Films, Films, Films..

Hello again ..

Don't be too shocked that I've posted another entry within six months of the last one.. I just happen to have a bit more time on my hands at the moment it seems :)

Since we last spoke, I've watched a further three films from my list...

Three Colours: Blue (1993)

The Three Colours Trilogy, directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski, are based on France's national motto.. Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. 'Blue' is the first of the three themes, focusing on the life of Julie who loses her husband and daughter in a car accident. It is a dark and depressing film as a whole, as Julie hides herself away from the world and lives in solitude, away from people and life itself. The film is shot well (apart from the initial car crash, which is pretty appalling) with the theme of blue running throughout. Juliette Binoche plays the role superbly, and as a viewer you really feel for her as she deals with her loss. The use of music, as her husband was a famous composer, is powerful within the film. I can't say I came away from the film feeling good, but it is well shot, and well acted.. so would have to give it 4/5.

North By Northwest (1959)

North By Northwest follows a New York advertising bod (Cary Grant) as he is mistaken for a secret agent by a group of foreign spies. It's a classic old-school comedy with terrible 'fights' and the obvious love interest being a secret spy too... I can't say it's a barrel of laughs, but I can appreciate why it may have been fun back in 1959. Someone I spoke to about it said the film was more about the slick suit worn by Grant than the actual storyline.. and never have a seen a film with so many endings!! It was fun though, I'll give it a 3/5.

City of God (2002)

All I can say is EPIC. I don't think I've ever seen that many people get shot in one film before! One for those people who can sit through a whole film of subtitles and not switch off. Based on a true story it follows two boys from a violent neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Li'l Ze who grows to 'own' the city, killing any rival gangs that get in his way, and his best friend, Benny who tries to keep him on the good side of sanity (though I'm not sure how good he is at this!!). The narrator is Rocket, an aspiring photographer, who has watched the two friends across the years and wants no part in the violence, but somehow ends up part of it throughout. It shows the harsh world of drugs, gangs and violence... where you either kill, or get killed. A brilliant film with great performances.. and rather a lot of blood! A definite 5/5.

So I'm getting there...!! Have put the rest on my LoveFilm list and will try and track down the ones that I can't find on there...!!

I've also been told I need to watch 'Into The Wild' at some point... so have added that to the list too :)

xx