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Saltburn (2023)
An Absolute wild ride
Very much enjoyed this movie. Gorgeous cinematography. Rosamond Pike's performance was divine. Some fun twists. Some gasp-worthy moments. A lot of eye candy. Carey Mulligan was lovely to see here. Barry Keoghan gave an amazing performance, and I think we all enjoyed his dance scene, thank you for that Emerald Fennell. The dry wit of the movie really set the tone and carried through consistently. It's the type of movie you wake up the next morning thinking about (and not just because everyone is so hot). Everyone involved in the final lunch scene deserves an award. Probably don't take your mum or nan with you to this one. I definitely recommend it.
No Such Thing As Monsters (2019)
Ups and downs but decent
Could have been better, could have been worse. Storyline was interesting and definitely had a lot of unique ideas that worked well. Acting was surprisingly good for low budget horror. It kept me interested all the way through. If you're looking for something to watch. I'd give it a 6.5 but no half points on IMDb ratings. There were a couple of places in the movie that kind of felt forced in. (The mother reveal). But overall the story was cohesive. My favourite performance was definitely Amy, the actress knocked it out of the park. As an added bonus the boyfriend is super hot. All in all it's worth a watch.
The Silence (2016)
Quiet and haunting
Surprisingly a really good movie. Quiet and unsettling, it kept me fascinated and invested. An original script that follows the then perfectly from start to finish. Very well crafted. Very well acted. Gorgeous cinematography throughout.
The Isle (2018)
Atmospheric classic ghost story
Some odd reviews here. Definitely horror in the category of classic 40-60's super natural slow burn/supernatural mystery. Not going to be everyone's cup of tea but much better than a lot of the ratings indicate.
Aftermath (2021)
A decent watch
A decent watch, nothing groundbreaking. But if you're looking for something to watch for fun it is decent.
Black Mountain Side (2014)
an ominous slow burn
The director took his time setting the tone in the first portion of the movie, and the ominous progression afterwards really benefits from this.
I would describe the overall feel as a subtle, primal decay. A group of researchers setting out to reclaim the past, ultimately being claimed by it instead. An interesting interpretation on the classic 'nature strikes back' theme. No catastrophic events, just a quiet, efficient vengeance on the trespassers. I found it very creepy and it held my attention the whole time.
Personally, I liked the ending. I felt that director took several opportunities throughout the film to foreshadow that outcome, or one very similar to it. The primal force retreats as quietly as it approached.
Also the cat was super cute and the deer god was hella rad.
Run (2020)
kept me in suspense
Firstly, it's fantastic that an actress who actually uses a wheelchair (Kiera Allen) was cast in this movie. She gives a stellar performance in the role of Chloe. Sarah Paulson is brilliant, her performance kept me on the edge of my seat as the story progressed.
The story is fairly standard, however the acting and directing elevate it to a very good suspenseful experience.
Murder in the Blue Room (1944)
Fun and Entertaining
Quite an entertaining little gem. The Jazzy Belles are hilariously delightful. Humor and Mystery abound. The cast of characters are all great. If you're looking for some light entertainment I recommend this movie.
The Devil All the Time (2020)
Very well crafted
The acting in this movie was very impressive. Having the writer narrate also really paid off, you could feel the narrators connection to the characters. The Weaving together a series of separate but interconnected events is done flawlessly. A very well crafted, well acted film.
Vuelven (2017)
A work of art
From the very beginning of the film, the theme is set beautifully. There is a theme of flowing lines in the film, right down to the chalk. And as you watch the movie it is truly like watching a sequence of brush strokes coming together to make a beautiful piece of art. The young actors/actress do such incredible work, it is breathtaking to see such a sincere, moving and convincing performance from all of them. The cinematography is also beautiful, finding flashes of beauty in bleak settings.
The writing and directing deserve special attention as well. The complex material of the movie sits on a razors edge, on side it would too much fairy tale on the other side too dark. Issa Lopez is more than up for this challenge. She weaves a dark fairy tale that absorbs the viewer into the complexity. She weaves sorrow, joy, death and life into a masterwork tapestry.
At one point, I was so absorbed in a particular scene that it took me a moment to realize I was crying. I would recommend watching this film uninterrupted.
The Open House (2018)
a series of unanswered questions
The movie revolves around a tragedy that we are never fully appraised of. The limited information and flashbacks the viewer is shown imply something 1) very unlikely based on the setting or 2) more sinister than anyone acknowledges. The unexplained plot development doesn't stop there, indeed it actually escalates as the story progresses. The acting is fine, however, the actors are not given much material to work with. It seems to be relying on the unknown being frightening. The plot pushes beyond the general scope of the "suspension of disbelief" and doesn't offer enough of thrill to pull the viewer into the movie as films such as The Strangers manage to do.