Drama
“Triple 9” is intensively suspenseful and corrupted
By Jenny A.
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During 115 minutes with a cast well lined up such as Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet, Aaron Paul, Clifton Collins Jr., Casey Affleck, Anthony Mackie, Norman Reedus, Chiwetel Ejiofor will reflect the worst of a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for “officer down.” Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge.
Corruption is the main subject with an intriguing story with the most interesting Russian mob matriarch played by Kate Winslet. The best element of the film is desperation for all the characters mainly the Russo-Jewish mafia. Some death sequences are full of gore style and definitely this film is full of duality in many shootouts and standoffs.
Here are some members of the cast in press conference:
Aaron Paul:“After 10 years, my experience is much better. My character is part of a great cast full of intense parts and humanized. Definitely this film will get your attention, my character is stealing with the others and is surrounded by bad souls and he has emotional struggle. Even there was a brotherhood in each character and in real life we like well each other and make jokes when we see us. There’s a part when I came back to life for the intense moments that all are involved. Many scenes were very emotional and intense.
Norman Reedus:“The best part was when I prepared my character on the physical appearance with creative tattoos full of details. Is very interesting when you have projects like these and have a great chance when you share with celebrities as Kate and directed by John who makes incredible films.
“Eddie The Eagle” is the best story of inspiration
By Jenny A.
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Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.
During 76 minutes a real human being who pursuits his dreams with dedication, discipline and triumph is a great pleasure of life. “Eddie The Eagle” is that and so much more full of enthusiasm, and a special athlete who raises triumph and becomes in a real Britain hero for the Olympic Games in 1988. Eddie is a hero of the sports, pragmatic, easy company and someone who never gave up in front of the smallest difficulty. fearless and courageous. Hugh Jackman in his role could have been the greatest ski-jumper of all time, if ego and drink hadn’t gotten in the way but his incredible perseverance as coach made his role one of the best.
The deepest conquest in “Embrace of the Serpent”
By Jenny A.
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The ravages of colonialism cast a dark shadow over the South American landscapeest in Embrace of the Serpent, the first film shot in the Amazonian rainforest in over 30 years. Filmed in stunning black-and-white, the film centers on Karamakate (portrayed in various stages by Nilbio Torres and Antonio Bolívar Salvado), an Amazonian shaman and the last survivor of his people, and the two scientists (Evans and Theo, portrayed by Brionne Davis and Jan Bijvoet) who, over the course of 40 years, build a friendship with him. The film was inspired by the real-life journals of two explorers (Theodor Kock-Grünberg and Richard Evans Schultes) who traveled through the Colombian Amazon during the last century in search of the sacred and difficult-to-find psychedelic Yakruna plant.
Embrace of the Serpent from director Ciro Guerra who reflects a poetic film and It’s a tense, trippy, emotional and full of adventures and if you go into it just looking for metaphors and symbolism about colonialism and indigenous culture, you will find those things. During 2 hr. 3 min.you will see the real redemption of the white colonials with the best images of the jungle even are in black and white.
A War is emotionally powerful
By GTVW Staff
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Magnolia Pictures will open Danish filmmaker Tobias Lindholm’s (Writer/Director of A HIJACKING; Co-writer of THE HUNT and “Borgen”) bruising and brooding third feature, A war, begins with commander Claus M. Pedersen (Pilou Asbæk, star of the upcoming sixth season of Game of Thrones) and his men are stationed in an Afghan province. Meanwhile, back in Denmark, Claus’ wife Maria (Tuva Novotny) is trying to hold everyday life together with a husband at war and three children who are missing their father. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy crossfire and in order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that has grave consequences for not only him, but also for his family back home. As Lindholm did with his gripping hostage drama A HIJACKING, he once again employs those who have been closest to the conflict. In A war he uses Danish soldiers and Taliban warriors, relatives and refugees, as he strives towards realism. Definitely is a film that involved ethics and legal chaos in the battled field. Therefore, many parts of the plot were well managed with sensitivity and detail. Many scenes reflect the humane side and the stressful moments of a martial court. Be a commander officer means to accomplish any kind of duty and foremost to ensure the safety of his soldiers and to treat all Afghans, without distinction, as potential enemies. The best and well rounded characters and brilliantly played in each scene.
A portrait of a bad brotherhood in “Rams”
By Jenny A.
In a secluded valley in Iceland, Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country’s best and the two brothers are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams who carry an ancient lineage. Although they share the land and a way of life, Gummi and Kiddi have not spoken to each other in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi’s sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. The authorities decide to cull all the animals in the area to contain the outbreak. This is a near death sentence for the farmers, whose sheep are their main source of income, and many abandon their land. But Gummi and Kiddi don’t give up so easily – and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits. As the authorities close in, the brothers will need to come together to save the special breed passed down for generations, and themselves, from extinction. This film has unpredictable plot with certain compassion through the main characters. The best part is that in each family one member always will be a brother, who dominates more than the others especially when your brother is your worst troublemaker neighbor but a particular issue makes that these men have support as would have been better from the beginning. Definitely Rams feels of a master piece from Iceland with great style and engaging to see it.
Paolo & Vittorio Taviani reflects real tragedy in “Night of the Shooting Stars”
By Jenny A.
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During 105 minutes Omero Antonutti, Margarita Lozano, Claudio Bigagli, and Massimo Bonett had their best performance in this great Italian film Night of the Shooting Stars. It is the Night of San Lorenzo, the night when dreams come true. While watching shooting stars, Cecilia tells her son about a similar night in 1944, when she was six years old and the residents of San Martino, her small Tuscan town, defied their Nazi occupiers. The Tuscany region of Italy, suffers the worst face of World War II in which locals anxiously awaiting the arrival of the American soldiers who will liberate them but their freedom has a price. Definitely, a plot very well structured full of green sceneries and some tragedies for each character will mark this film with the best style of these Italian directors Paolo & Vittorio Taviani.
