Things We Lost in the Fire

Steve and I were debating what movie to go to last night, and decided on Rendition, with possible second choices of Gone Baby Gone and Michael Clayton. As we were waiting in line, every movie sold out. We settled on Things We Lost in the Fire, and I suspect everyone else in the theater was there because their first choice was sold out, too.
This film was actually a good example of a successful Hollywood melodrama. For a movie directed by a foreigner, it adhered pretty strictly to Hollywood norms. It was more artful, and there were some elliptical moments that made it worth watching. Also, you should watch it to support Agent Mulder… er, I mean David Duchovny’s career.

Plus, how great is Benicio del Toro? I’ll love him forever for being Dr. Gonzo, but his face is so interesting. It has more character than 2,000 L.A. pretty boys.