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History: Stalins Tochter (2015)
Excellent Piece of History on Film
I enjoyed this film tremendously. It is factual and accurate in the depiction of a highly dysfunctional family where virtually all of the lives touched by the dictator Stalin had a tragic ending. When one think of other dictators the name Stalin appears to be less prominent than Hitler, Putin, and Idi Amin. It is possible that Stalin outperformed all of these mad people with the exception of perhaps Genghis Khan. Why any of these people would leave a legacy that is so vile and despicable is hard to understand. Well documented history of Daughter Svetlana and a life that never became entirely free showing similar signs of egotistical inclinations like het father.
The Dunes (2021)
Great Movie
I was gripped by this movie from start for finish. Martin Coping. I understand that it was a personal project and Mr Copeland fulfilled almost all the roles for the production including writing and directing. The low score for this movie is not understood in spite of the general explanation provided by IMDB. The true rating should be in the vicinity of 7. The actors do not only act well they do it excellently. A truly enjoyable movie from a South Africa fan.
Old Henry (2021)
Excellent Movie Which Happens to Be A Western
I enjoyed every aspect of this movie. It was highly entertaining with a wonderful script. Certainly tops the classic movies of the genre like High Noon, the Clint Eastwood movies (with the exception of Unforgiven) and Alan Ladd's Shane. Better that any John Wayne western too. Modern films tend to be brutally realistic and sincerely honest and this one doesn't disappoint. Even if there may be space for criticism it can be forgiven when compared with the mesmerising work of the talented cast including every member thereof. I liked the surprise at the end of the movie which makes it even more memorable. Thanks to Potsy Ponciroli for the entertainment holding my attention for the entire length of the movie. The story is universal, in that a group of men land in a situation where the unravelling takes a course with a satisfying conclusion. It could have happened against any of a variety of backdrops and in this instance the western genre is as good as any other.
End of Sentence (2019)
A Masterpiece
I enjoyed thus movie greatly. Nothing pretentious nothing cliched, just pure story telling waking deep feelings about the importance if family. Excellent acting. Hope to see more of Elfar Adalsteins work soon.