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This was the guitar I wanted as soon as I've seen it. The look is absolutely amazing, as you - everybody - surely can see. I've ordered one in a few months after I've seen it and the beauty came: the first impression was almost ecstatic. I loved the sound, the great sustain at all point of the neck, but the guitar really lacked the playability that you can feel, touching e.g. top series' Ibanez.
The tone was not quite what I had expected. Oh, it was beautiful, but I guess my expectations went just too far. It didn't sound like 52RI telecaster, the Select Tele doesn't have that huge and punchy twang. Still, guitar has a great clean and crunch bluesy sound.
When I tried to play something harder, e.g. Richie Kotzen, guitar was lacking that solid sound of non-chambered RK Tele (even with DiMarzio Chopper in the bridge position).
So, maybe I just didn't understand this beautiful Telecaster, or maybe it is really quite abstract to play something definite. Thus, the whole review is just my own opinion!
Good luck and play Fender!
llewelyn owns this item
My first impression is, of course the beauty of this guitar! The looks, feel, and ease of playing is what dreams are made of. It has very nice tone and sustain. Except for the maple top and pickups, the select is very much like my american deluxe tele. ( another fine guitar ) I would like to know more about the pickups, other than just calling them select pickups. Also seems to be static while just handling, hope it is not a grounding problem. None of my other six guitars have this issue. All in all I am very happy with my Fender American Select ! I see by other comments, i'm not the only one who is surprised Fender would let the case go out with such fine guitars. Like it was said before, the high E tuner is against the inside and dose put it out of tune. I thought at first the guitar was slightly long for the case, but my other tele fits the same way. I think it should be a warranty issue, by the case maker! I am a fan of ash bodies, my other tele, and strat are also ash. This is a guitar to be proud of! My Five Star Rating, is for the guitar, not the case!
bogeyboy owns this item
I have owned many electric guitars (Jackson American Soloist, Parker Fly Mojo, Fender Strat, Fender American Tele, Gibson Les Paul and Gibson 335) and I come close to saying that this guitar is my favorite. It is just flat out beautiful and is fun and easy to play and get all kinds of great sounds. This is no one-trick pony. Mine has the gold hardware (honestly, could you do any different on this one?) and I just love to look at it. Great woods, finish, and binding on top. Beautiful, beautiful birds-eye maple neck with cool aged-looking stain. And I agree with the other reviews. How Fender could allow these guitars to go out with a case that doesn't fit is just mind boggling. Mine has the same issue but we all live with it because we LOVE this guitar.
I have the HSS Select Strat too but this Select Tele is just special.
patrickhanly owns this item
I have had my gold Select for almost a year, and i still love the beauty and ease of playing. No picture does this justice, and the quality of the tone is super. As for the minor problem of the tuner button hitting the case, three seconds of tuning fixes that.
ira1947 owns this item
I was looking to buy a a new high end electric guitar to upgrade my old Telecaster (Partscaster) I had been playing for years. It had USA pickups and served me well. I originally wanted to get a PRS Hollowbody 2. I went to one of the big guitar stores here in QLD, Australia and played it for a good 30 minutes. Nothing. No wow factor. Nothing. It sounded good, but the neck was uncomfortable and I was a bit annoyed.
Then I decided to play some Telecasters. I was originally playing a Deluxe Telecaster, but then the guy brought out the Select Tele with Gold Hardware. I plugged it in and WOW. I HAD to have it. The neck felt right at home and it sounded awesome.
I payed a freaking mint for it, but it was worth every penny. It looks a million dollars and I love it. The only gripe I have with it is the stupid case. The high E string tuner does not sit in the case unless it is at right angles with the case - so annoying. I notice that every single review, the case has been mentioned. The tweed looks great though. I am sad that the gold hardware will tarnish with age, but that's ok. It also gets dirty very easily. I polish it after I play it and it comes up brilliantly. The old 9 gauge strings on it were rubbish and rusted after the first time I played it, but I just put a set of 10-46 Elixirs and it is singing now.
Highly recommended! Love it!
kingcat119 owns this item
why did i buy this guitar?
well the story is, I got a good bonus from work, so i thought i would treat myself to a guitar. So, I went to my dealer an ordered/paid for the 2012 custom deluxe strat, but after 2 months of Fender Australia not being able to give an ETD I was getting worried that i might lose my money so i went back to the dealer and chose the Select tele with gold hardware.
I am glad i did, this is such a beautiful guitar and it plays so nicely. Even though i am only a beginner, i do appreciate quality.
The only thing i am disappointed in is the lack of care and communication from Fender Aust Staff, but over all an outstanding product.
Pros: Flame maple top is stunning
Nice Birdseye maple neck
Not too heavy
has a no load tone position
It has a really nice Twang sound to it
It comes with a really nice Tweed Case
Cons: The guitar doesn't fit in the case properly
the lacquer finish is soft and easily marked
It would be nice if the gold hardware model also had locking tuners
the rubber/vinyl on guitar stands will damage the lacquer finish
jgpollen owns this item
I own this guitar and it is wonderful! Way more aesthetically pleasing than any photo I have seen on the internet. It plays and sounds awesome. The locking tuners are fantastic!
The only problem I encounter is that the beautiful Select case that it comes in was not properly designed. You literally have to push the guitar into place and the result is that the high E string ALWAYS comes out of tune. I started researching and it turns out that most people that own this guitar also encounter this same issue. I find it weak that Fender would overlook this especially considering the price of this beauty.
I wish it was a solid body and not chambered but overall I am very satisfied with this purchase! Hope to get a Select Jazzmaster next!
promethean owns this item
I almost let this guitar get away. I was looking at purchasing a Telecaster but didn't know if I wanted to buy this one or not but I'm glad I did. I purchased the one with the gold hardware and when it arrived it was beautiful. Pictures do not do this guitar justice. This giutar has so much detail you have to see it to believe it. The tones of this Tele is to die for and the neck is as smooth as butter. Fender did a great job on this guitar. The setup, tone, and playability is spot on. I highly recommend this Telecaster. Thanks Fender for a great guitar.
tonyclark1 owns this item
This one did it all for me. Looks, feel, playability and sound. After I got this one I got rid a quite a few guitars. A couple Fenders and even my LP Custom. I go through a lot of guitars, but this one is a keeper.
