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Promising Young Woman (2020)
LOVE IT!
I can't wait to watch this movie again and again. So smart, fun and dark. Love a good revenge movie, but this movie takes it to the next level. The writer-director thought about every little thing and I enjoyed all the details as much as I enjoyd the movie. The art direction, the music and all the subtle details were brilliant. I assure you the director thought of everything and all of it only adds to the movies genius. Carey Mulligan's performance blew me away. It was a difficult topic told with so much humor, heart and heartbreak. I hope this movie gets nominated for Best Director, but I somehow feel that it will go over some of the older male dominated heads. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Girl Trip (2018)
So much fun and great performances!
Love this little film starring and directed by Catherine Black. A dark comedy about complicated female friendships that is both hilarious and very dark. There's one moment that will make you jump out of your seat and roar with laughter. Catherine Black's performance as the quiet friend bubbling with resentment is so good and nuanced. The two leads have great chemistry. This movie is a lot of fun to watch and also sadly still very true in female friendships. I thought the direction and the soundtrack really added to the story!
Pieces of a Woman (2020)
Incredible performance and direction.
A heartbreaking 20 minute one shot at the beginning of the film that will stay with you long after watching the film. Absolutely striking performances, but Venessa Kirby will blow your mind. Absolutely lived in performance that is so natural and real. One of the best performance I've seen in awhile. This is an important movie made with such sensitivity. I highly recommend it.
Mary Loss of Soul (2014)
Bad script
This movie fails to know what it is. The story idea is interesting, but the execution is poor. It's easy to blame the acting because there is no clear point of view, so we can't relate to anyone. The actors all do a great job despite these odds against them. The actress playing the mother, Catherine Black, is given the challenge of carrying the bulk of the dialogue and delivering all the information, yet the movie isn't about her, so it's confusing why she does all the talking. Her dialogue is over explanatory and corny, yet she does an incredible job delivering it and making it feel natural. Despite having all the dialogue, the movie isn't told through the mothers point of view, so it falls short. Everything is explained and not shown, which makes the actors look bad, and the story unbelievable. The movie should have been about a mother fearing the loss of her child's soul, but it's not. Mary Loss of Soul doesn't know what it wants to be, a horror movie for kids, a supernatural thriller, or a drama...it's never clear. A lot is missing from the story, and the POV jumps around, so it's impossible to relate to any character or to the circumstances. Everyone does a good job, the cinematography is good, the actors all good, but unfortunately the script and direction have many holes. It feels like something is missing. However, children might really enjoy this movie.