Based on the comic “Here” by Richard McGuire
Story
A story of generations about families and the special place where they live, sharing love, loss, laughter and life. It was first published as a strip in the comic magazine “Raw” in 1989 and was expanded to a 300-page graphic novel in 2014. At one point in the beginning of the film, Richard’s father names several cities that, according to him, are located along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, although in fact these are all cities along Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania, which at the time was not even was built.. [from the trailer] Richard: You know, if you want, you can spend the rest of the night here.
Clarinet Concerto, Pts
Margaret: I could spend the rest of my life here.. Features They Stooge to Conga (1943). 1 and 2 Author: Artie Shaw Performed by: Artie Shaw and his orchestra Provided by RCA Records By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment. Thanks to such films as “Back to the Future”, “Forrest Gump”, “Outcast” and “The Polar Express”, I am always intrigued by the “next project of Robert Zemeckis”.
There is no doubt that “Here” is a technical achievement in cinematography from Zemeckis and cinematographer Don Burgess
In “Here” the respected director once again demonstrates his technical skill and innovation – although he lacks the clear plot moves that his films are usually famous for. For a very simple overview, “Here” tells the story of one piece of land – taken from one perspective – over a long period of time (from the dinosaurs to 2020 and beyond). Ostensibly, it focuses on the life and family that Richard (Tom Hanks) and Margaret (Robin Wright) have been raising in this space throughout their lives. Creating something spectacular for a single fixed camera point seems to break the very rules of cinema, but here it works well enough to hold the viewer’s interest.
“Staticity” does not equal “boringness” in any way
It’s also a return—whether through a rejuvenated AI or a current face—to the big “everyman” roles that Hanks thrives on. He plays beautifully, and his chemistry with Wright remains true over the years. However, “Here” lacks something, and I think it is, ironically, a lack of time in the Hanks/Wright aspect. While it would have broken the whole concept if the other character arcs were completely removed, I found myself not really interested in the Native Americans, Revolutionary Patriots, or 1940s inventors who create the “backstory” of the house, if you will.
In fact, I was only emotionally concerned about Richard and Margaret (and their orbit)
So, despite some poignant/thoughtful moments and some beautiful technical skill, Here has a ceiling topped by the needs of this technical side. Perhaps, if these were the main characters from the cradle to the grave, everything would be different, but the breadth of coverage also means a narrowing of time in any one area (to the detriment of the entire film). From “Alien: Romulus” to “Home on the Road” – take a look at some of our favorite posters of 2024.
