(2011, Steven Soderbergh)
Steven Soderbergh brings his now reliable visual and editorial style to bear on this story of a viral outbreak and the effects on society, individuals and first responders. This movie is entertaining if a bit simplistic. Some really nice moments, some really nice shots, and some decent acting. I especially liked Jennifer Ehle's performance as Dr. Hextall. Enrico Colantoni, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Elliot Gould, Bryan Cranston, Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, John Hawkes, and Gwyneth Paltrow all add character to this film. Decent. (5/7)
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Drive
(2011, Nicholas Winding Refn)
Ryan Gosling stars with Albert Brooks, Ron Perlman, Bryan Cranston and Carey Mulligan in this story of a stunt car driver who moonlights as a criminal wheelman. This is a solid film. I liked Refn's Valhalla Rising (2009) and this film has an engaging style and some gritty, visceral violence and action that evokes Sam Peckinpah. Great supporting cast with plenty of actors drawn from cable television's "A-list" (Ron Perlman, Christina Hendricks, Bryan Cranston). Some tender moments and believable tension make this a must see. Interesting soundtrack choices too which echo the early eighties and a Michael Mann-esque, Miami Vice-like sensibility. (6/7) See it.
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Ryan Gosling stars with Albert Brooks, Ron Perlman, Bryan Cranston and Carey Mulligan in this story of a stunt car driver who moonlights as a criminal wheelman. This is a solid film. I liked Refn's Valhalla Rising (2009) and this film has an engaging style and some gritty, visceral violence and action that evokes Sam Peckinpah. Great supporting cast with plenty of actors drawn from cable television's "A-list" (Ron Perlman, Christina Hendricks, Bryan Cranston). Some tender moments and believable tension make this a must see. Interesting soundtrack choices too which echo the early eighties and a Michael Mann-esque, Miami Vice-like sensibility. (6/7) See it.
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