a few movie reviews

[aperfectsong]

The following movies are all available on Netflix (first three on instant streaming and the last two DVD only).

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (USA, 1988)
Starring Juliette Binoche and Daniel Day-Lewis
I usually don't enjoy movies based on books I've read and loved. However, The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a big exception. Not only was

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[impropaganda]

You can stream movies for free on Netflix?

Also, I love Binoche! Maybe I should watch Unbearable Lightness.

[aperfectsong]

Well, technically, it isn't free because it requires a Netflix membership. But the membership is about $9 (US)/month, and the streaming is unlimited. I also get 1 DVD (at a time) mailed to me included with the membership. I don't know anything about if they do streaming in the UK or anywhere else....

But definitely watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being if you get a chance. When I watched it with my boyfriend, we actually had to split it up (I'm pretty sure it's around 3 hours long) and watch it two consecutive nights because it was late already when we started. But I really enjoyed it. I don't know if you read the book or not, but Binoche was a perfect Tereza. I love her accent in this. And it's a great adaptation.

[impropaganda]

Ah okay, I'll just get it from FileSonic or something, then. And no, I haven't read the book, is it good?

[aperfectsong]

It is. As I said, it's in my top 3 favorite novels of all time. =)

[impropaganda]

Oh sorry, did you? Forgive me, I think I'm catching cold and my head is a little fuggy ;p

I'll watch the film and report back on how I liked it!

[aperfectsong]

I hope you feel better! (Besides, it was brief and probably not very clear anyway.) But enjoy the movie and let me know what you think. It'll be interesting to see how it comes off to someone who hasn't read the novel. I was wondering if maybe there were parts I was filling in with my knowledge of the book.