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(2640) 6.5 119 min 2018

The Public is a movie starring Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, and Emilio Estevez. An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from...

Starring: Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Taylor Schilling, Jena Malone

Genres: Drama

Director: Emilio Estevez

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Quality	480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Genres	Drama
Director	Emilio Estevez
Writer	Emilio Estevez
Stars	Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Taylor Schilling, Jena Malone
Country	USA
Also Known As	Nieposłuszni, Ein ganz gewöhnlicher Held
Runtime	1H 59M
Description	An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.

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Thursday, 25 Jun 2020 14:14

I am a huge fan of Dafoe and was thrilled to see this film. His character in the film was the perfect foil to what really happened to the main character. His background is still in the background but his character was clear. I will say that the movie is predictable but there are too many cliffhanger's and many other twist endings that can make the film a little boring. Dafoe is really good at what he does and he is a great actor to watch in movies. The main actress who played his love interest was great and I will watch her in many movies as well. Overall this movie is definitely worth a watch and I definitely recommend it.

Thursday, 25 Jun 2020 08:17

The Public is a movie that simply will not let you down. What started out as a fairly standard story that was recently taken from the annals of history is changed and re-imagined in a very compelling way, making the movie seem like it was made by a director who simply did not want to leave anything out, or was afraid he would come across as corny or incoherent. The director has an exceptional eye for the story of those who are not fortunate enough to have fortune on their side. The story revolves around a man named Matthew Broderick, played by William H. Macy who is a homeless Vietnam veteran who is given the chance to enroll in Harvard University by his terminally ill wife who has been in a vegetative state for the past five years. Upon his admission he finds himself in the same group as a large group of students and faculty who have been assigned the task of going on an official interview tour for a position in Cambridge. Broderick believes that he has some special something to offer that will help all of them to be able to get into Harvard. Before he knows it he finds himself at Harvard, but his acceptance into the University is being threatened because of the fact that a number of people have committed suicide after being denied admission to Harvard, something which he is adamant that he will not allow. Matthew, who has to stay with his mother because of his illness, gets caught up in the lives of his classmates, most of whom have to deal with the effects of such things as sexual assault, alcoholism, domestic violence and mental illness. Broderick is able to help these people in many different ways, but he has to keep his emotions in check to make it seem like he is not one of them. Throughout the movie we have various discussion's between Broderick and his fellow classmates, but they keep getting off on different topics. In one such conversation, Matthew tells a joke about a boar (which is apparently a famous meme among Harvard students) and we later learn that the joke is not meant to be funny, because it is about an incident in Harvard's past that involved a pig getting lynched. What I found to be interesting about the movie is how the story is constantly being used as a tool for the students to explore themselves in a very non-classical way. The atmosphere at times is quite dark, but there is always a thread of light that shines through, showing that there is more to life than just surviving at Harvard and getting a Harvard degree. There is something about the way that the story is told that really makes you feel like you are part of the story and that you are being watched and that you are not simply part of this group of students, but that you are part of the group of people who are all trying to live a meaningful life. The movie itself is really well done. I have to admit that I had never heard of this movie before it came out. I had heard of the story being told about Broderick, and the fact that he has to face his fears and be strong for the students and not just give in to his fears. I thought that this would be a typical re-make of a movie and that it would be about a rich person going to Harvard. But to my surprise, it was anything but typical. I was stunned that it was an actual feature film. I'm not sure if I'm a fan of Brad Pitt, but he definitely adds a great deal to the movie, giving the movie a very polished, Oscar-winning quality to it. He is the most likable character, and I think it is the fact that you don't really like him that gives the film its power. As for the rest of the cast, I found it to be very impressive. I am not much of a Michael Keaton fan, but he plays the character very well. I thought that all of the actors were very effective, and they all give great performances. The movie also has a very strong atmosphere and if I had to point out a flaw, I would say that there are some very obvious moments of violence. I think that this movie does show what life at Harvard must be like, but I would have preferred a movie that was not set in Harvard, and was set in some other place, so that I wouldn't feel that it was so repetitive.

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 17:32

The Public is a documentary movie about a mother and her teenage daughter. Her daughter, Arla (played by Hailee Steinfeld) is a little girl with Down syndrome. Her mother, Susan (played by Maya Rudolph), is very proud of her daughter. Arla gets invited to play a private school in Sweden where all the children with special needs are well taken care of. She is enrolled there until the day she can be sent back home to the United States. Now she is going to the school in the middle of the country. Her mother tells her not to worry and Arla goes. Arla makes her way to the school, gets her clothes and her medicine. But Arla is worried about not making it in Sweden. So she thinks about going to Sweden and getting her clothes and medicine. That day Arla goes to school and meets lots of people and starts to fall in love with some of them. But she has a hard time in the school. There is only one teacher that understands Arla. She does not understand Arla. So she makes Arla learn how to read and write so that she can fit in the school and communicate. That teacher teaches Arla English so that she can go back to Sweden. The thing that most people don't like about this movie is that there are two countries involved. A mother and her daughter from a country and a teacher from a country. They are really meant to be from different countries and countries don't even belong to each other. It just seems like the movies are talking about the United States and the other countries aren't really involved at all. I am kind of disappointed with this movie because the movies were made to make people feel good. But the movie is really good and I would recommend it to people who are looking for a different movie to watch.

