[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00B8863ZO][/pullquote] Darren Aronofsky is quickly gathering a reputation as a director who propels his actors to acclaim and accolades. Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream) Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler) have all received Oscar nods for their gritty … [Read more...]
Review: Buried (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004919RHS][/pullquote] Claustrophobia is one of the most deep-rooted and common fears humans can experience, if you identify with this then the best suggestion would be to avoid watching the film Buried. Many may have their reservations as the films low budget, shot … [Read more...]
Review: A Lonely Place to Die (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005LGPRYW][/pullquote] Drawing its influences from classic British thrillers like The Wicker Man, Get Carter and Don't Look Now, A Lonely Place to Die is a bleak and unusual film. Starting out with the simple premise of the dangers of rock-climbing, it quickly … [Read more...]
Review: Colombiana (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0064OUFKQ][/pullquote] Luc Besson is probably most famous for Leon, starring Oscar-winner Natalie Portman in her first major role. His films tend to have certain similarities, there's always a strong female character, the dialogue is cliched and unrealistic, the … [Read more...]
Review: Hanna (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005X5DWR0][/pullquote] Joe Wright is a British director known for his adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and Atonement. Both were slow, thoughtful pieces with a plenty of characterisation and some sweeping camerawork. In 2011, he directed Hanna, which did not set the … [Read more...]
Review: Shallow Grave (1994)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004VLKXG0][/pullquote] Before Trainspotting, before Slumdog Millionaire and all the accolades and recognition, before 127 Hours, Danny Boyle directed a film called Shallow Grave. Coming from a background of television work, including Inspector Morse, Shallow Grave … [Read more...]
Review: The Lives of Others (2006, Germany)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B003OUV1H4][/pullquote] Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, or FHvD to his mates (maybe) recently directed Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in The Tourist. The Lives of Others, which he both wrote and directed, was the film that gave him this shot at the Hollywood big … [Read more...]
Review: Fight Club (1999)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B002LE87R6][/pullquote] To write a review on Fight Club goes against the first two rules of fight club. David Fincher's seminal 1999 masterpiece is about a disillusioned white collar worker (Edward Norton) whose life takes a series of turns that lead to him meet Tyler … [Read more...]
Review: Inception (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005EYSVJE][/pullquote] Christopher Nolan made his name with cerebral and moody thrillers like Memento and Insomnia as well as blockbuster graphic novel adaptations like Batman Begins and it's monster sequel The Dark Knight. With the success of the latter, he was … [Read more...]
Review: The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005FRBD0Y][/pullquote] Philip K. Dick is one of the most celebrated science fiction writers of all time. His works have been converted time and time again, with a varying level of success. The most well-known are Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report. The … [Read more...]