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Brother's Keeper (1992)
Poetic in its delivery
This film was not made to be entertaining, as far as I can tell. That is not an indictment of the film; it is an indictment of the biggest reason people go to see films.
As I watched this film, I was transported into another place. I presume that place is where the filmmakers wanted me to go. It was not a "fun" or "exciting" place. It was simply a place where I could be and feel otherwise than I am and do right now.
I live within bicycle riding distance of the location of the events in this film, yet I got closer than I ever will to them through the craftsmanship of the filmmakers.
The music, the imagery, and the way the story was presented combined to provide me with a notable experience. This story is now part of me.
Thanks to the filmmakers.
Lord of War (2005)
Opening Sequence
I loved this movie but nearly fell out of my chair as the opening sequence played.
In 2004, well before this movie was released over a year later, I composed a poem entitled "The Bullet's Tale." The poem was actually an honorable mention in a war poetry contest and can be seen on the website. I don't want to violate the rules of posting here by including a URL, but if you go to Google and type in "Scott Ennis Bullet's Tale" you will find the poem easily enough.
The opening sequence of Lord of War is so close to a visual representation of my poem that I have considered challenging the producers on it.
Of course, it's entirely possible that someone came up with the same idea as me to show events from the bullet's perspective, but it makes you wonder.
Since mine is clearly a biased opinion, I'd love to know what others think once they have seen the sequence and read my poem.
Thanks!