Gran Torino, released in 2008, is another film that is directed by and stars Clint Eastwood.
The film shows the relationship between different people and how different cultures struggle to get on when living in the same neighbourhood until something happens that makes them have to get along.
Starting with the loss of his wife, Eastwood plays the part of a war vetern who appears tough on the outside and does not even get along with his sons and families.
With a lot of gang violence the film keeps the audience waiting for the next occurence and although not much seems to happen in a fast amount of time, the film manages to keep the audiences attention, with a good script and good acting from Eastwood, depicting his character brilliantly.
Of course the film ends both happily and sadly for different characters with dissapointment for his family when Eastwood's prized 1972 Gran Torino gets left to his neighbours son.
Wednesday 23 February 2011
"Wrong turn at Tahoe" is not as good as expected
Released in 2009, Wrong Turn at Tahoe" is a typical crime thriller.
When bad things happen to people, other people get involved leading to the deaths of character's friends and partners.
Throughout the film there are a few small flashbacks which show things that have happened that are important to the story. As well as these flashbacks, the film swaps from one set of characters to another sometimes without the audience even noticing.
The film didn't do much to keep the attention of the audience and although there was a lot of violence, it didn't seem to be filmed in the right way.
When bad things happen to people, other people get involved leading to the deaths of character's friends and partners.
Throughout the film there are a few small flashbacks which show things that have happened that are important to the story. As well as these flashbacks, the film swaps from one set of characters to another sometimes without the audience even noticing.
The film didn't do much to keep the attention of the audience and although there was a lot of violence, it didn't seem to be filmed in the right way.
Thursday 17 February 2011
Good plot makes "Choose" worth watching
"Choose" takes a simple idea of making a choice and then adds more horror and gore.
With a dramatic opening scene, the film gets the audience's attention right from the start and shows them exactly what the whole film will be like.
Throughout the film there are links back to the death of the mother and although all the choices are made by different people with no connection to each other, they all get the daughter interested in solving the case.
The film ends on a slight cliffhanger and although everything is finalised for it, it is also left ready for the possibility of a sequel.
With a dramatic opening scene, the film gets the audience's attention right from the start and shows them exactly what the whole film will be like.
Throughout the film there are links back to the death of the mother and although all the choices are made by different people with no connection to each other, they all get the daughter interested in solving the case.
The film ends on a slight cliffhanger and although everything is finalised for it, it is also left ready for the possibility of a sequel.
"Closer" seems very random
Relased in 2004 and staring Jude Law and Clive Owen, Closer shows the relationships between two couples.
Throughout the film there are changes in time, which do not sometimes always make complete sense, although it does finally seem to make sense in the end.
The film ends strangely, which is inkeeping with the rest of the film, which does get very strange at times.
Throughout the film there are changes in time, which do not sometimes always make complete sense, although it does finally seem to make sense in the end.
The film ends strangely, which is inkeeping with the rest of the film, which does get very strange at times.
Thursday 10 February 2011
Gadgets, gambling and DBS make for perfect Bond film
Casino Royale released in 2006, stars Daniel Craig as James Bond.
Opening with a typically good action scene, Casino Royale grabs the attention of the audience within the first 5 minutes.
With lots of people running around, shooting each other, gambling and drinking, it is a film for everyone. The action is constant so no-one will get bored watching it
Opening with a typically good action scene, Casino Royale grabs the attention of the audience within the first 5 minutes.
With lots of people running around, shooting each other, gambling and drinking, it is a film for everyone. The action is constant so no-one will get bored watching it
"Derailed" keeps audience in suspense
Derailed released in 2005 and staring Clive Owen and Jenifer Aniston keep the audience guessing what will happen next.
The film is set around two business executives meeting on a train and then ending up having an affair, but all is not as it seems. With so many twists and turns the film shows how people really aren't as they seem.
With an affair, blackmail and murder all included in the film, it keeps the audience wondering what will happen and what could happen next, as well as been appealing for many different types of audience.
The film has a good ending, which of course sees good beating evil, but also has a sense of other characters knowing that everything is not quite as truthful as it seems.
The film is set around two business executives meeting on a train and then ending up having an affair, but all is not as it seems. With so many twists and turns the film shows how people really aren't as they seem.
With an affair, blackmail and murder all included in the film, it keeps the audience wondering what will happen and what could happen next, as well as been appealing for many different types of audience.
The film has a good ending, which of course sees good beating evil, but also has a sense of other characters knowing that everything is not quite as truthful as it seems.
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Vampires suprise audience in Sweedish horror film
Let The Right One In takes a while to realise what is actually happening.
Released in 2008 and directed by Thomas Alfredson, the film shows the relationship between a young, clever boy and a vampire.
The film is very dark with little in the way of bright colours. This brings a sense of darkness and the unknown to the film, which at certain points become a bit strange and does leave the viewer waiting for the next event to happen. At a couple of points within the film it is obvious to the audience what is about to happen next, but then something else happens to counter it.
Although some of the events are obvious, it is not always clear as to why they occur and the film ends without a clear message, leaving the audience to interpret the film slightly.
Released in 2008 and directed by Thomas Alfredson, the film shows the relationship between a young, clever boy and a vampire.
The film is very dark with little in the way of bright colours. This brings a sense of darkness and the unknown to the film, which at certain points become a bit strange and does leave the viewer waiting for the next event to happen. At a couple of points within the film it is obvious to the audience what is about to happen next, but then something else happens to counter it.
Although some of the events are obvious, it is not always clear as to why they occur and the film ends without a clear message, leaving the audience to interpret the film slightly.
Thursday 3 February 2011
"It" is full of flashbacks
Based on the Stephen King novel, It captures the audiences' attention right from the start.
Released in 1990 as a tv series and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace the film sees a group of children meet back together after more killings start happening years later.
The film is set in the present day, but flashbacks are a common feature allowing the audience to see what happened to the children that are now adults but are going to reunite to destroy the clown again.
It is definitely worth watching unless you don't like clowns and then it would probably be best not to watch it.
Released in 1990 as a tv series and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace the film sees a group of children meet back together after more killings start happening years later.
The film is set in the present day, but flashbacks are a common feature allowing the audience to see what happened to the children that are now adults but are going to reunite to destroy the clown again.
It is definitely worth watching unless you don't like clowns and then it would probably be best not to watch it.
"Hidden" seems to be where the plot is
Hidden is a French psychological thriller that has English subtitles.
Released in the UK in 2006, and directed by Michael Haneke, who also directed The Piano Teacher among many other things, the film seems to have very little in the way of storyline, plot and ending.
With a very strange start the film focuses on a family receiving video tapes that just show what they have been doing in their day to day life. These tapes are then wrapped in drawings, which seem to also scare the family.
There is no real ending to the film, which leaves the audience wondering who did actually send the video tapes and although the family stop receiving the tapes and drawings, nothing appears to have actually been solved.
A weird film, that doesn't seem to be a thriller. You do have to pay attention to the film though as it is all in subtitles.
Released in the UK in 2006, and directed by Michael Haneke, who also directed The Piano Teacher among many other things, the film seems to have very little in the way of storyline, plot and ending.
With a very strange start the film focuses on a family receiving video tapes that just show what they have been doing in their day to day life. These tapes are then wrapped in drawings, which seem to also scare the family.
There is no real ending to the film, which leaves the audience wondering who did actually send the video tapes and although the family stop receiving the tapes and drawings, nothing appears to have actually been solved.
A weird film, that doesn't seem to be a thriller. You do have to pay attention to the film though as it is all in subtitles.
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