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|Model Name:
|Fender® Select Telecaster®, Birdseye Maple Fingerboard, Gold Hardware, Violin Burst
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|Fender® Select
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|Violin Burst
|Body Material:
|Chambered Ash with Flame Maple Top
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|Gloss Lacquer
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|Bird's Eye Maple
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Pot Luck
I don't know, pretty often I guess. At least this Christmas season and maybe the next, and then I might need to regroup.
Everyone always takes a Jo-Jo, whether they eat it or not. It's the gesture that counts.
When I was growing up in one particular city, my best friend was part of a musical family. They all played piano, but one daughter also played flute, another guitar, violin, and so on. For whatever reason, which will always remain a mystery, this family surrounded me like a warm quilt. I was loved and petted, falling somewhere between an adopted sibling and a favorite cat.
The parents parented me, "How are you coming along," they'd ask, about this and that. And then, "How are you coming along on the clarinet?"
"Good," I lied. I was used to lying if it would show me a favorable light, and I don't remember conscience ever waving a hanky to stop me. "My teacher says I have talent!" My teacher had never hinted at talent. I didn't play, I honked.
"Of course you have talent," the mother or father of this family would say. "You are a most gifted girl."
It's not that my own parents were cruel, they were just hard, hard on me. I think my parents thought I'd take a compliment too personally, or too much to heart, then stop trying to stretch beyond a compliment.
I wouldn't get to spend the actual holiday with this family, the family of my best friend, though they always put forth the offer. In fact, when my own family moved to another state, they asked my parents if I could live with them, which of course was out of the question.
But anyway, this family and I spent tween holidays together; they were the pillow for my head.
Then, one night, they planned to have a great many guests, and asked that I bring my clarinet to accompany them all on a piece. Prokofiev? Chopin? That I don't recall.
"You can do it, Karin," they said. "E Natural, A, E, and F. We'll give you the sign."
"No," in this instance, wasn't in my vocabulary. Nor was the clarinet in my vocabulary, but still, I showed up on the appointed day, when the family played their instruments most beautifully. Every few measures or so, I came in to honk.
After the recital, my humiliation was so total,so truthfully total, it was practically liberating. I remember, so clearly, thinking, what the hell, now you know, now you know.
"Let me tell you," said the mother that night. "You hit a rough patch or two, I won't deny that. But you also played the prettiest E Natural I've ever heard. It brought tears to my eyes. Your teacher is right, you have talent."
I don't think I've ever lied since. With held information, yes, but never lied. Except at certain times with certain men, where the relationship was so exclusive we closed the doors on all intruders, even truth. But that's something else altogether.
48 comments:
- alex said...
oh the days of playing instruments. i can recall similar memories, but they involve a flute.
- December 13, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- Shell Sherree said...
They sound like sweethearts! As did your E natural, it seems. And I don't know what Kandy Kane Jo-Jos are, but I imagine they'd fall on them with much pleasure no matter how many times you trotted them out.
- December 13, 2011 at 1:09 AM
- Desiree said...
Oh for God's sake--that penultimate line--wow.
Compliments: no point in giving them, or taking them personally. Then we might feel we are fine JUST THE WAY WE ARE. Good heavens! What need then, for ambition or self-improvement? Where would the room be, for, say, self-loathing?
(And I took a Jo Jo, and ATE it, with gusto and delight.)
- December 13, 2011 at 1:24 AM
- Mister Earl said...
You are a rascal!
- December 13, 2011 at 6:10 AM
- Terri said...
We should get together. You play the clarinet. I'll play the violin. You honk. I'll screech. It will be beautiful.
- December 13, 2011 at 6:14 AM
- Kaori said...
Can't be as humiliating as being the organist at a Christmas eve service where the pastor starts slapping his knee in front of the whole congregation to signal that you're playing too slow for his taste. Oh the memories. I bet you really did play a beautiful E natural :-)
- December 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM
- MuseBootsi said...
I love reading everything you write!
- December 13, 2011 at 6:36 AM
- Janet said...
That was really heart-wrenching, Karin.
- December 13, 2011 at 7:51 AM
- Kalei's Best Friend said...
Yep, u got it out there. Aren't u glad u did?! :-) I admire your courage to just do it!!. I bet that fear is gone now...
- December 13, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Kalei's Best Friend said...
btw what is 'angels on horese back'?
- December 13, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Trish said...
shhhhhhhhhhhh Karin, don't tell the guys the female secrets that you know how to play an E natural! ;-)
- December 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- Pierre said...
Someone will play an E Natural at your funeral. Everyone will whisper "It was her favorite", and cry.
- December 13, 2011 at 8:30 AM
- Margaret said...
I was ready not to hate you until the very end, and then you had that beautiful line about men. I'm sorry it was too pitch perfect. Now I must hate you a new.
- December 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM
- -K- said...
One of my absolute worst memeories from childhood was of a nun with pitchpipe having me try and "hit" some goddam note.
Her thory of teaching being, embarass the student badly enough in front of the entire class and he will hit the note.
Or understand long division.
- December 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- Pasadena Adjacen't Mental Health Advisor said...
Another mini epic for the book. Your sense of self, even at a tender age, must have been darn strong to walk away from humiliation. Able to view it as relief instead of processing it as self loathing.
A half pint Viking
- December 13, 2011 at 1:19 PM
I absolutely adore this story, thank you!
- December 13, 2011 at 1:21 PM
- Marjie said...
Never played an instrument myself. But my older kids were required to take instrument lessons in middle school. We had to buy them: trumpets for the boys, and flutes for the girls, and they were all invited to leave the "band" within 2 years. All except Jeff, that is, who tried out for and was allowed to play the drums. He wasn't too awful.
