Movies
Movie reviews of both cinema and DVD releases.
DIFF: El Orfanato (The Orphanage)
Went to this tonight with Dar and what a great thriller it is. The story revolves around a woman (Laura) who, after being a former orphan, decides to take care of a number of children in her own home. The children will join her adopted son Simón in the house but it all turns a bit Shining when Simón disappears. The cinematography is top notch and the skill with which the tense moments are dealt with is astonishing. I’d thoroughly recommend seeing this when it gets a release where you are.
As for Eddie Griffin in ‘Irish Jam’, I suspect the IMDB user comment sums it up: ‘terrible film’.
What a fantastic film. Just finished watching it now. James McEvoy and Kiera Knightly are as good as you’ve come to expect in any film which bears their names. The famous steadicam shot is an astonishing achievement considering the length and complexity involved. Having not seen Joe Wright’s version of Pride & Prejudice, I’m going to seek it out. I’d be suprised if this doesn’t win Oscars.
