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Above the Best (2019)
So moving
Of all the attributes that make Above the Best an astounding war documentary, I think the unique editing style really sets it apart. The film features archival footage from the war in Afghanistan paired with interviews of the soldiers who recorded and lived through the battles depicted in the footage. During the interviews, they cut the footage to create a glitching effect when the veterans discuss their panic and anxiety attacks from the war. This gave me a visual representation of the disorientation they felt as they lived through the battle that was being shown throughout the film. There was also a vignette effect used during these anxiety attacks that portrayed the feeling of claustrophobia the soldier was experiencing. These editing tactics only made the emotions and feelings expressed throughout this documentary more powerful and moving. Above the Best is definitely a strong, emotionally driven film that is important for people to see.
A Simple Favor (2018)
Amazing
Blake Lively delivers a brilliant performance in this movie. She shows off her range and creates her character Emily in such a unique and authentic way. Her performance was my favorite aspect of this movie along with the never ending plot twists.
Empathy, Inc. (2018)
Brilliant story line
One of Empathy Inc's greatest attributes is its methodically written story line. Mark Leidner took many risks when writing this film. One of the greatest risks in my opinion was the choice to have three characters switch bodies at the same time. The on-screen effect this decision made was so powerful, it kept me wondering how the story would end for all three of these misplaced characters. Actors Zach Robidas (Joel), Kathy Searle (Jessica), and Jay Klaitz (Lester) portrayed this concept stunningly. Their performance brought Leidner's daring vision to life and created a whole new level of suspense to end the film. A great watch from beginning to end, I'd definitely recommend taking the time to watch this film.