Movie #1696 "Bel Canto" is a movie I had to look for because I missed it when it was in movie theatre for such a short time. I had read the Ann Patchett book and really enjoyed it, so when I saw it free on demand for Cox here in Arizona, I dvr'd it and finally watched it. I must admit it took me quite a while to get through the first 30 minutes because I kept falling asleep --- I kept trying to watch it later in the evening and it is really very very slow. Now, the reason it is slow is that it deals with a whole bunch of diverse people being held captive in a huge hacienda in South America --- so in order for them to communicate to each other, they need to constantly have a translator (who is a major character in the book/movie). I found that premise intriguing --- I never saw a movie quite like this, and I have to say, the ending is quite powerful and worth staying and watching throughout. The film is indie in that it is weighed down by the constant translating and the emphasis on characterization. I liked it once I got past that first 1/2 hour, but I'm not sure it is for everyone. It takes a lot of patience to get to that pay off. P.S. It isn't as good as the book, but it is a nice attempt! Oh, forgot to say that opera music is a motif in the book/film, and that isn't a selling feature to a lot of people, so I thought I'd warn you. (very topical because it deals with diversity!)
"BEL CANTO" 2018 1 hour and 42 mins
When opera diva Roxanne Coss agrees to sing at a rich businessman's swank birthday party in South America, a group of rebel guerrillas takes everyone hostage. During the ensuing monthlong standoff, the hostages and their captors form unlikely bonds.
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