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johanlefourbe added 2 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2018) list
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2023) list
Notes: Even though I did give a try with Luis Buñuel’s work and even though I did like his surrealist work, I actually preferred this movie and I think it is the only one I have seen so far coming from this director that really blew me away. Indeed, the great thing about this flick is that it manages to combine Buñuel’s surrealist vibe with a tale somewhat more straightforward and realistic. Concerning Catherine Deneuve, I always thought that she was quite a fascinating actrice and she probably delivered one of her best performances in this movie, at least, among the movies I have seen starring this actress so far. Eventually, I really liked the directing and, above all, this story was just fascinating. Indeed, it is one of the very few (almost) mainstream movies managing to deal with sex and eroticism without being exploitative. This movie was also a neat critic about the middle-class life style which can be so boring that it could drive a woman to do something so drastic with her life. 7 years, 5 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of Mannenharten 2
“To be honest, I didn't expect much from this movie but since my wife really enjoyed the first installment, we still ended up watching this sequel together. First of all, even though my wife was really convinced that 'Mannenharten' was a nice movie, we both could barely remember what exactly happened” read more
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johanlefourbe added 9 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2018) list
7 years, 5 months ago
johanlefourbe added 9 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2018) list
7 years, 5 months ago
johanlefourbe added 2 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2018) list
7 years, 5 months ago
johanlefourbe added 2 items to 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2023) list
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to Ronny's Dutch Film Club list
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Notes: To be honest, I actually had no idea what this movie was about but since I have always been a big fan of Joaquin Phoenix, I was quite eager to check it out. Eventually, since I had to keep guessing what the hell was going on at least during the first half, it turned out to be quite fascinating but also slightly frustrating at the same time. At last, when it became pretty obvious what the story was actually about, I can't say I was really blown away though. Indeed, it was rather preposterous but, eventually, I don't think that Lynne Ramsay actually cared much about the plot. I think she was more interested in delivering a specific mood and, in this area, she definitely succeeded. Indeed, the combination of striking visual scenes with a strong soundtrack was just really neat. And, of course, her other goal was to show one of the most tormented souls I have ever seen and Joaquin Phoenix was once again pretty impressive. Indeed, I think he was in every single scene and he was just so intense, as a result, his portrayal was at the same time heartbreaking and spellbinding to behold.
(Jan. 2018)7 years, 5 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of Stand Up Guys
“Al Pacino used to be one of my favorite actors but unfortunately, pretty much like Robert De Niro, he has spent the last 10, maybe even 20 years, wasting his great talent with some really weak movies. With this in mind, I wasn't expecting much from this movie but since the ratings were actually dece” read more
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johanlefourbe added 6 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2018) list
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johanlefourbe added 9 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2018) list
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johanlefourbe added 4 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2018) list
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johanlefourbe added 2 items to A Complete Review of various directors' s work list
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johanlefourbe added 9 items to A Complete Review of Robert Redford's work list
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A Complete Review of Robert Redford's work (9 movies items)7 years, 5 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2023) list
Notes: I haven't seen this one yet...7 years, 5 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of Into the Inferno
“Since I always had a weak spot for Werner Herzog's work, I was quite eager to check this movie, especially since it was available on Netflix. First of all, I have noticed that, by now, I have seen more documentaries directed by the German master than his actual fictional work. Anyway, once again, He” read more
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