Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
This is by far my favorite film that is a $145 million musical (starring at least one international pop icon) based on one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time, that was based on an un-produced screenplay, that was based on an award-winning book that was an adaptation of a separate award-winning book which was a spinoff of the most seen movie in the history of the world that was based on yet another award-winning book.
I love…
For a film so slow-paced, I was amazed at how hooked I was. The story was engaging, and I was so curious. It strung me along successfully. It showed me that fast-paced, in-your-face story-telling is not the only way to engage an audience: character and story rule all.
I also felt that the film was somewhat emotionally monochromatic, and as mentioned, slow.
I love this film. It fits in a unique category as a thriller that is also deeply inspirational. I love the powerful dissonance within the main character as his values collide.
The film does a great job of keeping tension throughout while allowing room for lighthearted moments and deep connection to - and between -the characters.
Incredible acting masterclass by Denzel, as always.
Its only downside is that it is didactic and political, and only discusses one side of the issue. But it was a great movie so who cares! :)