Saturday, April 24, 2010

AIR DOLL


Year: 2009
Genre: Drama/Fantasy/Romance
Language: Japanese
Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes

A story about loneliness, isolation, and love dealt in a really subtle way. The poignant visuals and the mesmerizing score by the World's End Girlfriend make this film a treat to watch.

Rating: 3.5/5

Links:

imdb
flixster
tiff
fortissimo

Trailer:

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

SHUTTER ISLAND


Year
: 2010
Genre: Suspense/Mystery/Thriller
Language: English
Runtime: 2 hours 18 minutes

A psychotically atmospheric thriller laced with suspense, surrealism, chills, and some really good performances. It tends to get a little boring because of its drawn-out climax, but most of the portions are ought to keep you on the edge of your seats.

Rating: 3.5/5

Links:

imdb
flixster
metacritic
official website

Trailer:

Monday, April 19, 2010

AUGUST UNDERGROUND'S MORDUM


Year: 2003
Genre: Horror/Torture Porn
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 21 minutes

A compilation of "disturbing, boner-inducing, boner-killing, grotesque, maniacal, and nauseating" vignettes of mindless torture & rampage that will disgust you to the core.

Rating: 3/5
for some good mindless sick fun!

Links:

imdb
flixster
toetag pictures

A scene from the film:

Thursday, April 15, 2010

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE


Year: 2009
Genre: Drama/Fantasy
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes

A harsh & an inspirational journey of a teenage girl having her fantasies, aspirations, and the brutal reality of life to deal with. A very sincere attempt by the entire team who have worked on this film and it shows on the screen.

Rating: 4/5
for the mindblowingly touching performance by Mo'Nique as Precious' mother and of course Gabourey Sidibe in the role of Precious.


Links:

imdb
flixster
metacritic
official website

Trailer:

RACHEL GETTING MARRIED


Year: 2008
Genre: Drama/Romance
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes

This film gives a slice of human emotions: gray, sentimental, cheery, and heartbreaking amidst all the joy and festivities in a wedding. The docu-style cinematography creates a very realistic, gripping, and quite a fun filled wedding atmosphere.

Rating: 4/5
for the terrific cast and acting.


Links:

imdb
flixster
metacritic

Trailer: