Not bad at all...
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Movies based on true stories are usually the most inspirational ones and often nominated for the most admirable cinematic awards. Even flicks that do not claim to be based on a person’s life where most likely influenced by real people that the original screenwriters could actually pinpoint. Whether this is done or not, the truth always comes out and credit is given where it is due.
And Don Cheadle is worthy of great praise by delivering a performance of sheer magnificence in an autobiographical melodrama that will have an audience shedding tears of laughter and gloom. Producers of Talk To Me (Cheadle’s summer debut) made it no secret that this screenplay is selected written events from the life of Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene, an American television and talk show host. Cheadle becomes Greene spewing a speech full of jive heavily mixed with profanity and sexual references throughout the film. His characteristic portrayal of Greene is perfection in the making. But this shouldn’t be too surprising after witnessing his flawless depiction of Paul Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda a few years back.
Cheadle worked with a supporting cast whose brilliant talent also brought this film to life: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mike Epps, Cedric The Entertainer, and Martin Sheen to name a few.
Including Cedric The Entertainer would make people think that he brought the comedic relief to the movie. But actually no—Mike Epps and Martin Sheen’s parts also were relatively minor in comparison the Ejiofor’s. Nevertheless, they all possessed a meritorious quality, which ultimately enlightened this project.
Compelling enough to understand his disappoint and unsatisfaction, Ejifor as Dewey Hughes (Greene’s business partner and best friend) is spectacular on screen. Versatility is an attribute that is necessarily crucial for all actors to possess. But Ejifor will epitomize it right before viewers eyes. The other major protagonistic supporter was Greene’s beloved sweetheart Vernell Watson.
Taraji P. Henson played Vernell Watson who was Greene’s love interest while he was incarcerated and remained his lifetime partner after his release. Until now, Henson was most remembered for her role along side Tyrese Gibson in Baby Boy. Her dramatization was impeccable. However, it was very difficult to constructively examine her acting skills througout the movie because she looked more stunning than ever. The Lord has truly blessed this woman with indescribable beauty. Just her addition to the casting makes watching this cinematic work worthwhile…for men that is…ahem…
Anyway, Talk To Me is abundantly composed of hilarious lines and instances that will have most guffawing, but of course, it is still far from a satire. It is thematic in the sense of staying true to one’s self and not holding grudges against true friends because life is so short.
Cheadle’s representation of Greene’s devotion to stay real even when possibly shattering a companion’s feelings will have an awakening effect on some viewers. Emotions exhibited by the actors in this production are astounding. With no hesitation in writing it, Don Cheadle is one the greatest actors who ever lived. Like most artists whose repetoire is full of numerous works, everything he has touched hasn’t necessarily turned to gold. But certain pieces exemplify him as noble and exceptional. He is in a league of his own. Talk To Me is a classic.
http://www.doubletakemag.net/ent/talk2.html
Movies based on true stories are usually the most inspirational ones and often nominated for the most admirable cinematic awards. Even flicks that do not claim to be based on a person’s life where most likely influenced by real people that the original screenwriters could actually pinpoint. Whether this is done or not, the truth always comes out and credit is given where it is due.
And Don Cheadle is worthy of great praise by delivering a performance of sheer magnificence in an autobiographical melodrama that will have an audience shedding tears of laughter and gloom. Producers of Talk To Me (Cheadle’s summer debut) made it no secret that this screenplay is selected written events from the life of Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene, an American television and talk show host. Cheadle becomes Greene spewing a speech full of jive heavily mixed with profanity and sexual references throughout the film. His characteristic portrayal of Greene is perfection in the making. But this shouldn’t be too surprising after witnessing his flawless depiction of Paul Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda a few years back.
Cheadle worked with a supporting cast whose brilliant talent also brought this film to life: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mike Epps, Cedric The Entertainer, and Martin Sheen to name a few.
Including Cedric The Entertainer would make people think that he brought the comedic relief to the movie. But actually no—Mike Epps and Martin Sheen’s parts also were relatively minor in comparison the Ejiofor’s. Nevertheless, they all possessed a meritorious quality, which ultimately enlightened this project.
Compelling enough to understand his disappoint and unsatisfaction, Ejifor as Dewey Hughes (Greene’s business partner and best friend) is spectacular on screen. Versatility is an attribute that is necessarily crucial for all actors to possess. But Ejifor will epitomize it right before viewers eyes. The other major protagonistic supporter was Greene’s beloved sweetheart Vernell Watson.
Taraji P. Henson played Vernell Watson who was Greene’s love interest while he was incarcerated and remained his lifetime partner after his release. Until now, Henson was most remembered for her role along side Tyrese Gibson in Baby Boy. Her dramatization was impeccable. However, it was very difficult to constructively examine her acting skills througout the movie because she looked more stunning than ever. The Lord has truly blessed this woman with indescribable beauty. Just her addition to the casting makes watching this cinematic work worthwhile…for men that is…ahem…
Anyway, Talk To Me is abundantly composed of hilarious lines and instances that will have most guffawing, but of course, it is still far from a satire. It is thematic in the sense of staying true to one’s self and not holding grudges against true friends because life is so short.
Cheadle’s representation of Greene’s devotion to stay real even when possibly shattering a companion’s feelings will have an awakening effect on some viewers. Emotions exhibited by the actors in this production are astounding. With no hesitation in writing it, Don Cheadle is one the greatest actors who ever lived. Like most artists whose repetoire is full of numerous works, everything he has touched hasn’t necessarily turned to gold. But certain pieces exemplify him as noble and exceptional. He is in a league of his own. Talk To Me is a classic.
I guess I will get to see it in a theatre eventually or just check it out on DVD. What's the deal behind the slow rollout of this movie? They have been advertising the movie like crazy in this area. Is it just a matter of the cinema owners not thinking that they can make money off this joint? 
