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The Bubble (2022)
wow... not good
Good idea.. good cast... bad bad movie.
Just really bad.
Script is awful, jokes fall flat, acting is hit and miss. Totally and utterly joyless.
This is the end of my review..
Shadow in the Cloud (2020)
So close...
Ahh man, when this movie started the whole vibe of it instantly reminded me of Sucker Punch. I really thought that was the way it was going, a fun, dark, comic book stylish romp with steampunk visuals. Unfortunately, it fell a bit flat after about 20 minutes. Chloe was great! The other actors were ok. The story was so-so. I wasn't expecting much after reading the reviews, but then got excited and thought that maybe the other reviewers had got it wrong.. but then... meh...
Pig (2010)
Loved it.
I knew what I was getting myself into before I started to watch this movie and so should anyone else, so I'm not going to even mention the violent content. It's a movie about a crazed killer, what do you think is going to happen!? In fact, I think Texas Chainsaw Massacre has a lot more graphic gore than Pig does. Perhaps what a lot of people have a problem with is that the main character is almost likable. Sure he's a sick twisted maniac, but thanks to Andrew Howard's fine acting he gradually becomes a 3 dimensional character that you begin to see is much more than just a brainless psycho. Every now and then there are glimpses of an almost regular guy here. A regular guy that just happens to be a blood thirsty animal. I should also say that ALL the acting is first class considering the subject matter and the fact that there's not much actual dialogue.
The single shot technique works extremely well. It gives us a sense of time and a good layout of his home and surroundings. This in itself is very impressive and should be applauded. The music is sometimes annoying and unnecessary, but it's not a major flaw. I also love the talk radio in the background, almost like a commentary on what we are witnessing.
All in all, a fantastic effort. Adam Mason is a director to be taken seriously. He is pushing the boundaries without relying on excess gore and expensive effects. He obviously has an excellent sense of nail biting tension without forgetting to deliver us interesting characters that force us to react to them.
I'll finish off by saying, the ending of Pig is genius!!
Adam Mason, I salute you.