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Druk (2020)
Fantastic & Philosophical Tear-Jerker
I went into this movie expecting a full-blown comedy and was surprised by how much heart this film has. There are hilarious moments, inspiring moments, heart-warming moments,, and moments that had me dripping snot and ugly crying. It's not an overly complicated story, which serves the film well -- you get to know and empathize with each character without being burdened with too busy or involved of a plot. It's a classic tale of too much of a good thing; eventually, you must reap what you sow. If you are a fan of character dramas and dark (but not TOO dark) comedies, this is a must-watch. I really can't say enough good things about it.
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
Surprisingly Menacing for PG13
This Halloween, my roommates requested we watch something scary. Because they're not super-stoked on serious scares, we decided to poke around the PG-13s and eventually settled on The Haunting In Connecticut (2009).
I was extremely pleasantly surprised by this movie! (My roommates had nightmares, oops.) What starts out as cliched and slightly annoying movie slowly becomes something genuinely unsettling. Now, it's a movie I recommend to anyone interested in ghost and possession stories.
I've seen reviews claiming this movie is predictable. I disagree. I was engaged and surprised with (almost) every development of the film. I thought it delivered an original and shocking story within a well-known framework and genre.
Overall, I'd say this movie is worth a watch. Not the best film of the century, or even close, but certainly nowhere near the worst. (And, as far as possession movies go, it's at least something original without a multitude of jump scares.)
The Lighthouse (2019)
A Thrilling Reminder of Film's Artistic Potential
If you can, SEE THIS MOVIE IN THEATERS! Most of the time, I believe you won't lose much from a film by watching it at home, in the dark, on a decent TV; however, The Lighthouse is one of those movies made for the theater experience.
Visually, this is easily the most stunning and impressive film of 2019 - perhaps of the decade. The dark theater, the unusual aspect ratio, and the monochromatic film creates a sense of claustrophobia and tension that only increases as the film progresses further and further towards stark-raving madness.
Acting-wise, Pattinson and Dafoe are brilliant. The chemistry and tension between them was stunning; I never would have expected such a stellar performance from Pattinson, and never, ever would have considered paring the two.
I've been thinking about this movie since I saw it, and don't see myself stopping anytime soon. Now, to wait for the Bluray...
Deep Dark (2015)
Slightly Misleading Description...
This film is undeniably absurd; every aspect of this film screams "surrealism," from the refusal to fully explain or justify the strangeness of the plot to awkward, uncomfortable sex scenes. As I'm a fan of such movies, I enjoyed my viewing and was pleased to view something I hadn't seen repackaged and rebranded a hundred times before.
Should you watch this film? If you're in the mood for something different and unique, sure. If you're expecting the film the poster and description portrays - that is, a disturbing and violent horror flick - then I think you'd be better suited looking for and watching something else.
That's not to suggest this movie is without violence or gore, but compared to some of the more well-known surreal horror films (Videodrome, Eraser Head, and House, for example) this is a rather tame movie. However, be advised: there is an underlying theme of body horror throughout the film. If "gross out" (though the "ick factor" of this film is slight) isn't your thing, I'd recommend looking for something different to watch.
Silver Bullet (1985)
Good Ol' Fashioned Monster-Movie Fun
I have to admit, when it comes to Stephen King, I'm usually left a little disappointed - however, Silver Bullet is everything you could want from an 80's werewolf movie, plus some kitschy charm. (A motorized wheelchair nick-named Silver Bullet? Driven by Corey Haim's endearingly cheeky protagonist? C'mon, it's impossible to resist cracking a smile.)
As a final note, I must say I was impressed by the film's practical effects. Sure, there are some moments of cheese, but for the most part, the movie remains balanced - scary, but not too scary, predictable, but not entirely too predictable. All in all, definitely worth a Saturday night watch, especially with some friends.