Cinderella (2015)

Ella's father's death marks the beginning of a difficult life, at the mercy of her  step mother and step-sisters.

'Cinderella' is a modern live-action adaptation of the beloved story, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Far from being necessary, this adaptation brings many talented names together, and evokes a familiar story, with a strong focus on certain gaps of the original story, such as the personalities of Ella's father and mother or her life before she had step-relatives. In addition, it gives up certain implausible aspects: Ella and the prince see each other and like each other before the ball.

Director:  Kenneth Branagh      

With: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Chaplin, Derek Jacobi, Hayley Atwell, Sophie McShera, Holliday Grainger, Stellan Skarsgård

Rating: 8/10

Twixt (2011)

Un scriitor de carti horror isi regaseste inspiratia intr-un orasel in care elemente interesante sunt presarate la tot pasul.

Un film fals etichetat ca horror, fiind un experiment regizoral ce descrie inspiratia creatoare si procesul compozitional. Interesant ca bucati ale unui intreg si ca analiza procesului creator dar neinspirat ca film pentru un public ce asteapta o poveste inchegata consistent. Nu oricine poate satisface audienta cu altceva decat ce asteapta cum reuseste David Lynch.

Regia:  Francis Ford Coppola    

Cu: Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Elle Fanning, Ben Chaplin, Joanne Whalley, Alden Ehrenreich

Rating: 7/10

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