helena-burstrom Reviews

Possible Worlds (2000)

Almost good

[6/10 · 5 September 2021]

Interesting idea for a film that I hoped would have been better...philosophical and poetic but a bit superficial.

99 Homes (2014)

Liked it all except the ending

[7/10 · 27 March 2021]

The actor's were great, Shannon, Garfield and Dern and I thought it was a compelling drama to follow. We follow a man that's trying to survive and find a way to take care of his family. It started to feel a bit unrealistic and contrived towards the end with the family's reaction and then the big happening at the very end...

The Beguiled (2017)

Beautiful, but a bit empty

[6/10 · 10 March 2021]

I thought it was gonna appeal more to me. I read reviews that mentioned psychological moody drama and character studies, but of that it was lacking. It was really beautiful filmed, nice scenery/location/clothes, good acting, but not much depth. I would have wished for a more mystery, eerie feeling in the film, like Picnic at Hanging Rock, but unfortunately there wasn't.

Play Misty for Me (1971)

Ok

[6/10 · 9 March 2021]

A strong six/weak seven. Has held up pretty well over time. Entertaining and better than some similar movies that have come after but at the same time not so special...nothing I would see again.

In Fabric (2018)

Nice atmosphere

[6/10 · 5 March 2021]

I loved the atmosphere in the first half of the movie. It felt dreamy and almost a little mesmerizing...and the music added to the feeling. The second half of the film completely lost its feeling and you became more unconcerned about what was happening. Too bad