“Kaos” is speechless
Kaos is a film full of Magic, drama, misery, and hope are given life in five tales adapted from Luigi Pirandello’s Novelle per un anno. With a strong, poetic vision of Sicilian life, directors Paolo and Vittorio Taviani imbue this epic masterpiece with a serene, sympathetic revelation of mankind that transcends the boundaries of time. During 188 minutes, the viewer will enjoy the best cast by Margarita Lozano, Orazio Torrisi, and Carlo Cartier. During 188 minutes, this great film evokes the mystery, drama, and stark beauty of Sicily. This film must truly be the most beautiful cinematic achievement ever.
“Padre Padrone” well known as Father and Master
Starring Omero Antonutti, Saverio Marconi, and Marcella Michelangeli, all of them come from the real experience of writer Gavino Ledda, the film finds impoverished Sardinian boy Gavino forced to quit school by his overbearing and abusive father. Committed to the traditions of his homeland, Gavino’s father feels his son is of more use to the family as a shepherd than a student. As he matures, the adult Gavino finds his way in the world, first by discovering music and then by learning a trade while serving in the military. The performances of the actors are great and never overdone and in general all these three films are timeless, with an imagery. The style of the director is unique, isolated and cruel but also full of uniquely intense life and nostalgic beauty.
Tons of interesting premises in “400 Days”
By GTVW Staff
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Written and directed by Matt Osterman (Ghost from the Machine), 400 DAYS centers on four astronauts sent on a simulated mission to a distant planet to test the psychological effects of deep space travel. Locked away for 400 days, the crew’s mental state begins to deteriorate when they lose all communication with the outside world. The feature film stars Brandon Routh and Caity Lotz (who also star in the upcoming Arrow/Flash spinoff series DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Emmy® nominee Ben Feldman (Mad Men), comedian Dane Cook (Detention, Mr. Brooks), Tom Cavanagh (The Flash) and Grant Bowler (Defiance).
A film with an undiscovered masterpiece of space simulation.All the members of cast had solid performances in 400 days and keep you guessing what is actually happening around the characters. Definitely, the best runner of life in the middle of a zombie apocalypse in such a claustrophobic environment. Many scenes and visuals were decent enough. “400 Days” follows a long the typical low budget mystery and ‘horror’ plots of the ‘isolated people’ genre with a good result.
A domestic heroine will surprise in “Joy”
By GTVW staff
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From Director David O. Russel “Joy” is the wild story of a family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, pave the road in this intense emotional and human comedy about becoming a true boss of family and enterprise facing a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies, both inside and outside the family, as Joy’s inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces.
During 2 hours, this film will show the fake American dream. Despite she had an amazing grandma who believed in her and told her so every day, Joy is very kind and resourceful and has put everyone’s needs in front of her own, but one day she breaks down and remembers her true calling. Definitely a film that becomes very inspirational and a reminder to pursue your dreams no matter how far you’ve strayed…Jennifer Lawrence stars, with Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Isabella Rossellini, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Elisabeth Röhm and Dascha Polanco. Like David O. Russell’s previous films, Joy defies genre to tell a story of family, loyalty, and love.
The real reflect of the Holocaust and suffering of a real father in “Son of Saul”
By GTVW Staff
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“Son of Saul,” from Hungarian-born director László Nemes’ and the story begins with Saul Auslander (Géza Röhrig) is a Hungarian member of the Sonderkommando, the group of Jewish prisoners isolated from the camp and forced to assist the Nazis in the machinery of large-scale extermination. While working in one of the crematoriums, Saul discovers the corpse of a boy he takes for his son. As the Sonderkommando plans a rebellion, Saul decides to carry out an impossible task; save the child’s body from the flames, find a rabbi to recite the mourner’s Kaddish and offer the boy a proper burial.
The film was inspired by the book, Voices from Beneath the Ashes, eyewitness accounts by Sonderkommando members who buried their testimonies prior to their rebellion in 1944. According to director László Nemes:“Their accounts are concrete, present and tangible. They precisely describe, in the here and now, the ‘normal’ functioning of a death factory… its rules, work cadences, shifts, hazards, and its maximum productivity.”
A full of drama film of a mass massacre. Saul reflects a pure father with a deep loss. Even the child of the protagonist is not his son at all– might, in Saul’s mind, redeem his forced treatment of all the others that came before him. Memes built a well structured character with an unusual neutral, accurate, powerful, without sensationalism with great sobriety and bravery of Saul Auslander (Géza Röhrig). Definitely “Son of Saul” is full of heartbreaking facts and emotionally devastating.
“Victor Frankenstein” will make enjoyable this season
By GTVW Staff
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From director Paul McGuigan and James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe star in a dynamic and thrilling twist on a legendary tale. Radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (McAvoy) and his equally brilliant protégé Igor Strausman (Radcliffe) share a noble vision of aiding humanity through their groundbreaking research into immortality. But Victor’s experiments go too far, and his obsession has horrifying consequences. Only Igor can bring his friend back from the brink of madness and save him from his monstrous creation.
During 109 minutes you will enjoy macabre images, with well structure violence and a sequence of destruction of some scenes. Daniel Radcliffe was given practical effects for his character. Even Victor Frankenstein is a movie mostly about Frankenstein failing to create his monster. A film will fit in a special category and capturing the essence of the horror.
