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Asura (2016)
Inspired by Tarantino films, Asura tries to deliver comedy in violence and good dialog!
3 August 2024
The world of Asura is well explained, this is due to the groups and hierarchies that we see during the plot that is involved by the characters
-it's essential to a mafia movie, where the protagonist lives a constant duality that ends up making his morals take a back seat, sometimes focused on his feelings, but even with his experience he proves to be someone out of control and with ambition dependent on the course of his life, Han's complexion is complex and well developed we can be sure that jung woo sung has given himself 100% to the role with every one of his expressions/semblances/rises/ you see him making an effort at all times.
-prefect is ironic but a little predictable, the director gave the character this archetype to give us the feeling of being unpredictable but being able to know what he's up to in the future could have given a little more refinement to his appearances and background, but still Hwang did a decent job that at least makes us see him as an audacious villain
-But the highlight is the final 50% of the film where, incredibly, we see the best of the entire cast. This is once again due to the fate that the direction gave to the conclusion of the film, which demanded acting, expressions, fear, anguish, cowardice, mercy, regret and total mourning in a Tarantino style, but with slightly darker tones of color, but with too much of a wine red counterpoint!
-A phrase that the narrative always leaves at the beginning of the film and goes on until the grand finale is " There will be blood"![]()
Crazy Heart (2009)
Immersive Music moments and Direction,great acting but is overshadowed by a Predictable Script
30 June 2024
"Crazy Heart" presents us with a cinematic experience rich in symbolism and nuance, weaving a moving narrative about redemption, love and the search for the meaning of life. Through an in-depth analysis, we will explore the elements that elevate this work to a level of excellence, highlighting the mastery of the direction, the strength of the performances and the richness of the soundtrack.
Lighting: Painting the Soul with Light
The warm color palette and the high saturation of the lighting serve as a masterful brush, tracing the emotional state of the protagonist, Bad Blake. The golden light, present in bars and decadent environments, evokes the suffocating heat of Bad's inner desert, consumed by alcoholism and melancholy. In contrast, the softer, more natural lighting in scenes with Jean's character and her son symbolizes the hope and redemption that Bad envisions. This visual dichotomy is brilliant, underlining the protagonist's search for a refuge from the darkness within.
Cinematography: Getting under the skin of the characters
The camera becomes an extension of the characters, capturing their innermost feelings and expressions. The frequent use of open shots invites us to immerse ourselves in Bad's reality, observing every wrinkle on his face, every tremor in his hands, every flash of pain in his eyes. This immersion intensifies the emotional connection with the protagonist, making his journey even more palpable.
Soundtrack: The Melody of the Soul
The original songs in "Crazy Heart" are more than just musical accompaniment; they are the soul of the movie. Each note, each chord pulses in sync with the emotions of the characters, amplifying their longings, pains and joys. Jeff Bridges' husky, empowered voice echoes Bad's tormented soul, while the soft, melancholy melody of Jean's songs represents the hope she offers. The soundtrack takes the narrative to another level, becoming a crucial element in building the atmosphere and immersing the viewer.
Acting: A Symphony of Emotions
Jeff Bridges delivers a masterful performance, embodying Bad Blake with body and soul. Every gesture, every look, every word oozes authenticity and emotion. His chemistry with Maggie Gyllenhaal is palpable, creating a deep and moving connection between their characters. Bridges' performance is the pulsating soul of the film, elevating the narrative to a level of excellence rarely seen before
Screenplay: An Imperfect but Thrilling Journey
Although the script follows a familiar narrative structure, exploring themes such as redemption and romance in a predictable way, the strength of the performances and direction elevates the work above its clichés. Bad's story grips us from start to finish, and the genuine dialog and catchphrases make the characters memorable.
Weaknesses of the script:
Predictability: The story follows a familiar narrative structure, exploring themes such as redemption and romance in a predictable way. This may make the experience a little less surprising for some viewers.
Lack of depth in the relationship: The development of the relationship between Bad and Jean could have been more detailed and rich in nuance. The superficiality at times limits the audience's emotional connection with the couple.
Incomplete Evolution: Bad's trajectory, especially in relation to alcoholism, could have been explored in more depth, showing the obstacles and challenges he faces on his journey to redemption.
But it's not all flowers...
It's important to note that the weaknesses in the script don't compromise the overall experience of the film. The exceptional performances by Bridges and Gyllenhaal, Cooper's masterful direction and the moving soundtrack elevate the work to a higher level, partly overshadowing the script's flaws..style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; ">
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Druk (2020)
"Druk is about much more than just alcohol effects. The discussions that the script wants to provide are philosophy, humor, acting on impulse, family, problems, etc"
15 February 2024
A/S+ overrall
"Druk is about much more than just alcohol. The discussions that the script wants to provide are philosophy, humor, acting on impulse, family, problems, etc., although it contains comedy in its essence it is an excellent drama and something to praise is the pronouncement of the characters, especially at school, they are very convincing and realistic, one example is the interaction between a teacher and a student who was worried and the teacher asks a "generic question" about romance and the boy replies that his worries aren't that, they're how to study, how to concentrate, and the highlight is mads who is loose and comfortable with incredible performances and his expressionism to portray the reactions and evolutions of the use of alcohol managed to portray this in a believable way, and with his changeable and well-constructed countenance during the phases of changes, . In short, a performance worthy of an oscar"
Screenplay:A/S+
Direction:A/S+
Cast:B+/S+
Performances:B+/S+
Mads Mikkelsen:A+/S+
Narrative:A/S+
Plot:B+/S+
Cinematography:B+/S+
Art direction:B+/S+
Character development/productivity:A+/S+
Video editing:A+/S+
Audio:S/S+
"Druk fala muita mais do que apenas o álcool as discussões que o roteiro quer proporcionar são filosofiacas,humor,agir de impulso,familia,problemas etc,apesar de conter comedia em sua essencia é um excelente drama e algo a elogiar é a pronfudide dos personagens principalmente da escola so muito convincentes e realistas,um exemplo é interação de um professor com um aluno que estava preocupado e o professor faz uma "pergunta genérica" sobre romance e o garoto responde que suas preocupações não sao isso sao comp é dificil os estudos e a area acdemica e como se concentrar ,e o destaque mesmo é mads esta solto e confortável com atuacoes incríveis e seu expressionismo para retratar as reacoes e evoluções da utilização do alcool conseguiu retratar isso de uma forma crivel,e com seu seblante mutavel e bem construido durante as fases de mudança de humor,.. Enfim uma atuação digna de oscar"
