Had better film weeks...
Bitter Moon (Roman Polanski, 1992)
Controversial. Roman Polanski. Could have been quite something. Especially from this director I expected at least something surprising, shocking or insightful. This film is about the super decent Hugh Grant who meets a disabled guy sharing his history which his much younger sensual wife, played by Emanuelle Seigner, Polanski's wife in real life. Most of the film tells this story, which is way way too boring for its controversial (S&M, sexual dominance) content. Dull and forgettable. 3/10
Pieta (Kim Ki Duk, 2012)
As usual, not a lot of dialogue in this latest Kim Ki Duk film. Combined with the depressing surroundings in which our protagonist terrorizes his victims as a loan shark matches the film's mood. Never felt comfortable watching this. Of course something changes when his mom arrives at the scene but somehow I couldn't care anymore. I didn't like the main character, didn't like the film. Not very bad, but this director can do so much better. 5/10
Irréversible (Gaspar Noé, 2003)
Finally I had the 'nerve' to watch this. The dvd cover warned me for extreme and realistic violence. To be honest I wasn't that shocked. The infamous rape scene is uncomfortable but doesn't reach the desired effect the director is after, at least from how I interpret this film. Some of the disorientating camera movements combined with a haunting sound design along the first scenes were effective but this effect is lost at the end of this picture. 6/10
Now You See Me (Louis Leterrier, 2013)
A movie about magicians is begging for a plot twist. This is not even a surprise nowadays. But is this a reason to make it so ridiculous? Had an ok 'Ocean's eleven' like start but slowly went downhill and not only became very improbable it also felt forced. Proves once more how hard it is to write a proper original ending. Yes, failed to do so. 4.5/10
The Notebook (Nick Cassavetes, 2004)
I guess this film can be considered classic in a way, so I decided to watch it. Not as special as I was hoping for. End of the day not much more than a standard poor boy meets rich girl story. Seen it all before. With all I mean both plot and narrative (flashback). Nevertheless pretty amusing. 5.5/10
Bitter Moon (Roman Polanski, 1992)
Controversial. Roman Polanski. Could have been quite something. Especially from this director I expected at least something surprising, shocking or insightful. This film is about the super decent Hugh Grant who meets a disabled guy sharing his history which his much younger sensual wife, played by Emanuelle Seigner, Polanski's wife in real life. Most of the film tells this story, which is way way too boring for its controversial (S&M, sexual dominance) content. Dull and forgettable. 3/10
Pieta (Kim Ki Duk, 2012)
As usual, not a lot of dialogue in this latest Kim Ki Duk film. Combined with the depressing surroundings in which our protagonist terrorizes his victims as a loan shark matches the film's mood. Never felt comfortable watching this. Of course something changes when his mom arrives at the scene but somehow I couldn't care anymore. I didn't like the main character, didn't like the film. Not very bad, but this director can do so much better. 5/10
Irréversible (Gaspar Noé, 2003)
Finally I had the 'nerve' to watch this. The dvd cover warned me for extreme and realistic violence. To be honest I wasn't that shocked. The infamous rape scene is uncomfortable but doesn't reach the desired effect the director is after, at least from how I interpret this film. Some of the disorientating camera movements combined with a haunting sound design along the first scenes were effective but this effect is lost at the end of this picture. 6/10
Now You See Me (Louis Leterrier, 2013)
A movie about magicians is begging for a plot twist. This is not even a surprise nowadays. But is this a reason to make it so ridiculous? Had an ok 'Ocean's eleven' like start but slowly went downhill and not only became very improbable it also felt forced. Proves once more how hard it is to write a proper original ending. Yes, failed to do so. 4.5/10
The Notebook (Nick Cassavetes, 2004)
I guess this film can be considered classic in a way, so I decided to watch it. Not as special as I was hoping for. End of the day not much more than a standard poor boy meets rich girl story. Seen it all before. With all I mean both plot and narrative (flashback). Nevertheless pretty amusing. 5.5/10
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