Forum Theatre Screens 'Ghost Writer' with McGregor, Brosnan, Cattrall & More, April 9-11
By: Charlie Piane
Forum Theatre Arts Center will screen THE GHOST WRITER starting this Friday, April 9th. The film stars Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall and Olivia Williams.
Polanski does some of his best work in a long time in this nearly-flawless and beautiful-looking film. Engaging story, interesting characters, incredible mood and sense of place (amazingly, locations in Germany substituted brilliantly for Martha's Vineyard -- having spent some time on the Vineyard, I was completely convinced that's what I was seeing, forgetting during the film that Polanski wouldn't have set foot on U.S. soil), more implied violence than any real screen violence (for those who like suspense but stay away from thrillers because of worry about violence, don't worry) -- it's all about suspense and intrigue. Every shot is gorgeous. Fun references to CHINATOWN, and especially Billy Wilder's SUNSET BOULEVARD. Lovely performances by Olivia Williams, who is sexy and vulnerable, Pierce Brosnan, the absolutely always brilliant Tom Wilkinson and an extraordinary cameo by Actors Studio legend Eli Wallach (he still has the chops!). The ending caps a perfect film perfectly, and the MacGuffin is great fun. If you like vintage Hitchcock, and especially if you like the best work of Polanski, don't miss it. I'm ready to see it again and watch how it's put together.Saturday at 1PM and 4:30
Sunday AT 4:30 and 7PM
732.548.5600
www.forumtheatrearts.org
ALL SEATS ARE $8.00
Rated PG 13
128 Minutes
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