If the opening image of "Beasts of No Nation" is framed as illusion, the final image, which essentially bookends the story with a similar image explored through a more promising element, tells us that there is hope. Or at the very least the film seems to be hoping for some hope.
Overall this is not the movie audiences will expect from the trailers. And while it may not be Del Toro's best film to date, it is a truly satisfying and impeccably put together work of art.
"The Assassin" is not going to fulfill the expectations of those following up on the marketing campaign. So it might be best to turn away from trailers before watching this film. Come to it with a willingness to explore a different world, with the patience that comes with such an objective. Let the glorious images wash over you and you will be rewarded in a manner that few other films this year can.
Quentino Tarantino said the limited roadshow engagement of "The Hateful Eight" will be different and marginally longer than the film's multiplex versions, which will release two weeks later.
"Miles Ahead" reaches high with its subject matter and genre subversion. However, the catharsis never comes. The sense that Davis is this revolutionary genius is never truly felt; the audience is constantly reminded of his greatness by other characters onscreen, but the sense of his artistic importance is glimpsed over in a few performances. People that are familiar with the artist will undoubtedly connect with the narrative, but those unfamiliar will come away wondering what the hype was all about.
Watching "Son of Saul" is a grueling experience on many levels. Through the subject matter (the Sonderkommando forced to aid in the extermination of their own people), the style of the film and its painful plot, the film never shies away from aims to portray the holocaust as an act of animalistic brutality and evil. Unlike other films on the subject, there is no hope at the end of the line and any glimmer of it ultimately proves false.
"Victoria" is triumph on many levels and is definitely a movie that most will be talking about for years. Schipper, Costa and the rest of the team have created a movie for the ages that shows just how exhilirating a movie shot in one take can truly be.
"Steve Jobs" is not your traditional biopic but instead an operatic "backstage" look at the life of man well-known for his work in front of the proscenium. Those looking for "historical accuracy" might as well turn to the languid "cradle to grave" "Jobs" which stars Ashton Kutcher. This film however, in its pace, its inventiveness and dynamism, is far more true to the spirit of one of the most exciting geniuses of our time.
All of the pieces of "Bridge of Spies" amount to a disjointed film that seems rather intent on its message at the cost of palpable suspense or drama. Some might be attracted to the feel-good vibes and optimism of the narrative, yet there is a lot left to desire about Spielberg and company's decision to gloss over the details in the search for explicit ideology.
Overall this is a solid movie that was conceived to entertain and leave audiences with smiles and a positive vive. For those looking for something deeper, "Gravity" and "Interstellar" will likely be better suited. However, it is great to have Ridley Scott back at the top of his directorial powers.
Some might claim that "Carol's" poignancy and power comes from its social context and jubilation of recent events. Yet does not all art rely on its social context for its power on some level? However "Carol" is strengthened by its attachment to another time. A time when the dream of that equality was nowhere to be found and survived instead on the strength of the people willing to commit to it. That is the beauty of "Carol." Love always wins.
The Xperia Z5 Compact is now available in several European markets although the company did not reveal a U.S. release date for the said device. Meanwhile, a retail packaging of a limited edtion Xperia Z5 Compact "Spectre" model was recently leaked on Twitter.
Daniel Craig is, by far, one of the most notable characters that ever played James Bond. After doing series of films for the franchise, Craig has hinted that "Spectre" might be his last.
If "Iron Man 4" begins shooting today, who will be the possible villains on the storyline? Apparently, the huge success of the Marvel Comic hit has created rumors that there will eventually be an "Iron Man 4."
All in all, "The Walk" is entertaining though hardly revelatory. The shift in tone could be disconcerting for some viewers though those willing to take the film as a modern day fairy tale will find a lot of enjoyment to take away.
