Tag: jodie foster
Money Monster (2016)
Director Jodie Foster cleverly presents a social commentary on the state of the American economy and the financial situation of many in the country.
George Clooney pimps stocks on a show, seducing investors like a cabaret dancer. Julia Roberts plays his producer and when they are faced by an armed assailant played brilliantly by Jack O Connell, a lot of truths are exposed.
The film is tight, building tension in parts and giving the audience a chance to digest the proceedings. While the conflict and the resolution isn’t a huge surprise, it’s how we get there which keeps us on our toes.
George Clooney displays a range of eccentricities and emotions and Julia Roberts, the ‘voice in his ear’, keeps it together for him, her crew and the audience.
3/5
Elysium (2013)
A simplistic view of the disparity that exists in our society is painted on a large science fiction canvas.
Some gaping fundamental flaws coupled with good action scenes and special effects make a half baked experience.
Jodi Foster is wasted in a role which didn’t demand someone of her talent, whereas Matt Damon fulfils a part in a string of similar action roles. Sharlto Copley is perhaps the best of the three, in a way only to be understood when and if you watch the film.
Elysium is a concept of the afterlife in Greek mythology. Whilst they captured what that could mean, the story floated in the air without any concrete base.
2.5/5
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