Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Loved the closeups and one take-style like other Stephen Graham/Barantini works. Brings the same stressful, claustrophobic feeling like you’re there in the moment, affixed to the story. Fantastic use of music, camerawork and acting all around.
Need more sarcastic Keanu.
Ok, I am convinced John Wick drew inspiration from this film. From the religious elements, his NAME, suit, the action scenes, and *rules [and consequences]*. Not to mention the parallels between the Continental and Midnite's club.
Awesome cast too: Keanu, Weisz, Swinton, Stormare... some of my favs. Fun film!
Can't say I didn't enjoy this film but it certainly had parts that weren't paced very well. There were some wtf scenes like the Baron randomly milking a cat (???) and seeing Sting burst out of steam in plain underwear... and not to mention, the scene where a guy was “unplugged”. I know it was to add to Baron Harkonnen's character but scenes like this felt unnecessary sometimes.
Having said this, I appreciate Lynch's attempt at a fever-dream take (although it…