Nicole kidman

[JoeyTatangelo]

è una DEA. La migliore in assoluto.

[Mrarj]

Dio mio che donna, guardo questa scena e poi penso a quelle troie da 4 centesimi che abbiamo in italia a recitare come quella specie di cagna: Manuela Arcuri o quell'altra deficente della marcuzzi, io giuro mi vergogno. Eppure ne abbiamo di brave!

[tuxguys]

Didn't see the movie, have no context for the scene.

She's always nice to look at however.

[Ypipable]

She's a strong Gemini.

[fabiett77]

la piu brava attrice in assoluto

[joeypete123]

ok? whats the title of this peice of music? is that better dumbass?

[Weequay2]

pretentious, the lot of you

P.S. donkeydick

[aleesa6]

It's the prelude to the first act of the opera ,"Die Walkure", by Richard Wagner.

[joeypete123]

what is the name of this song and it's artist? anyone....

[jgrab1]

Hey guess what? It's not a "song." Do you hear anybody singing?

[spk3z]

Bellissima scena, poi lei è stupenda. Tra l'altro credo che siamo di fronte al pimo piano più lungo della storia del cinema.

[grcinque]

concordo che è una bellissima scena, ma in realtà non è nella maniera più assoluta il primo piano più lungo della storia del cinema...

[spk3z]

Per questo ho detto "credo" :)

Comunque tu sai qual'è il primo piano più lungo della storia del cinema? In internet non ho trovato info a riguardo.

[grcinque]

c'è quello di blowjob di warhol o quello di françoise lebrun ne la maman et la putain che si aggira sui dieci minuti.

[satine206]

cioè è un mostro..... riesce a ttrasmettermi i brividi non dicendo nulla.... veramente fantastica!!!! ke artista!

[grcinque]

in realtà dice molto, è sprofondante, è un pianto e allo stesso tempo è un armonia che non riesce a varcare la soglia dello sfogo, notare ai 1:34 che improvvisamente il marito le parla e lei si trattiene e cambia espressione.

[satine206]

E' vero... hai colto in pieno le sensazioni che riesce a trasmettere! Dice moltissimo pur stando in silenzio!!!! NON SMETTERO' MAI DI AMMIRARE QUESTA DONNA, QUEST'ARTISTA, MERAVIGLIOSA...semplicemente!

[satine206]

stupenda!

[bonale]

io non l'ho ancora visto qst film ma è qll di lei che crede che un bambino di 10 anni sia il marito morto?

[oatmeal1972]

si è lui :)

[bonale]

merci beaucoup! ma una cosa sola, perchè è un primo piano così lungo? non avendo visto il film non riesco a capirlo!

[oatmeal1972]

se te lo dicessi ti toglierei il gusto di vedere il film, no? :)

[bonale]

lo sto guardando ora..proprio questo pezzo!!!!!!!!!!!

[CellarDoorEssentials]

I love this scene, but without watching the movie in its entirety it wouldn't make much sense. In context, this moment of the movie is brilliant.

[michaimeskinsek]

I agree with all the others. That movie is awesome. A master piece. Love

[AEAproduction]

_FANTASTIC

[distorcion45]

whats this orquestre sounds awesome

[rothkoaintdead]

wow!

Evidently, Hollywood can produce interesting cinema.

[vale90LCLC]

She is perfect...wonderful Nicole!

[morristonian]

Nicole is a wonderful human being,very philanthropic and the best actress since Meryl at her best!

[AcademyAwardsGirl]

Before the botox. :(

[metube12]

I love this scene! Perfect for the film and for Nicole!

[blutomato2004]

this is emotion.

yes!

[waderm810]

one of the best scenes in movie history. beautifly crafted and observed.

[TheMengDynasty]

Yes, this scene is amazing. This is pure emotional control. Emotional intelligence and the mastery of emotion.

[nhtdgn]

when i watch a nicole kidman movie

i am falling love her again and again

[Camanesco]

Stunning. This IS acting, this IS getting into the character. And tnh tension between her expression and Diw Walkure is almost unbearable... it blows me away.

[MovieFreak838]

This movie blew me away. Total stunner. Truly one of the greats...so sad it was overlooked.

[GuillermoPenna]

Esta escena es impecable. Nicole Kidman está impresionante en esta parte. Realmente es un placer verla en cualquier película que haga.

Saludos a Todos!

[chaperpace]

is it true that there is a scene in this movie where nicole kidman makes out with a 12 year old boy....?

[boovjeur]

she definitely has something with a 12 year old boy... but you'll have to see the movie to understand what's going on

[Laeliapurpurata]

Beginning of Die Walkuere?

[eldot4]

Such a great movie.  Too bad no one saw it. Music added so much atmosphere, esp. in the opening scene.

[kpadraic]

Kidman is a no-trick pony. Her emotional expressions never alter from one character to another; she's always Nicole Kidman and I have never gotten lost for a second in any performance she has ever given. She's just a name yielding X amount of $ from poor misguided saps. As for this scene, staring-off into the distance for extended periods of time does not make one a good performer. My grandfather stares out a nursing home window all day long and no one is handing him Oscars for it.

