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.

Monday, April 13, 2020

Room (2015)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson
Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen
Running time: 118 minutes



After being abducted and raped, Joy Newsome has been held captive in a small room in a shed. With her 5-year old son born Jack, born in captivity, Joy starts planning a way to finally be freed from their captor.

This is a powerful film that stays with you long after its done. The first part, when Joy and Jack are locked in that small place they call Room, is beautifully shot and it is sure to make one feel claustrophobic and insane.

Room is a compelling story of survival and resilience. Some scenes made you feel uncomfortable and scared for the outcome. Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay handled their roles greatly. I feel like there were a few missing pieces, story-wise, but, all things considered, this is a film to see.
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