Sean Baker’s latest offering "Anora," is a film that masterfully blends his signature style of "unfiltered storytelling" with a deeply personal narrative that lingers long after the silent credits roll.
This flick is a far grittier blend of Pretty Woman & Cinderella/Frozen story...The story centers on Anora (Mikey Madison), a young woman sex worker who is swept off her high heels by Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn) who is a rich, immature son of a Russian oligarch. He can stay in America if…
A solid first directional effort for Dan Gilroy. He really captures Los Angeles well with solid cinematography- something I haven't seen since Michael Mann's "Collateral."
Equally strong are the performances- particularly Jake Gyllenhaal's sociopath/quick learner of Lou Bloom. He is a blend of those "self help" infomercials seen on late night television, blended with Patrick Bateman's American Psycho.
The gaunt and bulging eyes of Gyllenhaal recall a nocturnal lizard, slithering around in search of food every night. This movie should…
Sad to see Neill Blomkamp's material get weaker with each movie release. This movie is in need of a solid script to accompany it's vibrant visuals. Sharlto Copley is not as grating as he's been in past, but I think there is a missed opportunity in a new talent being used as the lead character. Impressive effects, but weak characters and the final act is utterly confused in introducing too many ideas.
If the "Alien" series is Blomkamp's next venture- hire a script writer with talent and stick to creating great visuals.
