pantelis-petrou
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Was the 60s a decade worth living in? Depends on how you see it. And the movie "Last night in Soho" does not try to be nostalgic giving us only beautiful fashion, music, flashing lights. It gives us all these plus the dark side of this decade. Exploitation, blood, death. This was so beautifully crafted and the thriller / horror elements so well blended in the movie.
Deserves a watch.
Deserves a watch.
Apparently, "The Green Knight" is one of those movies that divided the viewers into two camps. People who really liked its meanings, its technical aspects etc and gave it great reviews and those who are getting annoyed by those people who believe that are more intellectual and try to give deep meanings to shallow movies, and so they gave it on purpose 1 or 2 out of 10.
Honestly, these type of fights are so boring and do not fit into the world of the cinema.
Anyway, I will be as objective as I can putting aside crtitics' and other reviews.
Before going into the cinema i read some comments that it is quite complex and is based on a poem so I decided to prepare in advance (as I advice everyone to do). Hence, i read the story of the poem on which the movie was based.
The movie is by no means a bad movie. It is actualy a very good movie. Technically is amazingly done. From the costumes, to the musical score and the cinematograph you are being transferred to a magical world which (if you can exclude storyline) you will definitely enjoy. Its an adult fairytale. A folklore story with knights, witches, surrealism, everything.
But let us not forget that the movie is a based on a poem so there are some themes you can extract from it. The poem was written in the 14th century so its themes may not be relevant to a modern audience although i highly doubt it. Courage, facing you own fate, staying loyal to your words are just a few meanings you can give and are of course timeless.
The movie, as well as every poem, is full of symbolisms. From the colours mentioned (green, red) to the garment that was provided to our hero, to everyone he meets along his journey I am sure there is symbolism which can be given. If I understood everything? Definitely not! I gave some meanings while watching it but in the end interpretation is up to each viewer.
I am also quite impressed with some reviews regarding the pace of the film. The film is not slow (at least not slower than for example "the revenant", a movie which is again about the journey of a hero and which has been getting rave reviews). I did find myself getting a bit tired at some points but the comments is getting are just unfair to the movie.
All in all, is an enjoyable movie which I suggest you to watch (especially in the big screen). I beg you do not give any attention to reviews of 1/10 or 2/10 . They do not represent the reality and its just a stupid fight between the viewers.
Honestly, these type of fights are so boring and do not fit into the world of the cinema.
Anyway, I will be as objective as I can putting aside crtitics' and other reviews.
Before going into the cinema i read some comments that it is quite complex and is based on a poem so I decided to prepare in advance (as I advice everyone to do). Hence, i read the story of the poem on which the movie was based.
The movie is by no means a bad movie. It is actualy a very good movie. Technically is amazingly done. From the costumes, to the musical score and the cinematograph you are being transferred to a magical world which (if you can exclude storyline) you will definitely enjoy. Its an adult fairytale. A folklore story with knights, witches, surrealism, everything.
But let us not forget that the movie is a based on a poem so there are some themes you can extract from it. The poem was written in the 14th century so its themes may not be relevant to a modern audience although i highly doubt it. Courage, facing you own fate, staying loyal to your words are just a few meanings you can give and are of course timeless.
The movie, as well as every poem, is full of symbolisms. From the colours mentioned (green, red) to the garment that was provided to our hero, to everyone he meets along his journey I am sure there is symbolism which can be given. If I understood everything? Definitely not! I gave some meanings while watching it but in the end interpretation is up to each viewer.
I am also quite impressed with some reviews regarding the pace of the film. The film is not slow (at least not slower than for example "the revenant", a movie which is again about the journey of a hero and which has been getting rave reviews). I did find myself getting a bit tired at some points but the comments is getting are just unfair to the movie.
All in all, is an enjoyable movie which I suggest you to watch (especially in the big screen). I beg you do not give any attention to reviews of 1/10 or 2/10 . They do not represent the reality and its just a stupid fight between the viewers.
I remember seeing this movie for the first time when it was released and not appreciating it as much. I recall finding it a bit slow and getting a bit bored at times. Watching it again, more than 10 years later, I believe its a great war movie which is definitely worth your attention.
It is different from the average war movies in the sense that it is not full of blood, shootings, bombings (e.g. Like Hacksaw ridge, which I also loved) but gives you a more slow-paced depiction of the war by focusing mostly on on the bomb disposal squads.
The movie fully engaged me for its full run time with memorable scenes such as the scene of two soldiers anxiously waiting for hours and hours for the enemy while flies are sitting on their dry, thirsty lips. In addition, the movie portrayed the damaged cities, the destruction in such a realistic way allowing you to experience the environment which should exist during a war.
The movie also allows us to delve into the psychological side of the soldiers through some emotional dialogues towards the end of the film.
All the actors are doing an excellent job showing their emotional state at all times, either being at the battlefield, at the shower or on their beds. Technically, the director, Kathryn Bigelow uses hand-held camera a lot of times, something blended nicely in the movie.
All in all, a well-deserved Oscar for Best Picture (and Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow) which should make its way on your watchlist.
It is different from the average war movies in the sense that it is not full of blood, shootings, bombings (e.g. Like Hacksaw ridge, which I also loved) but gives you a more slow-paced depiction of the war by focusing mostly on on the bomb disposal squads.
The movie fully engaged me for its full run time with memorable scenes such as the scene of two soldiers anxiously waiting for hours and hours for the enemy while flies are sitting on their dry, thirsty lips. In addition, the movie portrayed the damaged cities, the destruction in such a realistic way allowing you to experience the environment which should exist during a war.
The movie also allows us to delve into the psychological side of the soldiers through some emotional dialogues towards the end of the film.
All the actors are doing an excellent job showing their emotional state at all times, either being at the battlefield, at the shower or on their beds. Technically, the director, Kathryn Bigelow uses hand-held camera a lot of times, something blended nicely in the movie.
All in all, a well-deserved Oscar for Best Picture (and Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow) which should make its way on your watchlist.