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From: rh@mit-eddie.UUCP (Randy Haskins)
Newsgroups: net.movies
Subject: Re: SILKWOOD
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Date: Thu, 23-Feb-84 00:54:26 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb 23 00:54:26 1984
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I saw this movie the other night when I was bored (alone, no less,
a less-than-optimal move).  I thought it was great.  The only 
technical problem I saw was that the impact of the ending was
considerably lessened by Meryl singing "Amazing Grace," a song
which I hate with all of my heart.  If I'd done the film, I'd have
done the ending with no sound at all (that's always a good one).
Even with the "impact lessened, I went home and sat on my couch
for a while before I could do anything.

As far as the movie, I thought Cher did an OK job, but she wasn't
terribly convincing as a lesbian living in a relatively small town
(think about it, there would be lots of tension here....).  I don't
think the interaction she provided was that great.  I think people
have been lauding her performance as if they're suprised she can
act at all.  Of course, maybe I'm just having trouble being objective,
since she'll naturally pale along side a talented performer like Streep.
Enough for now....
-- 
Randwulf  (Randy Haskins);  Path= genrad!mit-eddie!rh