It can be hypocritical when filmmakers bemoan the emotional immaturity of their male characters, when they have chosen not to tell the story of the poor bastards who have grown up and settled down, presumably because they feel the best drama or comedy is found in the lives of those who haven’t.
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Vision is somewhat of a quiet achiever. The cinematography is great, for the most part, though several times we’re subjected to horrid ultra-vast zooms, which seem entirely out of place in a film such as this – they’re distracting and tacky.
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Karoline Herfurth is stunning in the lead role. This was a young woman who was so alone yet felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. Understandably, she is conflicted – should she go for gold to show up the regime, or should she refuse to represent her country which she so despises?
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We’re assaulted by rapid-fire scenes, introduced to a dozen teenagers – who all look the same – and witness several montages in a row. I can only assume that the producer and editor are the enemies of the slow-burn feature.
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The Blind Side is an embarassment to the voters who have decided it is worthy to compete with such brilliant films as The Hurt Locker and Inglourious Basterds – this has ‘Midday Movie’ written all over it, but is dressed in Hollywood finery such that people are inclined to take it more seriously than it deserves.
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Perhaps it is unreasonable to judge the film negatively due to the hype surrounding it, but while it is a competent and entertaining piece, it doesn’t quite have the chops to match Reitman’s previous outing.
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The amiable tone and comfortable pacing ensure the lead actors are afforded every opportunity to capture ones attention, however, and Bonnaire in particular benefits from this generosity.
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Writer/director Lioret has seemingly achieved his aim of raising the profile of the plight of illegal immigrants, with his film being nominated for many awards and highly successful at the French box office. That his characters and their tragic story are so masterfully realised is reward for his audience.
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This is a film that attempts to deliver the facts yet never forgets that these are human beings we’re talking about. It’s easy to see how this film would resonate with audiences around the world, particularly here in Australia where migration is forever on the political, moral and social agenda.
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The narrative is simply so Hollywood that one can’t escape the comparison. The difference is in the little things – it still falls victim to the most obvious traps (apparently there’s nothing funnier than seeing an overweight grandma on an out of control sled) but at the same time its rather straightforward intentions are pure.
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This is a film that challenges your understanding of the world and forces you to confront harsh realities that you yourself may never face. It’s eye-opening, horrid and joyful all at the same time.
Rating: Hoopla Factor: Continue reading Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire