![]() ![]() Interesting how the writer/director Darabont takes this lost character who takes another's identity and transforms him a hero by simply adding that Carrey had amnesia. This movie came at the eve of 9-11, which led to a massive hysteria over, not Commies, but of Muslims. ![]() There are also some other historical aspects that need to be addressed. This is told using a flavorful twist of identities, which of course is based primarily upon the old French Medieval legend- Return of Martin Guerre, and the growing concern of communism in the late 40's and early 50's. ![]() This film has a great message about standing up for what we believe in against any kind of oppression or tyranny even if it comes from our own government. This film highlights th actor Jim Carrey in a more serious role aside from his brilliance ion the realm of comedy. This installment from the Frank Darabont, director of Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and soon to come Fahrenheit 451, came back in 2001. Why would you want to stay at home and watch a little box? Because it's convenient? Because you don't have to get dressed up, because you could just sit there? I mean, how can you call that entertainment, alone in your living room? Where's the other people? Where's the audience? Where's the magic? I'll tell you, in a place like this, the magic is all around you. Would you remember if I told you how lucky we felt just to be here? To have the privilege of watching them. Garbo, Gable, and Lombard, and Jimmy Stewart and Jimmy Cagney. Maybe you had worries and problems out there, but once you came through those doors, they didn't matter anymore. Enjoy the show." And in they'd come entering a palace, like in a dream, like in heaven. Any man, woman, child could buy their ticket, walk right in. Harry Trimble: That's why we call it The Majestic. ![]()
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