The Power of the Dog (2021)

Phil este un fermier autoritar si popular ce reactioneaza dur si intimidant cand fratele sau se casatoreste si isi aduce sotia la ferma impreuna cu fiul acesteia.

'The Power Of The Dog' este o drama autentica intr-un cadru western si reprezinta un mult asteptat deliciu - si anume un film regizat de Jane Campion dupa multi ani mai tacuti (Top Of The Lake e singurul titlu din ultimii 12 ani). Ca si alte productii din repertoriul ei, si filmul de fata e plin de originalitate si linii narative neasteptate, precum si un deznodamant ce surprinde. Stilul ei de descoperire inceata, plina de emotii constrastante se pastreaza la fel de incitant, iar finalul nu dezamageste nici in cazul de fata, desi pentru alte motive decat un fan al lui 'The Piano' s-ar astepta. 

Benedict Cumberbatch ar putea fi pomenit pentru jocul sau incredibil, dar ar fi nedrept pus in frunte cand si Kirsten Dunst si Kodi Smit-McPhee sunt foarte remarcabili.

Regia:  Jane Campion    

Cu: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee

Rating: 9/10

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The Power of the Dog (2021)

Phil is an authoritarian and charismatic farmer who reacts harshly and intimidatingly when his brother marries and brings his wife to the farm with her son.

'The Power Of The Dog' is a true drama in a western context and a long-awaited delight - that is the delight of a film directed by Jane Campion after many quieter years (Top Of The Lake is the only other title from her in the last 12 years). Like other productions in her repertoire, this film is full of originality and unexpected narrative lines, as well as a surprising ending. Her slow style of discovery, full of contrasting emotions, is just as exciting, and the ending is not disappointing in this case either, although for reasons other than a fan of 'The Piano' would expect.

Benedict Cumberbatch might be worth mentioning for his incredible interpretation, but he would be unfairly put ahead when both Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee are outstanding too.

Director:  Jane Campion    

With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee

Rating: 9/10

Black Widow (2021)

Natasha Romanoff se intalneste cu apropiati din trecutul ei dupa ce The Avengers iau o pauza obligatorie.

'Black Widow' e filmul dedicat personajului iubit ce pana acum era folosit doar ca decoratiune si alte cele. Actiunea are loc in trecut (toata lumea stie ce s-a intamplat cu Natasha in Endgame) si deschide usile pentru alte personaje de gen sa apara in prim plan (ca Yelena). Actiunea e decenta, povestea nu e total ridicola, dusmanii sunt umani si stilul e mai degraba a unui film cu spioni.

Regia:  Cate Shortland     

Cu: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Ray Winstone, William Hurt, Olga Kurylenko

Rating: 8/10

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Black Widow (2021)

Natasha Romanoff meets close poeple from her past after The Avengers have to take a mandatory break.

'Black Widow' is the movie dedicated to the beloved character that until now was used almost only as a decoration amongst other things. The action takes place in the past (everyone knows what happened to Natasha in Endgame) and opens up the door for other characters to appear in the foreground (like Yelena). The action is decent, the story is not totally ridiculous, the enemies are human and the style is more like that of a spy movie.

Director:  Cate Shortland     

With: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Ray Winstone, William Hurt, Olga Kurylenko

Rating: 8/10

Channel Zero Season 1 - "Candle Cove" (2016)

Un psiholog de copii se intoarce in orasul de bastina unde amintiri sinistre din copilarie dezgroapa pericole supranaturale.

'Channel Zero' e un serial horror antologic realizat de Sify, fiecare sezon fiind de sine statator. Candle Cove e primul sezon si e un rezultat amestecat. Incepe promitator si serios, nesigur la inceput de influenta supranaturala ce devine usor usor mai proeminenta. Ritmul e incet de la inceput, lucru ce initial ajuta suspansul si misterul, dar cand devine o caracteristica constanta, da impresia din ce in ce mai mult ca e un defect. Stilul povestii si implicarea copiilor aminteste adesea de genul de storytelling specific lui Stephen King.

Regia:  Craig William Macneill si altii   

Productie:  Sify   

Creator:  Nick Antosca   

Durata:  4 sezoane a cate 6 episoade (44 minute fiecare)   

Cu: Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Luisa d'Oliveirae

Rating: 7/10

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Channel Zero Season 1 - "Candle Cove" (2016)

A child psychologist returns to his hometown where sinister childhood memories unearth supernatural dangers.

'Channel Zero' is an anthological horror series made by Sify, each season having its own independent story. Candle Cove is the first season and it's a mixed result. It starts promisingly and seriously, unsure at first of the supernatural influence that becomes more and more prominent with each episode. The rhythm is slow from the beginning, a fact that initially helps the suspense and the mystery, but when it becomes a constant feature, it gives the more and more obvious impression of a flaw. The style of the story and the involvement of the children are often reminiscent of the kind of storytelling specific to Stephen King.

Director:  Craig William Macneill and others   

Production:  Sify   

Creator:  Nick Antosca   

Duration:  4 seasons of 6 episodes (44 minutes each)   

With: Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Luisa d'Oliveirae

Rating: 7/10

The Other Guys (2010)

Doi politisti de categorie medie primesc ocazia sa isi arate potentialul cand partenerii politisti cei mai populari sunt ucisi intr-un accident stupid.

'The Other Guys' e o comedie politista atipica in care Will Ferrell nu e insuportabil ca de obicei. Glumele sunt bune, stereotipurile de care isi bat joc sunt reale si cunoscute iar partenerii principali reusesc sa atraga inimile publicului. Mark Wahlberg e adorabil.

Regia:  Adam McKay    

Cu: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes, Ray Stevenson, Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle

Rating: 8/10

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