Le nom des gens (The Names Of Love)-French Review
[jwplayer mediaid=”9095″] This movie review is in French.
August 18, 2011
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[jwplayer mediaid=”9095″] This movie review is in French.
Beautifully photographed the drama Snow Flower and the Secret Fan provides a stunning window into the lives of four women. Although the film is a bit long, I found the journey well worth taking. Although a major chick flick, the film still plays well to older males.
The Dutch drama Winter In Wartime is a gripping story that depicts a challenging time during World War II when the Germans occupied Holland. Extremely well acted, brilliant cinematography and a suspenseful storyline make this film a must see. The compelling film is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Dutch author JAN TERLOUW who experienced five years under German occupation.
The film Another Year rolls out like a theatrical play or good book that’s a swift page-turner. From the opening character introductions throughout writer/director Mike Leigh’s ‘seasons’, we are treated to blossoming relationships, seeds of life, uncertainty, and a dieing effort. Amazing acting, direction and fascinating storyline make Another Year a great choice for the mature adult.
Javier Bardem gives a gutsy performance in the gritty drama Biutiful. I liked this film from the incisive beginning to the heartfelt ending. Acting, directing and especially the cinematography are the building blocks for this story of a man struggling to keep his children.
Here’s a lesson in history that set the standard for equal pay for women. Made in Dagenham takes this subject and presents it in storybook fashion adding a lot of ‘Hollywood’ stuffing and pretty faces. I like the film, but subtitles would have had me liking it even better.
The quirky musical comedy Bran Nue Dae hits the screen spreading laughter, light hearted tunes and a down under tale about love and religion. Well not so much religion, but a rebellion of sorts that has a priest on the chase. It’s a fun look at a lot of nonsense with a bevy of songs that entertain.
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.