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Surrounded (2023)
Outstanding performance by all
You know it's a good movie when in the audience you can hear a pin drop through the whole movie. No gimmicks or loud music. Believe all the good reviews. The silence is just as important as the dialogue. The pace of the story is perfect. A good Western wrestling with who really is the good guy. It's a shame that we are required to submit six hundred letters to post a review. There are not going to be any description to give the movie story away. Watch and appreciate all the actors in the cast practice their craft. All are worthy of awards. I suspect this movie was delayed in production from writers strike.
Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)
Does the novella justice
Loved it. I read "If It Bleeds". Captured the story perfectly. The pacing of small town life, the creaking of old houses, teenage angst, desires, are all well done. Donald Sutherland was superb as Mr Harrigan. I agree with what other reviewers liked about this film. However, to leave a review, I have to post over four hundred characters; so that's what I will accomplish. I also thought Harden Marvell did an excellent job carrying the story. There are many messages in the story; ; your secrets are my secrets; loneliness; hurtfulness, thankfulness. But then again,
Some say you can never leave home, but some things should not follow....
The God Committee (2021)
A good medical ethics story
I agree with most of the positive reviews. The entire cast was fantastic. This is a drama that engages the viewer to think about decisions and the possible outcomes of their decisions. Brings up realistic situations between doctors, hospitals, researchers, etc. I can see how this was a play. Kudos to the director for allowing the actors to carry dialogue, not loud music, or gimmicks or Hollywood ending. I took away stars because at the beginning I had a hard time with the
back and forth timeline.
Encounter (2021)
Excellent DRAMA. Some parts thriller/action
Its a shame its advertised as sci-fi. Its a good story and Riz Ahmed and the young boy are terrific. I too was expecting sci fi and felt like it was a bait/switch. But Mr. Ahmed was so good in The Night Of, that I stuck with it. It has a sci fi premise but..... I took away 2stars for the producers who thought advertising as sci/fi would get people to watch. I took another away because I have to write a review to undue what producers should not have done.
The Harder They Fall (2021)
An adult western story
Highly entertaining. The whole cast were really terrific. I'm glad I ignored the low marks. If you like Q. Tarantino movies, you will enjoy Mr. Jeymes S. Writing and directing.
Boarding School (2018)
Better than expected!
Well done to the very end. Glad there are no spoilers. The camera work set the mood for horror and the cast was outstanding. I can't comment further without giving anything away.
Blood Clots (2018)
Fun gory Halloween fare
Just enjoy each short. A few were quite clever. Charlie brought cake!
La Mante (2017)
rated Meh; agree with "missed opportunity" reviewer
The reviewer who rated it 5 stars and titled "missed opportunity" is on target. Unrealistic plot, holes in story, detectives are portrayed bumbling and stupid. There are plenty of other shows that deserve my time. I have given 4 stars for a few good scenes and the Paris landscape.