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Strangers on a Train 1951
Strangers on a Train is a thrilling and suspenseful film that perfectly captures Hitchcock's mastery of the craft. Its climactic moments are paired with cinematography that evokes feelings of uncertainty and unease. The scene where Bruno is looking down at Guy from the crowd of the tennis match, unmoving, gave me actual chills looking at it. The characters' moment-to-moment thoughts and intentions are conveyed through a blend of clever lighting and thought-out camera placement. The narrative is also something that…
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In the Heat of the Night 1967
In the Heat of the Night powerfully illustrates the damaging effects of racial prejudice. The story of Virgil Tibbs giving his all to solve a murder case, while almost every thought of his is questioned and scrutinized, evokes many emotions in me, primarily frustration. The characters' interactions with Virgil strongly capture the treatment African-American workers faced at the time. Watching Virgil gradually form a bond with a white prisoner was beautiful and gave me a bit of hope regarding his…
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Run Lola Run 1998
For a film with such a simple premise, I think it was executed very well. Having three versions of the same story in one movie is something I don't think I've ever seen before, but I was pleasantly surprised at how thrilling it was. It was a great representation of the butterfly effect and how your actions, no matter how small, can change the trajectory of your life. The little animated section at the beginning with Lola running down the…
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The General 1926
The General is able to display stunts that compete with even some modern action films. Buster Keaton's visual performance perfectly demonstrated a sense of urgency and determination while on a mission to save his two loves. I enjoyed how the trains were used to create engaging and humorous sequences. That cannon scene especially kept me invested the whole way through. Even though this is a silent film, I still felt myself connecting with the characters in a way I really…
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