- December 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM
- Marjie said...
Oh, yes, and then there was my husband in Catholic school, whose teacher in 2nd grade, a kindly old nun, told him to simply move his lips so as not to spoil the sound of the other children singing. So I guess it's really good that you played a perfect E-Natural. Better than anyone in this family did.
- December 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM
- Banjo52 said...
That's one fine story, AH. I especially like "my humiliation was so total,so truthfully total, it was practically liberating. I remember, so clearly, thinking, what the hell, now you know, now you know." As you may remember, the question of honesty interests me--which is in now way my claim of being honest. I think you've hit on something big here.
- December 13, 2011 at 4:06 PM
- altadenahiker said...
Alex, the good thing about the flute is that if you're bad, it won't make any sound whatsoever. Kalei, an Angel on Horseback is a raw oyster wrapped in fried bacon. Don't curl your lip, it's food of the gods.
S, JJ's are an insidious combination of oreo filled with peppermint whip.
Des and PA, self-loathing requires a deeper dive than I'm ever willing to take.
Earl, I like that. Better than Pierre planning my funeral. Then again, he might coax Terri to play.
Kaori, that's so bad it's good. Your music irritated a pastor, visibly? And K, well, you know, he's Catholic.
Now see, MuseBootsi, Margaret, Patricia and Janet have some Jo-Jo's in their future. It's just that easy.
Marjie, my sister was one of only two kids excluded from their 5th grade choir. She because her voice was absolutely awful, and he for religious reasons.
Banjo, wait. I wish you hadn't brought that up. Are truth and honesty the same thing?
- December 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM
- Paula said...
Better to be true to yourself than to prop up someone else's expectations and take the blame for their disappointment,lesson given and lesson learned.
I think self-loathing only runs as deep as one's lack of self-understanding. You know yourself very well, KB.
- December 13, 2011 at 4:58 PM
- Mister Earl said...
A few appropriate lines from the Beatles' "Baby You're a Rich Man":
How does it feel to be
One of the beautiful people?
Tuned to a natural E
Happy to be that way.
Now that you've found another key
What are you going to play?
- December 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM
- Ms M said...
You write so well! Powerful story. You have a fine way with words.
- December 13, 2011 at 6:09 PM
- altadenahiker said...
Back to Banjo's point -- truth and honesty don't always travel together, do they? or shake hands when they meet.
Honesty is mercurial,unbeholding. Truth is the solid citizen. We dance with one and the other waits and brings us home.
- December 13, 2011 at 7:21 PM
- Katie said...
Wow, what a story. And what a tough way to realize that lying would lead to a horrifying recital where all would be exposed. At least the mom was sweet about it. I don't know an E Natural from Adam as I chose swim team over learning an instrument when I was 8 (and happily no one ever asked me to show off my swimming skills at a party).
- December 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM
- Ken Mac said...
as always, the most original comment!
- December 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM
- Paula said...
I don't know, Hiker. I woke up this morning with the thought that honesty is something personal and measurable but that quite often the truth is simply the bigger picture where everyone can be wrong/have a different POV about what is true and that alone can be the crux of the matter.
Darn you Banjomyn, always with the deep thoughts...
- December 14, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Subjective versus objective.
- December 14, 2011 at 8:25 AM
- Brenda's Arizona said...
Geez, natural E? Is it different from any other E?
I'm impressed, AH. That's all I can say.
And I can't wait until you have another story to tell.
- December 14, 2011 at 8:46 AM
- Lori Webster said...
What a beautiful story, Karin. I'm glad you honked and had this experience. BTW, I tried the cello when I was small....darn thing was bigger than I, and I screeched as well, only in a lower tone.
- December 14, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Carolynn said...
Oh boy...your adoptive mother had the gift of tact, I'll give her that.
- December 14, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- amy said...
oh man. i lie all of the time. lie lie lie lie lie.
no little bump in the road like the clarinet issue can stop a dedicated liar.
- December 14, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- CafePasadena said...
Four sum reason after reading this I'm thinking you need to pen a sequel called, Pot Roast. Includes pictures.
- December 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM
- Virginia said...
I loved this. That's all I can say.
- December 14, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- Bellis said...
I will try to be like your adoptive mother - she said all the right things! I loved the kids my friends brought home, but I betrayed one teenager I was very fond of when I told his father (in a joking way) that he'd eaten almost everything in my house. The poor boy was then told off for that, and never quite trusted me again.
- December 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
Sometimes I get here too late.
I had an extra family when I was a kid. I don't suppose I'd have made it without them.
- December 14, 2011 at 10:11 PM
- West Coast Grrlie Blather said...
A lovely memory, and so well told.
You know, you could start with the penultimate line and write some more...I know I'm interested.
- December 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM
- TheChieftess said...
Sweet story Hiker!!!
- December 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM
- Banjo52 said...
I think of the two sort of like PJ. Truth is the Big metaphysical Thing out and up there, which we say we seek. Some honestly seek it, but some fake it. Some only pretend. Or run like hell if they think they've gotten close.
- December 15, 2011 at 2:15 PM
- altadenahiker said...
I don't think we're disagreeing, Banjo. And if that was what PJ was saying -- though I wasn't quite sure and read her comment several times. Honestly.
- December 15, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- bandit said...
Honestly, what have you got against self-loathing?!
- December 15, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- altadenahiker said...
Now I'm on a tangent, wondering if self-loathing isn't guilt dressed in a tuxedo. Truthfully.
- December 15, 2011 at 6:41 PM
- Mister Earl said...
A wise man said that guilt is anger held inward. So yes.
- December 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM
- Susan Campisi said...
These are some heady themes to consider before bedtime. Today's letter on Salon's Cary Tennis was this:
"Do I have to tell my girlfriend I'm gay? I was thinking, maybe, I could just tough it out and marry her and have some kids and not ever have to tell?"
