i only gave this nine stars because i didn't know what to make of this. it is basically a film of a unfinished film. and as much as i applaud the effort by the (documentary? was this a doc? dunno.)filmmakers, it's really sad that these stunning looking films were never completed. what a tragedy for cinema.
still, if this is the only way to see this footage, than by all means don't hesitate to check this out if you are a film fan. the existing footage is beautiful and stunning to look at and beautifully restored by the film makers. i mean these films looked so great it was frustrating not to see the whole movies.
i especially liked, and wanted to see more of, the 'Little Bonito' film. i liked the fact that it was about a ritual in Mexico with the church blessing all the animals of the little children and villagers. it was so adorable you just wanted to eat it up. i didn't know Orson Welles had a cuddly side. it was the cutest, sweetest stuff i've ever seen in my whole life. it sickens me to think of a world where little babies won't get a chance to view this darling film. it looked even better than 'The Yearling' it looked so damn cute.
babies and gooey stuff aside, the rest of the film was just lovely, and even though it's just a bunch of uncompleted footage, i could watch this film again and again. it really is a masterpiece about a masterpiece(or pieces).
um. did anyone believe that story Welles told about the witch doctor's curse? i dunno. something cursed these projects. but i'm not sure i believe that story. look, this is the same prankster that scared everybody with that wicked Martian invasion hoax. i'm not sure i'd believe a word he says. it's all true. yeah sure. watta liar!
still, if this is the only way to see this footage, than by all means don't hesitate to check this out if you are a film fan. the existing footage is beautiful and stunning to look at and beautifully restored by the film makers. i mean these films looked so great it was frustrating not to see the whole movies.
i especially liked, and wanted to see more of, the 'Little Bonito' film. i liked the fact that it was about a ritual in Mexico with the church blessing all the animals of the little children and villagers. it was so adorable you just wanted to eat it up. i didn't know Orson Welles had a cuddly side. it was the cutest, sweetest stuff i've ever seen in my whole life. it sickens me to think of a world where little babies won't get a chance to view this darling film. it looked even better than 'The Yearling' it looked so damn cute.
babies and gooey stuff aside, the rest of the film was just lovely, and even though it's just a bunch of uncompleted footage, i could watch this film again and again. it really is a masterpiece about a masterpiece(or pieces).
um. did anyone believe that story Welles told about the witch doctor's curse? i dunno. something cursed these projects. but i'm not sure i believe that story. look, this is the same prankster that scared everybody with that wicked Martian invasion hoax. i'm not sure i'd believe a word he says. it's all true. yeah sure. watta liar!