Friday, June 13, 2008

Over the Hump

Author(s): Pierre Davis
Location: Ohio

“Over the Hump"


Director: Martin Scorsese
Written By: Martin Scorsese
Produced By: Martin Scorsese and George Clooney
Distributor: Miramax Films

Principal Cast:

Leonardo DiCaprio as Humprey Bogart
Scarlett Johansson as Lauren Bacall
Bruce Greenwood as John Huston
Ashley Judd as Mayo Methot

Rated PG-13 for Language, thematic elements and some sexuality

Genre: Drama and Biography

Tagline: "He lived a life that dreams are made of”

Synopsis: This is a biography about the life of one of the greatest actors of our time in Humphrey Bogart. This movie starts at the academy award ceremony of 1951 before he wins his first academy award for best actor. You see as he starts from being casted as a tough guy in the movies to going on to be a leading actor in classics like “Casablanca”. This movie profiles the relationship he had with his first wife Mayo Methot which was one of the worst relationships in the history of Hollywood and also with Lauren Bacall which would last the test of time. Also the struggles of how he lived his life in the Hollywood spotlight. We see his relationship with one of his best friends in John Huston as they begin a relationship in movies that still stands the test of time. Follow this fantastic story as you see how one man began to live a life that dreams are made of.

What the press would say:

Leonardo DiCaprio brings a fantastic portrayal of one of the greatest characters that have graced the theatres. He brings the late Humphrey Bogart to life like no one has seen before since Jamie Foxx delved into the character in Ray. The passion that Leonarod DiCaprio has for this film is amazing. Not only does Leonardo DiCaprio shine but you also see his co-star Scarlett Johansson shine also in a academy award worthy performance. You see the relationship between them as if they are truly in love. Even the press suspected something from these two as if they were romantically involved. Another performance that was noteworthy is by the supporting actor Bruce Greenwood who is brilliant as Director John Huston, you can see the friendship between two of the greatest minds in Hollywood history. This is a movie that profiles not only a star but a man and you should see this on every persecurs list come this award season.

Awards:
Best Picture: Martin Scorsese and George Clooney
Best Director: Martin Scorsese
Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio
Best Supporting Actress: Scarlett Johannsson
Best Supporting Actor: Bruce Greenwood
Best Original Screenplay: Martin Scorsese
Best Costume Design

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