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Above the Best (2019)
Genuine and candid tone!
With an echoing sense of unity and loyalty, Above the Best brings a sense of honesty in its representation of what is means to be an American soldier. I felt that the film did a great job of using archival footage and talking heads to create an engaging and linear documentary plot line that was easily followed, but didn't sacrifice the immersion of audience members into the fervor and complexity of combat. These interviews also captured the subjects in such a way that created a genuine sense of empathy allowing the audience to relate to ordinary people within extraordinary circumstances. I think overall, the film is both an action-packed cinematic experience and a shining example of prioritizing the whole over the individual.
The Great Flip-Off (2018)
Great use of mixed media animation
The Great Flip-Off uses mixed media animation combined with action and intimate interviews to tell a truly unique story! Over the course of the film, I became invested in the multi-generational family history of bareback riding and its beauty as an art form. Focusing on the familial solidarity as well as trainer to horse relationships, The Great Flip-Off opened my eyes to a discipline I hadn't known about before, all while amazing me with its death-defying feats of dance and acrobatics! I'd highly recommend if you're looking for an entertaining yet educational documentary!
Stockholm (2018)
Clever cinematography!
When I heard that Blumhouse Productions, reigning champ of the horror genre, was producing a new action film starring Ethan Hawke I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I was so pleasantly surprised! Stockholm does an amazing job of crossing genres, jumping from action, to dark comedy, to psychological drama. The clever combination of intimate cinematography by Brendan Steacy and innovative editing reveals multiple perspectives from different characters that will allow the audience to entangle for themselves the blurred lines between hero and villain. I highly recommend this film to anyone looking for an entertaining yet smart movie that will make them think!