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johanlefourbe added 3 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2019) list
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2020) list
Notes: Basically, it is a really obscure flick and it is something that many complain about this list but, for me, it is just the opposite. Indeed, I think it is really intriguing to watch a very old and rather forgotten feature. In this case, I really liked the black and white photography and there were some amazing shots. Unfortunately, I saw it online streaming on archive.org and the quality of this video was really poor so it was rather frustrating to watch this blurry black and white feature. So, it took me a while to get into it but I still liked it. Basically, it is not really a fiction and it is not really a documentary either, it is some kind of really sober and realistic account of the life of a young boy living in the Bayou. Not surprisingly, I found out it was one of Robert Bresson's favorite movies. So, there is no plot, no good guy, no bad guy and I thought it was really refreshing. It is never really clear what the director tried to achieve here but it was definitely intriguing. For example, at first sight, you might assume that this young boy is really ignorant but there was also something rather angelic about his behavior and instead of ignorance, you might call it pure innocence.5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 6 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2019) list
5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 2 items to Wat gaan we in de bioscoop zien? (movies to watch) list
5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2020) list
Notes: It turned out to be a solid film noir, no doubt out it but, to be honest, the plot was slightly too thin for my taste. On the other hand, there is no denying that both Joan Bennett and James Mason gave some strong performances here. Indeed, I have to admit that I wasn’t really familiar with Bennett before watching this movie but she managed to be really convincing as a housewife and, yet, she was still quite charismatic at the same time and this balance act was trickier than it looked. It was also intriguing how she managed her whole household on her own and, at the same time, she constantly kept her cool while being involved with homicides, blackmail and gangsters. On the other hand, I was quite familiar with James Mason and the guy, as usual, didn’t disappoint me. Indeed, within a few seconds he appeared on the screen, Mason delivered one of the most unique blackmailer I have ever seen. On one hand, it was really obvious that the guy really meant business but, on the other hand, there was also something strikingly gentle and polite about him which would be the last thing you would expect from someone working in this line of business. Eventually, I was really on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen to these 2 very interesting characters. However, it was a rather short movie (not even 90 mins) so, after only 10 mins, Donelly was already in love with Lucia Harper. In my opinion, this development occurred way too soon and slightly ruined the whole thing for me because, among other things, the whole thing went on auto-pilot from this point on. Anyway, in spite of its flaws, it was still a decent watch though.5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
“To be honest, since I didn't care much for the previous installments, I wasn't expecting much with this new sequel but since my kids really wanted to see it, I thought we might as well check it out. Well, once again, I didn't really work for me, I'm afraid. I mean, sure, I have to admit it, the anim” read more
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to Wat gaan we in de bioscoop zien? (movies to watch) list
5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 6 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2019) list
5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 8 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2019) list
5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 6 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2019) list
5 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2020) list
Notes: I haven't seen this one yet...5 years, 10 months ago
Top 10 best movies 2019
johanlefourbe posted a review of The Favourite
“This movie turned out to be a great start of this new year for our film club. Indeed, usually, to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of costume-dramas but since this movie had received some great reviews, I thought it would be a rather safe choice. Well, it didn't disappoint me, that's for sure, and I wo” read more
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johanlefourbe posted a review of Close
“To be honest, I wasn' t really sure what expect from this flick but since I have a weak spot for Noomi Rapace and since it was available on Netflix, I thought I might as well check it out. Well, as usual with Netlix original films, it wasn't really good, I'm afraid, but, at least, it was a disposabl” read more
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