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Vice (2018)
Christian Bale unrecognisably transforms into Dick Cheney, and is ably supported by Steve Carell, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell to tell us about the most powerful Vice President in the history of the USA. Directed by Adam McKay, the film is edited in a way where the audience has to keep pace with it, with a novel mid-movie jest and many moments which question not only the politics but the methods employed to succeed by presidents past (and in that light the present as well). A brilliant docu-drama with many perspectives and insights which tell us how carefully we have to pick and support our leaders.
4/5
Exodus : Gods and Kings (2014)
The biblical tale of Moses, is gripping in parts and clumsy in others. Not overly opulent and shot with an authentic eye for the era, it falters with the body language, which isn’t serious and the English is casual, which doesn’t tie up the film neatly.
While the special effects and locations are spot on, the casting is varied but not entirely strong. John Turturro (Fading Gigolo) looks out of place as the Pharaoh Seti. Joel Edgerton as Rhamses gives an uneven performance, while Sigourney Weaver as Tuya has a blink and miss appearance.
Christian Bale as Moses gives a sincere insight into his dilemma, and Ben Kinglsey as the elder named ‘Nun’ has a short but powerful role. God is depicted as a young boy, a master stroke by Director Ridley Scott, who has approached the episode differently, trying to weave in more science and less miracle.
The overall effect is a well made film, which has a relatively smooth pace, brilliant action sequences, not supported by the cast and its length at 2 hours and 30 minutes.
2/5
American Hustle (2013)
When so much awards buzz surrounds a film expectations tend to run high. The reason why this film, its actors and team are winning is evident when you watch it.
The strength of this film is that it was NOT trying so hard to convince you of anything, paint a picture about the era or force you to feel for the characters. The characters are so brilliantly written, and acted, that you don’t know which lines to take home. Usually, you take home a few, but here there are quite a few.
The pace of the film and its many agendas quickly blur into the journeys of the characters and the mission they are up against, where the audience knows full well that some cards have yet not been revealed.
Director David O. Russell has put together such an explosive cast and rightly so, as the eccentricities of their characters demand so much. Christian Bale has changed his entire physical being for Irving Rosenfeld, whereas Amy Adams charms and cons as Sydney Prosser. Jennifer Lawrence shows yet again why she won the Oscar last year and why she may win again this year too. Her instability and the way she copes with her mental space is displayed for all to see as Rosalyn Rosenfeld. Bradley Cooper plays the obsessed FBI agent Richie DiMaso, who is blinded by a self proclaimed mission.
This film, unlike its characters, wont hustle you! Get your guard down and watch it!
3.5/5
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