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, February 1, 2021

Donnie Darko (2001)

 Genre: Science-fiction / Thriller
Directed by: Richard Kelly
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore 
Running time: 113 minutes

 


Donnie Darko is a troubled teenager haunted by the vision of Frank, a mysterious creature in a rabbit costume that manipulates the young man into committing various crimes.

This film can be jarring to the casual viewer. It is very different in its content and approach, but it is well worth the effort it required to fully grasp it. There is an ensemble cast at work here, with lots of talent on hand. Jake Gyllenhaal is particularly solid in the lead role. Overall, though it dragged a bit in some parts, I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Rating: ««««
Posted by at
Labels: ,

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)