He should consider your humiliation/liberation story.
- December 15, 2011 at 10:43 PM
- bandit said...
Susan, you are very wise.
- December 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM
- Paula said...
I've been with the same guy for 36 years. The only truth is that we're still together because we quit worrying about what is true. Honestly.
Bandit, I should have known you would champion self-loathing. Maybe it's those MN winters. I've lived through a few of them, a few in SD too.
wv hytared
Just quit with the hyterating, OK?
- December 16, 2011 at 7:47 AM
- Trish said...
Susan..if *you* are with a woman and you want to marry her and she doesn't know you're gay, there are other issues. ;-)
About truth...
it makes me think of Merrit Malloy's poem "An Argument For Absolution":
He thinks his honesty
redeems him...
He thinks
telling the truth
will change the
He thinks confessing his crimes
and giving you their brutal details
will change everything
Honesty has never
changed the
- December 16, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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Did you see that fuckin' Nard over there? What a loser.
от The creator of nard 26 декември 2009
a stupid person, usually pervy and stupid, makes u feel like your stupid and is just a creeper
what a nards
от nardzilla7897 12 юни 2010
Derived from the common definition (see above) and used as a nickname in some circles to refer to McDonalds' Chicken McNuggets (occasionally as "McNards"), likely as a suggestive jab at the ambiguous, un-chickenlike consistency they had prior to the chain's conversion to all-white meat nuggets as well as their ominously reliable, vaguely unnatural shapes.
MickeyD's has about a dozen kinds of burgers, and what do you always get? The Nards... Give me one.
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Testies. They guys in the happy sack.
Balls. Testicular cancer meat. Nuts.
Balls. Testicular cancer meat. Nuts.
Whoa! Examples are supposed to go here? Nuts!
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text: 3 why did they have to mess with the songs?DrGonz0 | 16/06/2009 | See all DrGonz0's reviews (13)I got this early because like every GH game it's region free so I chose to import it. It's a good game and new fans will like it as the controls are as smooth as ever, hammer-ons and pull-offs work great but you have to ask yourself are these songs really the greatest of the lot? - No + they have made the songs REALLY easy to play. Put it this way - You can play free bird with one hand for about 3 mins and I can do the intro to through the fire and flames on Hard with my Big Toe because of all them stupid strung together slider notes - not impressed :(


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Aug 14, 2010Although it leaves you wondering what happened, this is a movie that sticks in your brain. Like a good meal, you will think about it afterward. Disturbing and entertaining.
Aug 23, 2010Alright, I thought the film pushed too hard on immigration politics as a couple of critics noted but aside from that I don't have a problem with it, at all. The charachters are superb and in the beginning and middle we're given a chance to know about them, but then at the end the film literally explodes and throws you in the middle of a war with the most intense action scenes since saving private ryan. It does this very smoothly aswell to the point where you don't mind that it's really become a different film. I don't really use this word a lot because I think it's shamefully overused in the metacritic user reviews and critics themselves overuse it, but this film is quite simply a Masterpiece.… Expand
Oct 17, 2010The one long, one-shot scene alone was enough to make anyone realize that the cinematography is above the rest. The plot is interesting, and I do like where the director goes with it. I liked this movie, and was under the impression that most thought it was just okay, until I saw this page. I'm glad more people agree with me, because this one was impressive.
Oct 23, 2010I feel that Children of Men is an electric motion picture that is both original and evocative of early cinema, where the skilled manipulation of the viewer is carried out to evoke raw, visceral feelings that are primeval within us.
Dec 8, 2010I sort of enjoyed the movie for a while until the nonsense about refuge camps and when it started to look like all this film brought up was questions with no cohession. Specifically if you think the characters developed and evolved throughout the movie and that all the different ideas were stuck together well then you are nuts. Yes the music may have been good or the photos, I dont know and dont really care. I disagree that the ending was crap in that if the director was trying to convey how nuts people hand gone by believeing in some mythical humainity project and that it was just an ordinary boat then yes it was actually quite a good ending, if.... I thought thats what it might have been about how he just failed at the finish line and that the woman was saved by fishermen. The camp thing was nuts, if the regime was so oppresive they would have just killed them all and it seemed to morp from an anti fuji thing at start of movie into an anti muslim thing and there were also causcasians in there, very bizare. Plus the fact he was only hit in the arms(v.unlikely) and that being hit in the arms twice killed him(not so likely). Never explaine why infertility was there and what difference one baby could have made. If they had made this about scientists rushing to understand say a cure for a disease and their being a fascist regime only using it on non-illegal immigrants it would have been a much better movie. Or they could have gone down the whole chase route more throughtly and made human project a peacful orginization protecting the baby from the fishies. Or even the "terrorits" could have been **** who created a disease through gene technology by accident, who were hated but were also required to solve the same issue they created, all of these different scenarios would have been much deeper than what was presented -nothing.… Expand
Oct 15, 2012Children of Men is a thunderously exciting film, featuring amazing performances and fantastic action scenes. The sci-fi flavored world the movie creates is also utterly convincing. Children of Men is brilliant from start to finish.
Feb 21, 2011I think that this movie is pushing things a little to much. I'm not expecting that a SF movie to be realistic, but is neither a SF nor a realistic movie. I consider this the major defect of the movie. The actors are not impressing much. A part of the idea of having the humanity saved by a birth of a child nothing is notable. Is anyone asking how Kee became pregnant in that circumstances?
May 6, 2011I'd have to say this is one of the best science fiction movies ever made. The cinematography, the performances, the music, the story, everything about it excels. The director convincingly presents a bleak near-future where humanity has gone infertile and is slowly dying out. Add in gut-wrenching action scenes, a particularly wonderful performance by Michael Caine, and an anti-fascist subtext, and you have a brilliant humanistic tale.… Expand
Aug 31, 2012The film succeeds because of it's dramatic power. this is a result of the great camera work and great acting. However I found the films themes to be a bit week but this is a really weak criticism.
