Christopher Reed's poem 'The Song of Lunch' is brought brilliantly to life here by Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson, two fine actors and, though like most actors they sometimes waste time (and make money, no doubt) in rubbish, here we see them both at the top of their games.
Rickman has the harder role, since he also has to narrate the verse; but Thompson handles herself excellently opposite him, never attempting to claim a larger space than is available but filling what is there perfectly. The story is a classic male tragedy, of a drunken middle-aged man whose awareness of his own increasing unattractiveness is a self-fulfilling prophesy; but the observation and psychology are razor sharp, and the words clear and cutting. It could be thought a bold move to dramatise a poem; but with this level of quality at all levels, perhaps the success of this project was never really in doubt.
Best adaption of a poem to film I have seen
10/10 | jgw321 | 15 Oct 2010
It is not easy to transfer poetry to film. Poetry does not tell a story like a simple novel, with the plot explained in logical prose.
Instead it approaches the subject sideways; with ideas, hints and suggestions with which, by enrichment from your own experience, you arrive at a shadowy glimpse of something profound about what it is to be human.
This films achieves this in just the same way that a poem does. It is a brilliant film that I could watch over and over again, getting more from it each time. This is because the poem and film are catalysts to the beholder's share, which will be different each time I view as my mood changes, and my experiences grow.
If you don't understand poetry then this film could be rather bleak, since it dwells on ageing, lost love, mortality and similar themes. If you accept that these themes are ever present in our daily lives and we have to come to terms with them, and you understand and enjoy poetry then this is a must see film for you.
Great film that hold the original poem by the hand
7/10 | Mariam Bayat | 4 Dec 2012
A beautiful tale of two long lost lovers that doesn't fail to lift your spirit. Despite only being a short film I enjoyed it very much.
Perfectly assembled with great cinematography which compliments the original poem greatly. The melancholy and passion between the protagonists were definitely sustained through out the film steering it away from titles bearing names such as Depressing-love-story-for-the-over-40s or a Horny- middle-aged-people-have-a-rendez-vous. No better actors could have been picked for this. A brilliant performance on behalf of both Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson who portray the characters exact to how I had imagined them to be.
All in all 'tis a great film. However, I advise people to read the book first before watching the film.
An Erotic Lunch
8/10 | miss_lady_ice-853-608700 | 14 Oct 2012
Alan Rickman plays a jaded publisher meeting a past flame (Emma Thompson) at an old haunt, now impersonally renovated. The publisher has a one-track mind and views her every move as erotic.
This is a dramatised narrative poem. I'm sceptical about modern poetry but this one's quite good. It may be familiar ground but a lot of the phrases are actually quite good: consciously poetic but a concise description. Fans of Alan Rickman might find it hard to control himself as his character is aroused by everything: a squeezed hand, a glass of wine meeting his lips, a comely waitress, even a pepper shaker. The story is told through his perspective, much of it as voice-over. The switch between voice-over and dialogue really works, creating tension and drama in what is a fairly undramatic scene. It's like a short play.
Both Rickman and Thompson speak the blank verse (with the occasional rhyme) very naturally. Their characters are intellectual people and the talk comes naturally to them, particularly Rickman's emotionally/creatively/sexually frustrated character.
It's only 50 minutes so it's worth a watch. It would have been nice if it were part of a series of poems.
คริสโตเฟอร์กกบทกวี 'เพลงกลาง' นำเก่งชีวิตที่นี่ โดย Alan Rickman และเอ็มม่าทอมป์สัน สองนักแสดงที่ดี และ ชอบนักแสดงส่วนใหญ่แม้ว่า พวกเขาบางครั้งเสียเวลา (และทำเงิน ไม่มี) ขยะ ที่นี่เราเห็นทั้งสองด้านบนของเกมของพวกเขาRickman มีบทบาทหนัก เนื่องจากต้องบรรยายข้อ แต่ทอมป์สันจัดการตัวเองเชิญตรงข้ามเขา ไม่พยายามอ้างว่า พื้นที่ใหญ่กว่ามี แต่บรรจุสิ่งมีสมบูรณ์ เรื่องราวเป็นแบบคลาสสิคชายโศกนาฏกรรม ของชายวัยกลางคนเมาเหล้าที่มีความขี้เหร่ของเขาเองเพิ่มขึ้นเป็น prophesy ตอบสนองตนเอง แต่สังเกตและจิตวิทยามีคมมีดโกน และยกเลิกเลือกคำ และตัด มันอาจคิดว่า การย้ายตัวหนาไปยัง dramatise บาท แต่ ด้วยคุณภาพทุกระดับระดับนี้ บางทีความสำเร็จของโครงการนี้ก็ไม่เคยจริง ๆ ในข้อสงสัยสุด adaption บาทกับฟิล์มที่ผมเห็น10/10 | jgw321 | 15 2010 ต.ค.ไม่สะดวกในการโอนบทกวีกับฟิล์ม บทกวีบอกเรื่องเช่นนวนิยายเรื่อง ด้วยพล็อตที่อธิบายในร้อยแก้วเชิงตรรกะแทน ที่จะยื่นเรื่องด้านข้าง ความคิด คำแนะนำ และข้อเสนอแนะที่ โดยการเติมเต็มจากประสบการณ์ของคุณเอง คุณมาถึงที่เหลือบเงาของบางสิ่งบางอย่างที่ลึกซึ้งเกี่ยวกับสิ่งที่มันจะเป็นมนุษย์This films achieves this in just the same way that a poem does. It is a brilliant film that I could watch over and over again, getting more from it each time. This is because the poem and film are catalysts to the beholder's share, which will be different each time I view as my mood changes, and my experiences grow.If you don't understand poetry then this film could be rather bleak, since it dwells on ageing, lost love, mortality and similar themes. If you accept that these themes are ever present in our daily lives and we have to come to terms with them, and you understand and enjoy poetry then this is a must see film for you.Great film that hold the original poem by the hand7/10 | Mariam Bayat | 4 Dec 2012A beautiful tale of two long lost lovers that doesn't fail to lift your spirit. Despite only being a short film I enjoyed it very much.Perfectly assembled with great cinematography which compliments the original poem greatly. The melancholy and passion between the protagonists were definitely sustained through out the film steering it away from titles bearing names such as Depressing-love-story-for-the-over-40s or a Horny- middle-aged-people-have-a-rendez-vous. No better actors could have been picked for this. A brilliant performance on behalf of both Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson who portray the characters exact to how I had imagined them to be. All in all 'tis a great film. However, I advise people to read the book first before watching the film.An Erotic Lunch8/10 | miss_lady_ice-853-608700 | 14 Oct 2012Alan Rickman plays a jaded publisher meeting a past flame (Emma Thompson) at an old haunt, now impersonally renovated. The publisher has a one-track mind and views her every move as erotic.This is a dramatised narrative poem. I'm sceptical about modern poetry but this one's quite good. It may be familiar ground but a lot of the phrases are actually quite good: consciously poetic but a concise description. Fans of Alan Rickman might find it hard to control himself as his character is aroused by everything: a squeezed hand, a glass of wine meeting his lips, a comely waitress, even a pepper shaker. The story is told through his perspective, much of it as voice-over. The switch between voice-over and dialogue really works, creating tension and drama in what is a fairly undramatic scene. It's like a short play.Both Rickman and Thompson speak the blank verse (with the occasional rhyme) very naturally. Their characters are intellectual people and the talk comes naturally to them, particularly Rickman's emotionally/creatively/sexually frustrated character.It's only 50 minutes so it's worth a watch. It would have been nice if it were part of a series of poems.
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