Tag: Bel Canto
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Review: ‘Bel Canto’, Julianne Moore And Ken Watanabe Try To Find Passion During A Hostage Crisis
Bel Canto has all of the makings of a great film; a harrowing true story, a talented assemblage of stars, and a director in Paul Weitz who has stumbled upon occasional dramatic success since leaving his American Pie roots behind. Based on the Ann Pratchett novel which drew inspiration from the 1996 Japanese Embassy hostage…
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‘Bel Canto’ Trailer: Julianne Moore’s Voice Gets Ken Watanabe Through A Deadly Crisis
Bel Canto admittedly sounds and looks pretty corny, but when the stars are Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe it really doesn’t matter. The hostage drama is based on the acclaimed novel by Ann Pratchett, which drew inspiration from the Japanese embassy hostage crisis in 1996. The Oscar-winning actress plays world famous opera singer Roxanne Coss,…