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Chen qing ling (2019)
Beautiful and highly entertaining drama
If you are new to Chinese Dramas and are turned off by the 50 episodes, I recommend you first watch the abridged The Untamed Special Edition which has 20 Episodes. You can watch it in YT.
I watched the Special Edition and loved it so much that I then watched the full 50 episodes which gets much more into the story, fleshing out the secondary character and subplots, and I can only say that I wished it lasted 100 episodes! It is such a great series, it has everything, a bit of 'horror', love stories, drama, suspense, the works.
Kudos to Xiao Zhan who plays the main character Wei Wuxian. He carries the series all the way through and is such a wonderful actor. I'm definitely a new fan and will watch his other work.
Even though the series is based on a BL (Boy Love) novel, the strict Chinese censorship prevented the director from filming any boy on boy love scenes. There is no sex scenes or kissing scenes whatsoever. So for anyone who doesn't like that kind of thing, rest assured that there isn't any. In my opinion, the series is more beautiful without all that because love is also conveyed in silences, eye language and the beautiful music score.
The series isn't just about the great love/friendship between the main protagonists, it is so much more. You also get the love and rivalry between siblings, for instance. There's also a great bunch of villains, zombies and ghost puppets, lots of action and even comedy, and a great soundtrack.
I'm happy to belong to The Untamed fandom now, and have already rewatched the series 3 times in 2 months. Each time I appreciate a new detail I had missed. Without a doubt, this deserves 10/10.
The Mother (2023)
It's an alright light action film
I've read the reviews and after seeing the film I have to say I don't get the hate. Yes, it's not a groundbreaking action film, and yes, it does repeat plenty of tropes that have been seen in other films, but in general one must admit that there just isn't many original ideas in film anymore, which is a shame. So if you are expecting a groundbreaking film, this isn't for you. I wasn't, I just wanted something 'light' that did not require too much thinking. If I want a cerebral film, I would choose a different type of film, but there's a time and place for that kind of film, and I wasn't in the mood for it, so I sat down to watch The Mother. The last film from Jlo that I tried to watch was Shotgun Wedding, which I hated immediately and couldn't watch more than 5 minutes. This film is way better than that.
The plot starts with Jennifer Lopez in a FBI safe house, being questioned about two men (Joseph Fiennes and Gael Garcia Bernal) who she brokered an arms deal between them, and both whom she had been in a relationship with. They want to know what kind of weapons were brokered, but she tells them 'this place isn't secure'. They take no notice and she keeps repeating that she doesn't feel safe in that house, and sure enough, it turns out she was right. I won't give any more plot details, except that part of it is set in Alaska.
The film ticked all the right boxes to fit in with my 'light entertainment' criteria: Acting was okay, plot moved along, secondary actors were okay, ending was what you expected. Speaking of the ending, don't be surprised if they make a sequel to the film. I mean, I can see it happening.
I give the film 6 and a half stars.
The Last of Us (2023)
Overrated. Carbon copy of other zombie shows.
If I wanted to see a show that is basically The Walking Dead mixed up with Fear the Walking Dead and Z Nation, then I would just watch those shows. I haven't played the games so I have no idea if the show is anything like the games, nor do I care if they are or aren't. After hearing how great this series is, how fantastic the first two episodes were, I couldn't wait to see them and boy was I disappointed. That's what happens when you listen to 'game fanboys' I guess. It's not that the show is 'bad', it isn't, but the problem is that there are better 'zombie' shows around, so I felt like I was watching a show that was just copying these other zombie shows. Hell, even Z Nation is much more entertaining and interesting than The Last of Us.
Saying that, if you have never seen another Zombie series, maybe you would think this is the bees knees. Otherwise, don't expect more than a rehash of what's been shown before in other shows.
Will I continue watching the rest of the series? I think I'll watch a couple more episodes and then decide if to continue watching more. So far, I am giving it a 5/10, because I found I was bored while watching it. The actors were fine, just the plot was boring, like I mentioned above, just a repetition of other zombie shows. I don't believe people are giving this anything above a 6/10. No way. At least these first 2 episodes hasn't warranted higher than that.
Smile (2022)
Okay but not very original and not at all 'scary'.
