Film Review: Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (2013)
byThere’s something about the faces of Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara that just keeps you guessing. Maybe it’s the former’s slightly weary voice or…
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Film Review: Profile of a Killer (2012)
byCaspian Tredwell-Owen‘s last writing effort was The Island all the way back in 2005. A lightweight sci-fi adventure, it was mildly effective if not particularly memorable….
Film Review: Rush (2013)
byIn no way, shape or form can you consider Formula One racing a safe pastime. At those speeds, nothing is certain, no matter how…
Film Review: Stories We Tell (2012)
byResponding to the central question, Stories We Tell plays out like a mystery as Polley gradually patches together a portrait, blending archival footage with re-enactments to further blur the distinction between truth and fiction.
Film Review: Red 2 (2013)
byIt would be easy to dismiss this as an $84 million waste of time. Going with the motto, ‘bigger is better’, Red 2 (penned by Jon and Erich Hoeber and based on Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner’s Marvel characters) can never be accused of being dull or slow, but they might have gone a bit too big.
Film Review: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
byBased on the bestselling books by Cassandra Clare and adapted to screen by Jessica Postigo, the story depicts a fantasy flipside of New York called Downworld, where Shadowhunters battle demons, and wizards, werewolves and vampires coexist (not zombies though).
Film Review: Emperor (2012)
byThe US occupation of Japan in the aftermath of World War II hasn’t garnered much attention from filmmakers, making the subject for director Peter Webber’s Emperor rich ground for exploration.
MIFF 2013: The Weight of Elephants (2013)
byBeautifully filmed by Sophia Olsson, with a clear Scandinavian influence, the aesthetics might obscure the story a little at times but this is a minor trifle. Adrian’s life is anything but straightforward (I’ll say it again; it’s just very bleak) and so the plot can be forgiven for swaying every now and then.
MIFF 2013: The Last Time I Saw Macao (2013)
byAs it is, Last Time might bore some people, but for those willing to invest some time, this is an at times intriguing look into the unique world of Macao.
MIFF 2013: The Day of The Crows (2012)
byAt a time when animation has become increasingly digitised, franchised and gimmicky, it’s a relief to find the old-fashioned techniques still being used. While they certainly aren’t as time-efficient, the clear and original marks of artistry are there for all to recognise as opposed to the smooth artificial sheen we’ve become used to.