The whole is lesser than the sum of its parts. Cinematic decadence. The film never stopped to breathe, never given a chance by the steady barrage of music and gimmicks, ridiculous sequences serving little purpose other than excess. I’m not sure that the film would be better with breathing room, as I felt little sympathy towards any of the characters or their problems. The characters had potential, but were not given the headspace to develop, each given either little screen…
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mother! 2017
The film begins well, functioning within reality, alongside psychological and metaphorical layers, but eventually takes a nosedive into a completely surreal and non-literal experience. This is where the film goes from a visceral and disturbing experience with immense emotional impact, into a Darren Aronofsky masturbation session. The relative simplicity is tainted by Aronofsky’s pretentious and over-the top presentation of ideas which do not warrant such presentation. Themes of exploration of the human ego, or the film as a metaphor for…
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The Vanishing 1988
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
The Vanishing is a 1988 film by Dutch director George Sluizer, about an abduction of a young woman, and her husband's obsession in the years following the event. This one had been buried in my watchlist for a long time, and I am very glad I finally sat down and watched it. My day has been made by how great this was.
The film starts with Saskia Wagter and Rex Hofman driving to a vacation spot, Saskia detailing a dream…
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Marie Antoinette 2006
2006's Marie Antoinette was the third film directed by Sofia Coppola, in between 2003's Lost In Translation and 2010's Somewhere. The film has an aesthetic focus and meditative plot (more accurately a lack of plot), like many Sofia Coppola films, but lacks the direction and execution of her best.
The film starts by detailing our protagonist's transition from a young Austrian girl to a French princess, introducing us to the French royal world, and the challenges Marie faces. We meet…
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