ajon1 Reviews

Mekudeshet (2004)

Interesting perspective

[6/10 · 14 September 2006]

This movies follows Jewish women in their pursuit of divorce... something which seems virtually impossible in the non-secular state of Israel. The film itself gives a good picture of the gender inequalities that are manifested in the power abuse in the name of religion. Without claiming to be an expert in the Bible or the Torah, one can easily notice the massive abuse of power in the name of a higher teaching. Women having to buy their way out of marriages, women being left to raise many children by themselves, and women getting restrictions on who they can and cannot see or meet. It is all dictated by a fascist Rabbi-court, which is portrayed as a mandatory ruling institution for all Jews. One has to ask the question: What about the non-Jews of Israel? Which court decides those faiths? And what about juridical equality? The movie itself is a fairly well paced composition. Nothing out of the ordinary. The 65 minute film makes you wish for nothing more, nothing less. As a documentary it is good. It is about the message and not about production splendor. I thank Anat Zuria for giving me this valuable perspective, and it gives me all the more reason, as a man, to fight gender inequalities (and any other type of religious dogmatic behavior). Can't wait to get a hold of "Purity".

Son-nim-eun-wang-e-da (2006)

Nothing new...

[5/10 · 16 May 2006]

Following the mainstream theme of Korean movies at the moment, Sonimeun Wangida (The Customer is Always Right), plays on revenge and a slightly less than mediocre love story. Also the movie fails when trying to portray the subtle mood... the same mood for which the Korean cinema has become infamous lately. So what gives - why a just below average 5/10? Well the saying - "The Customer is Always Right" - comes with a twist, and the plot carrying it all the way through does it without a glitch. It is th th th... thoroughly thought through. And Ji-ru Sung playing Ahn Chang-jin does his part more than well. The story only having a few characters makes it very easy to follow and impossible not to understand. It could have used a few more characters to pull of a more complicated twist at the end... all in all a little less than average - 5/10.

Inkasso (2004)

Soundtrack totally destroys the movie!

[3/10 · 29 April 2005]

The theme for this movie is quite similar to much from the same genre of danish films. But this one is probably the worst one of the lot! Movies like 'Gamle mænd i nye biler' (Old Men in New Cars), 'I Kina spiser de hunde' (In China They Eat Dogs) and 'Blinkende lygter' (Flickering Lights) are light years ahead in every aspect. This movie is a sad production which could have been made much better. One can't help wondering about that soundtrack from the HORRIBLE Swedish singer Lisa Nilsson - was her record label the only (or should we call it rightfully lonely) sponsor of this flick?!? No wonder people turn to piracy and download instead of purchase DVDs. Movies like these makes you never want to spend another cent on the corrupt Scandinavian movie industry! Get real!!

An ultra-generous 3/10 because of Bodnias acting.

Las horas del día (2003)

I would prefer a 2-year jail sentence !!

[1/10 · 22 July 2004]

Las Horas del día or The Hours of the Day, is a completely worthless attempt by the director at portraying the meaningless aspects of life. There was nothing I enjoyed in this film, apart from the scene where the old man asks ridiculous questions on the train. The screening is simple, actors below average and setting.... strange?? I totally disliked this poor excuse of a film. So what is this movie(?) trying to tell the viewer ?? Financial problems and everyday boredom eventually leads to an infirm mind and MURDER ?? How very revolutionary! And what about that UniSex message? What the * was that?

Conclusion: Probably the worst Spanish film I've ever had the misfortune to watch. And I do speak Spanish... 1 / 10. Terrifically boring.