I think it was too ‘Nolan-ized’.
The mythical stuff almost felt like it didn’t belong in this film, in fact it almost came across as apologetic for being included
The whole thing was incredibly dour. I keep wondering what someone like Peter Jackson would have done with this.
This is a really good deep dive from a Greek film critic. She really didnt like it, I dont necessarily agree with all of it but she raises some good points
Looking forward to this too. I’m a huge Bill fan!
“HE DISOBEYED ZEUS’ LAW”
I started laughing at that phrase by the end of the movie, especially because they don’t even get into the story of Troy which would have explained much better why disrespecting the laws of hospitality in Greece would get you into a lot of trouble…
Oh my! That looks amazing.
Yeah I felt like I was missing a lot of assumed knowledge watching this film. Not a lot of scene setting or character development. Did we even see Ithaca? I wasn’t even sure what all the suitors were angling to ‘rule over’. Maybe just too big a tale for a single film?
In NZ there’s a film festival on currently and seeing this on Fri. Will report back.
There are some amazing films out there aren’t there?
This week “La gravida” stopped me in my tracks. A truly beautiful film about a school trip to Pompeii by some French students. Almost all the actors are non-professionals and their performances are breath-taking along with the cinematography and story.
“Fjord” is deeply uncomfortable and essential watching, as it really takes a hard look at the concept and implications of freedom through the lens of a Norwegian village.
“Blue heron” and “Mouse” are amazing, warm, human films about grief in family systems.
And “Soudain” is an extraordinary 3.5 hour film about the economics of care in late-stage capitalism, and trying to make the impossible possible in a Parisian dementia care facility - complete with whiteboard diagrams. It’s sounds incredibly dull but one of the most captivating and beautiful films I’ve seen in years. Watching two characters talking about quality of life in the face of terminal illness while watching the Sun rise over a village was at once challenging and utterly life-affirming.
All small films about seemingly small lives but packed with more humanity and provocation than any IMAX “epics” and all involve actors rarely or never heard of. Fantastic.
Watched the new Spider-Man, wanted to see if it was OK to show my Spidey mad, nearly 8 year old. Seen a lot of chat from the cast this one is skewed towards a younger audience. Well, kind of but not really. Jon Bernthal’s Punisher swears every time he’s on screen which is a lot and there’s a fair bit of talky stuff dealing with mature themes. Sometimes I wonder if the 12A rating was created to get more bums on seats. Anyway, its decent enough, if a little too long
Was on my list for the longest time, and wow, glad I finally got around to it. The 4K version looks amazing. Pairing it with SORCERER tonight with its Tangerine Dream soundtrack…
I blind-bought Sorcerer as the 2nd in, what I’m hoping will be, an impeccable 4K film collection… I should probably watch it one day soon
all time great one.
The film is indeed beautiful to watch. Gorgeous cinematography both in the black-and-white and colour segments. And Laurie Metcalfe was her usual wonderful self. Surprisingly little music in a film about a musician. Overall, aesthetically sumptuous but, personally, unsure it works as a biopic. Won’t go into my reasons why as people won’t have seen it. But if you’re looking for Francis Wolff’s photos come to life, you’ll be very happy.
Weirdly, I was watching a Criterion Closet this morning and the actor pulled out Sorcerer, which I’d never even heard of before today. Strange, given that The French Connection and The Exorcist are two of my favourite films.
