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johanlefourbe added 1 item to Top 10 best movies 2020 list
Notes: To be honest, it took me a while to get the damned thing. Indeed, not only I was expecting a very light comedy but Iâm not a huge fan of alcohol in general. However, if it might seem to be only about a group of four rather pathetic guys who decides to get drunk because they are all stuck in some kind of middle-crisis, it went actually way beyond that. Indeed, many might make the mistake of thinking that this movie was about drinking but, in fact, it was a movie about living. Basically, life can be incredibly dull and monotonous and, if youâre unlucky, it can be terribly tough and full of hardships. Eventually, the only way to live a full life is through experiences and experiments. Basically, from time to time, we should all try to get outside this tiny little box that society has given us, to go against the rules, to push our boundaries, or simply do something rather foolish because otherwise whatâs the point? Of course, as displayed in this movie, it can be hazardous or even dangerous (eventually, one of them died and two nearly broke down their family in the process) but, at least, they tried something instead of going through the motions until the very end. When the movie started, the main character didnât drink because it was the reasonable thing to do, he didnât want to dance and was incredibly sad. At the end, at least, he was having fun with his students (something unthinkable a while back) and he was dancing again, even if he still looked sad. Eventually, even though it might seem to be a rather silly movie promoting excessive drinking, it turned out to be a really life affirming picture, something we desperately need in this time of worldwide crisis.2 years, 8 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of Another Round
“This movie turned out to be really important to me because it was the first one I saw with my film club after around 18 months because of the current corona pandemic. Well, to be honest, it took me a while to get the damned thing. Indeed, not only I was expecting a very light comedy but Iâm not a ” read more
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies ... my own version (2000's) list
Notes: Basically, Basically, pretty much like he would also do with âChangelingâ, Clint Eastwood used here a very well-known template (a rag to riches tale of a boxer) but gave it an unexpected twist and the end-result was truly remarkable. Eventually, the movie was still about boxing and the rising of the main character was pretty entertaining. However, whereas boxing or other sport features just stop there and never become really compelling, Eastwood made a master move. Indeed, he further developed the story and it became something entirely different and really spellbinding to watch. So, the story was really fascinating and the acting was really good as well, resulting in a 2nd Academy award for Hilary Swank (it is rather striking that except for this movie and âBoys donât cryâ, Swank never did anything really amazing). To be honest, the whole thing was in fact a major Oscar bait, like many other movies directed by Eastwood back then but, this time, I thought it did work very well though.2 years, 8 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies ... my own version (2000's) list
Notes: Right now, after winning back-to-back twice the prestigious Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival, Haneke is pretty much at the top of his game and he is definitely one of the most interesting directors at work nowadays. It is also interesting that he has made half of his movies in France and this feature was the second one he made there. Personally, even though I was expecting a lot from âCode inconnuâ, I thought it was rather disappointing and too difficult to decipher for me. Eventually, this follow-up was maybe more straightforward but eventually much more enjoyable to watch. Ok, âenjoyableâ might not be the right word as, like in all the movies directed by Haneke, you deal with some dark and ambiguous characters, dealing with some twisted emotions. Isabelle Huppert, one of the best French actresses, delivered an impressive performance and with BenoĂźt Magimel, they had some really nice chemistry together. Like most of Haneke's work, the whole thing had a strong mesmerizing effect but the mood was so dark, it was as a result also quite alienating. Anyway, even if it wasnât a complete home-run, it was still a strong drama.2 years, 8 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of Doctor Sleep
“To be honest, when I heard that they were coming up with a sequel for âThe Shiningâ, it did sound like a really misguided idea. On the other hand, Mike Flanagan is at the moment one of the most interesting horror film directors so maybe he could make it work. Unfortunately, even though it did re” read more
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe list
