Friday, 10 July 2015

Under the Skin (2013)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441395

Weirder and more boring than I expected, this minimalist sci-fi thriller focuses on Johansson's mysterious endeavours to tempt men back to her place. If the point of this film is to make us think "what's the point of this film?" then top marks. Perplexing and intriguing but not very exciting.

Three stars*

* and one of those is just for Johansson's performance

Boyhood (2014)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073

Filmed over 12 years with the same cast this is a real growing-up story.  While I greatly appreciate the innovation and commitment involved, the end product lacked the realism it's been heralded for and I actually found it fairly boring (and LONG!). Could be a tear-jerking masterpiece for others though.

Three stars

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1465522

Classic slapstick comedy violence here with a loveable pair of dumbass leads.  Tucker and Dale aren't going to change your life but it's very funny and if you're in the mood for something silly with plenty of deaths then it's definitely worth a watch.

Three stars