Lee Eisenberg
Faye Dunaway, James Earl Jones and Denholm Elliott have starred in a number of famous movies, so it might surprise you to learn that they co-starred in the little known "Scorchers". Set in rural Louisiana, the movie has the feeling of a play (and is in fact based on director David Beaird's 1985 play of the same title). It depicts two stories happening at the same time: the aftermath of a wedding, and a discussion in a bar.While the events at the wedding get treated as the main story, the events in the bar are the most profound. Faye Dunaway's prostitute is the sort of person who's never afraid to say what she thinks, no matter how intense the situation. The complexity of her character - as well as the complexity of the characters played by James Earl Jones and Denholm Elliott - make this one perceptive movie. It's not a masterpiece, but still deeper than most movies that I've seen. I recommend it. I mean, how often do we get to hear the Cajun dialect spoken in the movie, or hear zydeco?As for Faye Dunaway's awarding of Best Picture at the Academy Awards last year, it wasn't her or Warren Beatty's fault, and they awarded again this year with everything going smoothly. Fine actress.
quixote-20
A character study worthy of anything Tennessee Williams ever made... Jumper's opening soliloquy makes a point I live by - "anything you yourself done swum in - believe"... amazing performances by people you already know to be outstanding actors and actresses.. and a few people performing FAR above anything you would have believed them capable of.. life lessons delivered with clarity and wit seldom matched... with entertainment value to boot! A glimpse into a life we seldom see, with life lessons we all need to learn. What more can be said? If you don't "get" this movie, I don't understand you at all! This piece is presented as a three act play, easily adapted for the stage but just as easily demanding more of it's actors than anything I've ever had the pleasure of performing in.. the previous reviewer created a stage piece of this - can I get a script? Thanks!
saltysunflower1965
I found this movie to be intriguing. Not what you normally expect from these actors.Jeniffer Tilly for instance does not play her normal bimbo sex kitten. Faye Dunaway still gorgeous enough to portray her rival and James Earl Jones less of his dignified self but perfectly fills his characters shoes. While the action sometimes seems to be moving slowly there is still enough mystery to make you wonder what is going to happen next.I have thought about this movie off and on since renting it and have been trying to purchase it but could not remember the name. True, it is not an edge of your seat movie but definitely thought provoking.
stephen1
This was a movie that I had never heard of despite the great cast. I am delighted at finding it. I thought the relationships were deep and real, the dialogue witty and clever, and the performances convincing.I recommended this move to several friends and they all thought it was great as well. I highly recommend this. Perhaps it is not for all viewers: mature audiences only.
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