Top Ten Sundance Films You Must See
TOP TEN SUNDANCE FILMS YOU MUST
SEE
BRONSON
You have to see this film to believe it. Director Nicolas Winding Refn and actor Tom Hardy have rewritten the rules of filmmaking with an incredible and gruelling portrayal of notorious prisoner Michael Peterson. I loved everything about this film. From the unique style of acting that Hardy brings to the screen, the camera angles, telling the story from a theatrical perspective, the use of "It's A Sin" during a party scene with inmates. Every single choice the director made in setting the scene was different, fresh, exciting and worthy of recognising as a work of art. GO SEE IT !
AFGHAN STAR
A documentary about the equivalent of X-Factor in Afghanistan. We learn that it's only in 2004 that the government lifted a ban on broadcasting music and entertainment and this is the first programme which has a massive following. Like the mania that follows this type of program in the UK, some people were buying thousands of SIM cards in order to vote for their favourite more than once. The songs were quite amusing after translation, such as "You're like a scorpion with eyebrows meeting in the middle". The program also courted it's own controversy, due to one of the female participants dancing and showing hair resulting in death threats against her and an outcry from a political leader who felt she had disgraced Sharia Law. This documentary is as much a reflection of our own society, as it is of Afghanistan.
IN THE LOOP
This is a very funny film in which Peter Capaldi is a relentless Scottish loudmouth, aggressive, articulate politician. Side splitting humour and incredible dialogue.
AN EDUCATION
Peter Saarsgard is truly brilliant in this coming of age story. The screenplay is by Nick Hornby, so you can be assured of a well written and structured film.
FIVE MINUTES OF HEAVEN
Two great Irish actors, Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt meet in a fictional televised truth and reconciliation meeting after the end of "the troubles". It's told from the inner thoughts of each of the main characters which lets you know more about what they are thinking as the plan to see each for the first time after one witness the other shooting his brother in the early 80s. Look out for a fantastic fight scene which is both well choreographed and will stun you with it's amazing camera work. How did they do it ?
THE INFORMERS
One of the best openings of a film I've ever seen. An opulent mansion house in the 80s. It's LA and there's a party going on and we hear Simple Minds' New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) playing loudly. The guys wear Raybans, the women are very attractive, Porsche cars come and go and then 1 minute into the film, and if you haven't sat down and settled into your seat, you'll have missed it. Some great performances from Amber Heard (whew!), Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Winona Ryder, and even musician turned actor Chris Isaak.
ENDGAME
It's South Africa in the 80s with the end of apartheid. This is the definitive story and a must see film for everyone. Johnny Lee Miller stood out as Mike Young an executive at Consolidate Goldfields in London, who we learn in the titles that he gave most of the story to the filmmakers. He was in the meetings and therefore had access to personal and private information. FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela are well cast as was Thabo Mbeki, nicely played by Chiwetel Ejiofor. William Hurt also does well with his South African accent as an Afrikaans Professor.
TAKING CHANCE
Kevin Bacon is perfectly cast in this powerful drama based on the true story of a young soldier, Chance Phelps, who dies in the Iraq War.
http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/taking-chance_24.html
HUMPDAY
Seattle based director Lynne Shelton, creates an hilarious look at what might happen if two straight men took their friendship a little too far.
http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/humpday_23.html
MOON
Sam Rockwell takes us to the Moon in this intriguing sci-fi which explores the possibilities of cryogenics and cloning.
http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/moon_22.html
BRONSON
You have to see this film to believe it. Director Nicolas Winding Refn and actor Tom Hardy have rewritten the rules of filmmaking with an incredible and gruelling portrayal of notorious prisoner Michael Peterson. I loved everything about this film. From the unique style of acting that Hardy brings to the screen, the camera angles, telling the story from a theatrical perspective, the use of "It's A Sin" during a party scene with inmates. Every single choice the director made in setting the scene was different, fresh, exciting and worthy of recognising as a work of art. GO SEE IT !
AFGHAN STAR
A documentary about the equivalent of X-Factor in Afghanistan. We learn that it's only in 2004 that the government lifted a ban on broadcasting music and entertainment and this is the first programme which has a massive following. Like the mania that follows this type of program in the UK, some people were buying thousands of SIM cards in order to vote for their favourite more than once. The songs were quite amusing after translation, such as "You're like a scorpion with eyebrows meeting in the middle". The program also courted it's own controversy, due to one of the female participants dancing and showing hair resulting in death threats against her and an outcry from a political leader who felt she had disgraced Sharia Law. This documentary is as much a reflection of our own society, as it is of Afghanistan.
IN THE LOOP
This is a very funny film in which Peter Capaldi is a relentless Scottish loudmouth, aggressive, articulate politician. Side splitting humour and incredible dialogue.
AN EDUCATION
Peter Saarsgard is truly brilliant in this coming of age story. The screenplay is by Nick Hornby, so you can be assured of a well written and structured film.
FIVE MINUTES OF HEAVEN
Two great Irish actors, Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt meet in a fictional televised truth and reconciliation meeting after the end of "the troubles". It's told from the inner thoughts of each of the main characters which lets you know more about what they are thinking as the plan to see each for the first time after one witness the other shooting his brother in the early 80s. Look out for a fantastic fight scene which is both well choreographed and will stun you with it's amazing camera work. How did they do it ?
THE INFORMERS
One of the best openings of a film I've ever seen. An opulent mansion house in the 80s. It's LA and there's a party going on and we hear Simple Minds' New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) playing loudly. The guys wear Raybans, the women are very attractive, Porsche cars come and go and then 1 minute into the film, and if you haven't sat down and settled into your seat, you'll have missed it. Some great performances from Amber Heard (whew!), Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Winona Ryder, and even musician turned actor Chris Isaak.
ENDGAME
It's South Africa in the 80s with the end of apartheid. This is the definitive story and a must see film for everyone. Johnny Lee Miller stood out as Mike Young an executive at Consolidate Goldfields in London, who we learn in the titles that he gave most of the story to the filmmakers. He was in the meetings and therefore had access to personal and private information. FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela are well cast as was Thabo Mbeki, nicely played by Chiwetel Ejiofor. William Hurt also does well with his South African accent as an Afrikaans Professor.
TAKING CHANCE
Kevin Bacon is perfectly cast in this powerful drama based on the true story of a young soldier, Chance Phelps, who dies in the Iraq War.
http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/taking-chance_24.html
HUMPDAY
Seattle based director Lynne Shelton, creates an hilarious look at what might happen if two straight men took their friendship a little too far.
http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/humpday_23.html
MOON
Sam Rockwell takes us to the Moon in this intriguing sci-fi which explores the possibilities of cryogenics and cloning.
http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/moon_22.html
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