Laura says: “ABOUT A BOY establishes Will and Marcus by intercutting between their lives until it brings them together. Young Nicholas Hoult immediately gains our sympathy. He’s terrified of being abandoned by his mother, which makes him brave enough to
Marc says: “I would strongly suggest missing TABOO. Saw it yesterday and it lacked intellectual challenge, stunning visuals, and narrative coherence. I imagine that culture differences play some part to not understanding this film. Impenetrable may be the best discretion
Laura says: “SUZHOU RIVER questions identity and reality within the confines of a harsh environment. It’s tough, edgy, jaded and romantic. Lou Ye’s accomplished a lot with very little.” 3 1/2 cats For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/suzhouriver.htm” Michael says:
Michael says: “I found this film to be lots of fun, with some really terrific performances and visuals. Basically a caper film with Gal (a terrific Ray Winstone) retired from the business and enjoying the life of leisure in Spain
Diane says: “VA SAVOIR is a lowkey (and long!) romantic comedy about an Italian troupe performing Pirandello in Paris. Camille is strong on stage but falling apart offstage, looking for her former lover who lives in Paris. “The interplay between
Diane says: “I call it a confection. So sue me! I was pulled in by the wonderful color and chaos in the first third, bored by the middle chunk, regained interest when the drama picked up toward the end. I
Howard says: “What a beautiful film! I will definitely be nominating this one for cinematography. All the beautiful earth tones. OY! Regina Case was excellent as Darlene, a woman who basically finds everything she needs from a man in three
Ellen says: “This contains a slight spoiler unless you are familiar with the recent (last 30 – 40 years) history of the Congo in which case I won’t say anything that will stun you. The film is the story of
Bob says: “L.I.E., at its base, is a pretty standard rites of passage story: a young boy considers his life and what he wants to become, or senses himself becoming, within a context that involves one absent parent, another who
Diane says: “NO MAN’S LAND is more important as a war film than great as a film in general, despite the raves. It’s an indictment particularly of UN peacekeeping forces, and of the absurdities of civil war, here between Bosnians
