tptouchdown Reviews

Possession (1981)

Not a horror, not a thriller, not a suspense film... Not really sure what it is

[5/10 · 30 April 2016]

I had to look very hard to pull much positive out of this film. Adjani's character was compelling enough to keep me watching until the end of the movie. Sam Neill was still in the process of developing his on screen presence but is acceptable. In the end the only way I can justify this film is to look at the metaphors presented. Divorce is an ugly beast, the unhappy wife creating an idealized version of her husband. The husband wanting a version of his wife that is very opposite of what exists (she even wears white opposed to Anna's dark clothing). Even in the end when the idealized versions of the two come together the child still pays the price understanding that ultimately the war that is raging between the two of them will continue.

Phantom (I) (2013)

Phantom!

[8/10 · 10 November 2013]

Very well acted, with a great cast. If you are fan of Red October you will like this movie. The sub plot about the captain was unnecessary. Ed Harris does a great job in delivering his character.

Story is well told, although not new. I am surprised that this didn't do better in general release. William Fitchner should also be pointed out as an actor who always delivers good character roles.

I like the fact that they didn't try to have the actors deliver lines in broken Russian/English. We didn't need to hear bad accents to believe that this is a Russian boat. They didn't try to make the characters appear more 'Russian' by giving into stereo types.