I have "ConAir"; "Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil"; just to name a FEW of the John Cusak movies I own. And now, "The Raven". Its not my favorite John Cusack movie-that would be "Midnight In..."-but it IS an amazing demonstration of the breadth of J.C.'s talent as an actor. Edgar Allan Poe would be tough character for OLIVIER to portray, but Cusack delivers the tortured, emotionally lost Genius as an Everyman...an Everyman who just so happens to be able to tap into the Darkness that exists in ALL of us. A great, but sometimes hard-to-watch movie. I'd give it THREE thumbs up...if I had 3 thumbs...
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Product did not arrive, however this is not a big deal. I have made hundreds of purchases. And have been happy with everyone. Thank goodness and extremely inexpensive DVD easy to replace was the first problem I have ever experienced. We'll find a way I'll buy again
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Despite a few gory parts, this was an enjoyable and modern twist on Poe's life and writings. My mother wouldn't enjoy it but for those of us who dare to admit that we are Poe fans, it's an entertaining flick. John Cusak nailed Poe's quirky personality and I appreciated the human side of Poe being depicted rather than simply showing his freaky side.
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I am a big fan of the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. I read a lot of his short stories, like The Tell Tale Heart, The Monkey's Paw, The Cask of Amontillado, and many more of Poe's writings from the Nineteenth Century. The Raven is an interesting perspective on Edgar Allan Poe brought to modern day film making. Wonderfully portrayed by famed film actor, John Cusack. The Raven, is set in 1849 Baltimore. During Poe's lifetime. I, being a History Major in College, and a Civil War Reenactor, I was quite taken by The Raven's attention to historical details. The Raven is a fun, exciting, and a creepy experience.
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John Cusack's portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe placed in the situation of pursuing a serial killer using his writings as the basis for crimes is engaging. Cusack's Poe is seen as an addictive personality balanced by his work as an author, journalist, poet. The actor really does justice to the character in the context of the story.
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