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The Grief Tourist (2012)
Dark , Eerie and Brilliant!
Dark Tourist took me on a ride I did not expect. The performances were so real I forgot I watching a movie. Frank John Hughes has an uncanny ability to present deep insight while structuring a story that allows you in... but not out.
Michael Cudlitz in the new Charlie Bronson, a silent, powerful, talent who can think on screen without brooding. God only know what's in store for this miracle of expression, but I would bet big, big, things!
The music by Austin Wintory is so profound, it found ways to creep into my being without drawing attention. What an underscore!
Evocative, Provocative, Sensational!
See this move!
It will be an experience you're are not likely to forget!
Leave (2011)
A wise poetic thriller!
As the ending credits began to roll on LEAVE, I sat there in stunned silence. Overwhelmed by the story that had just unfolded in front of me. The storyline, though gripping and thrilling from beginning to end, was only one part of this movie. Like a single actor delivering their lines. Director Robert Celestino brought me so deep and immersed into this tale, that the journey became personal and it became mine. Stand out performances by Rick Gomez as our troubled writer and Frank John Hughes as the mysterious stranger who enters his world, had me on edge throughout the entire picture. However, it was the cinematography and most importantly the sound that were the real feature stars of this film. Together, they knitted a subconscious fabric throughout the movie, which was so subliminal, that every scene, no matter how benign, still had me feeling a sense of ominous terror. Bringing all of these elements together and delivering a stunning payoff at the end, made this film a terrific, yet terrifying treat.
LEAVE is a film that crosses the line from story telling to cinematic experience. Few films have the dramatic power to do that, but LEAVE, will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. By Tim Stevens
Black Cougar (2002)
A great children's film
This is an ambitious undertaking from a passionate story teller with a keen eye for the child's perspective. DiSalvatore takes great care in telling a story from the child's POV. He never talks down to the kids and is fearless in his lack of concern for the sophisticated film buff. He cares only for the kids. The film made me think back to when I was a child and how my imagination would wonder. A kid sees as a kid -- and this film is for kids; toys, super heroes, stunts, action, family... It's as if the director gathered all the kids in the neighborhood and asked them what would like to see in a movie then used them all. More filmmakers should be this selfless. Bravo Mr. DiSalvatore! This viewer hopes you continue to make films for our young ones and have the means to see your grand vision portrayed on a grander scale.
Mr. Vincent (1997)
Hard hitting and edgy
This film was fantastic! It says a lot about your life. I, myself went through a similar relationship. The movie pulls you in and doesn't let you go. You must see it! It's like nothing I've ever seen put on the screen before. Bravo!
Roar (1981)
In the belly of the beast they ROAR!
There's nothing fake about this film. It's shot beautifully, on real locations. Tippi Hedren and Melanie Griffith head a talented and fearless cast, who literally throw themselves in the jaws of the beasts over and over again. The picture has a terrific rhythm and is fun to watch but I couldn't help dwelling upon how dangerous a film it must have been to make. Although there were some poignant and funny moments like the scenes where dauntless John Marshall tries to pull his boat away from the shore but the lion keeps pulling it back or when he hides in a barrel filled with water and the lions begin to drink from it. The story seems simplistic in structure but is really quite profound in the way Marshall draws sympathy for the animals, brilliantly shot by John De Bont. The closeups of the dying beasts will bring tears to your eyes. This is must see for anyone who believes that filmmaking is artificial and safe.
True Convictions (1991)
Simply Stunning!
Great Movie. It reminded me of of a modern day Mean Streets. This film had heart, soul and guts. The filmmakers have a comfortable feeling for this type of material. The relationships reaped with authenticity and the movie was fun to watch.
Mr. Vincent (1997)
Hard hitting and edgy
This film was fantastic! It says a lot about your life. I, myself went through a similar relationship. The movie pulls you in and doesn't let you go. You must see it! It's like nothing I've ever seen put on the screen before. Bravo!