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Hacia la oscuridad (2007)
Best car chase scene EVER!
Wow, that's this director's FIRST film? I'm shocked. Felicitades!During the car chase scene I was on my feet yelling "HURRY!!!!!!!" at the top of my lungs. The tension and suspense is sublime. Very nice twist ending. A director once said, "give the audience 1 plus 1 and they'll figure out two" and this director did just that. Except I never saw that ending coming.
Devil's mask scene and commentary about "buying your way out of hell" was perfectly placed. The bank manager father is excellent in his role. Nice cemetery scene, and interesting director's comments about the gunfire that actually occurred while making that scene. Backstory of former FBI agent was poignant; his desperation in the chase scene was palpable but not overdone. I'm not sure why the ransom money was left blowing around ... wouldn't the police have made sure it was all tidily collected? It was fascinating to watch the bare-bones "short" (on special features,) and to marvel at the masterpiece that was born OUT of that short.
The Man Who Cried (2000)
Beautiful film - Interesting gypsy scenes
I rented this film because of Johnny Depp but was thrilled to see that the subject matter contained gypsies. The music was outstanding, particularly the gypsy singing/dancing and music scenes. The funeral scene was touching and sad. Costuming was well done, and set design for the gypsy encampment was great. Loved the traditional gypsy relationship with horses; amazing scene riding horses at night with the Eiffel tower in the background. I will definitely watch other Sally Potter films; I found it erotic, a visual feast and delightful to watch. I loved that things in general were understated, not shoved in the viewer's face. A beautiful, artistic film.
The Libertine (2004)
Stay for the carriage scene and then flee the theatre
Johnny, what were you thinking accepting that role? I confess I love Johnny Depp, truly, madly, deeply; but even with my depth of Deppism I could hardly tolerate this bizarre and plodding movie.
But oh my, that carriage scene was nice. Ever hopeful,I stuck around to see if there were any more Johnny porn scenes coming; nay, there were to be none. And the hideous makeup left me reeling - The fruit of my fantasies was made up so hideously it made me want to cry. But like a hideous roadside car wreck, I couldn't avert my eyes.
However, for those who have an historical interest in midgets riding large penis wagons, the film may be a good choice.
Johnny, are you out there? For the love of God, we will take you seriously as an actor WITHOUT being pockmarked and incontinent. PLEASE take parts that show your sexuality, and whip us up into the frenzy of adoring fans that we are proud to be.