Having seen the first three films in the series during the last couple of Halloweens, I found myself quite enamoured with the Saw franchise, and became intent on watching the remainder of the series. While most of the middle entries aren't available to watch anywhere, I decided to check out the tenth and most recent entry because (a) it was available to watch on Amazon Prime and (b) it's an interquel set during the timespan of the original trilogy, so…
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On the Waterfront 1954
You don't need to be heavily clued in to the general cinephile landscape to be aware of how significant and iconic On the Waterfront is. This gritty crime thriller focussing on organised corruption and whistleblowing is one that has remained beloved and influential since its release in 1954, and is still regarded as an iconic piece of American cinema. While I wasn't admittedly as blown away and impressed by it, I still found this to be a really compelling and…
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Boyhood 2014
I think it's fair to say that this film would be completely forgotten if it didn't have the whole "filmed over the course of twelve years" gimmick behind it. There's not a single thing about Boyhood that stands out, it's just another bland coming of age story, albeit one with a protagonist that's about as interesting as stale cardboard.
I struggle to find anything that makes Mason a compelling protagonist, as he lacks a single distinctive character trait, and his…
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Spectre 2015
In contrast to my general ecstatic feelings on Casino Royale and Skyfall, or the combination of admiration and frustration I feel for Quantum of Solace, I never really had any kind of strong feeling towards Spectre. I recall enjoying it when I first watched it in the cinema, but it kind of drifted from my mind afterwards, and with the exception of one rewatch shortly after it was released on DVD, I haven't revisited this film since then. And having…
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