Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren, Marty Katz (left to right)
A Grown up Movie for Summer
By: Gracee Arthur
I attended the Hollywood Premiere of Taylor Hackford’s, “Love Ranch” on June 23rd at the Arc Light. The crowd was stellar and eclectic from Morgan Freeman to Kristin Stewart; along with the cast of the film. The fictional story of Grace and Charlie Bontempo is based on the real life story of brothel owner Joe Conforte. I found the film to be the type of enjoyable adult entertainment that is so hard to come by in these days of Vampires and children’s cartoons.
The critics have been unfairly harsh on this film and its director Taylor Hackford because apparently adult movies with relationship stories are not favored among this new group of semi-literate “critics.” Gone are the days of Pauline Kael and Arthur Knight (with whom I studied) when critics opinions were written in prose that distinguished the writer and the written word, as well as the art of film. Films have been geared to the lowest common denominator in recent years and there is little to no motivation for grown ups to go to the movies! There seems to be little room in Hollywood for an actor’s movie where there are interactions between humans and a good story to tell.
I suggest, if you are a fan of Helen Mirren’s and Taylor Hackford’s bodies of work and enjoy a good story, great music, drama with a sense of humor and a love triangle, give “Love Ranch” a chance to entertain you! This is a great date night film for adults since it has not only a love story, but an amazingly real boxing match and semi-clad gals for the guys! After you’ve seen the film let me know what you think. Critic’s opinions are not always right!
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