ruthnin Reviews

Hereditary (2018)

Can't quite believe the high scores previously rated.

[4/10 · 5 July 2018]

The trailers on tv led me to actually go and see this film (tonight). Overall, what a disappointment. I've no comments good or bad re: acting abilities/performance; I simply wish to express my 'enjoyment' or rather the lack of... Sure, it's a slow burner that sucks you in, but the last 15-30 minutes left a lot to be desired. So much so, I was actually laughing. I felt the film could've created so much more with the general plot and made it all the more believable/plausible. Two points in the main - 1) there was no follow through at all post Charlie's death; no police, no family interaction (until way into the film over the dinner table) and 2) Annie's headless body floating up into the treehouse was tantamount to parody.

Other folk that were there commented post viewing, that they couldn't believe the reviews they'd read about how scary etc the film was. Having read a few on this site, supports what they'd read. However, unilaterally, we were all left disappointed and wanting.....

It just reminds me of the hype surrounding The Blair Witch Project... so very, very disappointing. I'm just glad I only spent £4.50 to see it.

The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies (2014)

So glad I watched this....

[8/10 · 15 December 2014]

My review is in no way going to be as comprehensive as those that precede me as I feel are already more than adequate. I was, however, intrigued by the review of drywontonmee and his/her scepticism about the inclusion of the Leveson Inquiry...... maybe it was indulged promotion but maybe it was relevant to the timelines and the actual events that did follow!!

Whilst it states it is a drama based on real events, it doesn't go as far as to say how much is truth and how much is 'imagined or suggested' and which parties (if any) were consulted/involved.

I remember this case as I returned from living in the US for 6 months on 30th Dec 2010 and I remember the footage of Christopher Jefferies being taking into custody. What I had no awareness of was his subsequent release or the subsequent conviction of Vincent Tabak, nor of the efforts of Mr Jefferies to clear his name and defamation of character and so, I am glad that I watched this which set the record straight in addition to enjoying it as a drama on TV.