May 29, 2014Children of Men for the most part is extremely boring and only by the end kicks into another gear that started to grab my attention. Barely anything is explained and nothing is answered.
Nov 22, 2012There's no "there" there. Some action scenes, some sadness, no moral of the story. Huge plot holes and unrealistic escapes, etc. Doesn't make you think.
Jul 2, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It honestly seems like a lot of the negative reviewers don't look at the aching humanity that basically pours out of this film. The reason I felt it was great is because, while the plot may be simple, the emotion and, more importantly, the reaction of the characters, is incredibly well acted and scripted.
The film also seems to ask a lot of questions, most of which are terrifying in their implications, and that is exactly what kept me watching until the end.
For those of you who don't see character development: Do you honestly think the man Clive Owen portrayed in the beginning would be sitting in the boat with the baby at the end of the movie?
And we all know that even though it is only one baby, what would be the point in waving an endeavor to possibly save all of humanity as futility?… Expand
Oct 23, 2011This was an interesting movie. Don't get me wrong, it was an awesome movie and it had a cool soundtrack and an amazing cast. Alfonso Cuaron did an amazing job of making a fantastic movie out of this shallow story line. It had a good script though, I would have picked it. It was a strange movie but highly reccommend.
Sep 26, 2011Forget about zombie-apocalypse. "Children of Men" shows we don't need monsters to make our society collapses. The dark creatures responsible for our doom live inside the humans themselves.
Sep 15, 2011As it has been said, you'll either love or hate this movie. Personally, as I enjoyed it, it's hard to understand why others dislike it. There's talk of poor character development, unanswered questions, etc. The problem is, with character development, if the protagonist goes on the traditional route (naive to weary to underdog to champion to victim etc.) it's completely cliche and it has been done thousands of times. You can go into a movie and you already know exactly how the character is going to react to every plot twist and curve that comes along, and it's boring! You know "well obviously, this every day regular guy is clearly going to reject the ludicrous things he is being told. Then slowly he is going to accept them, then embrace them, then champion them, and then get burned by them, and then redeem them".
So I'm happy when there's this character who comes along, and we don't need to spend an hour watching him reject the plot of the film, only to then embrace it. Not to mention, actually, there is quite a good amount of character development in this movie. I can't be bothered to explain it all, and if you missed it, obviously you weren't paying close enough attention, and that's not the directors or actors fault.
Regarding "unanswered questions". That was one of the themes of the entire movie (besides "hope"). No one knows what's going on. No one knows what the next day will bring. The rest of the civilised world has collapsed. What, did you want some scientist in a doctors coat and big classes, while holding some test tubes, to explain in the last 30 seconds of the movie what caused the sterility of the world, and what caused the female protagonist to become pregnant? These questions were left unanswered because, as is the theme of the movie, no one knows why. Basically, if you go into a movie wanting it to do something, you will always be disappointed, because it won't do what you want. If you go into a movie and strap yourself in and enjoy the ride, you're going to enjoy it. You can't blame a movie for not doing something you want it to do, especially if doing such a thing would destroy the entire theme of the movie. Great movie, 9/10, the cinematography was beautiful, some really professional and inspired work there.… Expand
Sep 27, 2011Alfonso Cuarón is simply the best in the art of camera, this movie is brilliant the message that leaves you is incredible and show us that no matter how dark is the sky we can always find hope
Nov 1, 2011this movie could really predict the future,'cause the issues such as old age crisis and war which stated in this movie are happening in almost every country now.(2011) this movie's right, the old age crisis could really bring a plague upon the earth.
Dec 14, 2011Children of Men is a film that becomes something more than itself. It is political. It is intelligent. It is emotional. And most importantly it speaks into the lives of people in this day and age teaching us about our own humanity. Aside from minor faults including one of the worst birthing scenes in modern cinematic history, the film truly makes the viewers a part of the action. During the climactic final battle, the camera moves in such a way that the viewer feels himself being a part of the scene. Violence may be present, but never is it used for the sake of violence. Rather it is always used as a tool to further explore the thematic elements of morality, humanity, and the politics that get in the way of both. The dystopian future is perhaps the greatest since A Clockwork Orange and in many ways may even be better. The use of varied cinematographic elements and the musical accompaniment to the film add wonders in bringing the vision of Alfonso Cuarón to life. Editing then weaves together the brilliant performances from Clive Owen and Chiwetel Ejiofor. This is not a movie to be watched for cheap thrills or laughs, but a film that must be taken seriously. And when that is done, truth will be spoken into the lives of all who witness it. A tear or two may come as well.… Expand
Dec 13, 2011Why do so many people consider this to be such a great film? I'm not saying it's bad. It's just okay. Not epic or astounding as many critics seem to believe. Clive Owen seems incapable of epic or astounding. I did really like the cinematography, but this movie just lacked in plot design and character development. Plain and simple. And as far as dystopian thrillers go, I would rank it below V for Vendetta and above Judge Dredd, hovering near the level of The Book of Eli. If you wish to see a realistic look into a troubled future, see John Hillcoat's terrific adaptation of The Road instead.… Expand
Dec 16, 2011Another apocalyptic, eerie film that I could watch on repeat. A thrilling ride that didn't even need to incorporate astounding effects due to the intricate plot. Bravo.
Oct 2, 2012Easily one of my favorite movies from a cinematographic point of view. There are at least two scenes in "Children of Men" that make the film as great as it is. Without trying to give away too much, there is an action scene near the end that is shot in one take, lasting about 10 minutes, and is just an amazing feat of accomplishment. The story is also very well played out, but don't expect to understand every aspect and angle as they are not all fully developed (an aspect I actually liked considering most stories spoon feed you explanations that sometimes should not be included in the natural flow of events).… Expand
Feb 23, 2012I read a review saying the premise of this movie was unrealistic, most of the issues raised in this movie are happening today! It has left me thinking, and I'm glad i decided to watch it.
