October 15, 2010
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Based on a true account, the movie Lebanon comes to the screen with a disturbing, harrowing, claustrophobic view of combat through the eyes of a tank crew. Packed with action, drama with taught situations, the film entertains by taking the viewer into battle and allowing us to be a voyeur of this emotional war. If entered, this film should be nominated for Best Foreign Film by the Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Looking for a gritty crime drama that stops at nothing to startle, evoke ire and create tension? Well look no further than Animal Kingdom, a crude tale of a disturbed crime family. The production is very good with terrific acting, direction and cinematography.
“ADULT SEX EDUCATION” Starring: Vincent Lindon, Sandrine Kiberlain, Aure Atika and Arthur Le Houérou Directed by: Stéphane Brizé MPAA Rating: Unrated Genre: Drama, Art/Foreign in
Foreign films have taken hold of America with genre’s that feed the action generation more so than romance lovers. Fitting that category comes an action thriller from the Dominican Republic. Although not the best acting and direction I’ve seen in a crime film, the storyline does provide, if reasonably based on true incidents, an interesting look at a third world government gone awry.
This is a quirky tale of stalking and romance that to me really didn’t come off the screen that well. It’s called Wild Grass and the film may become my choice for the dullest foreign film of the year. Droll acting, lackluster direction and a limp camera turn what could have been a good script into French onion soup without the cheese.
Last year’s Coco Before Chanel now continues with a new lead actress and very brazen content. Beautifully photographed and directed, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky is a gem for the art lover and film buff. If you have been smitten by Chanel’s rise from rags to riches, then this is a must see film.
From France comes a quirky little film that captivates, explodes, deceives and in the end, grabs at your heart. It’s called Micmacs and the fun film fires up and takes notice. I loved everything about it and I can’t wait to see it again.