There's no chance that you'll see a film as weird as The Lobster this whole year. In what is effectively an indie art-house piece, you get a completely insane and almost unfathomable world filled with more and more absurdities everywhere you look. However, it's such an incredibly unique and eye-catching film that it's still hugely engrossing and surprisingly entertaining to watch.
This is definitely a cult film for the ages, but won't be a big hit with general audiences.
7.5
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Crimson Peak
This movie showcases del Toro's unique skill for beauty and suspense.
The sets, costumes and general atmosphere are sumptuous in that signature del Toro way. The luxurious train on the heroine's robe that audibly thumps behind her as she sweeps down the staircase? Yes, please. There is a nod to all the images our minds ever conjured while reading fairy tales. The rich colours, the music, the textures all help draw us in to this world and settle us in for the story.
I was impressed with Jessica Chastain's talent for conveying two conflicting emotions at once, all playing out on her face.
8
The sets, costumes and general atmosphere are sumptuous in that signature del Toro way. The luxurious train on the heroine's robe that audibly thumps behind her as she sweeps down the staircase? Yes, please. There is a nod to all the images our minds ever conjured while reading fairy tales. The rich colours, the music, the textures all help draw us in to this world and settle us in for the story.
I was impressed with Jessica Chastain's talent for conveying two conflicting emotions at once, all playing out on her face.
8
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Spy
I was really looking forward to seeing this comedy after reading some of the reviews. However, I ended up disappointed on the whole, but it looks like I'm somewhere in the middle between the raves and the scathing criticism.
It can be quite silly at times, yet I also found some scenes funny.
Overall, I believe there might be worse ways to spend an evening than to watch this fairly amusing spy comedy. There is an all-star cast also featuring a rather toned-down Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Rose Byrne.
Finally for those that are interested, I would pay attention to the language warnings in the "R" rating, as it's graphic and prolific throughout the movie!
6
It can be quite silly at times, yet I also found some scenes funny.
Overall, I believe there might be worse ways to spend an evening than to watch this fairly amusing spy comedy. There is an all-star cast also featuring a rather toned-down Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Rose Byrne.
Finally for those that are interested, I would pay attention to the language warnings in the "R" rating, as it's graphic and prolific throughout the movie!
6
I Spit On Your Grave 3
Compared to the first two movies, this was not as good and not as graphic.
What made this movie fun to watch is it didn't use the same formula as the first one because instead it grew out of the mindless gore section and into a more serious story and relates to some real life issues.
Performances were good, but could have been better. A few cliches could have been avoided. Perhaps there could be a 4th?!
6
What made this movie fun to watch is it didn't use the same formula as the first one because instead it grew out of the mindless gore section and into a more serious story and relates to some real life issues.
Performances were good, but could have been better. A few cliches could have been avoided. Perhaps there could be a 4th?!
6
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
The Gift
As Joel Edgerton's directorial debut, it's impressive, considering the sense of craft going on behind the camera. The y pacing is that of a slow burn, but it's never dull. The premise is also deceptively simple, turning more intricate and involving as the film progresses.
Edgerton, who also wrote the screenplay, refuses to adhere to genre conventions, constantly subverting audience's expectations on how the story plays out. Red herrings, plot twists, shifting perspectives, and moral ambiguity ensue, but they never feel cheap. Like the best thrillers, The Gift evolves naturally and realistically. Edgerton and Rebecca Hall are great, but it is Jason Bateman who impresseses in a totally different guise. As a natural comedian actor, he plays one of his rare, serious roles to terrific effect.
7.5
Edgerton, who also wrote the screenplay, refuses to adhere to genre conventions, constantly subverting audience's expectations on how the story plays out. Red herrings, plot twists, shifting perspectives, and moral ambiguity ensue, but they never feel cheap. Like the best thrillers, The Gift evolves naturally and realistically. Edgerton and Rebecca Hall are great, but it is Jason Bateman who impresseses in a totally different guise. As a natural comedian actor, he plays one of his rare, serious roles to terrific effect.
7.5
Monday, 12 October 2015
The Walk
The Walk is a 2015 American 3D biographical drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Christopher Browne and Zemeckis. It is based on the story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on August 7, 1974.
This terrific movie has all the elements of success: true story, great acting, good drama,sweet romance and a nice comedy.
The 3D Special Effects Are excellent and the direction was great.
This PG Movie Is A real recommended masterpiece that will enchant adults, teens and children.
Truly deserves 10 out of 10!
This terrific movie has all the elements of success: true story, great acting, good drama,sweet romance and a nice comedy.
The 3D Special Effects Are excellent and the direction was great.
This PG Movie Is A real recommended masterpiece that will enchant adults, teens and children.
Truly deserves 10 out of 10!
Macbeth
I could probably get past the accents if it wasn't for the mumbling. The mumbling and whispery tones made it almost unintelligible. I say almost because if I totally focused I could make out every second word but that's just too much hassle for me, especially when in surround sound in a cinema where things should be audible. So I guess if I wanted to watch a movie without dialogue, just watch a silent movie.
Visuals and dialogue in a movie that's meant to have dialogue should compliment each other but unfortunately this didn't do it for me and many many other people. For the first time in years I left the screening after half an hour.
2
Visuals and dialogue in a movie that's meant to have dialogue should compliment each other but unfortunately this didn't do it for me and many many other people. For the first time in years I left the screening after half an hour.
2
The Martian
The Martian is a new Ridley Scott classic, featuring his best work in years, the best performance I've ever seen from Matt Damon, an outstanding supporting cast, a surprisingly funny screenplay from Daredevil creator Drew Goddard, and a great narrative that ties the film together beautifully.
Based on the novel, this does an excellent job. Visuals are stunning and seems so "real." Die hard fans of Damon (like me) will love this.
For me, this has outdone Gravity!
9.
Based on the novel, this does an excellent job. Visuals are stunning and seems so "real." Die hard fans of Damon (like me) will love this.
For me, this has outdone Gravity!
9.
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