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Along Game a Spider (let's shorten this to AGS) is a thriller about the kidnapping of the daughter of a low-profile Senator and how the forensic psychologist Alex Cross solves the case-based on the homonymous James Patterson's novel. Simple and effective for the most part.
If you are just a movie fanatic, you might notice this Cross dude is super similar to the Cross on the movie Kiss the Girls (1997) and you wouldn't be wrong: they are the same character based on Dr. Alex Cross from Patterson's novel series. However, the order is reversed in the cinema: Alonge Came a Spider released later in movies; in the book series, AGS comes first.
Anyhow, considering the movie alone, Dr. Alex Cross is thrown into an investigation over the kidnapping of Megan Rose when the kidnapper calls Cross with some cryptic BS. Pairing with Jazzie Flannigan, the Secret Service's agent tasked with protecting Megan, Cross and her needs to unravel a eerie case that defies the usual kidnapping schematics.
AGS is 24 years now and you feel its age. It has that early 2000's vibe and pacing, and cinematography. Nostalgia should surround you, but also a feeling of cliché.
Nothing to do with Morgan Freeman, though. He is God.
Overall, AGS works as intended, but expect no masterpiece. It is a simple movie that provides a simple experience and it works for the most part.
If you are just a movie fanatic, you might notice this Cross dude is super similar to the Cross on the movie Kiss the Girls (1997) and you wouldn't be wrong: they are the same character based on Dr. Alex Cross from Patterson's novel series. However, the order is reversed in the cinema: Alonge Came a Spider released later in movies; in the book series, AGS comes first.
Anyhow, considering the movie alone, Dr. Alex Cross is thrown into an investigation over the kidnapping of Megan Rose when the kidnapper calls Cross with some cryptic BS. Pairing with Jazzie Flannigan, the Secret Service's agent tasked with protecting Megan, Cross and her needs to unravel a eerie case that defies the usual kidnapping schematics.
AGS is 24 years now and you feel its age. It has that early 2000's vibe and pacing, and cinematography. Nostalgia should surround you, but also a feeling of cliché.
Nothing to do with Morgan Freeman, though. He is God.
Overall, AGS works as intended, but expect no masterpiece. It is a simple movie that provides a simple experience and it works for the most part.
In a sea of mediocre to mostly average Hollywoodian horror films, a good amount adaptations from interesting Eastern cinema, comes Timo Tjahjanto, acquainted to the genre, with the above-par May the Devil Take You (MDTY) from 2018. Delighted in good Eastern traits, MDTY delivers a solid experience with minor flaws.
The story follows Alfie, a young woman coping with the loss of her mom and the ever-increasingly distance with her father, that until he falls into a weird coma and his other family wants to make sure they get their hands on his late rural house before he dies. The rural house used to be Alfie's home, thus the new family needs her signature to sell it, so she decides to go there too out of pure nostalgia and to settle things, but she and the new family uncovers an old secret that might doom them all.
You need to look away at some of these plot conveniences because they happen sometimes throughout the film. Alfie's motivation to go into the house are unclear: in a weird scene, she has a dream, wakes up, and decides she wants to go there. Other conveniences include dumb decisions by characters, like clearly dismissing obvious danger or taking too long to realize it. And, of course, in pure cliché, a trait from the early introduction of Alfie pays off in the climax.
Now, you take MDTY as a whole, and you get a decent Indonesian horror flick. The scenery is atmospheric and chilling. The acting is convincing and acceptable. The story itself is simple and effective.
Lots of jumpscares, in full Eastern tradition. Lots of questionable CGI too, but somewhat unnerving too, so it pays off.
The ending is a bit convoluted but I guess that is because it is full of their folklore and legends. I think it worked, but casuals might feel a bit overwhelmed with the happenings. It is definitely acceptable, though.