Sunday, 21 Jun 2020 10:05

My wife and I, who are well aware that The Public is based on true events, were quite shocked to see it on prime time television at a packed theater in the summer of 2006. I am not saying that we are generally political conservatives, but we are informed about the true facts and wanted to see what this movie was about. I have to say that this is a remarkable movie. The cast is very well chosen, with excellent performances by all the actors. The film is not partisan, but it presents the tragedy that took place in Charlottesville. I think that the movie has provided many people with a proper and accurate view of the events. It is true that much of what happened in Charlottesville was inconsequential, but the film makes it very clear that these events, along with the backlash that resulted, should have resulted in a much larger response. The fact that most of the other side of the story did not respond at all to the media events in Charlottesville makes the point that the people who had nothing to do with this incident were essentially the perpetrators. I give this movie a 10 out of 10.

Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 20:32

Well, I will be the first to admit that I was not ready to watch this movie. I think that this is the first movie of any kind that I've ever not enjoyed in the theater. I went with my wife, who is a big fan of Nick Cage and wasn't ready to watch any romantic drama. I think that she's been doing a pretty good job and that is the only way I will comment on this movie. I was very satisfied and thought that it was a pretty good movie. I don't know about the others. I had high hopes for it. However, after about 20 minutes of this movie, my hopes sunk. It was a story that I have seen a million times before. I did not think that this movie was worth seeing, but my wife thought that it was worth it and that she was still thinking about it. I think that she was right. This movie could be that type of movie that you want to watch more than once, but at the same time, you will not regret watching it. Overall, I give this movie a C+.

Thursday, 21 May 2020 08:13

Once again, some reviewers have said this is not the story that they expected. While this is not the story that many people were hoping for, I believe that this is the best film that Timothy Hutton has ever done. He has proved himself to be an exceptional actor that his fans will never forget. I have watched almost all of his films and he continues to hold his own against many other talented actors. As always, I must say that his character was very well developed and you got to know and care about him. The more you learn about his character, the more you get to understand the depth of his motives. The characters in this film are very believable and you can relate to them on several levels. I cannot express how much this film impacted me. I believe that many other people will also see this film and enjoy it as much as I did.

Sunday, 17 May 2020 10:00

A powerful, moving film about the experiences of being a woman in the age of the 20th Century. When watching this film, I had to remind myself that it was by the same director that did "Fahrenheit 9/11", the controversial film that was met with harsh criticism and much ado about what it actually was about. In fact, the only thing that distinguished "Free Women" from "Fahrenheit" was that I really thought it was more about women's rights, and the protests against the suffragettes in the late 19th Century. It is the details that let this film down. After the film is over, I felt I had to have my ears checked, because I heard someone say that it was more about two girls being close friends and the experiences they had with the man. Which seems odd, considering the film is centered around women. For a film that has such a strong political message, the focus on the internal struggles of the characters is very clunky and confusing, and leaves the viewer not really knowing who they are. And to top it all off, the film is so poorly filmed, and doesn't even have a lot of nice cinematography. I am not a fan of Quentin Tarantino, but I do think that this film is very powerful, and could be considered his masterpiece. I would recommend this film to anyone who is interested in the social themes of the 20th Century. Some people have compared the film to "Boiler Room" (1997) and "Last King of Scotland" (2002). I would not compare them, because I thought "Last King" was much better. I gave "Free Women" an 8 out of 10. The same rating I gave to "Fahrenheit 9/11" (although, I personally thought that was much better).

