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Boze Cialo (2019)
An unfulfilled promise of redemption.
This film is a brilliant display of cinematic sophistication. Its use of silence to create intensity, the stark landscape and impoverished village backdrop to create mood and a sense of exposure of a sham need no other explanation. As a constant portal into the intensity of the situation he finds himself in, the use of the perfecy chiselled face of Daniel is the medium into the story of the self appointed priest as he reveals an inner awakening, hope and a sense of purpose maybe for the first time in his life. We're invited into the mounting menace of the exposure of his charade told suspensfully through the smoky cinematography, sombre and painfully bereft living conditions in the village, a constant overlay of harsh conditions and villagers religiosity. The redemptive theme is beautifully handled and provides examples of what could happen without the shackles of outdated prescriptive liturgy, and local feudal history. The acting is Oscar worthy, the direction is restrained and brave. This is not an easy film for audiences because the film confronts, uplifts and disturbs throughout.
Babyteeth (2019)
Stayed with me for a long, long time
I kept wondering throughout this film how such a young Director could make this raw and insightful deconstruction of a deeply sad human journey for its characters? The insight into their pain, and attempts to just get through something that crushed the imagination and spirit and kept reminding the audience that everyone was doing the best they could to get through the business of living in the shadow of death. This dark subject was lightened by the insights that everyone had a job to do in getting through the business of daily routine and the obligations of love and living each day brought. Shannon directed a superb cast, and treated the topic with respect and reverence acknowledging the vulnerability and turmoil of each character. It deserves a very high place in Australian film achievement and I think it's fair to say will be remembered for a long, long time.
Hvítur, hvítur dagur (2019)
Give this a miss
I love Nordic Noir which is why I couldn't wait to see this film and share with my movie-loving friends. Needn't have wasted 2 hours on this meandering film which promised much but delivered little except toward the end an insight into a man's agony of loss. The early scenes of landscape changes depicting time passing without any human stirrings was an invitation into an atmospheric promise of ingue that never materialised. The strong acting was what kept me in the theatre for two very long hours.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
Very slow, disappointing and didn't live up to the hype.
Tom Hanks is amazing and the other performances are very credible, but the storyline just isn't strong enough to make this a memorable film.
Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (2019)
What Was All The Hype About?
This was a very disappointing film, boring, lots of one way dialogue in the many scenes of Leonardo de Caprio in his unrewarding roles as a failing actor, although his acting in that role itself was exceptional. The plot was obscure, and had such little impact it was a struggle to keep awake. Margo Robbie's acting consisted of flashing her mega watt smile continuously but really limited her ability as the fine actress she is. On leaving the theatre, I could only muse on the three hours I wouldn't be able to get back.