Tuesday 4 January 2011

Whistle And I'll Come To You (2010) (TV) - Brilliantly subtle horror builds to a very creepy climax in this TV film. John Hurt makes his character very sympathetic. Demented wife angle lessens ambiguity - undecided as to whether this is a good thing.


A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) - Second viewing: scary parts just as gripping but the exaggerated nature of the drama became slightly off-putting. Young actors are impressive and visuals striking and beautiful.


Double Indemnity (1945) - Second golden era Noir I've seen (other is the Third Man) - enjoyably dark and pessimistic. Great snappy dialogue, especially Keyes character. Could have cut 10 mins somehow?


Vampire Circus (1972) - Obscure latter Hammer film provides an original twist on the vampire mythos. Involving and fun setting and interesting parallel with the plague. Ran out of steam towards the end.



M (1931) - Very effective documentary feel to this classic early talkie. Enjoyed it more than was expecting. Impressive portrayal of the community as a whole and the different factors involved. Because of this and Lorre's pathetic turn, it becomes much more than a simple goodie/baddie crime movie.

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