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The Samaritan (2012)
Atmospheric, allow the narrative to unfold. Good noir.
Misunderstood. Jackson encountering evil incarnate. Nuanced performances. Credible and paced. There is a nice embracing of ambiguity, subtlety. Unless he had thought it out beforehand, being put in the position of such a dilemma is difficult. The resolution is appropriate. It is atmospheric and with sufficient intensity to hold your attention. An alternative narrative that takes chances and doesn't succumb to obvious stereotypes but gives them a fresh perspective.
A Film with Me in It (2008)
Witty, intelligent watchable gem
This requires a little suspension of disbelief. An appreciation of the deftness of the actors helps. If you have a little background in Beckett, there are some more resonances. Both Moran and Doherty know how to spin the story, lend credibility to the scenario. It is a tribute to their intelligence as actors that the premise engages you and holds your attention. Watching them is a delight as they portray their downbeat characters with warmth and affection. Their synergy and subtlety makes this a low-key delight. If action, cgi and high-octane blockbusters are your bag, stay away. Otherwise, enjoy the wittiness of this small scale gem and celebrate the fact that such pictures get into circulation at all in such cash-straightened times.