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 11:48

Greetings again from the darkness. The Public is a perfect example of what you can do when the budget is not as tight as you would like it to be. What was a small movie, in its day, with an intimate, close-knit group of people, has become a large movie with many, many stars, and enough people to support a successful release. Even with that little budget, it was interesting, real, compelling, and even beautiful to look at. Perhaps the biggest factor in the public's interest is that it's an incredibly honest movie. No cheap shots, or pokes at the well-being of others. The sheer depth of the subject matter is revealed here. The acting, especially by Will Smith, is astonishing. In a small movie, actors and actresses tend to overact. It's a real shame that Will Smith and Mia Farrow have been given such long lists of awards, and people may not have realized just how good they were. The Public would have been great if Will Smith had received more acting opportunities. He was quite likable, but I never fully understood why. Mia Farrow, however, is at her best in her role. She's very commanding, and just looks as if she has been through hell and back. The narrative of the film is gripping, and the characters are believable. You really understand how important love can be to these people. I was thrilled to see this movie because I believe it could be the most realistic depiction of the AIDS crisis since, well, the Titanic. That alone is an achievement. It's hard to think of a movie about the AIDS crisis, that has the strength of a small town, the simplicity of a small movie, and the drama of a Hollywood movie. Even though it was made with less money, the quality of the movie, and the message it conveys is unparalleled. If you can see the Public on video, or if you are able to see it in a good theater, you must see it. You won't regret it. Thank you to the entire cast and crew of this movie for bringing us something so special.

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 05:51

The Public is a film about two teenage friends: Michael Murphy, who works on a computer to be a successful, famous, and perhaps a young man, but is left home alone and lonely, and Emmet, who also works on a computer to make money to be able to support himself, and his son's dream. They end up meeting at a bar in the middle of nowhere. Michael goes to college for his masters, and the other one gets him a job working for him. Emmet loves computers, and as the movie progresses we learn why. He wants to work with computers and excel, he wants to do whatever he can to have a place in the world, and the film shows him going through the same things. His only problem is that Emmet has a crush on one of the co-workers, and it will be very hard for him to tell Emmet the truth about his sister. The film deals with the relationships in a realistic way and makes you feel sorry for them. I feel sad for these guys. The acting is great and the characters are well developed. If you get the chance, watch this film. It is a great film.

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 10:17

For a film made in the wake of a presidential election, it's refreshing to have a film that doesn't just track the odd reactions of the subjects, but also what it means to them. The events depicted in this film are like some of the more vivid versions of a book's record of a historical event. Of course, the book is of course about the war, and the film is about the moments of pain and the memories of those who were caught in the crossfire. The pictures are as powerful as the descriptions. They tell a story so great that it has the power to survive even the passage of time, and on the screen, they are in great abundance. They tell us what people went through, and what they tried to overcome, even as the stars of the film, like Cameron Diaz, read the memories that all of us have long since forgotten. The public opinion in some cases was far less than the leaders. As political scientist Michael Kazin said, a politician who is less successful in his first election could be a great success in his second. Or was it?

William Barnett

Monday, 11 May 2020 02:50

Life is not always as you may have expected. It's all about expectations and the way you can overcome them. How hard you can work and how much you can give of yourself. That's why this movie is so powerful, because we can all make mistakes and things don't always turn out the way you had planned. In this movie we can see how sometimes you can make a huge difference. It can help you overcome your own fears and actually make it easier to get things done. And that's a good feeling to have.

Saturday, 09 May 2020 07:39

I haven't been as moved as I have been by this film as some of my friends. I know the backlash of the film, especially the questions it raises. It is a very good film, very well acted, well directed and very well thought out, and well directed. The story of the story is as rich as the film itself. I cannot praise the way the story is told enough. It is a very solid film and I was moved by it. I was pleased with the cast. I would recommend this film, and especially for the people who are talking about it to get the film as soon as possible. This film will be a very important part of your life. I have to say I am not going to watch it again, but it is worth a watch and I will be watching it until I die.

Tuesday, 05 May 2020 09:26

Well, it is not a movie about black-gloved or masked gangs, but it is not really a dark story. In the end, it is just a story about good-hearted people who are trying to achieve their goals. But in this movie, the simple things like getting on an airplane or purchasing a computer can be all that makes the difference between one person living or dying in one lifetime. So in conclusion, this is a story about a person who starts a business, but, with the help of a friend and a father who has been jailed for 15 years, decides to change his life and his fate. To be honest, I really like this movie, because it really touches your heart. And by the way, I am not sure if the word "dark" is the right word, but it seems to me that it is an understatement.

Monday, 04 May 2020 01:59

I must say that this is not a perfect movie, but that I didn't feel the desire to turn it off. After watching it, I knew what I wanted to see. The reason for that is because I think that the characters are very real, especially the main character, and that is because I really felt how he was feeling. One of the best parts of the movie was the acting by the main characters. And the actors were just perfect. The story line was very good and the way it was written was very good, making you get the point even if you didn't notice it from the beginning. But when I go to watch a movie I want to go into it and know what the hell is going on. It was really great for me. I'm really glad that I watch this movie, because I think that I really love it, and I am going to see it again because I don't want to forget about it.

