Tag Archives: Murder

Nocturnal Animals (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Deliberate nastiness

Posted on January 14, 2017 by kaist455

“Nocturnal Animals” makes it very clear from the beginning that it will not be a pleasant experience at all. As reflected by the bold, striking opening sequence which shows an intentionally tasteless art exhibition featuring naked overweight women, this is … Continue reading →

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The Nice Guys (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two ‘nice’ buddies in LA

Posted on July 9, 2016 by kaist455

Surprise is always a key factor in comedy, and “The Nice Guys” has enough surprises to bring out good chuckles from me. While it has several weak points which bothered me even during my viewing, it is witty and cheerful … Continue reading →

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Irrational Man (2015) ☆☆(2/4): He thinks – she thinks

Posted on June 5, 2016 by kaist455

There are many far worse things out there, but watching “Irrational Man” is the blandest experience I have ever had from Woody Allen film since “Cassandra’s Dream” (2007). Although there are a few moments where we can get glimpses of … Continue reading →

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Cartel Land (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): The drug war viewed through vigilantes

Posted on February 15, 2016 by kaist455

“Cartel Land”, which was recently Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film, is sobering and disturbing to say the least. If you are already familiar with its subject through other movies and documentary films such as “Narco Cultra” (2013) and “Sicario” … Continue reading →

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The Hateful Eight (2015) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): A snowy and bloody deathtrap a la Tarantino

Posted on January 11, 2016 by kaist455

 Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” is a violent, bloody piece of work drenched in stylish excess and vicious black humor. This aspect will not surprise you if you are familiar with many of Tarantino’s sensational works, but this eighth film … Continue reading →

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Black Mass (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): An Unholy Alliance in Boston Underworld

Posted on December 12, 2015 by kaist455

“Black Mass” is a chilly crime drama which is also weirdly disjointed at times. While it feels uttermost solemn and serious as a dark, insidious crime tale revolving around one of the notorious real-life criminal figures in Boston, it is … Continue reading →

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Macbeth (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): Full of grim sound and fury

Posted on December 7, 2015 by kaist455

Justin Kurzel’s “Macbeth” is a relentlessly dark and brutal adaptation of that ‘Scottish Play’ by William Shakespeare, and that is a right storytelling approach for its grim savage tale of corruption and madness, which is “told by an idiot, full … Continue reading →

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Sicario (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : On dangerous border

Posted on December 6, 2015 by kaist455

At first, the heroine of “Sicario” does not exactly know what kind of situation she gets involved into, and neither do we, though the movie gives us a little more information. As she comes to know more about what is … Continue reading →

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Fatal Intuition (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): She’s his only hope

Posted on November 7, 2015 by kaist455

South Korean film “Fatal Intuition” is a thriller mixed with some supernatural elements as a part of its creepy atmosphere. For finding a cruel killer on the loose, our dogged hero works with a girl who often experiences disturbing premonitions … Continue reading →

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Cop Car (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : They stole a wrong one…

Posted on October 3, 2015 by kaist455

“Cop Car” is about two kids who get more than they wish for after they come across a vehicle they should not have messed with. While there are a number of uneasy scenes of these naughty kids being put into … Continue reading →

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