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Black Road (2016)
Futuristic Detective Noir
Old fashioned detective story in a different world and with lots of twists. Small actions by the actors make the movie very real; a sign of great direction. The protagonist is like any other fresh-faced 30 year old fellow out of the military and out of work in 2029; the only perk from his former job was that he gets to keep Clyde. Clyde is calming and non-judgmental; although sometimes living with a voice in one's head is helpful, but sometimes a third party is not sexy. The movie has the noir feel of older movies in black and white when the detective had to figure out what was happening by using his brain, not super powers. Refreshing! I highly recommend Black Road!
Outpost: Black Sun (2012)
Screaming out loud movie!
Here is One Scary Movie that is totally enjoyable because unlike other "zombie type" films the screenplay is quite good & and the narrative makes sense. Timing is impeccable. Casting and atmosphere totally engaging. The details on screen give visual clues that are not only interesting but also relevant to the narrative. The action in the film has ties to the past and is also similar to the horrific conflict that tore Yugoslavia apart. The beauty of Yugoslavia's landscapes are evident but the forests and villages quickly change from beauty to terrifying. Some of the movie is underground and the way the scenes are lit add to the movement and suspense;cleverly accomplished. Female Nazi-hunter is cool as a cucumber and always gets her man, but this time will she succeed or fail miserably? great movie, best of the genre 10 out of 10 rating.
Barbarossa (2009)
Are you a slave? a sheep? you won't enjoy this movie
Italian movies about Italian history are the best! The cast of this movie was chosen from throughout Europe, from France to Russia, many of them actors and directors in their own name. Viewers who adore films where soldiers are drugged and immune to their actions, those are the viewers who will be shocked by how war was conducted only a few hundred years ago. No doubt they will interpret passionate emotions as over- acting. Killing another man requires a powerful will in men who wish for peace. Desiring freedom is a part of human nature in most cultures and gives meaning to life for men, women and children. This is a movie for rebels, who value life and liberty. The horrors of war on those who are on the receiving end of preemptive attacks are eloquently shown. Iraqi, Arabian, Greek, Turk, Spanish, Afghani, or in the Americas -change the nationality of the Milanese to any nationality and the pathos (suffering) of human beings is the same. The best version is in Italian, so for those who cannot understand Italian or find a version with English subtitles - the English dubbed version is the presentation of less quality; but well worth a watch.
Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy (2002)
Fairty Tale for Chicago School Economists
There are so many errors in this documentary it should be categorized as fiction. I am writing this from Greece and the line about Greece and dictatorships is totally misleading. There was for a short period a terrible time when the military junta was in power, but it is important to remember the junta was initiated by Kissinger and supported by the USA. The script is quite muddled because it seems quotes from those appearing in the film have been clipped in order to present the view of the authors. Too much emphasis was on congratulating economists for the prizes they have won rather than offering new analysis on the issues. A range of views was not available in the documentary. The other flaws are too numerous to list. The book has even more.
Disarmed (2010)
New action hero,, A.J. Draven, He's the real thing!
A.J. Draven deserves all the kudos he's received. He's a skillful fighter. This is a good action movie Draven fights with originality and fluidity . . very cool action. And he's totally photogenic so hope to see more of him in movies.
The Philippines is a character in the movie, too. Very enjoyable to see city streets, the jungle and beaches. Some of the beaches are truly gorgeous. But probably the scene of city life were the most colorful and interesting as the hero searches for his proof, fights through the alley ways and works hard to save his reputation.
If you like action flicks, good story and want to see great scenery of the Philippines, you'll like this movie. (and nice supporting cast, by the way)
If you want baubles and shiny phoniness of multi million dollar slick movies from Hollywood, this movie probably isn't for you.