Quick reviews -- Recently watched movies
Rental. Made me long to go back to Europe. French films have such a
focus on conversation, the movie becomes equally about the
relationships and conversations, and also the plot details moving in
the background, fun Euro espionage themes, Binoche quite good as a
sensual older woman, shepherding two youths across Europe to meet their
father. Three stars out of four.
Rental, three stars out of four. Impressive independently funded epic, M. Gibson definitely playing by his own rules, allowing him to go in some exciting directions, but also undisciplined in storytelling, dangling details, not as refined as his earlier work with Braveheart, and the Passion. Better than the Patriot, in my opinion. Bravely done.
Rental, give it three stars out of four, flawed movie, imperfect
pacing, but fun individual performances throughout and a strong setting,
carried over from its prequel Get Shorty. Fun movie. :)
