I like this genre of film plus with
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I like this genre of film plus with Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, I was expecting more. Bridges and Streep deliver top-shelf performances it's just there is…
I like this genre of film plus with Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, I was expecting more. Bridges and Streep deliver top-shelf performances it's just there is not enough of them in the film.
There's a scene where Streep and Bridges get into the conversation of whether free will is worth the hurt and pain that comes with it. It's 10 minutes of acting every one should watch.
The problem is this scene comes near the end of the movie and it's not enough to offset the other 100 minutes of complete blandness. There isn't this sense of dread or tension in the movie at all. There really isn't any sense of drama or pace to the movie and what results is a movie that feels like a late night documentary.
I'm tempted to blame the young actors on drawing the audience in but that's completely fair. The film utilizes the voice of the main character - Jonas - as its narrator. While this is a quick way to give the film its voice, it also diffuses all the drama out of the film. We know that the narrator 'makes it out okay' since he's telling the story.
There are so many themes - free will, destiny, joy, war, hope, emotion vs. rationalism - that completely get overlooked because the narrator is trying to get us through the story instead of just inviting us into the story. As a result, there isn't any tension in the first act to make you care about any of the characters.
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★ 2 / 10
Although the cast is good (for the young
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Although the cast is good (for the young actors), and excellent for Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, this movie just has no scenario. The no-emotion dystopia has…
Although the cast is good (for the young actors), and excellent for Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, this movie just has no scenario.
The no-emotion dystopia has been covered many times in the literature and movie industry but, here, the story is just too simplistic and gives no satisfaction at all. The subject had a lot more depth in 'A brave new world'. Heck, even Equilibrium had more content. I got through the 90 minutes of the movie and ended up with the sour feeling that the director skipped from the exposition to the conclusion without developing anything.
Really not worth the time.
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★ 7 / 10
Dystopian Sci-Fi movie in which a teen confronts dangers , risks and a terrible truth
Moving and attractive Sci-Fi set in a dystopian society in which a brave teenager takes on lots of dangers and a horrible truth . This exciting flick boasts a…
Moving and attractive Sci-Fi set in a dystopian society in which a brave teenager takes on lots of dangers and a horrible truth . This exciting flick boasts a good cast , that's why it will appeal to Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges fans , who're really terrific . Thrilling film dealing with an allegedly perfect dystopian society in which an intelligent adolescent becomes involved into lots of dangers, risks, emotion and chases . Set in the far-future, following a great war called "The Ruin", a community in North America has lived in tranquility without the existence of emotions or color, as these would produce conflicts. The citizens have also had their memories wiped. We follow young teenager called Jonas (Brenton Thwaites) , as he rides his bike with his two best friends Asher (Cameron Monaghan) and Fiona (Odeya Rush). The society Jonas lives in is a peaceful one, in large part because their collective memories have been entrusted to the Giver (Jeff Bridges). Jonas lives at a tranquil home with his father (Alexander Skarsgård) , mother (Katie Holmes) and younger sister Lilly (Emma Tremblay) . It is the day before their Ceremony in which they will be assigned their positions in the community, something that makes Jonas rather nervous. As Jonas realizes that his only hope of saving the ones he loves most is to flee and he will be forced to make complex choices about sacrifice, loyaly, courage, love , redemption and allegiance. He searches answers beyond the wall borders , unlocks secrets , and, finally, discovering the shocking truth, as he comes to realize that everything he knows is a lie. You can make things better !.This is a Science Fiction and drama film based on Lois Lowry's book and an interesting script from Michael Mitnick and Robert B. Weide . This fiilm contains thrills , a sensitive love story , breathtaking state-of-art-special effects, enough characterization , and violent happenings . Here our starring Jonas learns that the wisdom he now holds could dictate the fate of the entire society. As Jonas faces one impossible challenge after another, as he unreveals the truth about the past and, ultimately, the meaning of the strange and mysterious location beyond wall , as well as the dark future on his sad world . And finally, the conclusion in an unexpected denouement . Stars Brenton Thwaites as the valiant teen who learns that the wisdom he now holds could dictate the fate of the entire society. Thwaites gives nice acting as the brave teen who is really haunted by new visions , as well as he must confront the tyrannical dictatorship . There stands out Jeff Bridges as a mysterious yet seemingly benevolent figure, the Giver is the sole guardian of the community's dark and hidden history. Accompanied by a very good cast , such as : Meryl Streep , Alexander Skarsgård , Katie Holmes, Odeya Rush, Cameron Monaghan, Emma Tremblay and singer Taylor Swift.The picture has a colorful and brilliant cinematography by Ross Emery. And a thrilling and rousing musixal score by Marco Beltrami . The motion picture was compellingly directed by Phillip Noyce . He is a good professional director who has got some successes as cinema as TV. Expert Australian director filmed compellingly this successful Dead Calm (1989) , starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill and Billy Zane , it brought Noyce to Hollywood, where he directed 6 films over the next decade , including Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and present danger (1994) starring Harrison Ford, and The bone collector (1999) , starring Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. And following other hits as The Quiet man, The Giver , Rabbit-proof-fence , Catch a fire , Above suspicion , among others . As Noyce has directed notorious films as : Patriot games, Clear and present danger and TV series and episodes as Billion, Books, the jury TV, The asset TV, among others . Noyce's smoothly persuasive direction attracts reception by the public and being a success at box office . Rating : 7/10, better than average
.Well worth watching. Rating : above average. This decent Science Fiction movie that will appeal to teenagers.
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