It was okay but a bit too long and slow and not enough scares. It also lost a few points for using the old 'animal in horror/thrillers' trope. That's so typical, to write an animal in the story, a pet, just for the animal to be 'killed' to add to the 'horror'. Well it didn't add to it at all. Just lazy and predictable. The film then lost a couple of more points when I realised it was just copying the premise behind It Follows, which copied the the premise behind Ring: That whole idea that to 'escape' the 'curse' you have to 'pass it on' blah blah blah....that way ensuring more sequels, no doubt.
Would I go and see a sequel if they do one, which no doubt they will? Erm, nope. Still the main actress was good and it was nice to see Kyle Gallner in a horror flick again (his appearance in Scream 2022 was way to short, like nearly non-existant). I didn't go with any expectations, hence my generous 4/10 (considering the points I took off for the pets in horror flicks trope and the unoriginal plot)..
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Waste of money and time. Can't believe Cameron took 13 years to make this garbage
Seriously, I've just come back from watching the film in the cinema in London and cannot recommend this film. I enjoyed the first Avatar, and was curious to see where the story would go and was also expecting a brilliant visual experience, but the story was a complete repeat of the first film (down to the same 'villain'), and the visuals were no big deal. I had expected MORE, especially after such a long wait for the sequel. The worst thing was how BORING it was, and how lame the plot was. Even the ending sucked. What was Cameron trying to do, rip off Titanic for the ending? Oh and the 'kids' were so irritating. They kept on saying 'bro' this, 'bro' that. Like seriously, I didn't give a damn about them and had expected Sam Worthington's character to still be the centre of the story, not his stupid kids. Oh and don't get me started on the teenage tarzan with dreadlocks kid that did nothing for 99% of the film.
Honestly, I really don't believe the great reviews here. They must be PR people writing them or people who have never seen good cinema before. I found it disrespectful to have a repeat of the first film's plot, albeit in a different setting. Not only that, but considering it was so BORING, and had cringeworthy dialogue, and the effects were overrated, I find it hard to believe that anyone would bother giving more than 5 stars, let alone seeing the 3rd instalment when it comes out. I certainly won't. I'm giving it 3 stars because I expected much more from the sequel. It's certainly no Aliens (now there's a great sequel folks).
True Detective (2014)
Season 2 was a brilliant season, far superior to 1 and 3
This is an anthology series and each season has different plots and characters. In essence, it's about crime and murder and how detectives 'solve' the cases. Season 2 is incredibly underrated and does not deserve the flack it gets. Indeed, it is my favourite True Detective Season by miles. I just found it much more interesting because of it's intricate plot and subplots and loved the camera following four interesting and complicating main characters played by Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Vince Vaughn and Taylor Kitsch. There is a David Lynch hypnotic element to some of the scenes, reminiscent of Mullholland Drive and Twin Peakes, and that deserves a big thumbs up too. Part of that is the musician who sings in Vince Vaughn's club, and the score in general. If you just go with it and let the show take you where it wants to, it is very rewarding. And on second viewing is even better as you 'get' many things you could have missed out on first viewing. I like shows that don't treat their viewers like idiots and don't spell out everything. All the information and clues is there throughout the episodes and everything ties up nicely in the end. Like I said, a 2nd viewing is twice as rewarding. In short, 2nd Season is highly recommended. 10/10.
I have rewatched all 3 seasons of True Detective and Season 2 is the most enjoyable and rewatchable. I live in the UK and here everyone, including the critics, LOVED Season 2, moreso than Season 1 and 3.
House of the Dragon: The Black Queen (2022)
Why can't they just stick to the books?
Sure, they can fill in the details and make small changes here and there, but to try to make the audience hate a character and make him do what he never did in the books is totally disrespectful to the fans who are giving this franchise a second chance after the disaster of Season 8 of GoT.
Daemon is a GREY character, but he is not grey when it comes to his family. He loves, protects and sacrifices his life for his family, and the one he most loves of all is his niece and wife Rhaenyra. No way he would ever suddenly grab her by the throat like he did in this episode, nearly choking her. That kind of thing never happened in the books, and it makes me think that the people writing the show haven't even read the books, yet alone know anything about the characters.
Also in the books Aemond DOES deliberate kill Lucerys and his dragon, and the way his character is written in the books supports his actions.
So what are the writers trying to do here? Make Aemond a more likeable character whilst making Daemon a more unlikeable one? Why? Just stick to the flipping book! They are making the same mistakes they made in Season 8 GoT, so it seems like they haven't learnt their lesson.
Do I look forward to Season 2? No I don't, especially if Sara Hess and her likes are going to continue ruining the story. Stick to the flipping Book and stop changing the characters!
