Name the most engrossing/impressive film you saw in 2007.

We watched an incredible movie the other day "Vitus" a Swiss movie with
subtitles. It brought a new twist to child prodigy.

Short synopsis (Amazon)

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VITUS is a film from Switzerland that has garnered many accolades and nearly won an Oscar. And yes, it is that good! Written by Fredi M. Murer, Peter Luisi, and Lukas B. Suter and directed by Murer, VITUS explores the life of a child genius, a lad who from the age of five is obviously gifted in that he can play Bach et al after only a few months lessons and is able to read books and understand concepts that make his stance in a regular kindergarten class untenable. But the film is less about the gifts of a child prodigy than it is a story of how a genius child longs for a normal childhood. It is in the telling of the story that the audience is privileged to discover the joys and trials in a child's view of being extraordinary.

Vitus - played at age 6 by Fabrizio Borsani and at age 12 by Teo Gheorghiu - is referred to as a little Mozart by his parents Helen (Julika Jenkins) and Leo (Urs Jucker), and by the family friends who are amazed at Vitus' gift as a pianist. But as is often the case with gifted children, they are overprotected, not allowed to engage in the normal activities of being a kid. Vitus finds consolation in his grandfather (a brilliant Bruno Ganz) whose creative energy includes Vitus in his longing to fly and to build complex machines. While Vitus continues his love for the piano he also takes risks with his beloved grandfather. Vitus' intelligence serves him well in analyzing the complexities of his father's job and his grandfather's role in that position, and it is his genius that leads the family in a direction no one thought possible. And of course with every story of an extraordinary young lad adapting to a puzzling world, there is also a love interest: Isabel at age 12 (Kristina Lykowa) is his fun-loving babysitter and at age 19 (Tamara Scarpellini) is the queen of his inexperienced heart and fill a void in Vitus' life that otherwise would be empty. Fitting all of these subplots together is made magical by Vitus' constant playing of classical music - a feat the young actor is capable of performing on his own!

The cast of this film is not only gifted but is also endearing. Bruno Ganz is a brilliant actor and he is matched by both of the young actors who play Vitus. The story is tender but avoids bathos. It simply is an uplifting, inspiring, entertaining film. A Must See!

A must see indeed!

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Linkat wrote:

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Is that all you have to say about Alvin and the Chipmunks, Linkat?

You have to tell us why this was the highlight of your 2007 viewing season. The fabulous script? The brilliant acting? Direction out of this world? Tell! Jeez!

:wink:

...I don't think I have ever heard or since small forest creatures sing, dance and perform to their capacity.

Did anyone mention Juno? One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.

Well I saw it today, mac. What a delightful film!
There wasn't a single character in it that I couldn't like or couldn't emphathise (sp?) with ... & who wasn't absolutely convincing in their role.
Ellen Page, in particular, was absolutely terrific as Juno.
Highly recommended.
(... & yeah, I had to get my tissues out once or twice, too! :wink:)

Here's the NYTimes review for any of you who might be interested in learning a bit more about the film.:

Seeking Mr. and Mrs. Right for a Baby on the Way

December 5, 2007/NYT film review

Ta Guk Gi

Linkat wrote:

...I don't think I have ever heard or since small forest creatures sing, dance and perform to their capacity.

Come to think of it, either have I! Yet.

Sounds like a "must see" experience, Linkat! :wink:

msolga wrote:

Linkat wrote:

...I don't think I have ever heard or since small forest creatures sing, dance and perform to their capacity.

Come to think of it, either have I! Yet.

Sounds like a "must see" experience, Linkat! :wink:

I thought I selected the best yet!

shewolfnm wrote:

Ta Guk Gi

...um, shewolf ..... could you explain that post?