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In the Company of Darkness (1993)
Thanks to those who commented previously, else I would have missed an exceptional experience.
I just finished viewing this finely conceived, and beautifully acted/directed movie. It was nip and tuck as to whether I was going to waste my time viewing a movie on the Lifetime Movie Network because of the horribly distracting commercials. Reading the earlier comments persuaded me to give it a shot. After all the worst that could happen would be that I might fall asleep during one of the boring yet lengthy bug spray ads. So why did I watch it? mainly because when IMDB gives a movie a "WEIGHTED AVERAGE" OF 5.8 WHO'S STATISTICAL AVERAGE was 7.3 It must be a sure hit.
I was totally delighted to have taken the time to view this movie, commercial pox and all. Helen Hunt continues to amaze me with her ability to take on tough roles adapting her core persona to fit each role.
The portrait she painted in this film of the tough yet perceptively human police officer was beautifully executed. When the scene calls for quick witted, timely delivered verbal intercourse, she can stand toe to toe with any actor. Yet she is adept at the delivery of volumes of emotional response without uttering a word relying only on facial expression and body language. Without the commercials, which by design kill the continuity of any good film, This would have been a real edge-of-the-seat nail-biter. I gave it a 9.0
Miss Monday (1998)
One of the many movies seen and appreciated by a dedicated few GEM Hunters.
This is a excellent example of so many excellent works of Independent Cinema. It has been nominated for and won several special festival awards yet It seems to have been ignored at all levels of the film "Critical" community, Thus dooming it to near oblivion.
The writing may have flaws and some of the acting goes over the top a few times. Please remember this is not a $120,000,000 Universal Studios Blockbuster. Even with it's minor flaws It is a very surprising movie.
The story begins in a simple comedic fashion giving the viewer a false sense of security as to the probable story line. But just when the viewer thinks they have it pegged the writer and actors reveal the real message through a series of carefully constructed and well performed revelations about both main characters.
To the viewer who is willing to allow themselves to be open both intellectually and emotionally, this film may cause them to question perceptions of those around us.
I felt that the film worked on a number of levels. While it won't sate everyone's tastes. Highly recommend it to those who enjoy a well written slice-of-life story.