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Discussion in 'OtherWoods' started by eazy04, Dec 9, 2015.

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    Enemy

    Intense,Intriguing & Deeply Engaging,Enemy is a meticulously crafted cinema.This one is a compelling watch in all means,a thoroughly interesting plot has been presented brilliantly.Jake once again shows his mettle as a top class performer,he handled both the roles with certain amount of panache,his performance grabs your attention instantly - beautifully acted.Sarah Gadon and Melanie Laurent excelled with their performances,both the actors were superb.

    Dennis Villeneuve is a brilliant filmmaker.His making is top-notch,showing great attention to every detail,he just makes us completely glued into the movie.The slick packaging is another fine aspect of this movie,the highly alluring frames along with the broody bgm makes this a captivating cinematic experience.

    Overall,Enemy is a Brilliant Cinema !

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    Southpaw

    Southpaw is a finely crafted sports drama.Even with its predictable plot,the film manages to be an entertaining watch,it is indeed Jake' spellbinding performance which makes this cinema gripping.Jake is a power house performer,whatever be the role, he brings the best out of it.As Billy Hopes,Jake puts up a highly committed and terrific performance,his performance in some of the emotional scenes were just too good.Forest Whittaker is another actor who delivers a superb performance,subtle and brilliant.Ooan Laurence is really good,her combination scenes with Jake were excellent.

    Antoina Fuqua as the director was able to pull of a highly watchable cinema even with its wafer thin plot.His making is extremely good and it is what makes this a quality cinema.The film has got shades of many cinemas of the same genre,but a gripping narration and Jake's amazing portrayal makes this a good watch.

    Overall,Southpaw is Good !

    7.5/10

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    Juno

    Beautiful and Refreshing,Juno is one of those movies which makes you feel really happy.From the very opening title sequence,Juno is extremely absorbing.Ellen Page is indeed the soul of this film,it is her brilliant portrayal of the title character which makes this cinema really good,a superb and solid act.Jennifer Garner is another stellar performer in this movie,she did a highly impressive job making that character lovable.Supporting Cast were fine in their respective roles.

    Jason Reitman as the director is in full control of things making this a superb cinema.His making is top-class,such a fabulous presentation of a really matured theme.The Soundtracks is another asset of this flick,they really moved along with the proceedings making it further more enjoyable.Altogether,Juno is a great piece of work,never miss this one.

    Overall,Juno is Beautiful !

    9/10
     
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    The Girl on the Train

    Predictable and Clichéd,The Girl on the Train is an average cinema at best.The excessive melodrama playing in the background along with the sluggish pace makes this preachy.Emily Blunt and her performance is the one and only saving grace of this cinema, she puts up a towering performance playing the lead character with utmost sincerity.Haley Bennet and Rebecca Ferguson were also good playing the supporting characters.

    Tate Taylor as the director couldn't make this an impressive cinema.The making is mostly inconsistent with good amount of dull moments.The proceedings were largely predictable and so was the final twist,this preachy tone is the biggest drawback of this cinema.In short,this one can be watched for Emily Blunt's brilliant performance.

    Overall,The Girl on the Train is Strictly Average !

    5/10
     
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    Hell or High Water

    A crime drama set in present day America struggling under the effects of recession.Two brothers are robbing banks for a specific purpose.A cop is trying to nab them.Simple premise told beaitifully.Superb visuals performances and direction.
    Rating:8/10
     
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    Liberal Arts

    Simple and Absorbing,Liberal Arts is finely crafted drama.A Simple plot backed up by an engaging narration makes this worth a watch.The performances forms another integral part in making this really good cinema,each and every actor did a great job.Josh Radnor is good,he puts up a calm and composed performance which was perfect for the role.Elizabeth Olsen did a superb job,she was absolutely great with her performance.Richard Jenkins is another good performer in this one,he delivers a highly impressive act in a brief role.Others were fine.

    Josh Radnor as the director did a smart and impressive job making this a lovable cinema in all means.It is the simplicity of the movie which makes this even more better,everything is kept realistic and natural to the core.The soundtracks were too good and made the final portions extremely soothing.Another great thing about the movie is its amazingly written dialogues,some of the dialogues were really brilliant.

    Overall,Liberal Arts is a Really Good Watch !

    8.5/10
     
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    Chinatown

    Considered to be one of the greatest films of all time,Chinatown is a spellbinding cinematic experience.Mixing multiple genres and presenting it superbly is not an easy task,Chinatown is a superb mix of neo-noir,mystery and drama.A thought provoking theme has been made into a quality cinema.Jack Nicholson nailed it,he was extremely subtle giving that character the much needed perfection,each nuance of him was brilliant.Faye Dunaway puts up another impressive performance,she was really good.Supporting Cast were fine in their respective roles.

    Chinatown is enough to know Roman Polanski's mettle as a brilliant filmmaker.Well polished and superbly detailed,Polanski's making can be referred as a textbook for the upcoming filmmakers.The technical brilliance is another aspect worth mentioning,it's been 43 years since the release of this film,still the frames and the soundtracks looks fresh.The climax is really haunting,that final dialogue made it a real stunner.

    Overall,Chinatown is a Classic !

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    17 Again

    Genuinely Funny and High on Entertainment,17 Again is a rollicking comedy.An interesting plot backed by a super cool narration makes this a complete fun ride.Zac Efron nailed it,smart and brilliant performance,he indeed was the soul of this film.Thomas Lennon is another superb performer,he was extremely funny and the scene where he appears in the cowboy attire will make you laugh out loud.Leslie Mann,Michelle Trachtenberg,Sterling Knight and Melora Hardin were superb playing the supporting roles.

    Burr Steers as the director did a fantastic job in making this a full-on entertainer.His making is smart and impressive,its perfectly pacy without any dull moments.This isn't a great cinema,but if you are looking for some real good laughs and entertainment,this is the perfect choice.

    Overall,17 Again is a Superb Entertainer !

    8.5/10
     
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    The Accountant
    The Accountant is a solid action film.Ben Affleck plays the titular Accountant who is a genius and who has a set "of unique skills" other than super intelligence.
    The basic story is familiar but it is laid out interestingly.Don't be fooled by so-so critic reviews.Chances are that you will like this one.

    Rating:7/10

    Inside Man

    I love this film.I have seen this at least five times.Probably my favourite heist movie.Smart and gripping cinema at it's finest.The reason I am saying this is that I don't think that many people have seen this film.It has kind of fallen under the radar it seems.This movie deserves all the love it can get.

    Rating:10/10
     
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    Chinatown

    Considered to be one of the greatest films of all time,Chinatown is a spellbinding cinematic experience.Mixing multiple genres and presenting it superbly is not an easy task,Chinatown is a superb mix of neo-noir,mystery and drama.A thought provoking theme has been made into a quality cinema.Jack Nicholson nailed it,he was extremely subtle giving that character the much needed perfection,each nuance of him was brilliant.Faye Dunaway puts up another impressive performance,she was really good.Supporting Cast were fine in their respective roles.

    Chinatown is enough to know Roman Polanski's mettle as a brilliant filmmaker.Well polished and superbly detailed,Polanski's making can be referred as a textbook for the upcoming filmmakers.The technical brilliance is another aspect worth mentioning,it's been 43 years since the release of this film,still the frames and the soundtracks looks fresh.The climax is really haunting,that final dialogue made it a real stunner.

    Overall,Chinatown is a Classic !

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