MDTY delivers on its premise: a chilling story about grief and greed, and the Devil itself. Considering recent releases, I believe it is a refreshing gem amongst average rocks and stones. Somewhat terrifying, honestly, and definitely chilling if you are watching it alone in your flat. I suggest don't do that-have a buddy or people that like Eastern horror and give it a go.
The story follows Alfie, a young woman coping with the loss of her mom and the ever-increasingly distance with her father, that until he falls into a weird coma and his other family wants to make sure they get their hands on his late rural house before he dies. The rural house used to be Alfie's home, thus the new family needs her signature to sell it, so she decides to go there too out of pure nostalgia and to settle things, but she and the new family uncovers an old secret that might doom them all.
You need to look away at some of these plot conveniences because they happen sometimes throughout the film. Alfie's motivation to go into the house are unclear: in a weird scene, she has a dream, wakes up, and decides she wants to go there. Other conveniences include dumb decisions by characters, like clearly dismissing obvious danger or taking too long to realize it. And, of course, in pure cliché, a trait from the early introduction of Alfie pays off in the climax.
Now, you take MDTY as a whole, and you get a decent Indonesian horror flick. The scenery is atmospheric and chilling. The acting is convincing and acceptable. The story itself is simple and effective.
Lots of jumpscares, in full Eastern tradition. Lots of questionable CGI too, but somewhat unnerving too, so it pays off.
The ending is a bit convoluted but I guess that is because it is full of their folklore and legends. I think it worked, but casuals might feel a bit overwhelmed with the happenings. It is definitely acceptable, though.
MDTY delivers on its premise: a chilling story about grief and greed, and the Devil itself. Considering recent releases, I believe it is a refreshing gem amongst average rocks and stones. Somewhat terrifying, honestly, and definitely chilling if you are watching it alone in your flat. I suggest don't do that-have a buddy or people that like Eastern horror and give it a go.
Guy Ritchie is a well-known blockbuster generator, starting high with bangers like Snatch and Sherlock Holmes and The Man of UNCLE, to questionable stuff like Aladdin and, most recently, Fountain of Youth. The dude likes his action stuff and fast-paced narrative, and, out of nowhere, he publishes a dark action thriller with Jason Statham called Wrath of Man.
Wrath of Man tells the story of H, a mysterious man that joins a cash transportation company as a security guard of the cash truck. He is quiet and reserved, contrasting with his co-workers who are the complete opposite. While his motives seem unclear, bit by bit we understand why this skilled marksman joined a seemingly random job.
Though the film is 2h long, it feels super fast paced. Blink and you might lose important facts. The narrative is not linear, jumping from timeline to timeline to woven all gaps and, in the end, lead us to the climax and conclusion. A well-told story overall.
And that is the case with this film: it has a nice story that is serious enough and entertaining. It mixes dark themes and thriller with comedic relief hints here and there to keep things fresh.
Jason Statham is, well, him. He is cocky and talks little, like in most films he is in. Everyone else if fair game.
This film is an action thriller that fortunately works. If you like something that is clever than most action flicks, but also keeps you hooked without too much intricacies, Wrath of Man will deliver a satisfying experience overall.
Wrath of Man tells the story of H, a mysterious man that joins a cash transportation company as a security guard of the cash truck. He is quiet and reserved, contrasting with his co-workers who are the complete opposite. While his motives seem unclear, bit by bit we understand why this skilled marksman joined a seemingly random job.
Though the film is 2h long, it feels super fast paced. Blink and you might lose important facts. The narrative is not linear, jumping from timeline to timeline to woven all gaps and, in the end, lead us to the climax and conclusion. A well-told story overall.
And that is the case with this film: it has a nice story that is serious enough and entertaining. It mixes dark themes and thriller with comedic relief hints here and there to keep things fresh.
Jason Statham is, well, him. He is cocky and talks little, like in most films he is in. Everyone else if fair game.
This film is an action thriller that fortunately works. If you like something that is clever than most action flicks, but also keeps you hooked without too much intricacies, Wrath of Man will deliver a satisfying experience overall.