House of the Dragon: The Green Council (2022)
Terrible brainless writing by SARA HESS in this episode. I guess she 'kinda forgot' of plot and character logic
Really bad writing in this episode which reminded me of Season 8 of GoT, and the person to blame for two of the most stupid scenes in the film is one of the Producers, who wrote them, Sara Hess: 1. The 'foot fetish' wank-a-dank scene, and 2. The Queen who was meant to be', Rhaenys, having the opportunity to kill the Greens with one single word (Dracarys) but instead having her dragon 'roar' at them and fly off. Oh and I guess it was okay for her to kill hundreds of civilians in the process for that great stupid scene. Both scenes were made for shock factor and had no logic behind them. I also found REALLY stupid the whole of 'damn, let's look for Aegon' scenario, trying to suddenly paint Alicent as wanting to find him first so that she can tell him not to kill Rhaenyra bla bla bla. Like suddenly she doesn't worry about Rhaenyra or even Daemon having her children killed, which was her main worry all these past episodes. On a positive note, I did like the new Aegon and Aemon actors, but think they should have been switched.
Scream (2022)
Tries to pay homage to the original Scream but fails miserably
In short, it's rubbish, don't go to see it. They treat the audience as if they are completely stupid. They also do false advertising, they show Kyle Gallner in the trailer and it turns out he's only in the film for less than a minute. Oh and then they go and kill one of the original characters. Like why? There was no need for that. Also, it turns out that one of the Original killers fathered a child. Like, yeah, right. Who's going to believe that? So in future instalments, other kids will turn up? And then their grandchildren? 'Hey my grandaddy was a serial killer!'. I have no idea how Scream 4 was, but believe me, if you liked Scream 1 you will think this 2022 film sucks.
La casa de papel (2017)
If you are wondering if it will be worth to watch the 5 seasons....You Betcha!
I was a big fan of GOT and often rewatched each season....until they made the awful final Season 8 and was flabbergasted at how they had destroyed such a great series with that truly godawful ending. Rest assured that you will not get that with Money Heist. Season 5, it's final season which is divided in Part 1 and Part 2 is brilliant, and everything ties up nicely in the end, much to the satisfaction of the viewer who has invested their time in watching all the seasons. Bravo and a big thank you to Alex Pina, the creator of the show and all those involved in making it!
Copie conforme (2010)
My dream deciphered their true relationship - SPOILERS!
I went to see this film 11 years ago and that evening I dreamed about the film, I was dreaming that I was figuring the film out, and it became very clear to me the following:
Juliette Binoche's character was the man's mistress, had a child by him, but he just wouldn't marry her how she obviously once thought he would, hence their relationship can be seen as a 'certified copy', ie, not the real thing. Hence her obsession with weddings, hence her strange reaction when their son asked 'why didn't you want him to sign my full name in the book?'...ie, because the son does not have his surname. Hence her saying she's a 'single mother', hence her telling him that the waitress 'thought we were a married couple and I didn't tell her otherwise'... etc.
The anniversary they were celebrating was their 15 years together, not their marriage. This also explains why he stepped outside to take calls on his mobile, to talk to his wife. When he took a call outside when they were in the cafe, and the older waitress said to Juliette, 'he has a mistress... that's why you are looking at him'...and she said 'no', she put on a strange face....because actually she herself was his mistress.
At the end when she asks him to stay at the hotel ....to not catch the 9pm train (to his wife), it is probably something she has asked him hundreds of times before, hence his exasperated look....the man caught between two women. Hence, he was defending before 'the copy', in other words, implying that their relationship was like a marriage, that it didn't matter that he was legally married to another woman. Of course, just like in a true marriage, after 15 years together their relationship has become more of a 'warpath', time increasing their obvious differences.
Does the film and their relationship make sense in that context? I remember writing this (I kept a copy) in the film's IMDB board (back in the day, hey?) and most people agreed with my 'dream', so I thought I'll paste it into the Review section. Thanks for reading!
The Power of the Dog (2021)
Spoilers for those who don't understand the 'ending'
The Power of the Dog is the type of film that action/comic book filmgoers will hate, which is why I actually liked it. It's in my opinion more of a psychological slowburner.
The film is set in a lonesome ranch in the middle of nowhere, run by two middle-aged brothers Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Burbank (Jesse Plenoms). From the beginning of the film you see how different in character the two brothers are: Phil is a harsh 'macho-type' horse-riding cowboy, who does the hands on ranch work and is mainly in charge of the other cowhands. He seems to be 'needy' of his brother's attention and constantly keeps watch in case he loses his grip on him. George, on the other hand, is the quiet brother, the one in charge of the finances, the one who you hardly see on a horse. He also seems fed up of the whole 'macho cowboy' life he is surrounded by and the strings that attach him to his controlling brother. Fortunately for George, while they are moving cattle to their ranch, they stop over in an Inn run by Rose (Kirsten Dunst), with the help of her creative-type son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). Much to Phil's horror, George marries Rose and brings her to their ranch and the rest of the film sees Phil antagonise Rose, who takes to drinking to dull the pain of feeling 'not good enough'. When Peter goes to the ranch to spend his holiday from Medical School, Phil and the cowhands take no time in calling out to him 'Nancy Boy', and the viewer is left wondering what is going to happen when suddenly Phil acts all 'nice' towards Peter, wanting to show him the cowboy ropes, while still sneering at the boy's mother, as if in 'war' with her.
It turns out that Phil is a learned man, studied the Greek and Latin, but also a closet gay who was deeply inlove with the cowboy who showed him the ropes, whom he idolised. Peter finds out Phil's 'secret' hiding hole, where he hides a stash of nude-men's magazines so is aware of Phil's 'secret'. He is also aware of his mother getting worse, with her alcoholism leaving her bed-ridden most of the time.
Now here's to where some viewers don't understand the ending. When Indians ask if they can have the cow hides laid out in the sun, which Phil would have burnt anyway, Rose in a desperate bid to do one over Phil says yes and they give her leather embroidered gloves in return. She is then put to bed in a nervous breakdown, and refuses to take the beautiful gloves off.
Phil had been making a rope out of strips of hide for Peter, which he had to finish before the boy went back to Medical School so they both could go up the mountain to visit a cliffside (his ultimate revenge on Rose by 'accidently killing her son).
When Phil finds out about what Rose has sold the hides he is furious but Peter tells him that he has a raw hide he can use, that he got it because he wanted to be like him. So Phil cuts it into strips and then places them in water which becomes bloody and continues braiding the rope for Peter. Suddenly it then cuts to a scene finds Phil on top of a mortuary slab, and George is told that they will find out in a couple of days what killed Phil. Then you have a final scene of Peter looking out of his window and seeing George and Rose outside kissing beside a beautiful fountain they must have had built, something which Phil would never have allowed. Then Peter smiles.
It is quiet obvious to me that Peter deliberately gave that raw hide to Phil, knowing he had a bad cut in his hand, in order for it to get infected. In an earlier scene you saw him go horse-riding up the mountain and finding a black dead bull then take his medical knife out and start cutting away the skin. As a medical student he would have known that bull had anthrax, and it is this raw hide that he gives to Phil.
Earlier, in a conversation with Phil, Peter had told him how his father (who he found hanged one day) use to worry about him because he thought he was too cold and Peter explains that he has tried to be kind hearted ever since, but Phil laughed at that because he thought Pete was a 'sissy', a 'nancy', not a 'cold' man at all, that his father was wrong.
As it turned out, Pete's father was right. Pete knew it was life or death between Phil, his mother and himself, and he coldbloodedly did what he had to do to 'get rid of the problem'. Now flowers will grow in the ranch, beauty and art (the 'feminine') will live in harmony with hard ranch cowboy work (the 'masculine') and nobody will be forced to be somebody they are not. Sadly, Phil had been 'forced' to sleep with a woman when he was a teenager by his own mother who sent the two brothers to the 'whores' to make them 'men', and as such, by the end of the film you see that that 'circle' has been broken.
Dulcinea (1962)
Great Black and White film from Spain with a wonderful American lead: Millie Perkins
I saw this the other day in Spanish TV and I have to say I found the film very interesting and recommend it. In the middle ages in the heart of rural Spain in La Mancha, a young girl, Aldonza, lives alone in a type of Inn, surrounded by poverty and desperation. She survives by sleeping for a few coins with the men who come to eat and rest there. One day a Bishop and his entourage spent the night and a puppet show takes place to entertain them, which Aldonza watches with interest. The pupet show depicts Don Quixote and his undying love for Dulcinea. Aldonza later asks herself if such a man could exist, one who loves without ever seeing his Lady. Elsewhere, In his deathbed Don Quixote asks Sancho Panza to find his Dulcinea and to give her a letter where he asks to see her. Whilst he's dying, he is surrounded by churchmen who want him to deny that his name is Don Quixote, to admit that his real name is Don Alfonso de Quijón, otherwise he will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Meanwhile, Sancho Panza who is looking for his master's Dulcinea, turns up at night to the Inn where Aldonza lives and as he approaches, sees her standing over a balcony, looking beautiful as Don Quixote had told him his Dulcinea was, so he quickly gives her the letter and tells her his lordship is just a few towns away, and leaves. The next day she finds someone to read her the letter in exchange for sleeping with her. The letter is addressed to Dulcinea and she is enchanted by Don Quixotes beautiful noble words. She decides there and then to leave and to go and find him. Just before she does find him, Don Alfonso during his final breathes, finally relents and says that his real name is Don Alonso de Quijón and that Dulcinea doesn't exist. Aldonza arrives and mishears that 'Dulcinea exists'. From then on she calls herself Dulcinea and it is as if she tries to live up to Don Quixote's idolised vision of her: of a beautiful lady who is even more kind and beautiful inside. She sets out to help others, but the the harsh reality of the middle ages Spain, with the Holy Inquisition and suspestition in full swing, get in her way.
Carnivàle (2003)
Brilliant show
This is one of my favourite shows of all time. Wonderful ambience and interesting story. It's a shame it was not renewed for Season 3 which resulted in them having to make a rushed ending at the end of Season 2. The scripts were already written for 3 more season, so it's a real travesty the channel let go of such a brilliant top quality show. Bring it back with the original cast!
Madame (2017)
I saw the film dubbed into Spanish so can bring light to the ending
Whilst watching the film dubbed into Spanish when Michael Smiley bumps into Toni Collette and the camera pans away whilst she starts to tell him something about Rossy de Palma, I could perfectly hear from far her telling him "Maria is my servant, she's been working for us for many years". So yes, he did know she was a maid when he went to have tea with Toni Collette and he deliberately ignored her in order for her to 'know her place'. Indeed, the minute he found out who she really was he stopped calling her and totally ignored her messages. It was obvious that he was only interested in her because he thought she was a Spanish princess, so he turned out to be just as shallow and classist as Toni Collette herself was. I'm obviously referring to their characters by the way.
When Maria finally leaves and crosses the bridge, at first she is very sad but then by the time she reaches the end of the bridge you see her smiling, and seems happy and hopeful. Maybe out of comfort and because Toni Collette paid her daughter's studies, Maria stayed a maid for longer than she had planned. Now she has been liberated and all possibilities are open to her. She may return to Spain to be with her daughter, or she may look for another job in Paris, maybe as a cook, or something else altogether. She may also find true love with a good man. I believe it is implied that she would find her own happy ending and that not ending up with Michael Smiley is not a 'sad ending' at all, on the contrary. Perhaps, the 'sad ending' is actually for Michael Smiley, Toni Collette and Havey Keitel, because they have proven to be shallow people who only care about 'appearances', 'sex' and 'money. They will never find true happiness or know what love really is, because they themselves are incapable of it, whereas Rossy de Palma's Maria emanates love and goodnes, and will attract good people towards her. She has a bright future ahead, no matter where she ends up working, because she has a rich inner life, whereas the others have a bleak and empty future ahead, stuck with their empty inner lives, as their looks will fade, their money may disappear at any minute, and their 'power' in their circle would then dwindle. What will be of them then without their mask and pretences? Nothing.
I give the film a 7.5 out of 10 and recommend it. It has it's fun moments and is well acted by all concern, but Rossy de Palma shines and easily makes you see her character's inner beauty.
The Third Day (2020)
The Third Day: A study on GRIEF
Firstly, let me point out that I think a lot of the reviews here are pathetic, made by people who haven't even bothered to see more than one or two episodes. Some idiot only saw 34 minutes of the first episode and gave the SERIES a 1/10. Like seriously? Having checked out their rating history and seeing they gave Twin Peaks the same score, all was made clear (eye roll). Please disregard these pathetic reviews, unless you are the type of person that would give Twin Peaks a 1 out of 10. For everyone else, if you liked Hereditary, The Wicker Man, a mish mash of horror, suspense and psychological drama, and if you like TO GO ON THE RIDE where the director wants to take you, well I think you would very much enjoy watching The Third Day.
