ptgriff

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Run Lola Run

A.K.A. Lola Rennt
By ptgriff in ptgriff Blog
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"After seeing some clips of this film in some of my film classes, I decided I wanted to rent it and see what it was all about. Not really knowing what to expect, I must say when the film was over I was impressed. There are so many aspects of this film that I like. Where do I begin? Well for one, I love the whole look of the film. Set in Germany, the film has a very retro look to it. The main character, Lola (Franka Potente), has bleached red hair and is running around in a tank top and what looks to be plaid pants and boots. Her boyfriend, Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) is dressed in a tan colored shirt, jeans and a black vest. For most of the film he is at an intersection where there is a coffee shop or a bar behind him, which is painted in a unique palette of colors and designs. The music lends itself well to the retro feel. The score is that of a fast paced techno/rave kind of music. This music enhances the effect of the film because of its fast paced beat. Since Lola i ... " [More]

Run Lola Run

Tykwer's Touching Tale
By ptgriff in ptgriff Blog
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"After seeing Run Lola Run I was more than anxious to see Tom Tykwer’s other films. Next in line for me was The Princess and the Warrior. My friend had just gotten through seeing it and told me how great it was so this only added to my anticipation. The thing I like the most about this film was the plot. It revolves around two people, one a thief, Bodo (Benno Furmann), and the other a nurse, Sissi (Franka Potente), who works at a mental institution. After stealing some groceries, Bodo is being chased through the streets of a German town. During the chase he hops on the back a truck distracting the driver who in turn hits Sissi as she is crossing the street. Though she is alive, she is severly injured and trapped under the truck. Bodo, looking for a place to hide from the guards, climbs under the truck and sees her struggling to breathe. Realizing he is at fault for her current situation, he gives her some makeshift medical attention and saves her life. He sees her ... " [More]