I don’t think there’s anyone out there doing it like Mike Leigh. There’s a particular rhythm and cadence to his dialogue that is captivating.
Hard Truths is a difficult watch. There is a deep empathy here that enables you to access a very difficult character. Tremendous acting all round.
Equal parts Vertigo, Memories of Murder and In The Mood For Love. Every shot is gorgeous.
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Marvel’s superhero team-up event is back for round two and comes out of the gate fighting. A strong opening action set piece joins all of the team mid-action fighting established villains Hydra; clearly Joss Whedon knows what we’re all here for. The scene’s quick fire succession of quips and arse-kicking sets the pace of the film. This movie is fast, sometimes too fast, performing a cinematic sleight of hand to make sure we don’t question too much while we enjoy…
Vincent Price is fantastic in this. The kills are fun and inventive. It’s a little slow in places and not especially scary but it has a dark sensibility and wit.
