Words and Pictures (2014)

You won't be disappointed!

Horrible, fascist and poorly acted

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Seven-eighths of this movie is tolerable. And then there is the intolerable quarter hour of dreadful movie making that brings the score for this down from an acceptable 6 or 7 to only a 4 out of ten.Some of the dialogue is lifted right out of Porky's 2. OK, maybe not *that* movie specifically, but you've heard it all before. Limey teacher plays football/soccer whatever and keeps his hair mussed up and face unshaven. He turns into a pig at home, trashes his living space. Drinks too much. Has lousy relationship with son. Yeah, you've seen it all before.And before I go on, someone please tell the DP not to move the camera so much with long dolly shots with stuff popping up between the subject and the camera, yeah I know it looks kewl and all and artsy, but it should be used SPARINGLY.Now, here's how to make this movie better and raise its score by at least a point: stop watching right after the presentation they were talking about all through the movie. Stop it right there. Stop it. STOP. You'll save your sanity by not blowing your brains out because you never see how this script is directed from the point of view of an amateur.Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed 7/8 of this film. But that one eighth is a turd in the pudding.

Both the leading stars are 5* in this movie .The dialoge deliciously witty, sharp & clever and Honest. the film combines humour and poignancy smoothly and without , The relationship between the 2 protagonists starts coldly but slowly warms for 3/4 of the film so they finally become involved in an affair.Regrettably until a catastrophic incident occurs between them destroying their mutual love and admiration.It collapses to sub zero ! Finally at the end, with no clichés just warmth, We were surprised that most of the searches for reviews did not give any opinions at all.their difference are resolved happiy. A quietly impressive film that should be enjoyed by a much wider audience.Both the direction, visuals and sound where good and the majority of the actors where good.

Words and Pictures (2013)If you, like me, missed the fact this movie existed at all, despite having two great actors (two of my favorites), then give this a read, and a look. This is a terrific movie. It's funny, bright, and touching. It does veer into a bit of a cliché about high school life and romance, but manages to keep it real, or if not quite "real" at least pungent. Worthy.Yeah, a surprise excellent warm flick. See it.Clive Owen is at first the lead, a crackling spitfire of an English teacher, the kind we all want. Informed, challenging, funny. In this elite high school he fits in well. Except with other teachers who find him abrasive and cocky.Juliette Binoche is the other lead, and she takes on increasing importance teaching art, and being an artist. Her unusual (uncanny) ability to be stern, sad, tormented and also happy to the point of sincere joy and laughter is amazing. She is given less to work with than Owen (Owen's character has a son and the threat of losing his job while Binoche's character just teaches art exceedingly well) but she makes her presence as important and stunning.The two would seem fated to fall in love and such and such, but you'll have to see about that. In fact, they have amazing chemistry as colleagues and then friends on screen, but not romantically. The title refers to a kind of playful battle in the school between word and images. The students get energized, the two teachers take sides. It's fun, but in a way it's all a sideshow to Owen and Binoche in their personal issues and growth and failure. It's hard to make clear that this is a movie about two people who happen to be teachers, and it's about how they come to terms with their different issues: Owen the alcoholic and Binoche suffering with severe arthritis. The writing crackles, the acting is on fire, and the plot goes along for the ride. A joyous surprise.

This film tells the story of an alcoholic English teacher in a high school, who stirs up rivalry with a new arts teacher to inspire him and drag him out of a his life's mess.The war between words and pictures is very interesting to watch, as it's intellectual and unlike the usual bickering rivalry. The additional fun comes from the students who are caught in the middle, and the by product is that the students are inspired to work harder as well. It's such a sweet romantic comedy with many positive messages. And life doesn't end for those who has long term illness! It gives hope to common people, and I like that message a lot.