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After directing three films and an Emmy-winning episode of The Sopranos, Steve Buscemi turned to Holland--specifically to the work of Theo van Gogh. Before his 2004 murder by an Islamic extremist, the Dutch filmmaker (and Vincent van Gogh descendent) was planning an English-language version of his 2003 Interview--even considering Madonna for the Katja Schuurman role. In Buscemi's reconfiguration, the actor plays jaded journalist Pierre. Once a war correspondent, he now takes any gig he can get. When his editor assigns him an interview with tabloid fixture Katya (Sienna Miller, doing her finest work to date), Pierre grudgingly acquiesces. Their first meeting in a restaurant is a bust. But through a chance second encounter, they continue their verbal volly in her roomy Manhattan loft, where Pierre discovers that Katya is sharper than her image suggests, and she learns about his tragic past. They flirt, fight, kiss, and cry. By the end it becomes clear that one of them isn't being completely honest. As an acting exercise, Interview gets the job done, and Miller’s American accent is especially convincing. As a story, it's less satisfying, not because of the minimal cast or stage-like setting--My Dinner With André made a virtue out of similar limitations--but because the opponents aren't evenly matched. They're also less agreeable than Louis Malle's dining companions. Interview is first in a trio of van Gogh adaptations, with Stanley Tucci attached to Blind Date and John Turturro to 1-900. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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The plot of actor/director Steve Buscemi's Interview is devilishly simple: a political journalist (Buscemi) is sent on a clearly beneath-him assignment to meet an attractive B-list soap star celebrity (Sienna Miller). He makes a mess of the interview, but winds up at her Manhattan loft apartment following an unfortunate car accident. Thus begins an intriguing two-character plot arc in which the mismatched couple argue, drink, snort cocaine, argue some more, and ultimately find some common ground as they both loosen up and reveal some secrets.
Buscemi's film is a remake of deceased Dutch director Theo Van Gogh's 2003 movie of the same name, and the director throws in a few neat references to the original, even aping Van Gogh's predilection for shooting on three cameras. Miller fits perfectly into the role of a disgruntled celebrity who can't contain her anger at the press, while Buscemi delivers an acting master class as the full-of-himself intellectual whose conversation is fuelled by a haughty toleration for his sparring partner. Interview is a lengthy conversation piece that probably has more in common with an off-Broadway play than it does with any of Buscemi's filmmaking contemporaries, but it works, thanks to Buscemi's impressive direction and the superior source material, both of which provide plenty of scope for the two leads to flex their skills.
Buscemi's film is a remake of deceased Dutch director Theo Van Gogh's 2003 movie of the same name, and the director throws in a few neat references to the original, even aping Van Gogh's predilection for shooting on three cameras. Miller fits perfectly into the role of a disgruntled celebrity who can't contain her anger at the press, while Buscemi delivers an acting master class as the full-of-himself intellectual whose conversation is fuelled by a haughty toleration for his sparring partner. Interview is a lengthy conversation piece that probably has more in common with an off-Broadway play than it does with any of Buscemi's filmmaking contemporaries, but it works, thanks to Buscemi's impressive direction and the superior source material, both of which provide plenty of scope for the two leads to flex their skills.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is a decent enough, easy watch exploring the topic of control and gender in an entertaining fashion, a reworking of the sadly murdered Theo van Gogh film of the same name (Buscemi honours him in the credits and also with the removal van in the early part of the film). The essence of the film is how men, regardless of their own inflated opinions of their intelligence and worldliness, and, despite their better instincts, can't help but be manipulated and wooed by femmes fatales.
There are moments when this film does feel a bit too theatrical, a little over-acted, but overall, its a classic, two people in a room, character based story which underscores Buscemi's ability as a director and actor and actually boosted my opinion of Sienna Miller (albeit coming from a low level).
There are moments when this film does feel a bit too theatrical, a little over-acted, but overall, its a classic, two people in a room, character based story which underscores Buscemi's ability as a director and actor and actually boosted my opinion of Sienna Miller (albeit coming from a low level).
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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It is quite astonishing that a film centred on just 2 characters, set for 90% of the time solely in a New York appartment, could be quite so absorbing. The relationship of Sienna Miller (of the stunning face) and Steve Buscemi (of the strange and rubbery face) changes it's dynamic constantly as the story unfolds, and makes you take sides and then change your view more than once. The twist at the end will have you hitting rewind to watch the last 10 minutes again - to make sure you got it right.
A very plain and simple film which is just great entertainment
A very plain and simple film which is just great entertainment
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Yes, Sienna Miller certainly proves she's an actress in this very play-like film. Steve Buscemi does a great job too, as both performer and director. You will enjoy this film if you like good solid two-hander plays at the theatre. It's virtually nothing but Steve and Sienna talking. But that's not a criticism. The script is very good. Not too artificial, as these kind of scripts can be. I didn't find myself thinking 'No real person would say that'. And, at only an hour and 20 minutes it never outstays it's welcome. Just one slight warning. Don't expect the twist at the end to blow your mind. It won't, it's not earth-shattering. But it's a nice one nonetheless. A 4-star triumph.
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Brilliant film
This is a film worth watching and was not aware that it was a remake. Both Steve Buscemi and Sienna Millar act brilliantly
Published 4 months ago by happy
interview-yes please
For any Sienna Miller Fans out there, buy this film and Factory Girl and you will find that she is a damn good Actress when given the chance and not just a verey verey pretty face.
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by A. R. W. Jarvis
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