Aug 25, 2014Extraordinarily terrifying, Children of Men serves as a disturbing warning of what may become of Men and our world. Alfonso Cuaron and his cast prevent the audience from ever questioning the reality of this apocalyptic version of our world... quite simply because they are too damn convincing. One of the best films of the decade for its look ahead and futuristic thrills.
Apr 21, 2012Children of Men is a sci-fi thriller that not only brings about new ideas for the future, but also has much contemporary impact mostly because it intelligently and insightfully places contemporary issues into a futuristic context.
Jul 3, 2014This one was a major disappointment for me. I will start off with the few positives before moving into the negatives. Firstly, the acting was good, especially from Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, and then Chiwetel Ejiofor and Charlie Hunnam is smaller roles. In addition, the cinematography here is great, especially during action sequences. The whole film has this really cool video game esque feel to what unfolds that is just missing the prompts for what you are supposed to do next. In addition, the colors here are great, as the gray everywhere really sums up the despair. Now, for the negatives. There are not a ton, but they are big enough to really hamper this one. Firstly, the story sucks. In premise, it sounds good, but in practice it is boring and uninteresting. In addition, there needs to be some kind of introduction to this world. Many things are occuring in this film and it never really explains why. I know that Cuaron hates backstory, but it is needed in this type of film to allow the audience to understand this futuristic setting. Without it, the audience is left guessing as to why the events are happening. Another major issue surrounds one of the deaths in this film, as it is hinted that it was a specific reason, but the reason is murky at best and really needed better explaining. It is a very important sequence, yet the reasoning behind is left largely unanswered. The script is also pretty bad in most parts as the dialogue had me cringing quite frequently. It all felt very unnatural and poorly worded. Finally, Clara-Hope **** is quite annoying and since she had a large role, it really subtracted from the overall film. Many find this film to be thought-provoking and cautionary. I cannot help but agree, as it left me wondering how it got so much praise and a warning to not trust the general consensus all the time.… Expand
Aug 29, 2012Children for Men is an astonishing movie for taking an idea most people haven't ever thought off what if people have kids no more ho would that effect the world.This movie is dark gritty movie about how a normal avergae guy gets caught up in some mess and is linked up with the only pregnant womam in the whole world.Alfonso Cuaron's direction is amazingly portrayed into the storyline.A near perfect film I sggest you watch it even if you already have.… Expand
Nov 28, 2012Alfonso Cuaron's "Children Of Men" takes place in the not-too-distant-future where every woman is infertile and world order is on the brink of collapse. Theo Faron (Owen), a conflicted diplomat, is kidnapped by his ex-wife and revolutionary (Moore) to escort a refugee to freedom. However, what Theo doesn't know is that this refugee is in fact a pregnant woman. Thus, a epic and provocative quest ensues. In this world nearly every country's government has fallen. Therefore, as the only nation left standing, the U.K. must deal with millions of illegal immigrants trying to take refuge within their country. This prompts the U.K. drop into a militarized police state where violence and death are commonplace. Interesting enough, what I enjoyed most about this movie was the atmosphere. The world in "Children Of Men" is so disquieting, and so scary. You can tell that the art directors really took an extensive amount of time to make this setting look as dreary as it's supposed to be. The setting's bleakness is accentuated with really appropriate lighting. However, the cinematography also offers some really beautiful shots of the ravaged U.K. The screenplay is really well written, and it is performed equally as well. Clive Owen really shines in this roles, and Michael Caine plays a character that has a bundle of hilarious lines. Another aspect of this film that I admired is the fact that Cuaron utilized single-shot. This means that when the crap hits the fan for Clive Owen and Co. the cameras never stop rolling and the whole sequence is filmed in one single take. Which brings me to another aspect of "Children Of Men" that I enjoyed - the final sequence of the film. This film's final sequence used the aforementioned action scene technique and it also features a really interesting yet spoilerish dynamic that I can't share. You'll just have to watch it yourself. Overall I felt that "Children Of Men" was an awesome piece of speculative fiction that effectively serves as a cautionary tale for everyone to take seriously.… Expand
Apr 11, 2013One of my all time favorites and one of those rare occurrences where movie is way better then a book it is based on. I watched it a dozen times and i will watch a dozen more time in the future.
Mar 23, 2013Awesome film. The idea is very interesting and you are in from minute one. Every character is there for a reason you keep finding as the movie goes on. Great cinematography. There is an action sequence towads the end that it is a 10 out of 10. Actors do their job nicely. So well done you feel the characters. Entertaiment plus quality. If only most successful films could be like this...
Oct 6, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Children Of Men is a unique, breathtaking and fresh film that is director Alfonso Curaon's best film yet. Yes, I have watched Gravity but this film is sad, scary and brilliant. Clive Owen gives a great performance as Theo Faron- a normal officeman who lives in a future world of Britain of 2027. The country raged with war and no democracy and a rule of having no children or fertility tests. The tables pound when Theo's ex girlfriend Julian played by Julianne Moore finds a 17 year old girl named Kee who is an illegal immigrant and needs help to get off coast and join the Human Project. Theo was suspicious but moved along with the plan. Luke played by Chiwetel Ejiofor a man who works with Julian is extremely raged and rushed about the pregnancy to come. When Mariam the caretaker of Kee takes the newly with Theo to thier safe house on a farm, Julian gets shot by some random raged teenagers who are part of the Anti Social Human Society. When Theo and Luke try to run they get stamped by police who Luke shoots later on. Theo gets more suspicious when Luke shoots the officer and asks him why. Luke stays quiet about the inquiry. Theo finds out on the farm that Kee is pregnant and can change the world with the last baby on earth. Theo overhears Luke talking to his gang members to kill Theo and snatch the baby from Kee to make him a part of the society. Theo informs Mariam and Kee when the others chase them. Theo takes them to his friend Jasper played by Micheal Caine. But they don't last long and Luke finds Jasper and kills him in his house in front of his handicapped wife. Theo and Kee escape and Theo swears that he will fulfill his promise. When Jasper's friend Syd helps them get a boat he also betrays them for money and the baby. Mariam gets taken by the border patrol camp. Now the question wrapped around the film is that will Kee and Theo escape the horror of war and the violence of sadness and get to their goal? Children of men is beautiful and very sad to watch but it is a wonder of cinema.… Expand
Feb 18, 2014Children of Men is a beautiful movie, from the first 10 minutes you can notice that it's class A movie with every element, i was astounded by the first explosion because it was so realistic, then i began to notice the environment and i was so impressed by it, it's like they created an entire city to shoot the movie in, that's reminded me of the importance of Cinematography.
