Saturday, November 27, 2010

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Veronika Decides to Die


Caveat: this movie is very emotional, very touching and is directly under the skin. "Veronika decides to die" case is a poignant film adaptation of the book. The result is a drama, as it probably would not be better.

When we get to know Veronica muses, they are extremely cynical about their possible future. She is depressed, but plays to the world the opposite. So it is not surprising - not least by the title - that they tried to kill himself. Unfortunately, she survived the attempt and lands so in the mental hospital Vilette - where she announced that her Heart was irreversibly damaged. Conclusion - they will die anyway. Only she is now deprived of the opportunity to determine the date itself.

But the alleged death scene at the beginning makes the film worth seeing, for it is simply rotated authentic. The dull sound, the camera work. Needless to say that Sarah Michelle Gellar does fabulous work here. Never find their game intrusive or implausible. The music underscores the theme used to operate perfectly.

I want to say this film did not do much other than that it is really fantastic, and the topic of depression incredibly tangible. Not only for depressive or members is a must.

5 / 5 points

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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The final exorcism


Another film about exorcism? Honestly, against "The Exorcist" was no objection, also called "The Haunting" or "An American Haunting" was quite good movies. But one wonders if the genre is not pushed slowly. What else is there to exhaust, except maybe the effects?

"The last exorcism" is reminiscent stylistically very beginning of "The Blair Witch Project", although it of course not as clever advertising campaign has been given. filmed in the style of a documentary, we follow the Reverend Marcus Cotton, who preaches since his childhood. Due to personal Circumstances he falls into a crisis of faith, then even when the Vatican opened an exorcist Academy, will he finally be colorful. Together with a camera crew, he sets out for the call for help to family Sweetzer, whose daughter is said to be possessed by a demon Nell. But his intention is not, this "demon" to drive out - rather, he wants to debunk the help of the exorcisms as Scharlatanei illusions. Or, put another way, show the placebo effect through faith. This he does, and sees his task as done - to him and the team Nell 5 miles to a motel in this and so prejudicial appears distraught in his room. The history yet seems to be more than originally suspected.

reminds As mentioned in the film very well-known to the "Blair Witch Project", without being lurid, but already beginning. The film develops slowly and builds up a successful atmosphere in which the viewer startled even one or two times. Really great cinema but it is not, but this is largely due to the still weak story. Although it has no length in the sense, but it is outrageous for the very good beginning to after all. The actors do not pull the film out of his misery, they are good but not outstanding. Positive is that the sound effects are used very consistent.

All in all, this floating piece of work in the fairway with his big brothers, but stays barely above water, and especially the end (which I will not be revealed here) breaks his neck. But this is only my perception and as always, everyone should do his own image. Interesting and he is always recommended for a scary movie night.

3.5 / 5 points

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Martian Child


"Martian Child" is a more or less typical Cusack - so you could say. For example, after "2012 - We were warned" and "1408" here he slips once more into the role of the ill-fated family man and writer.

When the film begins, is David's wife for about 2 years of being dead and her wish was to adopt a child. Of course, he rejects them after the death of the love of his life, until he receives an unexpected phone call from the children's home - the supervisor thinks there that is the light-sensitive, introverted and very affectionate Dennis the perfect child for him. (Not to forget his sister) Despite his own reservations and the deadlines for the successor to his best seller, he decides to adopt the little guy. Soon he finds himself not only with their kindness, but also his obvious mental trauma faced - a life of harmony, emotion and strain begins.

The plot sounds more melancholic, one would not expect that recorded on a comedy. But this book adaptation is really something for the heart, offers both moments to sniff and laugh and not just John Cusack acquits itself extremely well, no, his little mate Bobby Coleman, the supposed Martian Dennis plays it flat against the wall.

"Martian Child" is a perfect blend of comedy and drama that is neither intrusive funny yet sad and impressive insights into the emotional life of our youngest inhabitant of the earth provides - which, if you will, somehow after all Martians, the need to learn one's way around the world. Despite its modest commercial success, he belongs - in my opinion - to the DVD shelf.

5 / 5 points