Diagonaldi
Very well executed
Ensofter
Overrated and overhyped
TaryBiggBall
It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.
Logan Dodd
There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.
Lee Eisenberg
Usually, it might seem out of place to make 1950s LA the setting for something involving magical realism, but they pull it off here, with Bridget Fonda as an amateur magician going to Mexico to further her studies with a Mayan shaman. While the story mostly focuses on her trip down there, and how a detective (Russell Crowe) follows her, my favorite parts were the scenes with the Mexican guy, and what he does towards the end. When people in Latin America first started telling stories centering on magical realism, they probably never envisioned that! Anyway, "Rough Magic" isn't a great movie, but a good look at a part of Latin American culture that many people in the US unfortunately don't know about. Worth seeing.PS: This movie will probably give you a new view of rabbits.
toubabs
Russell Crowe is young and shows as much talent as in every one of his movie ! Bridget Fonda is as beautiful as ever ! The love story between them is very appealing and the touch of magic makes you smile ... The kiss in the air between Russell and Bridget is pure magic !
themeems
Russell Crowe can pull off the 1950's type of style without hesitation. This movie shows that nice, sweet, and caring side we didn't get to see much of in L.A. Confidential. Bridget Fonda's innocent way of looking at things is refreshing, though tainted at times. Though not a full on drama, this movie plays with love on much of the lighter scale, but still emphasizes the dangers in losing one's heart in a relationship.
Beggar
Give this little movie a break. It can actually be funny at times. Don't expect something deep and meaningful, but there are worse ways you could spend an hour and 45 minutes out of your life. Besides, it's got Russell Crowe in it.
