SCOTT -- Another one I thought was terrible, although it was quite popular, was "Love, Actually," with its veneer of class and good taste -- and everyone's British and it's nicely shot.
It overstays its welcome a little, and the tension dips towards the deliberately perfunctory end, but it's nicely tailored both to the orchestra's prowess and its distinctive, glamorous sound, all plush strings, virile-sounding brass and mellow woodwind.
It's nicely recorded, too: some of Netrebko's discs capture the power of her voice at the expense of its opulence; here, you get a real sense of its force and beauty.
As for the outright strangeness of wunderkind Alton, it's nicely offset by the casting of Lieberher, a child actor who's impressive but essentially down to earth in his manner.
It's light, it's nicely designed, and it seems to be the epitome of Motorola's decade-long dedication to quality in design.
It's nicely situated across from the State Theater, extending the reach of New Brunswick's restaurant row.
And it's nicely performed.
It's nicely put together.
It's sweet, it's nicely done.
