Rosamund just amazing, music and photography make a super combo in 5 minutes!!
6 Reviews
Amazing scene!
florferracoart27 June 2018
The music disappoints, but Pike and the choreography mesmerise and the atmosphere unsettles and disturbs
TheLittleSongbird27 October 2016
Having really liked Rosamund Pike in many films and having been blown away by her performance in 'Gone Girl', 'Massive Attack: Voodoo in My Blood' was recommended to me and it was a good opportunity to see some post-'Gone Girl' work.
'Massive Attack: Voodoo in My Blood' was mostly very effective, and much more than just a music video, especially when the other components make much more of an impression than the music itself. The music actually was the only let-down, but unfortunately big enough to bring things down a couple of notches. It's okay music on its own, if a bit too repetitive and too much of one mood (which is pretty dreary), but it just feels at odds with what's going on in the video, mood-wise and in rhythm.
Pike however is just fantastic, echoing fond reminders somewhat of what made her performance in 'Gone Girl' so good, except that here she's in a 5 minute music video and a different sort of role. Love how she started off walking with utmost confidence and "I'm in command", then becoming more vulnerable and wary as she walks further down the tunnel, thus being an easier target for being controlled. The revelation though was once the controlling orb was introduced and she became possessed and almost like a different person. It's also a very physical role, with Pike having to do some mind-bending gestures, expressions and movements, which must have hurt but Pike made it look easy and it was incredible and unsettling to see. And that laugh? Creepy!
Her and the choreography are what make 'Massive Attack: Voodoo in My Blood' as atmospheric as it is. The choreography is incredibly physical and kinetic, and not only quite virtuosic but makes the hairs stand up on the back of the neck from how disturbing it is. Pike and the orb move together so well aligned and convincingly that you are never in doubt that she is being controlled by it. The visuals are also great, the way it's shot is moody, stylish and very like a dark, brooding mystery-thriller. The main set, almost like a pinball game, also adds to the atmosphere.
All in all, let down by the music but Pike, the choreography and the atmosphere are truly top-notch. 8/10 Bethany Cox
'Massive Attack: Voodoo in My Blood' was mostly very effective, and much more than just a music video, especially when the other components make much more of an impression than the music itself. The music actually was the only let-down, but unfortunately big enough to bring things down a couple of notches. It's okay music on its own, if a bit too repetitive and too much of one mood (which is pretty dreary), but it just feels at odds with what's going on in the video, mood-wise and in rhythm.
Pike however is just fantastic, echoing fond reminders somewhat of what made her performance in 'Gone Girl' so good, except that here she's in a 5 minute music video and a different sort of role. Love how she started off walking with utmost confidence and "I'm in command", then becoming more vulnerable and wary as she walks further down the tunnel, thus being an easier target for being controlled. The revelation though was once the controlling orb was introduced and she became possessed and almost like a different person. It's also a very physical role, with Pike having to do some mind-bending gestures, expressions and movements, which must have hurt but Pike made it look easy and it was incredible and unsettling to see. And that laugh? Creepy!
Her and the choreography are what make 'Massive Attack: Voodoo in My Blood' as atmospheric as it is. The choreography is incredibly physical and kinetic, and not only quite virtuosic but makes the hairs stand up on the back of the neck from how disturbing it is. Pike and the orb move together so well aligned and convincingly that you are never in doubt that she is being controlled by it. The visuals are also great, the way it's shot is moody, stylish and very like a dark, brooding mystery-thriller. The main set, almost like a pinball game, also adds to the atmosphere.
All in all, let down by the music but Pike, the choreography and the atmosphere are truly top-notch. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Great, gutsy performance by Pike
gsuu10 May 2020
Perfect Expression.
coastalsheen17 January 2021
Great performance but ...
senol_korkmaz16 July 2018
Somewhat stylish, but otherwise nothing special
Horst_In_Translation3 January 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Here we have "Voodoo in My Blood", the music video for the son of the same name and the performers here are Massive Attack (who we hear) and actress Rosamund Pike (who we see). This one runs for slightly over five minutes and we see Pike at an empty subway station alley apparently where she meets a mysterious metal ball that seems to have a special influence on her and you can already see which one that would be if you take a look at the title. From the visual perspective, it is pretty nice. The colors in here are possibly the most memorable aspect. The story is bearable for such a short film, but the music is very forgettable. All in all, I cannot say I am impressed at all. There are more forgettable aspects in here than positive and this one directed by Ringan Ledwidge does not get me curious about the band at all. I guess you have to be a huge Massive Attack fan (or maybe Rosamund Pike fan) to truly appreciate the art in here and ignore the forgettable. I am neither, which may be a bit biased, but like I said it also does not turn me into a fan at all. Not recommended.
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