Prisoners, 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.
At 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.
Supported by the Melbourne International Film Festival’s Premiere Fund and one of the highlights of this year’s festival, In Bob We Trust is entertaining and extremely touching. This is a film for everyone, regardless of whether you know much about McGuire or not.
Rich, moving and intricately layered, Mystery Road is just shy of the masterpiece it could have been, but a thrilling movie experience none the less.
The documentary focuses less on the protest group’s motivations, and more on their individual personalities and background stories. Interviews with the parents of the accused give the audience exclusive insights into the womens’ life narrative, helping us understand what provoked them to become such provocative figures.
Director/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.
In no way, shape or form can you consider Formula One racing a safe pastime. At those speeds, nothing is certain, no matter how…
From the onset of A Beginners Guide To Endings you feel a quirky, slight Tarantino-esque vibe injected by writer/director Jonathan Sobol, in his feature length film debut.
It goes without saying that Oliver Hirschbiegel’s biopic Diana will end in tragedy. But the tragedy of Diana is not so much the Princess’ death, but the unlikely tale of forbidden love that plays out for much of the film.
Premiering at last year’s Toronto Film Festival, Thanks for Sharing is the directorial debut for filmmaker Stuart Blumberg, the savvy scribbler behind the Oscar…