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Who hasn't had the misfortune of being the victim of a robbery? If your answer is yes, haven't you wanted revenge? Well, Anthony Hopkins' character did.
In this film, we are guided by the perspective of a car thief, who, having his reasons, whether valid or not, continues his criminal career until he stumbles upon something he never imagined. The ingenuity of an enraged millionaire, tired of being robbed. So, we have a fairly effective thriller, I'd say, although of course, with several liberties and conveniences that favor the script more than logic itself.
Overall, the film manages to be entertaining if you go with what it offers. The performances are good, although it may be clear that the director wanted Peter Davidson instead of one of the Skarsgards.
Anyway, a movie to watch once and turn the page looking for something more interesting. It serves as a suspenseful survival movie recommendation, but it's not one of those mind-blowing films.
Be careful, don't watch it drinking apple juice, as it might resemble something unpleasant seen on screen.
In this film, we are guided by the perspective of a car thief, who, having his reasons, whether valid or not, continues his criminal career until he stumbles upon something he never imagined. The ingenuity of an enraged millionaire, tired of being robbed. So, we have a fairly effective thriller, I'd say, although of course, with several liberties and conveniences that favor the script more than logic itself.
Overall, the film manages to be entertaining if you go with what it offers. The performances are good, although it may be clear that the director wanted Peter Davidson instead of one of the Skarsgards.
Anyway, a movie to watch once and turn the page looking for something more interesting. It serves as a suspenseful survival movie recommendation, but it's not one of those mind-blowing films.
Be careful, don't watch it drinking apple juice, as it might resemble something unpleasant seen on screen.
An interesting offering from one of Hollywood's most successful screenwriting minds. Presence is a film with a very good premise, but unfortunately, it fizzles along the way, becoming a bit of a disappointment in the third act. I like that it's not really a horror film, but rather a grounded story with the key fantasy (or non-fantasy, depending on the beliefs of the person reading this review) component the film offers.
Excellent choice of lenses for the first-person view, good sound editing, and a good choice of scenes that do and don't have a soundtrack.
As a final summary, Soderbergh and Koepp surprise, but fall short. My rating could have been lower, but it's a well-crafted film, with great attention to technical details.
Presence feels like the younger sister of David Lowery's A Ghost Story, which is an unforgettable work for those who like ghosts but aren't necessarily looking for horror.
Excellent choice of lenses for the first-person view, good sound editing, and a good choice of scenes that do and don't have a soundtrack.
As a final summary, Soderbergh and Koepp surprise, but fall short. My rating could have been lower, but it's a well-crafted film, with great attention to technical details.
Presence feels like the younger sister of David Lowery's A Ghost Story, which is an unforgettable work for those who like ghosts but aren't necessarily looking for horror.
I'm sad to admit that this is the first film I've seen by the master Akira Kurosawa, but I'm overjoyed to know that I've finally started watching some of his filmography. Even better after seeing this great 1960s piece full of suspense, mystery, and Japanese gallantry.
Directed and edited bordering on perfection, Kurosawa's adaptation, which Spike Lee would later remake horribly in 2025, is a masterpiece of film composition and direction for the ages. Almost theatrical choreography from a well-trained cast; an editing that knows exactly where to hit the gas and where to hit the brakes; enviable photography for a black and white film; and, of course, a spine-tingling soundtrack, all make High and Low rise to the Olympus of 1960s films.
Believe me, I now understand Spike Lee better, and at the same time, less, with his Highest 2 Lowest. But hey, cinema knows about successes and failures.
Directed and edited bordering on perfection, Kurosawa's adaptation, which Spike Lee would later remake horribly in 2025, is a masterpiece of film composition and direction for the ages. Almost theatrical choreography from a well-trained cast; an editing that knows exactly where to hit the gas and where to hit the brakes; enviable photography for a black and white film; and, of course, a spine-tingling soundtrack, all make High and Low rise to the Olympus of 1960s films.
Believe me, I now understand Spike Lee better, and at the same time, less, with his Highest 2 Lowest. But hey, cinema knows about successes and failures.
