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The Cleaning Lady (2022)
Too far fetched
Her friend punches a guy in the throat so she has to save him by inserting straw and all her friend gets is a talking to by her boss not to do it again.
It had a nice feel but that ruined it for me, I've enjoyed shows that are far fetched before but this had a gritty realistic start to it and that plot device, just to show us she's skilled, seemed a sloppy and cheap way to demonstrate this. If they've done that in the Pilot, it's highly likely it will be rife throughout.
Its a shame but I don't this will last with inconsistencies with tone and style, too many people will soon realise it doesn't know what it wants to be as a show and it will likely get cancelled.
Mare of Easttown (2021)
True beauty isn't skin deep
Ha!
Seriously though, the ending was truly beautiful.
Especially considering the journey, which was harrowing and poignant, that while not completely unpredictable, was subtle and nuanced to distract you from it until the story was concluded.
At which point all the layers were laid out for you to leisurely pick which one touched your nerve the most at that moment, then put down and pick another as the events of all 7 episodes washed back over your like a warm ocean wave, reassured in the knowledge that it can lap at your waist for all time, if you chose to let it.
Great direction, writing, acting or support alone doesn't achieve, only great co-operation.
A sincere and heartfelt thankyou to all who worked on this from a humble viewer.
The Great Silence (2020)
Believable, engaging, tense.
After reading the reviews I expected this to be bad and I'm quite surprised that none of the top reviews really captured much about the substance of this movie other than to point out it was a drama not Sci Fi.
well it is a drama and its a thriller. Looks great, cinematography gives it a lovely gritty feel. The acting is fine and the Lead is excellent, but solid performances all round contribute to the feel of this film.
The story rolls along, and there are subtleties that I liked, I felt engaged with the story as the timing of the cuts worked very nicely and conveyed intent and meaning well. I felt they were in tune with the viewer.
There is no grandstanding, nothing is spoon fed, its very understated, the events of this film.
I'd like to have given it a better review but time is limited and I wanted to share what I thought as I rarely review and almost as rare come across a little gem in the rough that I hope more people get to see it.
Face to Face (2011)
As the plot thickened my interest peaked.
I was a little apprehensive at the beginning, as the setting for the film had a lot of potential to be excruciatingly boring if anything was slightly off. I have to say though, they did a great job.
There are flashbacks regarding certain incidents that are important to the plot but for the most part they are in a room reluctantly discussing there involvement in or around a violent work incident.
Sounds boring right? Well in this case not necessarily (depending on your disposition).
The thing that works best here is the steady pace of the plot. We are treated to lots of little twists and bits of information that add a new dimension to the incident in question or open up a new can of worms. It really draws you in.
Its very well done and relevant to many a today's workplace.
Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
Few Thoughts, NO SPOILERS
I watch quite a large number of films, mostly through the unlimited by post blockbuster service. I'm usually objective, and more often than not I am able to take some positives from the majority of films, even though I may not have been that entertained.
But in slight contradiction to that, looking back, I've gotta be honest, I've sat through some dire experiences. On occasion, insufferable, but I persevered and never got upset. In the end, they are an experience.
But this film right here (that i've just finished watchin not 30 minutes since), quite simply, makes up for every single one of those films. This makes sifting through, and sitting through all those films stuck to the bottom of the barrel worth it.
Maybe i need to let it settle in for a day, then consider my thoughts on it, but I am trying to enter my usual little write up of films for future reference on my pc, and I'm trying to give it a rating (0-99), but cannot. I'm not even sure it is comparable to the other films on there.
All I can say is, that if it was an antique in a stately home, and someone asked how much it was worth, the answer would be 'priceless'.
Mr Meadows and Mr Considine (in fact everyone who had the pleasure of working on this film)...heres to you, /Props
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
'...Like a hit song that sounds better when played again...'
Blinding special effects that do just that. Blind us in places to some of the drama of the dialogue to follow. BUT...that can't be helped, can it? A second viewing of this film will reap rewards you that would surprise you. Like a hit song that sounds better when played again. The intensity and drama in this film are shadowed by the epic and breathtaking action sequences, but it is the drama that ultimately makes this film a true classic. After the second viewing, it is possible to understand the tragedy and pain that Anakin is truly suffering, that your senses struggle to take in on first view as they struggle to adapt from turbo boosted action scenes into deep dialogue. George Lucas does attempt, and in my opinion succeeds, in finally getting some semblance of this across in an extended finale of tying up of loose ends after the end fight sequences. And just when u think it may be beginning to drag, he adds a nice twist that adds to the tragedy and despair of the situation. In my eyes, this managed to match the ending of empire strikes back, not in spite of the fact that in this you already know what was to follow, but because of it. U can feel Anakins pain (even if u don't like him), Yoda's despair, Obi-wan's loss, even the malevolence of the truly excellent (could I risk brilliant?) Ian Macdiarmid as Darth/Lord Sidious. Intense. But granted, it did take a second viewing for me to appreciate the majority of this.
While CGI special effects can add to a movie, they can also take something away. But as long as directors and writers are prepared to stay true to the intensity of drama, Hollywood may not be so one-dimensional after all.