Infinite (2021)

Un tip plin de cunostinte fara explicatie si suferind de schizofrenie, afla ca aparentele inseala si este de fapt o reincarnare repetata a aceleiasi personalitati.

'Infinite' e (inca) un film de actiune sub bagheta lui Antoine Fuqua din 2021, fara politisti de data aceasta. Mark Wahlberg are darul de a fi popular si placut in aproape orice si desi subiectul este in mare inspirat de alte proiecte (de cinema - vezi Wanted, Divergent, Boss Level - si TV - vezi Altered Carbon sau The OA), 'Infinite' reuseste sa fie entertaining si ne-plictisitor.

Regia:  Antoine Fuqua     

Cu: Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Dylan O'Brien

Rating: 7/10

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Infinite (2021)

A guy full of unexplained knowledge and suffering from schizophrenia, finds out that appearances are definitely deceiving and he is in fact a multi-reincarnation of the same man.

'Infinite' is (yet another/)an action movie by Antoine Fuqua from 2021, without cops this time. Mark Wahlberg has the gift of being popular and likeable in pretty much anything, and although the subject is largely derivative (see similar other projects in cinema - like Wanted, Divergent, Boss Level - and in TV - like Altered Carbon or The OA), 'Infinite' manages to still be entertaining and non-boring.

Director:  Antoine Fuqua     

With: Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Dylan O'Brien

Rating: 7/10

The Wind (2018)

In tinutul vestic, salbatic al Americii secolului 19, Lizzy munceste din greu si in izolare pentru a stabili radacinile familiei sale.

'The Wind' este un film horror cu radacini psihologice dramatice. Efectele vizuale si regia abila reusesc sa ne transporte mental in paranoia, drama si confuzia personajelor. Caitlin Gerard e minunat de credibila in rolul lui Lizzy si duce in spate un film intreg ce aproape ca are doar un personaj. E un pic diferit de alte filme de gen, si poate mai lent in desfasurare, dar e fascinant de vizionat.

Regia:  Emma Tammi    

Cu: Caitlin Gerard, Julia Goldani Telles, Ashley Zukerman, Dylan McTee

Rating: 8/10

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The Wind (2018)

In the wild and isolated western land of 19th century America, Lizzy works hard to establish her family's roots.

'The Wind' is a horror film with dramatic psychological roots. The visual effects and the skillful direction manage to transport us mentally in the paranoia, drama and confusion that the characters experience. Caitlin Gerard is wonderfully convincing in the role of Lizzy and carries the entire film that almost has only one character. 'The Wind' is a little different from other movies of of the same genre, and maybe slower in progress, but it's mesmerising to watch.

Director:  Emma Tammi    

With: Caitlin Gerard, Julia Goldani Telles, Ashley Zukerman, Dylan McTee

Rating: 8/10

Slasher season IV - "Flesh & Blood" (2021)

O familie bogata dar disfunctionala se aduna regulat pe insula unde tatal familiei locuieste pentru a participa in diverse competitii pentru mostenirea familiei.

'Flesh & Blood' este sezonul cel mai recent al seriei Slasher, cu o popularitate si un buget mariti prin preluarea de catre Shudder. Cu David Cronenberg ca unul din actori (!), sezonul 4 nu este prea special ca realizare, ba chiar e cel mai slabut din toate, dar reuseste sa atraga si sa distreze vizionatorii prin acelasi efect de 'guilty pleasure'. Jocul actoricesc sufera in acest sezon, dar povestea inca atrage si curiozitatea este mentinuta pana la final, iar finalul este satisfacator, desi poate nu neasteptat.

Regia:  Adam MacDonald   

Productie:  Shudder, Chiller  

Creator:  Aaron Martin   

Durata:  Sezonul 4 din 4, fiecare a cate 8 episoade (1 ora fiecare)   

Cu: Christopher Jacot, Paula Brancati, David Cronenberg, Jeananne Goossen, Sabrina Grdevich, A.J. Simmons

Rating: 8/10

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Slasher season IV - "Flesh & Blood" (2021)

A rich but dysfunctional family gathers regularly on the island where the father of the family lives, to participate in various competitions for the family inheritance.

'Flesh & Blood' is the most recent season of the Slasher TV series, with an increased popularity and budget since taken over by Shudder. With David Cronenberg as one of the actors (!), Season 4 is not very special in terms of achievements, in fact it is the weakest of all 4 so far, but it still manages to attract and entertain the viewers through the same effect of 'guilty pleasure' as before. The acting suffers this season, but the story still attracts and the curiosity is maintained until the end, and the finale is satisfactory, although maybe not fully unexpected.

Director:  Adam MacDonald   

Production:  Shudder, Chiller  

Creator:  Aaron Martin   

Duration:  Season 4 of 4, 8 episodes each (1 hour each)   

Cu: Christopher Jacot, Paula Brancati, David Cronenberg, Jeananne Goossen, Sabrina Grdevich, A.J. Simmons

Rating: 8/10

The Guilty (2021)

Un politist decazut temporar se implica intens dupa ce este sunat de o femeie rapita in timpul cand este receptioner la serviciul de politie.

'The Guilty' este inca un thriller politist sub semnatura lui Antoine Fuqua. Intens ca de obicei, dar diferit ca stil, in principal datorita lipsei de prezenta vizuala a personajelor cu exceptia lui Jake Gyllenhaal, ce pe alocuri aminteste de 'Locke' (cu Tom Hardy). Ideea povestii are merite, dar e previzibila pe alocuri, cu toate acestea nu scade din suspans sau intensitatea privirii si jocului actoricesc al lui Jake Gyllenhaal care ca de obicei da tot ce poate intr-un rol un pic neobisnuit.

Regia:  Antoine Fuqua   

Cu: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, Christina Vidal

Rating: 8/10

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