[rumsfeld123]

Therefore the scene worked on you, it made you think of something melancholic like your grandfather staring out of his nursing home window, face it Nic is spellbinding in this scene, it's pure cinema.

[kpadraic]

I cannot really blame you for liking this movie as you obviously lack (like most Americans) the essential tools to distinguish a good picture from a terrible one. Reading these posts makes me feel as though I am in a Twilight Zone episode were everyone is brainwashed to see something that simply does not exist. I recommend ordering Film Comment issue Vol 42 #5 (Sept / Oct 2006) and reading Paul Schrader's essay entitled 'Canon Fodder'. This will help get you started.

[kridge200]

I recommend you keep your ego in check and quit acting so pretentious. If people like this movie and you have a problem with that, then it's your problem, not theirs. Geez.

[MJKsFan]

I concur with kpadraic. well said.

[TulseLuper]

Art is subjective you asshole.

[lamentbox]

Art is subjective? So...this is art? First prove that the movie was created for an aesthetic value rather than a financial return and maybe you can deem it as art. Ps. Name-calling = you're a rube incapable of debating intelligently.

[TulseLuper]

Well I can't prove why this movie was made and neither can you. It is what it is. If it speaks to some people, who are you to decide that they're wrong? There are no rules to any piece of art, I don't care what you say.

[bpvalentine]

Excuse me for butting in. But I am sure the studio would have been happy had Jonathan Glazer's motive been more money based, as this movie tanked. I am sure the difference between Birth and your garden variety mall movie is apparent to just about anyone. While I didn't love Birth, I respect it for taking risks, for Kidman's performance, and for a couple of scenes that are frankly greater than the whole, in my opinion. Movies like this should be encouraged.

[tentoilaphi]

yes!! thank you! now we all know the truth! let's stone her! stone nicole kidman!

NOT!! nicole is a goddess. get over it.

[mrstremond]

After I saw Birth I too was shattered to learn how unpopular it actually was. If there wasn't anything more going to this film than this one scene I think it'd already deserve an inclusion on every "best ever" list in the world, but it's not at all just this, the whole movie is absolutely fascinating. Will def. rent it again this winter.

[boovjeur]

Yahoo!!! finally met some people who actually like that movie. Most of my friends thought it was boring. By the way: my name is Stefan, 42 yrs old, living in Belgium. Cheers !

[blairshynola]

never was a fan until i saw this film. her face is the ultimate in expression. priceless scene.

[angelita0812]

Watta great scene...

Nicole Kidman are soow talented indeed...

[dustinwellman]

Nicole Kidman is brilliant in this film. Just 'effin brillint.

[Kassandrix]

Can someone tell me what's going on in this scene?

[boovjeur]

The actress had a rendez-vous with her partner at the opera... in this scene the music illustrates her state of mind... as you can probably tell, she's on the edge of a total mental breakdown... what is showing on the stage of the opera-house is of no importance... it's her mental state and the dark colour of the music that matters... Capice ? By the way : Grrreat Movie !!!

[marchmarch2007]

she's processing some very recent information she's had. Here you see her trying to concentrate on what she's seeing, but also what she's thinkging, which I imagine are worlds apart.

[timmm20]

i must admit i didn´t like the movie very much.although the idea behind it was great and so the music was,but i think the best thing about the film was nicoles performence.this scene and the very last one prove once again her great talent.

[Vodopianov]

Great movie!

[cheeselog76]

This film is a masterpiece. It's sad that America didn't see this amazing work. The acting, script, gorgeous cinematography, directing...all flawless. There's just nothing wrong with this film. People didn't give it the light of day because of the subject matter. They must've been busy watching "Dude, Where's My Car." Oh well, their loss.

"Birth" was one of the best ten films from the past decade. Ask any open-minded and intelligent person, and they'll agree.

[DylanSaunders]

I absolutely agree with you! I saw it, when it first hit theaters here. I'm the only one I personally know of that truly appreciates this movie.

[eofire]

Lovely scene. Kidman was magnificent.

[puresome]

One of my favourite movies and one of Nicole Kidmans best work. The time I rented it I had to see it 3 times in a row. You always notice new things about it. It's awsome!

[Shrubbs]

That was really a spectacular film, and I agree with EternalClem that it was underrated

[NovaPlanet]

I loved it from the fisrt time I saw it :D, but your right generator06, this movie is highly underrated.

[generator06]

This is 'Vertigo' of the 21st century.  People are gonna love this film 25 years from now.

[EternalClem]

This movie is so underrated. Phenomenal scene by Nicole.

[pinklighter]

I second that.

[Vela21]

I have to agree! She was spectacular in this! I love how in her eyes you can see her confusion, her frustration, and her eagerness to please Danny Huston's character, but you can tell her world is coming apart, after what the little boy said to her! Tremendous! What is that song playing in the background? The symphony?

[oatmeal1972]

yes was the sumphony

[gretlsme]

@oatmeal1972 It's actually from Wagner's opera Die Walküre.

[EternalClem]

The music is Die Walküre: Orchestervorspiel by Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan on the Wagner: Die Walküre. It's on iTunes.

[Acousticfilms]

one of the greatest scenes in cinema.

ever.