Solo: A Star War Story
Original Article: https://thefilmguys.blog/reviews/andrews-reviews/solo-a-star-wars-story-2018/
At its core, Solo: A Star Wars Story is about taking an audience on a journey from point A to point B with a few twists and turns along the way. In that sense, Solo soars as an adventurous thrill ride, fitting for the deviantly charming smuggler we’ve known to love. I will say, I really did enjoy this simplistic approach to the story’s plot during my first watch. However, once you start to peel back the Star Wars magic, you’ll begin to notice the flaws, most of which involve the script. Several of the new characters are somewhat uninteresting, the dialogue for Han Solo felt very un-Han-Solo-like for about the first half of the film, there was absolutely no chemistry between Alden Ehrenreich (Solo) and Emilia Clarke (Qi’ra) and for a film titled Solo we strangely don’t spend much time developing HAN SOLO. How does this happen? Moving past a weak script, I must take *aim *at Solo‘s cinematography. Why does it look and feel so cinematically displeasing? So much of the film was shot so dark and with a one-note color wash that at times we can’t make out what it is we are seeing.
That being said, if you can move past those flaws you’ll find yourself on a thrilling adventure from beginning to end. The effects and action set-pieces are all top tier as we have come to expect from Disney’s Star Wars, specifically would like to shout out the infamous Kessel Run scene. Which is actually a perfect segue way into my next compliment; Solo nails most of its fan service moments. Han and Chewie’s scenes all were very smilie-inducing in the best way possible. All I can say is don’t go into this new chapter of the Star Wars Saga with lofty expectations of exciting adventure matched with thrilling and substantial storytelling. If you lower your expectations, you’ll find yourself having a great ride. Though with a strong script, we really could have had something special.
- Writing: 5/10
- Direction: 7/10
- Cinematography: 5/10
- Acting: 7/10
- Editing: 9/10
- Sound: 10/10
- Score/Soundtrack: 7/10
- Production Design: 8/10
- Casting: 7/10
- Effects: 9/10
- Overall Score: 7.4/10
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First Reformed
Original Article: https://thefilmguys.blog/reviews/augusts-reviews/first-reformed-2018/
First Reformed is solid gold. The film is striking on a visual level because every shot is rich with balance, depth and artful levels of symmetry; despite the fact that the film is presented in an unusual aspect ratio, it pulls its viewers in with nonstop beautiful photography. Meanwhile, a thought-provoking story unfolds with some of the best acting we’ve seen from each elite performer. The entire cast (from Hawke to Seyfried to Cedric Kyles) delivers fantastic performances that are essential in bringing the chilling messages of the film home.
The story is expectedly spiritual and surprisingly political. The pace of the film is deliberate and switches seamlessly between snapshots and extended takes. The scoring slowly builds its ominous tone and the effects are tastefully done. Every aspect of First Reformed is built with intention that serves its sobering themes. Ultimately, First Reformed‘s elite qualities combined into an experience that is more than a movie, it is a piece of art. If you like technique, you will love First Reformed.
- Writing: 9/10
- Direction: 10/10
- Cinematography: 10/10
- Acting: 10/10
- Editing: 9/10
- Sound: 8/10
- Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
- Production Design: 8/10
- Casting: 10/10
- Effects: 8/10
- Overall Score: 9.1/10
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Revenge
Original Article: https://thefilmguys.blog/reviews/augusts-reviews/revenge-2018/
Relentlessly brutal and radiating with style, Revenge is a movie that hauls its audience through a ride almost too extreme to handle. The story may be basic and rather predictable but it is rich with symbolism and vibrant themes. Meanwhile, the stylistic imagery and vivid flow of the movie raise the experience to a highly memorable level. Likewise, the entire cast (lead by Matilda Lutz) strikes the difficult balance of authenticity and exaggeration. Overall, the vision of Coralie Fargeat (writer/director) is clear.
Whether you like exotic cinematic moments that artfully build connection or you prefer breakneck action that will have you at the edge of your seat, Revenge is a film that flawlessly switches gears and drowns its viewers in its vile situations. Some may call Revenge too flashy for its own good but those viewers are missing the point. Among other messages, Revenge is about the union between beauty & ugliness which it packs together into a powerful punch. Sexy and sickening, if you’re ready for the wicked, check out Revenge.
- Writing: 7/10
- Direction: 8/10
- Cinematography: 9/10
- Acting: 8/10
- Editing: 9/10
- Sound: 9/10
- Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
- Production Design: 7/10
- Casting: 8/10
- Effects: 8/10
- Overall Score: 8.1/10
Submitted June 03, 2018 at 05:56PM by AugustKellerWrites https://ift.tt/2J5EQ2M
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