---In [email protected], <mdixon.6569@...> wrote :
Fascinating transformation for MMcC and also to make it back. Must have required a lot of discipline. He lost 48 pounds and started to lose his eyesight. He could barely get around. I am sure this kind of weight loss takes it toll but his portrayal in the movie was made so much more powerful by his physical transformation. Leto also lost a mass of weight, you can really see it in that shocking shot of him sitting down in front of his 'vanity' table when he has his top off. Very powerful how the ravages of AIDS is portrayed physically by these two actors but the simple act of allowing themselves to waste away. On Friday, March 14, 2014 6:19 AM, "awoelflebater@..." <awoelflebater@...> wrote: ---In [email protected], <[email protected]> wrote : One of the best movies, ever. Very difficult to watch at times, but nothing gratuitous about it. I don't want to say any more, since it would be impossible to, without giving away the story. MMcC deserved the Oscar, easily. *Five* thumbs up - lol. PS also saw that B-movie sequel, hunger games catching fire - wasn't much fire, at all, and some real eye-rolling dialogue. Yes, an almost great movie for sure. MMcC and Jeto really knocked it out of the park. Really grim, really human. I watched it about a week ago and found myself reflecting on it for days afterwards which is always a good sign that a movie was really, really good. I was going to post something about it right after seeing it but wasn't sure if it had been talked about here yet. I would be interested in other's viewpoints and feelings on this one. The last worthwhile movie on AIDS was "Philadelphia" for me.
