Archiequinn
I must say I don't understand why this movie is so underrated and I don't since 2011, when I saw the movie for the first time in my life.
Some time ago I was a huge fan of Orlando Bloom, that's why I went across this movie, and I don't remember why I couldn't see it as soon as I found out the movie exists, but 7 years ago I did it. I didn't know what to expect, but I was amazed by this film. It was as simple as my life - Drew already in the beginning becomes your friend, because who haven't had any fails or even fiascos in this life? I guess, it's one of those points which makes characters on screen and movie watchers so close. Cuz from the first moments you see someone has to deal with a failure, with a problem, with attitude from others, and that's what we do all the time!I've seen this movie many times and every time I discover something new. Last time I watched it was after I lost one of my relatives. I actually immediately wanted to see this movie, cuz it's characters are going through same difficulties and they have to deal with same stuff as any of us who ever lost a very close and important person. You have your own life, again - your success and your failures, and then, out of a sudden, you have to deal with such things.And then there's Clair. It was the first movie I really noticed Kirsten Dunst, cuz I do believe I've seen her before, but in this movie she was so adorable, her character was a bit crazy, but a lot lovely. And have you ever payed attention how they met for the first time in the plane? Personally, I checked it just in last time I was watching movie. She sees him and she already knows THAT'S THE GUY. And she walks and she talks, and he doesn't care, cuz he's way too busy with his own life, but then there's this Clair, who simply can't step away from him, who wants to help and probably keep him as well. Anyways, in my opinion this is kinda lovely way how to show people's relationship on the screen, cuz, I must I've been somewhere there as well. Being Clair makes everything much more fun, in life! She's smart, fun and definitely lovely, and deserves the best.I really love the way how grows relationship between those two in the movie. Also, I love the fact it all happens meanwhile the funeral of Drew's father takes place. Drew's failure, father's death, unexpected meeting with Clair, crying sister and their very optimistic mother, and Drew's meeting with his relatives from father's side + the wedding of Chuck & Cindy. Sounds like a crazy salad, a mix of everything, but it all works so good together. It's actually really simple, and every time I'm watching this movie, I feel like I'm actually watching a life, indeed. There are so many events at once, it actually makes you feel like your watching a life, cuz we all go through all of this and it's not like we're just working or trying to figure out our relationships with others, it's like all together at once and we have to deal with every inch of it all. And "if it wasn't this, it'd be something else".The final thing I would like to admit in all of this... is the music. It makes this movie much more beautiful. Songs are perfectly picked for every scene they appear and that, of course, makes me love of this a lot lot more. And when I want to take rest from a hard day, I simply turn on something from Elizabethtown's OST.It's been 7 years since the first time I saw the movie and 13 years already since it came out. I guess, there will be 13 more, and this will still be one of my all time favorite movies. Don't miss a chance to see something so light and sweet!
studioAT
Cameron Crowe proved that he is able to create wonderful romantic comedies with his legendary film 'Say Anything' so in comparison to that I can see why critics were a bit snippy about his 2005 offering, because quite simply it's not as good.'Elizabethtown' is however when judged on its own merits a perfectly good film, and a darn sight better than most of the crude things that pass as 'romantic comedies' today.It's got a good message, and its heart in the right place. I know some hated Kirsten Dunst's character, but I personally loved her quirky humour.This is a far better film than many gave/continue to give it credit for.
goldfingr56
I'm not here to challenge the opinions of those reviews which have been posted rather I would simply say I've seen quite a few movies of my time and think Cameron Crowe is the most consistent producer (writer/director not actual "producer" but I'm sure he does his share of production work) of quality films.While I wasn't a particularly Huge fan of the "Vanilla Sky" or "We bought a Zoo" projects, I can say that the films produced in the past such as "Singles", "Jerry Maguire" and of course "Almost Famous" are legendary in their aspects of capturing the "human condition" at its best. His most recent endeavor is a made for Showtime TV series called "Roadies" which is excellent!However I believe his best work to date has been the creation of "Elizabethtown" it's a wonderful film but is really indescribable. Which is probably the reason why when I saw the posters on it some 12 years ago, I couldn't understand what the film was all about. The concept of the film was indescribable to me on the poster and I don't really recall it being marketed all that well on television to promote it or I certainly would have ventured out to see it in the theater. However it disappeared so quickly (I mean it cost twice as much as it actually grossed in this country according to the figures given on I am IMDb), so try and find it after the first two weeks it was released.All I can say is after seeing it on DVD (I've probably seen it 20 times) it simply is a most appealing film if you have a brain and the heart. That could be the reason it was not an overwhelming favorite of critics cause they may be trained to "leave both those items at the door". If I were to tell someone about this film I would merely say it's about a young man who loses his job and his father in the first 15 minutes of the film, but in the next two hours discovers whole lot more. That's really all I can say about it because to describe it further, is just pouring out words over text or paper. It's sort of like "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind". Trying to decide what "that" movie is about and what it brings the viewer in to see our two different aspects.- The End
