Since I retired from work in January 2005, watching movies in the cinema has been one of my favourite time-killers. This blog contains brief information and some comments of the movies I have seen.
A story about two nightclub entertainers and a mystery behind the dead body of a woman found in their hotel suite. Interesting script and plot. The film jumps back and forth between the present and the past, which is confusing, due in part to the likeness of the two actors in different times (they don't grow old in 15 years) and the resemblance of the two actresses (they look so much alike).
Starring Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea
Produced and co-written by the Wachowski brothers who directed and wrote The Matrix sequels, the film tells the story of a young woman who was rescued by a masked man, known as "V", who has dedicated himself to freeing citizens of England from the corrupted and cruel government. This is an interesting action-filled drama movie, yet very complicated and serious. Natalie Portman is too pretty and over-reacted. The famous line, "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.", is quite familiar around here, in Thailand, don't you think?
Starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, William Hurt, Ed Harris
An action-packed drama about a family man who tries to forget his past as a professional killer. This is one of the best films directed by Cronenberg, especially the bold and violent action scenes, which are so real and unpredictable, and the extremely hot sex scenes. Very entertaining.
A political thriller and drama about a British diplomat who tries to find out the mystery behind his wife's murder. Well-made movie but too serious and complex.