Trauma caused by Loss, Guilt and Grief is one of the main themes of the series, and for this reason I would say that it is more of a psychological drama than anything else. You find that a lot of people in Osea Island, where the film is set, have suffered or are suffering from trauma. The island itself, which has a rich history of Pagans, Celts, Vikings, Romans and early Christianity, has suffered great trauma throughout it's history from its very beginnings to this day. In one scene Emily Watson's character explains to Jude Law's that 'Osea is the soul of the World' and that in order to fix the World you have to fix Osea. So the plot revolves around this group of pagan-christians who are 'trying to fix Osea', not for selfish reasons, but to save the World and put it back in balance. In the two different Parts you have an outsider who is also suffering their own deep trauma, and who find themselves trapped in this peculiar island with it's peculiar beliefs and where they find that leaving isn't so easy.
As for the ending, it made perfect sense to me, considering the themes of trauma and grief. The people who criticise the ending just did not understand the characters whatsoever.
I also have to mention the haunting sountrack which I really enjoyed, especially in the first Part of the series, Summer (Ep. 1-3), which is both beautiful, sad and ethereal. In the second part of the series, Winter (Ep. 4-5) things take a darker tone, but if you bear with it you will be rewarded with the banging finale, and the two Parts being nicely weaved together.
Days later I'm still pondering about the characters and plan to bingewatch the series again for clues that I had missed on first viewing. At times I even find myself humming the beautiful music of the first episodes. I give The Third Day 9/10 and highly recommend it (unless you're the type of person who would give Twin Peaks one out of ten).
Tenet (2020)
A film full of 'puzzles' does not necessary make it interesting
I saw Tenet today in London nd I have to say that I was profoundly bored. Yes, there are good action scenes but inbetween these scenes (which aren't even that great) there are many boring moments. All the little puzzles does not maketh a good nor interesting film. Like I was thinking throughout 'who cares?' The 'villain' was a total cartoonish stereotype, and the plot stupid. I did not feel for one second that the world was truly in danger. The characters go forward in time then backwards then forward again then backwards, inverted, reverted, inverted again, you get the picture. It seems like the special effects are more important than the characters and the plot itself. I didn't like any of the characters btw, except perhaps Robert Pattinson's. I actually went to see the film because I quite like his recent films and enjoy his acting. He was good in this, although I imagine it was a walk in the park for him as there was nothing 'difficult' about his role at all. The protagonist was 'so so'. I don't blame the actor, as he didn't have much to chew on...because what's paramount in the film are the action scenes and the special effects. The 'dame in distress' was a total bore, and it was not believable that the 'protagonist' would even care about her as much as he did. It also didn't help that sometimes it was too dark to see properly, and that the sound was muffled and you could not make out what the characters were saying. I'm giving it a 5/10 because it has some okay scenes. So would I recommend it? It depends. If you are a Nolan nutter who thinks he urinates gold, yes, go ahead, you'll love it. If however you are into more character driven, brilliant acting and cinematography, and more arty type of films, no, because you won't be impressed. Perhaps dubbed into another language by charismatic actors, maybe it would even make the film more interesting, but as it is, in the original version, it isn't very good. Edit: After a few days' consideration, and after seeing it again from the comfort of my own home, I realise what a truly awful film Tenet is and I have now changed my rating to 3/10 (and that's me being generous). I'm sorry but I cannot forgive how poorly written and what cliches the 'villain' and the wifey were, nor the lack of charisma of the 'protagonist', nor the rubbish sound that was done on purpose in order for repeat viewings and more money in their pockets. Shame on Nolan for treating cinema goers with contempt.
Galveston (2018)
Beautifully acted, well written gem of a film.
Two names brought me to watch this film: Ben Foster and Nic Pizolatto, the writer. I had no idea what to expect, although I always expect an excellent performance from Ben Foster and an interesting story from Pizollato, and both sure did deliver. Ben Foster carries the film and is just brilliant throughout. We follow Ben's character shortly after he has come out of jail. His doctor tries to inform him about his lung disease, but Ben walks out and doesn't want to hear it. He believes he's dying and therefore does not have much to lose. He does a job for his small town mobster boss that goes wrong and soon enough he is on the run, with Elle Fanning tagging along. I've never been too big a fan of Elle Fanning, maybe because the roles I've seen her in were rather simple and easy to do, but her role in this film is meatier, so to speak, and she delivers a fine performance. The film can be considered a thriller but at its heart it is a character drama. I highly recommend you see it.