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Dreaded Light (2022)
Great twist
Thoroughly enjoyed this movie, from the performances to the authentic story line.
I thought it was clever using both an unusual medical condition and also delving into the world of spiritualism.
I could even tell that the medium featured on screen was a real one, from the terminology they used (I visited a spiritualist church back in the day).
The ending was also a surprise, that I simply did not see coming. All in all it is a clever little film which has achieved a lot from what was clearly a meagre budget.
Well done to all involved - but I would now like to see what the creators would do with a decent budget. I would definitely watch more work from this team in the future.
Outlaw King (2018)
One expression does not maketh a film
Chris Pine was quite simply the wrong actor to play The Bruce. Keeping the same facial expression for over two hours of film is not acting. It's lazy. He lacked the same intensity Mel Gibson brought to to the role of William Wallace. Yes, his Scottish accent was far better than Gibson's, but he did not have the stature to play the man who was powerful enough to cleaver Sir Henry de Bohun's head in two. I suspect director Mackenzie planned to film Robert's most famous victory the Battle Of Bannockburn for the sequel. But based on this flimsy offering, I would be surprised if that will ever be made now.