.

Inarritu is too heavy handed. If I wanted to get messages preached at me I’d go to church.

# 2

schae @ 10/26/2006 at 1:37 pm

I Love this man and his family! Go BAMZS!

# 3

Angelface @ 10/26/2006 at 1:38 pm

Hey, Jared. How was Gael Garcia Bernal in this movie? He’s my favorite actor, and I am so excited that he will be getting more exposure in America.

# 4

Estelle @ 10/26/2006 at 1:41 pm

Thanks JJ, I can not wait to see this movie.

# 5

geniass @ 10/26/2006 at 1:43 pm

Angelface, Gael’s role was small but poignant in terms of moving the plot. I wish his role had been bigger.

# 6

Ike @ 10/26/2006 at 1:44 pm

deena |
I know you did but someone posted over there your post asking us NOT to post on x’s thread AND they put your name on it. I thought something was odd about that. Someone was posting Lylians posts from BAMZS threads also over there. She posted later saying she was NOT the one reposting them.

# 7

lookwhaticando @ 10/26/2006 at 1:45 pm

Oscar - Oscar - Oscar

# 8

bamzs 4-ever @ 10/26/2006 at 1:46 pm

Thanks Estelle for the alert on the new thread! I finished reading your story on EA and I loved it so much! Please write a new one soon?

# 9

deena @ 10/26/2006 at 1:48 pm

No, I didn’t even see it, that s*cks. somebody on the last thread we should have a name registry. That’s what they have on wwtdd.com (don’t even ask me how I know)

# 10

Shazaa @ 10/26/2006 at 1:49 pm

Thanks again JJ, allez BAMZS fans!!!!!

# 11

Hot Damn @ 10/26/2006 at 1:51 pm

Gael Garcia Bernal is just too cute. I wish we could get more pictures of him.

# 12

BCBG @ 10/26/2006 at 1:51 pm

a must see film

# 13

Estelle @ 10/26/2006 at 1:53 pm

8 | bamzs 4-ever -Thank you, I’m glad you like it. I’m working on a new story right now. Hopefully, I will be able to post the 1st chapter this week-end. ( Still undecided on the period piece or a contemporary piece, we will see)

# 14

BCBG @ 10/26/2006 at 1:53 pm

from tmz.com

While Brad Pitt’s people in the U.S. are still fuming over the invasion of the actors Hollywood Hills compound by an E! Entertainment camera crew, Brad himself didn’t looked phased at all as he returned from a relaxing beach weekend in Goa, India with Angelina and the kids.

The family spent the weekend at a high-end resort in search of some quality rest and relaxation — and hopefully that’s just what they got. Now, after all the peace and quiet, Brad is faced with the big decision of whether or not to press charges against the network — a decision that could no doubt bring some unwanted stress to the entire family.

# 15

deena @ 10/26/2006 at 1:54 pm

Going to have to read this thread later, so much fun, so little timeBBFN

# 16

African Girl @ 10/26/2006 at 1:54 pm

I’m so excited, I can’t stay quiet…..can’t wait to see this movie. I liked and Loooooved Syriana, so I’m good to go!

#7 / Lookwhaticando
I second that sentiment!!!

# 17

Missouri girl @ 10/26/2006 at 1:54 pm

I love suspense and drama,sure it will be a good movie. Cate Blanchett is a lucky girl to. Just to Play Brads wife would be a freakin fantsy come true.

# 18

Alexanderina @ 10/26/2006 at 1:55 pm

Thanks Jared for the new Babel Thread, you are the best :). I can’t wait to see Babel

# 19

julia @ 10/26/2006 at 1:55 pm

deena talking about wwtdd. He has a very closeup pic of the sighting of shiloh , that Jared posted. Did you guys see it.
http://wwtdd.com/post.phtml?pk=1497

god she’s so cute..

Thanks Jard for the new thread.. So cool you saw the movie already. I can’t wait.

# 20

Alexanderina @ 10/26/2006 at 1:55 pm

Thanks Estelle for the alert to the new Thread

# 21

Alexanderina @ 10/26/2006 at 1:56 pm

16 | African Girl | - Hey AG, I haven’t see Syriana, but I have seen Crash and I love that movie. I can’t wait for 11/10 to see Babel

# 22

African Girl @ 10/26/2006 at 1:59 pm

Hey Estelle
I see you got the box of Batteries I sent ya. Thanks for the alert.

Okay….my post should have read I liked Crash and loved Syriana….sorry.

# 23

bamzs 4-ever @ 10/26/2006 at 1:59 pm

Thank you Estelle!!! I’ll tune in on the weekend and read it. Heck I tune in every free monent I get.

# 24

lookwhaticando @ 10/26/2006 at 2:00 pm

#7 / Lookwhaticando
I second that sentiment!!!

16 | African Girl
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The expression on his face in that scene is so intense, to me the man is the best actor out there right now.. Nothing can get in his way now with Ang, and the kids behind him..

# 25

ArabianFan @ 10/26/2006 at 2:01 pm

here we go with Gwyneth the “film expert”!

# 26

Alexanderina @ 10/26/2006 at 2:03 pm

22 | African Girl | - Hey AG, could it be that you loved Syriana because your man GC is in it

# 27

lookwhaticando @ 10/26/2006 at 2:04 pm

Hey AG, I haven’t see Syriana, but I have seen Crash and I love that movie. I can’t wait for 11/10 to see Babel

21 | Alexanderina
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I have both Syriana and Crash, for some reason, I just did not really enjoy Syriana that much, just could not get into it. But I did really like crash. Great movie, although very sad in some parts.

# 28

African Girl @ 10/26/2006 at 2:08 pm

#21 / Alexanderina
What?!!! You’ve not seen Syriana?! How…what…..why…..Ughhhh! And you want to be my Bridesmaid #210. I’m sorry but I’m gonna have to rethink this friendship of ours. You still have a chance to redeem yourself…..go see it. My hubby gave a back breaking performance in that movie.

# 29

Ike @ 10/26/2006 at 2:10 pm

19 | julia |
Hey thanks for telling us about the close up. Here is some comments from WWTDD , on those pics of X hiding behind that water bottle in her car recently, “Oh hey look there’s Jennifer Aniston driving out of the…” (Aniston places the clear water bottle over her face) “ … OH MY GOD SHES GONE! SHE DISAPPEARED! WHERE DID SHE GO!?! DID SHE FALL OUT OF THE CAR!?! AND NOW THE CAR IS DRIVING ITSELF! IT’S A GHOST CAR!”

Is this really Aniston’s plan to hide? Holding up a bottle of water? She might as hide behind a “Friends” DVD or hold up a magazine with Jennifer Aniston on the cover. I’d hide my face too if I looked like that but she needs to do better than this. She might as well duck behind a window or crouch and hide behind a shoe. Fantastic job Jen. You’re a master of disguise. You should work for the CIA or something. With your cunning, and enough water bottles, you could infiltrate the Taliban and save the world.

# 30

ell @ 10/26/2006 at 2:11 pm

Hallo dear BAMZS fans on BAMZSville !!!

WOW I have to much to catch up ,did I miss something ???

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