Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The Guitar (2008)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: Amy Redford
Cast: Saffron Burrows, Isaach De Bankolé, Paz de la Huerta
Running time: 95 minutes



Moments after learning she has terminal cancer and just two months left to live, Melody Wilder also loses her job and gets dumped by her boyfriend. This woman who spent her life denying herself so many things decides to rent a luxurious loft and max out her credit cards living the life before she goes. But, maybe life has other plans for her.

This film is a slow-paced poem with a very compelling storyline. Unfortunately, something seemed to have gotten lost in the delivery. In the end, what had the potential to be great is just good.

Saffron Burrows is good as Melody Wilder, offering a very honest performance. And a woman playing guitar is something I have always found a little sexy. The cast around Burrows, though, was bland and did not offer much.

As for the story itself, there are a lot of plot holes, and when we reach the end, the climax feels unsatisfying. Maybe that was the desired effect, but it left me a little disappointed.

Rating: «««



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