Film Review: Profile of a Killer (2012)
byWritten by Angus Tonkin Originally published 1 November 2013 Caspian Tredwell-Owen‘s last writing effort was The Island all the way back in 2005. A lightweight…
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Film Review: Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013)
byThe Butler is a film about response. Cecil’s blending into the background was a form of transformation from the cotton farm way of life he came from. His response was to do whatever it takes to make a better life, however demeaning or full of inequality. Louis’ response to the racism and segregation was to stand up, speak his mind and demand to be heard.
Film Review: Blancanieves (2012)
byApparently inspired by a photograph of bullfighting dwarves writer/director Pablo Berger saw in a Spanish magazine, Blancanieves is a lovingly crafted tribute to the Brother’s Grimm fable Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Film Review: 28 Hotel Rooms (2012)
by28 Hotel Rooms is an interesting concept, a very close character study and an overall relatable story. Sadly missing out on a release in Australian cinemas, it is a very subtle, yet stimulating film that really hits home.
Film Review: Renoir (2012)
byEven though it’s at times too content to cost by on it’s interesting concept and beautiful imagery, and lags a little bit in the second act (perhaps because it has more of an idea than a story), Renoir is still a most enjoyable film that with its account of Jean Renoir’s emergence of passion for cinema, movie buffs won’t want to miss.
Film Review: Once Upon A Time In Vietnam (2013)
byAlso featuring some truly beautiful picturesque imagery, Once Upon A Time In Vietnam is a decent enough movie, it just doesn’t live up to the pedigree of its title, being more Once Upon A Time In Mexico than Once Upon a Time In The West.
Film Review: Prisoners (2013)
byPrisoners, directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski, focusses on a relatively simple premise. Two children go missing, and a lengthy police investigation starts. However, the film is elevated beyond the trappings of predictability and mediocrity by its layered plot, accomplished, confident direction, and compelling performances.
Film Review: About Time (2013)
byAt the end of the day, it seems cheesy, but other than love, what is there really worth going back in time for? Everything else is icing if you have a happy family and a few good laughs. A real first date winner.
Film Review: Mystery Road (2013)
byRich, moving and intricately layered, Mystery Road is just shy of the masterpiece it could have been, but a thrilling movie experience none the less.
Film Review: Gravity (2013)
byDirector/co-writer/co-producer/co-editor Alfonso Cuaron’s latest sci-fi film is a truly gripping and suspenseful film with many heart-pulsing sequences to keep you on the edge of your seats.