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Desert Blue (1998)
Impressed..
I tuned into this film missing the opening 10-20 minutes but quickly picked up the plot and instantly became intrigued with the story-line. The movie has a somewhat new and unique feeling to it, exploring a new element I feel of movie-making where we aren't rushed between extravagant scenes of mayhem but based in one location where we get to explore the characters as we should.
As I settled down and began watching the film my first impressions were negative in the fact everything was set in bleak locations and not quite the hugely expensive Hollywood blockbusters we are all used to. My interest in wanting to discover what was actually going on and the introduction of a wide range of interesting characters and their personalities made me quickly change my mind about the film and I soon enough didn't want the movie to end.
The performances of Kate Hudson (Skye) were very powerful in her come down from TV lifestyle and glamour to her discovery of a whole new way of life and living in the form of her newly found teen friends. Christina Ricci's (Ely Jackson) unstable but humorous appearance was much welcomed and gave the film a cutting edge in drawing attention away from parts of the film that were beginning to drag on a little.
I thought the film was very impressive due to the actors hard work and appreciation for the film which will undoubtedly lift their careers.
American Nightmare (2002)
Utter Let Down
I don't really feel how you can justify stating this film is of good quality. It's pretty damn awful, I totally disagree with those that say the acting is good - I've seen better acting from Family Affairs on Channel 5.
After reading a brief introduction to the story I was genuinely intrigued and really interested as the plot sounded half decent. This film could have been so much more but was really let down by the boring characters and the dull story line.
The overall corny feel to the film really didnt do it for me. Sorry but if this is the directors first film there is still alot to learn. Not gripping whatsoever.