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The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Classic? Depends on the eye of the beholder.
I went to see "The Devil's Messenger" instigated by its synopsis. What's more, the movie belongs to Hollywood's golden age, which is always worth a ticket. The high rating on IMDB also helped to raise my curiosity. Unfortunately, in the very first few minutes, all of this faded away. The movie doesn't present its conflicts well and doesn't make us root for the characters. Everyone's construction is weak, and Robert Mitchum's performance, considered by many critics to be "a great villain in the history of cinema", only managed to make me laugh. Caricatured, he seemed to be playing a character from a Saturday Night Live sketch. At no point did I buy his motivations. The children in the movie are second to none - especially little Pearl, who even though she suffered the worst violence from her stepfather, ran into his arms whenever she saw him. Amnesia or neediness? In short: the movie is a colossal waste of time. 90 minutes that feel like three hours.
Charmed: That '70s Episode (1999)
An incredible and emotional episode!
Proof that it's not all collective fan delirium.
I already knew Charmed, of course. It's one of the most famous series of the 90s. But, over the years, I'd never been interested in getting to know it better. In the mid-2000s, I remember reruns on broadcast and cable TV. What I keep from these reruns is the memory of a sub-produced program, with effects of dubious taste - this, in a way, influenced the image of Charmed in my head. I spent a long time believing that I would see something trashy and of poor quality if I gave the little witches a chance. What was my surprise when I started watching the series and realized that it was the exact opposite? A fun show, well acted, with good dialog and pace. This episode, in particular, left me wanting more. Magical in every way: for bringing back the atmosphere of the 70s, and for delving deep into the Halliwells' past and giving us the chance to savor the building of a memory of Phoebe with her mother.
Deep Fear (2023)
Bomb of unnameable effect
An unforgettable experience for the worst possible reasons. The plot isn't bad, although predictable, but what destroys any chance of taking the film seriously is its development. The script takes too long to present the real conflict - the fight for survival that is mentioned in the microsynopsis - and when it does, where's the tension? None, absolutely NONE of the danger scenes electrify the viewer. And everything is made even worse by the performance of the lead actress. She needs to cut down on the botox if she wants to have any future in the industry. Utter nonsense. It's not so rubbish as to be amusing, because it takes itself seriously all the time.
Indecent Proposal (1993)
An unbelievable waste of time.
I've known the film by name for years and have always been curious about it. I like director Adrian Lyne's cheesy, erotic style that exudes the energy of the 90s. Even when the scripts aren't great, I find myself enjoying the stories he tells. Everything takes place a few levels removed from reality and takes me into the atmosphere of late-night cinema - here in Brazil, there was a tradition of an open TV programme called "Supercine" that favoured this type of genre. But in this case, I couldn't save anything. Demi Moore is stupendously beautiful and plays the part well, but the conflict between the central couple is unbearable. If they needed the money so badly, they should have earned it. How can you accept Diana leaving a mature, handsome and wealthy man for that ugly, jealous husband who can't even put his shoes on the floor? A total waste of time. There is no possibility of empathising with the protagonists.
Halloween (1978)
Unforgettable classic
Owner and proprietor of the slasher genre. Despite some exaggerations, especially in the direction of Laurie's scenes, it is undeniable that it inaugurated a style and marked an era. It lives up to its reputation. Great film! I only didn't give it the highest mark (10/10) in protest. Laurie's friends are stereotypes and terrible actresses. There were many moments when I thought: Mike is doing himself a favour by getting rid of these insufferable girls... Oh, one last detail that can't be left out of my review: how FANTASTIC is the scene in which Laurie sees her friend Anne dead in bed with the cemetery plaque with Mike's sister's name on the headboard. A powerful image!