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7 out of 7 people found the following comment useful :-
Murder mystery is lighter than air, 10. Juli 2000

Author: syzygy-5 von Boston, MA USA

Emily Watson is a charmer: she's completely naive and innocent, but then again she's not so naive, and maybe not so innocent. She seems to understand nothing, but then she's the only one who understands it all.

Watson's tour-de-force is in playing Trixie completely straight, malapropisms and all. Yeah, the twisted idioms get tired after a while, at least until a funnier one shows up.

Definitely for art house movie lovers and not the megaplex.

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I saw the WHOLE MOVIE!, 19. November 2001
Author: dgbader von NEW YORK, NY

While the movie was flawed in some ways (never quite believed the connection between Trixie & Dex, for example), I found it engaging in many ways. Ms. Watson is certainly a versatile actress, and her Trixie is a marked departure from her other movie portrayals--especially her most recent in "Angela's Ashes". One can't help but admire a performer who takes such risks.

I don't think I've sat with such wrapt attention to the next utterance of a character since Groucho did "Day at the Races"! Not only does Trixie raise malapropism to a new art form ("We'll all go to Hell in a handbag"; and as she grabs the bottle away from Leslie Ann Warren, she admonishes her with, "I'm not going to let you drink yourself into Bolivia!"), Ms. Watson rattles off these lines without a trace of affectation or laugh calculation, which makes them work so beautifully.

The aforementioned Ms. Warren turns in her usual strong performance. Nick Nolte's surly senator was rather over the top, but it did make him a likely suspect which added more interest to the plot. And Nathan Lane, while probably overqualified for his role, is always worth seeing (his NBC sitcom notwithstanding).

I'm not sure Mr. Abramsen and I saw the same movie, although it's clear only one of us saw the WHOLE movie! Sometimes I believe people walk out of plays or films just to brag to their friends that they've done it. This movie, I believe is worth an entire look; even a second one to recall all of Trixie's fractured English!

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Fun, but an acquired taste., 18. Dezember 2000

Author: howiewins von Minnesota

There seem to be two major demographics that film audiences fall into. The commercially reliable, and the more risky arthouse, or as Trixie would say, "but I see it the other way". "Trixie" falls into the arthouse, with its star, Emily Watson, fitting in perfectly to its offbeat nature. Watson has proven in her career, from "Breaking the Waves" to "Hilary and Jackie" that she is one of the most underrated and capable actresses in modern film. Following a "noir" mystery tale of murder, and political corruption, "Trixie" takes the cliches of a thriller and combines them skillfully with the creative tongue of the English-slaughtering lead character. For people who enjoy daring, open-minded pictures, "Trixie" is a fun way to spend an evening. For people who enjoy loud, explosion-packed films, go see them.

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I laughed so hard I woke him up!, 8. Juli 2006
Author: GrammarBroad von United States

And, no, he would NOT have liked this movie. Most people obviously didn't. My sides ached. I know most people didn't "get" it. Look at the mess of categories it is in. You cannot pigeonhole this movie. It is an original.

I do understand. I have seen Altman movies that I didn't think were funny, either. But this one hit a home run right up my alley. Not funny? Well, at least it's not a tired, old cliché. I had to get the tissues out because I was laughing so hard I was crying. See? We mix metaphors all the time.

But these clichés have never been mixed so well. How did Nick Nolte, Lesley Ann Warren and Brittany Murphy and the rest of the cast keep straight faces? A whole movie FULL of straight men. The only one who knew he was funny was Nathan Lane ... and he was playing a comedian ... that most people didn't think was funny! How ironic is that?

I just want to say to everyone involved in making this movie: Thank you! I laughed so hard I ruptured my catachresis.

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An innocent mirror, 12. Juli 2000
Author: LaoWombat von New York City

I had heard that the malapropism of Emily Watson's character would begin to wear after a while. Not for me, it was like watching a seriously deadpan Gracie Allen at work.

The key to the film (which covers some of the same territory as "Fargo" and contains a few references to the movie) is the realization that it is not only Watson's character whose utterances are ridiculous, but those of the major characters, but Red's description of his relationship to the dead woman and Senator Avery's comments to the reporters show a similar dislocation with reality and sense. We start by realizing that her comments are off the wall, but they turn out to be nothing compared to the double-speak that we have become accustomed to coming out of the mouths of politicians and developers.

The ending is a bit harum-scarum but overall a very enjoyable movie. The plot twists at the end weakened it, although they were very much in keeping with the noir genre.

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Wonderful mixed metaphors, 19. August 2000

Author: morwyn von California

Brilliant mixed metaphors, fabulous dialogue. I can see how someone may not like it if they don't get or don't like word play, but if you like a good turn of phrase I highly recommend it! Huzzah for John Binder, whoever he is, not much on his resume, I can't wait for the next script!

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This movie hurt to watch....but it was worth it man., 17. Juni 2002
Author: (diamondscaffo@hotmail.com) von Seattle, WA

Ok - I have to admit....this movie was painful. Just painful to sit there and take all those mixed metaphors like punches to the head. BUT...I stumbled across this movie on a Sunday afternoon. Never heard of it..no expectations, etc. And actually had a good time watching it. My wife hated it (so she says) but we both laughed and kept rolling our eyes at each other throughout the movie. It was like reading a trashy novel...the characters were total stereotypes (the young, good looking womanizer (trying to have a heart of gold), the drunk, corrupt senator (always grabbing ass, etc) and of course the favorite - the bumbling, almost moronic detective making it all happen -kind of like a female Inspector Clouseau only with less physical humor and more verbal humor. Some of the words that came out of her mouth were really funny - like "I woke up unconscious" and my personal favorite, "Do you think I have a ace up my hole?" I wouldn't go out of your way to see this movie but if you come across it one afternoon....see how long you can stand it :)

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"Inside, I'm outgoing.", 17. August 2000

Author: David Ferguson (fergusontx@gmail.com) von Dallas, Texas

"Trixie" the movie, and Trixie the character are both difficult to peg. Alan Rudolph is one of my favorite directors, with "Choose Me" being a hidden treasure that everyone should discover. However, the muddled plot and underdeveloped characters make this one seem about 3/4 complete. Emily Watson as Trixie mangles the English language with an avalanche of malapropisms for 2 hours. If I am correct, I think Rudolph uses her botchings as a way to measure the true misuse (or lack of sincerity) of the language we are exposed to daily from powerful businessmen (Will Patton) and corrupt politicians (Nick Nolte). The ramblings of these two are much more destructive than those of the well-meaning, but seemingly harmless Trixie. Dermot Mulrooney's character presented us with the potential to be one of the truly great roles in cinema. Inexplicably, he is written out of the movie just when we are trying to complete our bond with him. That leaves Trixie and a previously minor character to save the day and the film. I think they fall a little short. Nick Nolte, Nathan Lane, and Will Patton (all excellent actors) have over-the-top scenes that wreak of acting class. Emily Watson seems somewhat miscast, and I am not sure why Lesley Ann Warren agreed to her role, unless it was loyalty to Rudolph. Side note ... does anyone else think that Emily Watson looks like a female Gary Oldman? Although I agree with Rudolph in that the true danger lies with the so-called power mongers, I must admit that the underdeveloped script was a disappointment. In spite of the shortcomings of the script, the film is watchable from a comedy standpoint. You'll find yourself trying to remember some of Trixie's most interesting misspeaks. Plenty of outloud laughter in my audience, and one can never have enough laughs.

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I love this film, and have watched it twice., 17. November 2003

Author: Jack von Hollywood, CA USA

The Trixie character is very original and inviting. Her story is amazing and touching. The verbal battle between Trixie and the Senator is complex beauty. Every performance is great by the the well casted. I found Trixie to be a warm and very interesting movie.

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Good movie, 31. März 2001

Author: billchiu von thecube

Good movie. Odd, off balance, imaginative, agitating - everything that an ultra-passive braincell-hybernating spoonfed-explosion stale-cool critics-approved movie pencil-envies. My opinion.

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