Erikwk04
Joined Sep 2011
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Look, let's not waste time talking about the 'movie'. If the Whistleblower was a work of fiction it would rate as a tier 1 movie, mentioned in one breath with a great cinematic artwork, 'A few good men'. But it's not fiction, reality, it seems, is indeed stranger than fiction... If you can believe it.
I saw this movie just a few hours ago during a sneak preview in the Netherlands. The movie premieres here two days from now, but obviously the film has been seen by others much earlier. From what I could find online with a quick search is that at the very least the BBC interviewed Kathryn Bolkovac about her experiences in Bosnia, where she talked about the human trafficking and how the UN and a PMC have covered it up.
The Whistleblower is by any right a great movie, but if the claims it makes turn out to be true, well, that is a troubling thought...
I recommend this movie.
I saw this movie just a few hours ago during a sneak preview in the Netherlands. The movie premieres here two days from now, but obviously the film has been seen by others much earlier. From what I could find online with a quick search is that at the very least the BBC interviewed Kathryn Bolkovac about her experiences in Bosnia, where she talked about the human trafficking and how the UN and a PMC have covered it up.
The Whistleblower is by any right a great movie, but if the claims it makes turn out to be true, well, that is a troubling thought...
I recommend this movie.
Group of friends go out for a sail and disaster strikes, forcing them to take refuge on an abandoned oceanliner. Wait haven't you read this before?
Yes, at first glance this seems like a movie we've all seen before but there is a twist. Triangle isn't a standard ghostship story and as such you'll spend the first half of the film wondering what is really going on and trying to put all the pieces together. That murder mystery element combined with a high octane pace makes for a great cinematic experience. At least for about 30 mins or so, then, well, not so much.
The problem with Triangle is that the entire plot, clever and intricate as it is, relies entirely on the lead character's inability to cope with the situation. You'll spend a good part of the movie thinking 'if only she would turn left here the problem would be solved and we could all go home'. In fact, towards the end of the movie the lead character Jes starts making decisions that are a bit loopy to say the least and character motivation goes right out the window.
I can't help but think that had this been a 4 hours mini-series a la Stephen King's the Langoliers, the concept would have worked much better. As it is now with just under 100 mins, the story is rushed and the audience can't keep up with the emotional journey of the lead character.
Triangle is an original horror mystery with solid acting, good suspense and a few memorable scenes, including an unique 'suicide'. True fans of the ghostship niche will enjoy Triangle, but it won't float everyones boat.
I don't recommend this movie
Yes, at first glance this seems like a movie we've all seen before but there is a twist. Triangle isn't a standard ghostship story and as such you'll spend the first half of the film wondering what is really going on and trying to put all the pieces together. That murder mystery element combined with a high octane pace makes for a great cinematic experience. At least for about 30 mins or so, then, well, not so much.
The problem with Triangle is that the entire plot, clever and intricate as it is, relies entirely on the lead character's inability to cope with the situation. You'll spend a good part of the movie thinking 'if only she would turn left here the problem would be solved and we could all go home'. In fact, towards the end of the movie the lead character Jes starts making decisions that are a bit loopy to say the least and character motivation goes right out the window.
I can't help but think that had this been a 4 hours mini-series a la Stephen King's the Langoliers, the concept would have worked much better. As it is now with just under 100 mins, the story is rushed and the audience can't keep up with the emotional journey of the lead character.
Triangle is an original horror mystery with solid acting, good suspense and a few memorable scenes, including an unique 'suicide'. True fans of the ghostship niche will enjoy Triangle, but it won't float everyones boat.
I don't recommend this movie