and this movie gotta be the most realistic expectation of reality i have ever seen, we all seen movies that pushed as 20 or more years, and it's all about technology, but this movie takes a different direction,
the last 30 minutes for me was a blast, because i haven't seen a realistic representation of a street conflict since Black Hawk Down and that movie was beautiful.
Alfonso Cuarón should be praised for his astonishing director skills and the movie is enjoyable to the max.… Expand
Oct 14, 2013What an absolute gem of a movie. Overall, the movie was brilliantly conceptualized and executed. The world the movie paints seems like a world inhabited by actual people. The grim London streets inhabited by street toughs and desperate, hungry immigrants, the prison camps in which immigrants are herded like cattle by the watchful eyes of sadistic military-police, the bombed out, Balkan-like war shelters all serve to transport the viewer into the dystopian future in which the movie is set in, as well as the desperation its inhabitants face. The stunning, visually arresting cinema verite cinematography also serves to heighten the sense of realism of the film. The jaw dropping camera work made me feel the chaos, fear, paranoia and confusion the characters felt in the brilliant conceived and executed action scenes. What a rush! While the bravura visual effects are worth the price of admission on its own, Cuaron does not skimp out on content. The film is a heady brew of ideas that riffs on everything from the nature of the police state, the widening economic disparity between the rich and the poor, immigrant rights to the vapidity of our tabloid-driven culture. However, Cuaron manages to convey these heady ideas without being preachy or overtly political. Cuaron seems to trust that the viewer is intelligent enough to draw his or her conclusions. However, the one aspect that ties it all together is the human element. The characters are well fleshed out and the actors brought brought incredible performances that bring the characters to life. Clive Owen brings a Humphrey Bogardian performance as the protagonist, Theo Farron, a world-weary cynic whose cynicism is rooted in pain. As Farron, Owen displays fear, paranoia, anguish (and even the vacant stare of a mindless office drone beat down by the daily grind of the 9-5). Yet Owen's Farron also displays humor, warmth, bravery and resiliency. In short, Owen's Farron is a complete human being, not the stock action hero caricature that is so prevalent in big budget Hollywood thrillers. Chiwetel Efiojor is at times both warm, but chilling and manic as the rebel leader Luke. Clare-Hope is a revelation as Kee. ****'s Kee displays the vulnerability of a teen in need of guidance, but also a fierce innate resolve and a sense of humor. The plot moves along at a brisk pace, until it ends in an ambiguous ending that leaves as much questions as answers. Indeed, that aspect bothers viewers who disliked the film. A minor quibble if you ask me. If you are an OCD afflicted math nerd who needs every plot strand to be bow-tied neatly, or a small-minded nitwit who needs to be shown everything, then you will probably dislike the movie. If, however, you enjoy well shot films that are not only entertaining on a visceral level but also have something to say, you will most definitely enjoy this film. One of my favorite movies for sure.… Expand
Sep 4, 2014You probably won't like this movie unless you are experienced at life. Regardless of what any one has told you you ought to give it a chance. Pay attention to details and try to feel it.
Oct 19, 2014Ever heard of exotic matter in physics? It's the name of hypothetical matter that would be found in outer space with unusual properties. Well this one is an exotic movie and saying more would just be a spoiler.
Children of Men leaves too many questions unanswered, yet it has a stunning visceral impact. You can forgive a lot in the face of filmmaking this dazzling.
Picture more than delivers on the action front -- not in bang-for-your-buck spectacle but in the kind of gritty, doculike sequences that haul viewers out of their seats and alongside the main protags.
Owen carries the film more in the tradition of a Jimmy Stewart or Henry Fonda than a Clint Eastwood or Harrison Ford. He has to wear flip-flops for part of the time without losing his dignity, and he never reaches for a weapon or guns anyone down. Cuaron and Owen may have created the first believable 21st-century movie hero.


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All of this is part of getting rid of some of the legacy systems, but doing that with a departmental focus, leveraging off each other.
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The BAFTA Awards may have been pretty soggy this evening but that didn't dampen our spirits - oh no! While shivering on the red carpet, Grazia Daily got rather flustered at the sight of Bradley SWOON Cooper and cooed when Jessica Chastain arrived in a Roland Mouret gown. Three cheers for Marion Cotillard and Andrea Riseborough who brought lashes of colour in their bright yellow frocks but tonight's top marks are awarded to Helen Mirren who caused a universal gasp. Why? Because the grand Dame of the silver screen has only gone and hit the bottle! The bottle of hair dye, that is. Yes, Ms Mirren has transformed her hair with a layered crop and wonderful pink hue.
Helen swooshed onto the red carpet wearing in a grey chiffon gown covered in embroidery and with a silk duchesse satin stole by Nicholas Oakwell Couture - but it was the bright shock of colour a-top her head that caught our eye. Having ditched the blonde bob we all know and love, the actress decided to update her 'do in time for the swanky soiree. She wisely kept the colour of her dress pared-down in order to avoid any nasty colour clashing, but matched the new dye job with a slick of bubblegum pink lipstick. Nicely done, Mirren! The candyfloss colour gives the award-winning star a fresh, youthful twist to her beauty look and the pale shade works perfectly with her English rose complexion.
