Jon Meakin

Jon Meakin

Favorite films

  • Dances with Wolves
  • The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
  • Once Upon a Time in the West
  • Vertigo

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  • Prometheus

    ★★★★

  • Sleeping Beauty

    ★★★★

  • Snow White and the Huntsman

    ★★★

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  • Sleeping Beauty

    Sleeping Beauty

    ★★★★

    An intelligent and complicated screenplay with a haunting atmosphere and brave performances, looks at the power within relationships, in particular the delicate and varied levels of a submissive nature as opposed to a self-destructive one, encompassing themes of ageing and death that will strike a chord with many people. Emily Browning is an excellent lead in a brave performance that will surprise people who know her from Sucker Punch; and director Julie Leigh has crafted a deeply engrossing film, with a clever narrative. The only thing it lacks is a satisfying conclusion.

  • Snow White and the Huntsman

    Snow White and the Huntsman

    ★★★

    Had great potential to be something special, but the stunning visuals and excellent cast were let down by old fashioned dialogue and a naive lack of substance and structure. It felt over-long, yet it is at least good entertainment that treats the viewer with intelligence and will hopefully become a hit with younger audiences.

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