But it's not so much a wonderful and amazing achievement that Lumet has crafted a good film twenty years after most people retire here in the U.K... it's the fact that the film is so exquisitely put together AND experimental within it's own genre that it feels like a debut frikkin' film from an up and coming new director.
Quicker than Jim Carrey did for his career in the 90's and perfectly timed after the disaster that was the grossly unfunny EVAN ALMIGHTY, Steve…
Two of the biggest actors of their generation, together on screen for the first time. Sadly, this is far from their finest hour and when the movie has such a lacking screenplay and really flimsy direction from vet Rob Reiner who is a pale imitator of his former self these days, the movie can't survive with only half good performances.
Out of the three adaptations of Richard Matheson's truly amazing tale of the last man on Earth who survives only on routine and habit in a world where vampires rule the night, this Will Smith blockbuster action vehicle is by far my favourite.
Now I know this is a somewhat belated review, what with the film having been out for two weeks now, but I have to say it is that which has inspired me to put something up about this film. Why that is will hopefully become clear...
Directed by: Peter Hedges Written by: Peter Hedges, Pierce Gardner Cast: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook Music by: Sondre Lerche Cinematography by: Lawrence…
Wes Anderson is back, and he brings with him the usual rag-tag of dysfunctional relations played by his favoured actors, in the usual kooky colour schemes and with familiar visual stylings.
Directed by: Werner Herzog Written by: Werner Herzog Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn Music by: Klaus Badelt Cinematography by: Peter Zeitlinger Editing by: Joe…
Regular film-goers will enjoy this one for its clever manipulation of its own medium and of audience expectations, as well as its wit and flair that pace the plot in a masterly fashion.
On hearing about Wristcutters: A Love Story, I was very very excited: based on a short story by one of the greatest short story writers around (Etgar Keret), Goran Dukic's feature debut has some seriously enticing subject matter to work with.
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