On the Rocks

[Chris Beachum Joined: May 22nd, 2011 Topics: 987 Posts: 4630 View Predictions]

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Discuss the Apple film “On the Rocks” written and directed by Sofia Coppola; starring Rashida Jones and Bill Murray.

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 270 Posts: 21086 View Predictions]

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I quite liked this. I wasn’t a big fan of Lost in Translation outside of Johansson’s performance, Coppola’s directing and the cinematography but I found this film to be a heartwarming one. I found the film to be well directed and written for it was (even though whilst I preferred this to LiT the direction paled in comparison to it).

For me the standout was Rashida Jones.

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[Chris Beachum Joined: May 22nd, 2011 Topics: 987 Posts: 4630 View Predictions]

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I was really charmed by it. Under the right circumstances, Bill Murray could win for supporting actor. He’s such a master in this role.

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[Brayfers Joined: Oct 19th, 2018 Topics: 4 Posts: 405 View Predictions]

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It was just a simple, easy-going, watch that I enjoyed but wasn’t obsessed with. I thought the direction was well done, better than the writing imo. Murray of course did well in his role and Jones was also enjoyable. I thought they had really good chemistry. Overall just a nice sweet film.

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[gabspss Joined: Sep 10th, 2018 Topics: 114 Posts: 1567 View Predictions]

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Chris Beachum wrote:

I was really charmed by it. Under the right circumstances, Bill Murray could win for supporting actor. He’s such a master in this role.

He was good indeed. I think it can happen, altho his odds are not that high. Let’s wait and see how Apple will handle the campaign.

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[Lucas Joined: Jun 24th, 2020 Topics: 0 Posts: 694 View Predictions]

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Loved it. It’s got a melancholic tone as other Coppola films but I was pleasantly surprised by its tenderness and heart. Rashida and Murray were fantastic together, I could watch them all day doing and saying shit.

I hope Murray gets the nom

FYC

Best Actor: Mads Mikkelsen (Another Round)

Best Actress: Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman)

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[TheCineMike Joined: Jun 5th, 2012 Topics: 13 Posts: 947 View Predictions]

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Here’s my review of the film: https://thecinemike.wordpress.com/2020/10/25/movie-review-on-the-rocks/

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[JakeT Joined: Sep 4th, 2019 Topics: 0 Posts: 462 View Predictions]

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Jones was better than Murray, who I thought was serviceable so disagree with most above opinions regarding his performance. I don’t think it was bad, just not much there. It was a nice watch, with every element just being slightly better than ok IMO. Perfect rainy day viewing, but shouldn’t be in contention for any awards.

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[mf617 Joined: Oct 17th, 2011 Topics: 17 Posts: 2200 View Predictions]

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I thought it was merely fine at best. Bill Murray is the highlight of the film, but even he is only just good, but as I’ve laid out in posts in the Supporting Actor thread, I am still keeping an eye on him as a threat for a nomination and win. I now have him slotted at every major show. With vote splitting among “Chicago 7” and “One Night in Miami” supporting actors and no clear frontrunner and him likely being Apple’s top priority this season, a path could clear for Murray. Rashida Jones was just fine, but the writing didn’t give her much to play with until the end anyway. Marlon Wayans was, uh, serviceable. In general, I just found the plot to be uninspired. Nothing new here at all so you’ve just gotta enjoy the chemistry with Jones and Murray, which is good but I kind of forgot about the movie the next day so I don’t anticipate it will make an impact this season.

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[Monsoon 🌊 Joined: Aug 11th, 2020 Topics: 23 Posts: 2247 View Predictions]

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On The Rocks is probably Sofia Coppola’s most accessible, commercial, film. The plot is fairly basic but entertaining despite its thinness.

There isn’t anything revelatory about the movie or screenplay. But I enjoyed it. Bill Murray was fun. Not sure why he’s considered supporting, but fine.

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[marty Joined: Aug 18th, 2020 Topics: 1 Posts: 1351 View Predictions]

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I thought it was a lovely movie. Feel-good, pretty to look at, with some great performances (Murray of course, and Jones too was great). The writing could have been tighter, and the main plot line felt a bit shallow, but it was nonetheless very enjoyable.

FYC:

Best Director - Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Darius Marder (Sound of Metal)

Lead Actor - Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods), Mads Mikkelsen (Another Round), Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal)

Supporting Actor - Paul Raci (Sound of Metal)

Supporting Actress - Youn Yuh-jung (Minari)

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[Lil Tony Joined: Sep 17th, 2018 Topics: 8 Posts: 3059 View Predictions]

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I saw this today. It’s a simple and beautiful story. I love the Happy ending. I was thinking the husband was really cheating with the Fiona lady. Bill Murray is the MVP for me. He’s just so good in this. Rashida Jones was fine too

Andra Day should be winning Best Actress

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 270 Posts: 21086 View Predictions]

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JakeT wrote:

Jones was better than Murray, who I thought was serviceable so disagree with most above opinions regarding his performance.

I agree. She was the MVP of the film for me. Although her performance was mainly a dramatic one I was still impressed.

FYC Emmys: "The Crown" in all categories, "I May Destroy You" in all categories, "It's a Sin" in all categories, "Small Axe" in all categories, Billie Piper ("I Hate Suzie"), Yvonne Strahovski ("Stateless") and Ruth Wilson ("His Dark Materials")

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[lvigario Joined: Jan 30th, 2013 Topics: 20 Posts: 276 View Predictions]

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It not a bad movie.
But it’s too simple, too slow paced going nowhere movie.
I love Rashida but this characther gave her nothing to work with.
Bill Murray was great.

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