Garth Davis’ much acclaimed biographical film was surprisingly a middle key affair for me, that shifts its tenor from the riveting to the prosaic and then back again to the gripping towards the climax. As much as it remains that it’s an evocative piece that’s lifted straight out of life, there is no denying that the intensity that it sets out to achieve is strangely diluted as the film progresses beyond the first hour. Continue reading “Lion (2016) English Film Short Review”
Weiner (2016) English Documentary Short Review
Its only with a sense of awe at Anthony Weiner’s irrepressible wit that one can sit through the documentary directed by Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg, at the very end of which Weiner is asked why he has let them film all of this. Weiner looks lost in thought for a moment, before he shrugs and admits that he has been hoping for the best. Continue reading “Weiner (2016) English Documentary Short Review”
The Rover (2014) English Movie Short Review
There are films that stun you on account of a performance that you certainly had not rooted for, and Robert Pattinson’s Reynolds act in ‘The Rover’ is one that catches you by surprise. There are instances when the young actor even towers over the veteran Guy Pearce who is as effective as ever, playing the sober and all broody Eric, as they drive across the Australian waste land, post a global economic collapse. Continue reading “The Rover (2014) English Movie Short Review”
Jonathan (2016) German Movie Short Review
‘Jonathan’ moves far beyond a conventional coming-of-age tale and explores a father-son relationship against the backdrop of sexuality and coming to terms with it. Directed by Piotr J. Lewandowski, ‘Jonathan’ has the wonder eyed Jannis Niewöhner in the title role, who comes up with a superlative performance. Continue reading “Jonathan (2016) German Movie Short Review”
Nocturnal Animals (2016) English Movie Short Review
It’s not merely the double ending that makes ‘Nocturnal Animals’ distinct, but the essential questions that the film leaves in its wake. As Susan waits at the restaurant, sipping her second glass of champagne, the realization that Edward will not be back is almost permanent in her. Continue reading “Nocturnal Animals (2016) English Movie Short Review”
Goat (2016) English Movie Short Review
Brad Land hasn’t had an easy summer, what with his being brutally assaulted by a couple of men, and when he gets ready for college, he is hoping things would start looking up, what with his elder brother Brett already being there! However, the initiation into a reputed fraternity house, hits Brad much harder than expected, and when his room mate ends up losing his life on the campus, Brad sees that something is seriously wrong. Continue reading “Goat (2016) English Movie Short Review”
Nebraska (2013) English Movie Short Review
I have never actually thought a black and white film could be so starkingly beautiful, until I watched ‘Nebraska’, the 2013 gem, directed by Alexander Payne and written by Bob Nelson. This poignant journey of a father and a son across the American urban landscape is one that has been tersely written and deftly captured. Continue reading “Nebraska (2013) English Movie Short Review”