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Plato's Breaking Point (2005)
Excellent
(***) of four The film focuses on two criminals: Plato and his closest friend. Suspected of being involved in multiple bank heists, the two are placed under constant police surveillance. The pressure becomes too much for Plato, though, who soon seems close to cracking. As his world disintegrates around him, Plato finds himself descending more and more into madness and he soon believes that violence is his only way out. The movie is a low-budget DV feature shot in London that really manages to reach outside of its restraints. Roffe-Barker directs with style, keeping the viewer wondering what will happen next. Acting is also excellent, which elevates the movie further since it relies heavily on watching the psychological states of the characters. Though it already runs at a lean 84 minutes, some sequences still seem a bit overlong and I wonder if there isn't a fantastic 70 minute movie hidden in here somewhere. Additionally, some of the "split-screen" flashy editing seems somewhat misplaced in an altogether non-flashy movie. Still, minor problems can easily be ignored thanks to the intelligent script and the gripping acting. The movie will very likely not find much of an audience outside of Britain, but it deserves more than that.
Asylum (2003)
Compelling
This is a compelling and emotionally truthful film, well-acted by an international cast, filmed in colour with a noir flavor...If I were a political science, history, philosophy or theology teacher, I would introduce this film as a catalyst for discussion for students high school and up. A deeply moving film. Candy Campbell CINEQUEST FF
Those who would actually appreciate a window into the cultures of the Middle East and how they intersect and conflict with the ways of the West should check out Nigel Barker's THE REFUGE, ....this British film makes its point politically while also capturing some real emotional depth. (SP) METROACTIVE
by olmanrvr **** Engrossing performances all around in a story of differences which effects each of us in todays world, where Islam and Christianity divide people with good intentions into camps which eventually reap violence. A film worthy of your time and your mind.