{"id":2922,"date":"2010-03-27T00:26:24","date_gmt":"2010-03-26T22:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/?p=2922"},"modified":"2013-08-11T21:26:09","modified_gmt":"2013-08-11T19:26:09","slug":"leaves-of-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/leaves-of-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaves of Grass starring Edward Norton, Tim Blake Nelson and Keri Russell"},"content":{"rendered":"

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2009- Written and Directed by Tim Blake Nelson<\/p>\n

Billy Kincaid (Edward Norton<\/a>) is an established, respected and published philosophy professor. He is adored by his students-maybe too adored- and his future definitely looks bright. And most importantly, he has done a good job avoiding his family roots so far.<\/p>\n

His mother (Susan Sarandon<\/a>) and identical twin brother Brady (yep, of coure Norton) still live in Oklahoma and he hasn\u2019t spoken to them in years. After all, Brady is a pot dealer and proud of his lifestyle. But when Brady\u2019s threatened by the big guys, he finds the perfect solution. He tricks his brother into coming home. Billy\u2019s arrival resurface family issues while Brady continues to implant his more than flawed plan. But Brady won\u2019t be the only one complicating Bill\u2019s life\u2026<\/p>\n

This movie is fun, as long as you don\u2019t get too excited by all the labels IMDB has put on it. It says comedy\/drama\/thriller\/crime Yes, it has many funny moments and some romantic scenes. But this is not an action movie. It is a fun drama (or call it a dramedy if you like) worth watching especially for Edward Norton fans.<\/p>\n

Norton plays two opposite characters with brilliance. Plus, I like Susan Sarandon <\/a>and can’t still get used to her playing the mother of a grown man. Yeah, I am fully aware that she is in her 60s now but she still looks really youtful and pretty. Hell, I wouldn’t mind if she had played Norton’s love interest, let alone her mother. But then again, Edward doesn’t exactly look over 30 so they make a good mother-son duo.<\/p>\n

Bill’s love interest is Keri Russell (August Rush, Felicity, Bedtime Stories) and Brady’s pregnant girlfriend is played by Melanie Lynskey (Up in the Air<\/a>). Richard Dreyfuss appears in a small role but his character is one of the most vital ones. After all, all hell starts to break loose due to him. Yes, Dreyfuss makes an impression again. But for me his best will always be Mr. Holland’s Opus.<\/p>\n

All in all: Good cast and fun script. It is not Edward\u2019s best film but it is worth watching nonetheless.<\/p>\n

7.2 on IMDB.<\/p>\n

7 from me.<\/p>\n

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Which movie poster do you like better? I think both suit the different moods and scenes of the film. Photo: impawards.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other Edward Norton Movies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kingdom of Heaven<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Down in the Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a025th Hour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fight Club<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0The Illusionist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Painted Veil<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

American History X<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Primal Fear<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Incredible Hulk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pride and Glory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n