Over the past few weeks, I've been watching two (fairly) recent films by David Fincher on Netflix. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Girl are both great, stark films that cause us to reexamine the nature of human relationships. I particularly admire the lead actresses in both films, who both possess a fierce strength that's unforgettable. And the way the films are shot is beautiful as well, with careful attention paid to what is old and what has character. Some of the settings and architecture in Fincher are places you will never forget (see also Zodiac). I hope his next film is as memorable as these were. And I need to check out House of Cards now.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
I admit I'm new to the whole Resident Evil franchise, but when this somehow got a positive review from both Slate.com and RogerEbert.com, I just had to check it out. When it comes to Paul W.S. Anderson, let me just say that I recently rewatched Alien Vs. Predator. I didn't really love it the first time I saw it (my expectations were pretty high), but after a second viewing, and when taken in the context of the other, great Alien films, I found it to be a very creative and enjoyable film. The lead actress is great, and they really do a great job of milking that conflict for all that it's worth. Oh, if only AVP: Requiem had been better (though maybe I also need to rewatch that one).
This Resident Evil film, I must say, equals if not surpasses the first Alien Vs. Predator. It doesn't have much of a plot, sure, and it (brilliantly) contains very little dialogue, but that's all part of the appeal. The world it presents us with is so apocalyptic (and quite violent) that the whole affair seems like an extension of current events. I don't think I've ever seen zombies this scary, or heroes this tough. And there are great little touches throughout (like the Red Queen, or the super-evil, corporate bad guys) that raise the whole thing a few notches above the typical action movie. Check it out. Me, I'll definitely have to check out the other four on Netflix now.
This Resident Evil film, I must say, equals if not surpasses the first Alien Vs. Predator. It doesn't have much of a plot, sure, and it (brilliantly) contains very little dialogue, but that's all part of the appeal. The world it presents us with is so apocalyptic (and quite violent) that the whole affair seems like an extension of current events. I don't think I've ever seen zombies this scary, or heroes this tough. And there are great little touches throughout (like the Red Queen, or the super-evil, corporate bad guys) that raise the whole thing a few notches above the typical action movie. Check it out. Me, I'll definitely have to check out the other four on Netflix now.
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