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, July 20, 2021

Compliance (2012)

 Genre: Thriller
Directed by: Craig Zobel
Cast: Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker, Pat Healy 
Running Time: 90 minutes

 


Inspired by an actual strip search phone call scam, Compliance tells the story of Sandra Frum, a fast food restaurant manager, who is convinced, over the phone, by a stranger impersonating a police officer, to perform a strip search, along with other sordid acts, on one of her employees, who is said to be suspected of theft and other crimes.

This is one weird film. What feels even more insane is that it is based on something that happened for real. There are some really sick people out there. As for the movie itself, it is well done. The acting is good, and the film is made as to make you feel the tension all the way through. A few little details threw me a little off, but, overall, a well done thriller.

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