Notes: Right now, after winning back-to-back twice the prestigious Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival, Haneke is pretty much at the top of his game and he is definitely one of the most interesting directors at work nowadays. It is also interesting that he has made half of his movies in France and this feature was the second one he made there. Personally, even though I was expecting a lot from âCode inconnuâ, I thought it was rather disappointing and too difficult to decipher for me. Eventually, this follow-up was maybe more straightforward but eventually much more enjoyable to watch. Ok, âenjoyableâ might not be the right word as, like in all the movies directed by Haneke, you deal with some dark and ambiguous characters, dealing with some twisted emotions. Isabelle Huppert, one of the best French actresses, delivered an impressive performance and with BenoĂźt Magimel, they had some really nice chemistry together. Like most of Haneke's work, the whole thing had a strong mesmerizing effect but the mood was so dark, it was as a result also quite alienating. Anyway, even if it wasnât a complete home-run, it was still a strong drama.2 years, 8 months ago
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies ... my own version (1940's) list
Notes: First of all, I'm not a big fan of those old Westerns but, on the other hand, I havenât seen many of them so maybe I just missed the better ones. Anyway, Iâm not sure if this one is actually a classic but it definitely had a prestigious director (John Ford) and 2 great actors (John Wayne and Henry Fonda) so I thought I might as well check it out. To be honest, I have never really understood the appeal of John Wayne but, I have to admit it, I have seen only a handful of his movies so far. On the other hand, even though I have seen just as many movies starring Henry Fonda, right from the start, I always thought he was quite fascinating and he was pretty good in this movie. It was also rather funny to see Shirley Temple all grown-up and, even though at 20 years old, she was still quite charming but, apparently, she never managed to be really successful as an adult. Anyway, coming back to our main feature, I thought it was rather well made and fairly entertaining.2 years, 8 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of Beckett
“To be honest, I wasnât really sure what to expect from this flick but since there was a decent cast involved and since it was available on Netflix, I thought I might as well check it out. Well, eventually, after âTenetâ, it turned out to be another rather far-fetched conspiracy thriller with J” read more
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies ... my own version (1980's) list
Notes: Back in the 80âs, not only Lawrence Kasdan had some major success as a screenwriter (he wrote âThe Empire Strikes backâ , âReturn of the Jediâ and âRaiders of the Lost Arkâ , not too shabby, ainât it?), he developed also a solid career as a director and all his movies were acclaimed. However, in the 90âs, his directing efforts were not that impressive and, in my opinion, it all started to go wrong with âI Love You to Deathâ which was pretty lame. Anyway, his directing debut was a definitely critical and financial success. Indeed, it is a pretty solid nĂ©o-noir, almost a remake of âDouble Indemnityâ and not only did it launch Kasdanâs directing career but also William Hurt and Kathleen Turner (this movie was also her acting debut). So, it was a pretty steamy affair and, personally, I really enjoyed the mood provided by the competent directing. Hurt and Turner were really good as well, they had some great chemistry and after this movie, they would both become some major players in Hollywood in the 80âs. Unfortunately, I was still not completely blown away by the whole thing. Indeed, like in most of the nĂ©o-noir features I am familiar with, the plot was pretty pedestrian and all the characters were really stereotypical. I know, it is something inherent to the genre but I always find it rather frustrating. Anyway, even if I donât think it is really a masterpiece, it is still a really solid erotic thriller.2 years, 8 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe list
Notes: Back in the 80âs, not only Lawrence Kasdan had some major success as a screenwriter (he wrote âThe Empire Strikes backâ , âReturn of the Jediâ and âRaiders of the Lost Arkâ , not too shabby, ainât it?), he developed also a solid career as a director and all his movies were acclaimed. However, in the 90âs, his directing efforts were not that impressive and, in my opinion, it all started to go wrong with âI Love You to Deathâ which was pretty lame. Anyway, his directing debut was a definitely critical and financial success. Indeed, it is a pretty solid nĂ©o-noir, almost a remake of âDouble Indemnityâ and not only did it launch Kasdanâs directing career but also William Hurt and Kathleen Turner (this movie was also her acting debut). So, it was a pretty steamy affair and, personally, I really enjoyed the mood provided by the competent directing. Hurt and Turner were really good as well, they had some great chemistry and after this movie, they would both become some major players in Hollywood in the 80âs. Unfortunately, I was still not completely blown away by the whole thing. Indeed, like in most of the nĂ©o-noir features I am familiar with, the plot was pretty pedestrian and all the characters were really stereotypical. I know, it is something inherent to the genre but I always find it rather frustrating. Anyway, even if I donât think it is really a masterpiece, it is still a really solid erotic thriller.2 years, 8 months ago