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Date: 2001-08-22 11:08:12

Comment:

I agree with Fred about the book and movie ratio.....although, it's a shame that Hollywood now only goes for the financial figures of a film, instead of the over all art and craft of story telling from ones p.o.v. I believe that a great storyline and film shot through the eyes of a story teller is 'AMERICAN BEAUTY'. From the screenwriter to the directing to the actors vision, it was truly a story woven of what Hollywood is SUPPOSED to be about, story telling, originality. Today, they want to make a quick buck as fast as possible, it's truly a shame for most. Now, on the other hand, we look at Edward Norton, a strong character actor, who truly enjoys acting, totally immersing himself into the roles. I believe he can and will deliver a strong performance, no matter how old or week the story line may be. Maybe we should start making our own concepts, write treatments and make films, after all, everyone in here seems to know all about filmmaking and story telling. If you feel you have the talent and truly love film, just go ahead and do it! Hollywood needs to get out of its own selfish image and look for other creative talent. Good luck Ed Norton, I'm looking forward to the film.