Friday, 01 May 2020 11:13

This movie really captivated me as I watched it. It was very interesting, but at times hard to watch. It's also very powerful. It has very powerful moments and I enjoyed it a lot. A lot of the conversation that takes place throughout the movie just kind of spoke to me, it really put a twist on the narrative. There is a reason why people do what they do and how it comes about. I also enjoyed the whole subtext with the whole American Dream vs the French Dream. As the narrator points out, the French Dream is something that all people are really good at, but the American Dream is something that we can only attain by doing things that we would be ashamed to admit. I really enjoyed the subtext and the message, it really resonated with me. I give this movie an 8 out of 10. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the French Dream.

Kathleen Hansen

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 07:04

Drew Barrymore is one of the finest actors out there today. I have seen her in several films (Shallow Hal, Trainwreck, Erin Brockovich, The Wedding Singer, and so on). She is probably a little underrated, because she's been around for quite a few films already. That's why I was very surprised to see this film on HBO. I usually don't like Drew Barrymore movies. She's a 'cringe' kind of gal. This film had some nice acting from her and the cast. It's a pretty simple story. Two guys are going to a fancy party at a nursing home, but they don't really know the guys and it gets complicated. This film is the low point of Drew Barrymore's career. She's not funny or likable. Her films are all too formulaic. She's usually one of the most boring actresses out there. She's not really fit for a mainstream movie like this one. I don't know what the director was thinking, but it's just not good. Drew Barrymore has made some pretty good films, but this film is a dead end.

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 09:09

I'd heard of the Public before seeing it, and I was curious about this film for several reasons. First and foremost, I really enjoyed Michael Cera's performance, and this was by far the best performance of his career (though a little over the top with a little too much overacting). Second, I really liked the background music that the director and actors were using, it was really moving. Third, I really liked the fact that this was not a typical musical, it was at least two or three different musical scores instead of just one, each score was distinctly different, and I thought they gave it a unique feel. The other things I liked about this movie were the acting, I thought the actors did an excellent job, especially Julia Stiles, whose performance was absolutely amazing. The rest of the cast did an excellent job too, especially Aja, who I felt stole the film. The music was great, I don't know how people can get annoyed with the music, it's totally different and brings a lot to the film. I also like the cinematography, I thought it was great, and the cinematography complimented the score very well. I thought the idea of a documentary film was really great, it helped you relate to the characters more, and showed how the system of the orphanage affects the characters. The entire project was very well done, and I felt very sorry for the actors who had to act so poorly, but that was part of the whole film. I don't think it was an accurate portrayal, and I don't think it was a musical. I think this movie was more of a drama film and a character study film, and I felt really moved by it. I think it's an excellent film, and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes the musical genre. I give it an 8/10.

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 13:11

This film in the film itself is a brilliant story, with a twist ending. This film reminds me of one of my favorite movies, Renny Harlin's "Our Kind of Traitor." The movie is about a modern country and history trying to cope with the realities of a post WWII. Now, the actors are fantastic.The story is even more brilliant than in the film. I really like the mix between historical and modern with this film. I really loved the cast that also includes Jodie Foster, John Hurt, Jason Statham, and especially Steve Buscemi who was in my favorite "Our Kind of Traitor." The characters were played very well. I recommend this film to everybody who is a fan of WWII films. 8/10

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 13:09

I thought this was a brilliant film. The casting is just perfect and the story line is powerful. I've seen it twice and plan on buying it. It also allows you to think about how we view people that we know and don't know, all the while finding it's a movie about getting by in the world and how it can change from day to day. I also like how the story is told, it's also a unique spin on life. I also like the cast. Rachel Weisz is so very stunning in this film and she has definitely made her reputation in Hollywood. If you haven't seen it, you really need to see it. There are quite a few films that are available that are similar but this one is not a copy and I thought the experience was much more powerful.

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 02:39

This is a really bad movie. The acting is pretty bad. You get the feeling that all the characters are just pretending to be a family, not really a family. The story is somewhat basic and I didn't know who the hell was the "lead". The story is quite simple, but it gets boring if you've seen several hundred movies before. I really hope that you don't watch this movie because it's not worth it.

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 02:29

When you can identify the main character's face in a crowd of people, and you can see it repeatedly throughout the film, you know it's a genuine breakthrough in film-making. Exceptional. It takes a while to build up to this turn of events, which might leave you a little cold. A little cold, maybe, but not really a coldness of spirit. It is one of those movies that, when the whole thing is over, you can't be in a hurry to get out of the theater. And that's the kind of a feeling you have when you watch this movie. (I am not even referring to the music, the editing, the storytelling, or any other form of the movie.)

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 01:49

This is definitely an underdog movie. You need to know that this is not a Hollywood film that they are known for. This is not a "artsy" movie. It is an indie film that is just trying to make a film. It's a small budget film. The way they were able to pull it off was just amazing. This is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again. The performances by the actors and actresses are just amazing. This movie is absolutely worth your time. 8/10.

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