So who has Helen taken inspiration from? Of course, Katy Perry has dabbled in many a hair colour and before her split from Russell Brand, she was temporarily in the pink. January Jones and Lauren Conrad have dared to have a dip-dye with streaks of pastel tones in their blonde locks while Nicki Minaj and Lily Allen went the whole hog with all-over fluro. But our favourite tickled pink star has to be teeny catwalker Charlotte Free who frequently tempts us to reach for the bottle with her vibrant mop.
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The first song of Stella McCartney's S/S '11 show soundtrack - Blur's Boys & Girls - was the clue to the running theme of the collection; the play between masculine and feminine.
In the masculine corner she had mannish-cut tailoring. Jackets were long and lean, trousers sat high, with their cuffed hems kicking out slightly as they hit the ankle. Polo shirts were worn neat under suiting or over-sized as loose dresses. And tuxedos for evening. All these masculine elements were given an injection of femininity however; the suiting and polos came in an array of sherbet pastel shades - marshmallow pink, mint green, lilac and fresh blue. While on second glance the double-breasted tuxedos were cut away to reveal the entire back (the back is shaping up to be the erogenous zone of Summer 2011, so best start with the love-handle eradicating regime now!).
In the feminine corner, body-skimming fluid silk dresses and all-in-ones split high exposing tanned, toned thighs. And silky skirts were box pleated at the back to accentuate a womanly form.
The wild card of the collection was the vivid orange and lemon print that Stella used on stiff shirt dresses and trapeze-shaped tops that opened at the back - operating gown style.
The accessories (all non-leather - Stella is a famously strict Vegan) are worth a special mention; while only the youngest and most gorgeous of women could wear the mid-height ankle strap sandals without straying into frumpsville, the wicker weave clutches and satchels will no doubt have waiting lists forming as you read this!
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Its what the game is all about.Hoisting aloft the Lombardi Trophy.Becoming the best of the best. Owners, coaches and players all want to be on that podium at season's end telling everyone how grateful they are for the supporting cast around them. A truly special moment for everyone associated with the game.Every year a new champion is crowned, but are all of them deserving winners?Did some get lucky? Are some of the past winners worthy of wearing a ring that states they are a champion? Should the opposition have won on the biggest day on the sports calendar?Lets have a look and see who are the worst five Super Bowl winners in history.
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Opinions and advice on how to achieve good health or overcome health problems are a "dime-a-dozen" nearly everywhere.
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Konstantinos "Gus" Deligiannidis, owner of Gus' Restaurants in Kershaw and Lancaster, has a story of his own journey to good health, and he's doing something to share it.
FORT LAWN – In 1996, third-generation farmers David and Jimmy Jordan were looking for a crop that could be watered and didn't require very much rain.
Their options were limited, given their location just north of Fort Lawn on S.C. 21. That was something the Jordan boys learned young, while watching their grandfather try to scratch out a cotton crop on the same ground.
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From the outside, French toast – bread soaked in an egg batter and cooked golden brown in a skillet or on a griddle – appears to be a hearty breakfast treat fit for a king.
According to promotional literature by the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), the first written mention of this delicacy dates to Henry V of England.
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With family-packages and buying in bulk the norm, cooking for one or two people can be an exercise in futility.
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This year, about 200 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies will be sold and eaten.
That includes the 200 boxes that graced our dining room table sold by Betty Jo.
The boxes come in and go out, then come in again and go out again.
The Lancaster area Girl Scouts are part of the 22-county Mountains to the Midlands Girl Scout Council. These enterprising young ladies hope to sell 143,000 cases of cookies.
White Oak Manor raised $2,896 for the S.C. Alzheimer's Association during the Cruise-In for Alzheimer's and Walk-a-thon on Oct. 17.
Alison Graves, White Oak actiivities director, had made a pact that if supporters could raise $2,000 before 7 p.m., she would allow her head to be shaved.
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The Lancaster faith community is encouraged to attend the Fifth Annual Lancaster Community Prayer Luncheon on May 1 at Covenant Baptist Church, 165 Craig Manor Road.
This year's keynote speaker is Kelly McCorkle Parkison, who served as Miss South Carolina 2002 and participated in the television reality show, "Amazing Race."
In addition to McCorkle Parkison, the service will include prayers offered to God for our families, churches, our government leaders, military and civil servants and our nation said Dr. Bert Welch, Covenant senior pastor.
When given the opportunity to do a little country cooking, I head straight for the kitchen. It's no secret to anyone that my idea of a great recipe is keeping things as simple as possible by using basic ingredients found in most cupboards and refrigerators.
If I close my eyes and listen closely, I can hear the back room fan in my grandparents' Erwin Farm home pulling a breeze through the house when the kitchen and living room windows were up.And at lunchtime on Sunday, that breeze would pull the smells coming from the stove as Granny Williams put the finishing touches on a traditional Sunday dinner.The table was pulled away from the wall to make room for six, two extra chairs were brought into the small kitchen and the good dishes were taken down from the top shelf, while a brass-colored tea ball steeped in a p
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With so much choice on offer in Istanbul it's easy to potentially make the wrong call when it comes to your accommodations. Make things a little easier by checking out Kiwi Collection's hand-picked selection of the best luxury hotels in the city. Book with us and you'll enjoy VIP upgrades and service. Leave the thinking for what to do when you arrive!
Many cities claim to be cultural melting pots but few can compare to the 'East meets West' flavour of this Turkish metropolis. Literally split down the middle into two different continents, Turkey is a buzzing cultural, geographical and historical gem that rewards exploration off the beaten track.
Turkish people love to haggle and a trip to the local markets comes highly recommended. Here boutique goods jostle for space with the best in local craftsmanship and bargaining is absolutely expected. Simply ask your concierge for recommendations on the best local markets to visit.
When shopping tires you out, a trip to one of the many spectacular local monuments is a slightly less taxing affair. We recommend checking out Maiden's Tower, the Hippodrome of Constantinople and the Valens aqueduct. After, unwind with a Turkish bath.. After all, there's nowhere better on earth to have one!
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