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, May 24, 2016

Arbitrage (2012)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: Nicholas Jarecki
Cast: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling
Running time: 107 minutes



Robert Miller is a businessman about to make a major transaction. Unbeknownst to everybody in the company, including Robert’s daughter Brooke, who works for her father, the patriarch has cooked the books in an effort to avoid being arrested for fraud. While trying to insure the complicated transaction goes through as planned, Robert is involved in a car accident that leaves his mistress dead. He decides to do his best to cover up his involvement in the tragic event, though Detective Bryer suspects him and is on his tail.

There is a very good ensemble cast at work here and the storyline is very compelling. Richard Gere is convincing as the conflicted businessman trying to save his own behind, and so are the rest of the actors and actresses involved in their respective roles.

This film keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering how it all ends. Problem is, the filmmakers tried to get too cute with the ending, leaving the viewer wanting more. I hate it when storytellers don’t commit to a conclusion. Leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth.

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