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A Reunion (2014)
Should have omitted the ghosts
I don't understand why there are no reviews of this movie. It was quite entertaining and even endearing, although sometimes too wordy. The locations were great, perhaps because I've been to some/most of them. Most of the dialogue was realistic, as well as the acting. I'd like to see A Reunion II.
Gone (2011)
8 for apparent authenticity, 10 for subject matters
I give this movie an 8 for apparent authenticity and a 10 for subject matters. As I've thought many times, there is always something that's left out of any story. That "something" will usually make us less sympathetic to the "victim(s)". If Kathy's story is correct, there seems to have been malfeasance on the part of the Vienna police. If they would like to correct it with official statements, perhaps someone will redo the movie.
I suspect that, since Aeryn was awarded a title, there was considerable envy from native Austrians. He probably "paraded" it around quite a bit. Of course, none of which entitled anyone to use violence against him. I'm not sure why he was given the title, if he wasn't an Austrian. Perhaps it was because he was liked and lived there. (He seemed to have a German accent in the video clips.) All in all, this movie deserves to be seen.
Syriana (2005)
Why Oil?
Syriana is very difficult to follow. Its message is superb, but would have been more cogent if the movie had been written & directed better. It is just too confusing. Language translation captions are not displayed long enough to view the characters & scene and still understand what is being said. This is poor direction.
Most people blame the oil companies for our "dependence" on oil products and the "cashing in" of higher fuel prices. What most people don't realize is that government is responsible for the distortion of massive road-building, excessive use of cars/trucks, destruction of mass transit by train, consequent urban sprawl, and destruction of neighborhood stores. All of this has lead to our reliance on more oil-produced fuel. We need to hold ourselves accountable.
All in all, keep up the good work Mr. Clooney.