Showing posts with label Jena Malone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jena Malone. Show all posts

04/10/2011

Film 256/365, Day 276/365 – Sucker Punch

Probably the best way for me to describe this film is to first list what I liked and then what I didn’t.  Firstly then, I loved the visuals, the music, the concept and pretty much everything… until… the ending!  This is yet another example of why directors should not be writing their own material, it’s another beautifully made film ruined by an awful twist/ending.  Would have easily got 5 stars had it had a good ending, even an adequate ending would have been enough!

Synopsis:  Following the death of her mother a young girl is institutionalized by her abusive step father who also puts a plan in motion to have her lobotomized before her side of the story can get out.  The girl slips into a fantasy world as a coping mechanism as she desperately tries to escape.

17/04/2011

Film 99/365, Day 106/365 – Donnie Darko

Dark and enthralling.  Jack Gyllenhaal is fantastic as the troubled Donnie who succumbs to Frank’s directions.  The story is absolutely captivating and whilst it is not a happy story it is definitely worth watching.  I can’t believe that this is the first time I have seen it, some ten years after it’s release.  Watch it.

Synopsis: Donnie Darko has some issues!  One night he is woken from his sleep and invited to follow Frank.  Frank is a giant Gothic looking rabbit who claims to be from the future and he has a message for Donnie, the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds.