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  • Emo Noir (Actually Better Than That Sounds)

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    Brick  (2006)

    I knew after seeing a preview of this film that I was going to like it, but I underestimated how much I would "actually" like it. Apart from Charlie Kaufman's oeveur, this is one of the most original films I've seen in years. Who would've thought that Joseph Gordon-Levitt could STAR in something this engaging? Not to mention it co-stars the beautiful Emilie de Ravin (even if she only appears from time to time), this is classic film noir genetically mutated into a modern-day emo high-schooler's existence. I love the muted, dreary, rainy-day look cinematographer Steve Yedlin has achieved here, turning Southern California into what appears to be somewhere like Seattle (or the mid-west, for that matter, but with more hills). I can see how it may alienate some viewers, but I think if you go into it with an open mind (and the subtitle option turned on, if you're not hep to noir-laden lingo), I think you'll enjoy this film as much as I did. Which was a lot.


  • What A Rockin' Film!

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    So, yeah, I've watched this film in part or in whole perhaps 15 or 20 times, and it STILL manages to capture my attention every time. Everyone involved (Schwarzenegger, Cameron, Hamilton, Furlong, Patrick, Morton) was at the top of their game at the time, and I just watched the Blu Ray version of the film, and the SFX STILL hold up (except for some obvious stunt doubles). I especially like how you can either watch T1 for more back story, or if you're the casual viewer, this one stands on its own and offers a cohesive and entertaining story. If you haven't seen this yet, I would highly suggest getting out from the rock under which you live and viewing not only this film, but the first film for more robust viewing experience.


 


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