pierresempere
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So I read the critics before and therefore had pretty low expectations. I'm happy to say I was wrong.
Indeed as most users say it's not a high budget movie, but the trio Kinnaman/Pike/Commons works very well and sell a compelling thriller.
The plot is not overcomplicated and pretty straightforward but the execution is very clean and much attention has been given to small details (like the drawings of the snipers lines of sight near the ending).
The bad guy = good guy angle is not overexploited either and the choices the main character does are indeed necessity driven rather than idealistic, which grounds the character and makes him plausible.
The angle of going deeper and deeper hoping for relief is central to the movie and is correctly explored.
The few action scenes are not over the top and the movie chooses to center itself on the plot.
This is in the end not the movie of the year, which it wasn't pretending to be anyway, but it is an enjoyable movie which won't leave a "wow" memory but won't leave you with the feeling of wasted time at its end either. Nice one !
Indeed as most users say it's not a high budget movie, but the trio Kinnaman/Pike/Commons works very well and sell a compelling thriller.
The plot is not overcomplicated and pretty straightforward but the execution is very clean and much attention has been given to small details (like the drawings of the snipers lines of sight near the ending).
The bad guy = good guy angle is not overexploited either and the choices the main character does are indeed necessity driven rather than idealistic, which grounds the character and makes him plausible.
The angle of going deeper and deeper hoping for relief is central to the movie and is correctly explored.
The few action scenes are not over the top and the movie chooses to center itself on the plot.
This is in the end not the movie of the year, which it wasn't pretending to be anyway, but it is an enjoyable movie which won't leave a "wow" memory but won't leave you with the feeling of wasted time at its end either. Nice one !
Joaquin Phoenix's performance is extremely good. It is what we came to expect from him since we know from his work in general that he aims for perfection.
Much is said with little to no words between the two main characters. The camera and photography in general is close to perfection, making the viewer feel the Joe's terrors, demons or resolve, the same goes for Nina.
Sadly the plot is predictable and this is explored territory, so no novelty from there. I believe that the plot is just secondary, it is , in my humble opinion, just a guideline though which the director will make you share the characters' feelings.
Ultimately the plot is not necessary and the movie delivers a chilling experience.
Much is said with little to no words between the two main characters. The camera and photography in general is close to perfection, making the viewer feel the Joe's terrors, demons or resolve, the same goes for Nina.
Sadly the plot is predictable and this is explored territory, so no novelty from there. I believe that the plot is just secondary, it is , in my humble opinion, just a guideline though which the director will make you share the characters' feelings.
Ultimately the plot is not necessary and the movie delivers a chilling experience.
