The disturbing storyline of Brothers makes for an interesting and taught drama. The film takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster that had me captured from the very beginning. Although the ending never comes, the film still entertains.
There are many things that can bother me, but when it comes to child abuse it’s a subject that comes right up there at the top. Depicted in Precious, I was totally disheartened for the main character and sympatric to her cause. The film is a must see for all mature adults.
I have seen a lot of stage plays in my time, but never one performed comic book style. Macon City now playing at The Naked Stage on the campus of Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida takes a chance on the tricky art form and comes up a winner.
This nicely played out story based on the actual memoirs of an affair is simple and amusing. Although it is somewhat similar to Lolita, being an actual happing does give it an edge over the famous themed film of older man soliciting a teenager. But, An Education is a love story no matter how distasteful or prurient as the acting and direction make it entertaining.
It has been said that good things come in small packages and this little film is no exception. The movie Desierto Sur does a brilliant job of bringing a story of sorrow, determination and discovery to the screen that’s touching and convincing. It’s the kind of film that you will remember long after the movie theater credits roll.
Words like elegant, engaging and enjoyable are best used when referring to Bright Star, a very good film by director Jane Campion who gave us The Piano. The true story period piece comes alive with extremely good performances from the whole cast and the exceptional cinematography depicting the romance of the 1800’s. If you like historical dramas that are well acted and replicate an era then Bright Star should top your list to see.
When it comes to musicals it’s the thrill of watching an interesting character in a dramatic or comedic role burst into song or dance that makes the magic. Although the remake of Fame does have some very good musical numbers, it fails to provide the exciting characters that carry out the story.
It’s a bit drawn out, wicked and artsy, but I just couldn’t be sympathetic enough to like Lorna’s Silence. The film would be great for an audience that likes a riveting tale of a challenging life, except this one just doesn’t make the grade.
From the get go Fighting gets into the hard-hitting plot with some realistic bare-knuckle fistfights. I’m impressed with the movie even on DVD for the acting by Tatum, direction by Montiel and cinematography. If you like movies that have a simple storyline with swift action drama revolving around gut wrenching street fights, then this film should top your card.