The reviewers at The Arts Desk take a look at the latest movie releases this week, which range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Graham Rickson was left in awe with the first of the DVD film reviews this week. The oldest known cave paintings in the world feature in the extraordinary Chauvet Caves, which are the subject of Werner Herzog's latest documentary 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'. Meanwhile, the story of the much-loved late Beatle, George Harrison, was beautifully told in Martin Scorsese's epic documentary, 'Living in the Material World'. It divided opinion though as it often skimmed over the more difficult aspects of the man's character.
The 3D Hollywood blockbuster, 'The Three Musketeers' by Paul WS Anderson, manages to take the classic story by Alexander Dumas and turn it into an absurd mess. Enacted by a disappointing cast that includes Orlando Bloom and James Corden, there was a mishmash of half-baked action, comedy and drama that references a mix of other films.
The latest documentary by Morgan Spurlock is all about advertising and product placement entirely financed by advertising and product placement. He manages to sell his film, 'The Greatest Film Ever Sold' to various companies who contractually demand that his film have their products and logos splashed all over it. The film is unfailingly entertaining and his ability to get to the bottom of these mercenary deals on camera allows it to speak volumes.
Finally, Emma Simmonds was wowed by actor Paddy Considine's majestic directorial debut, 'Tyrannosaur'. This fierce three-hander is brutal and unsparing in its depiction of the life of widowed alcoholic Joseph and his brittle friendship with Hannah. Clearly a director who knows how to get the best out of actors, Considine gets three superb, revelatory performances from his leads, which are full of rage and powerfully moving.
Graham Rickson was left in awe with the first of the DVD film reviews this week. The oldest known cave paintings in the world feature in the extraordinary Chauvet Caves, which are the subject of Werner Herzog's latest documentary 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'. Meanwhile, the story of the much-loved late Beatle, George Harrison, was beautifully told in Martin Scorsese's epic documentary, 'Living in the Material World'. It divided opinion though as it often skimmed over the more difficult aspects of the man's character.
The 3D Hollywood blockbuster, 'The Three Musketeers' by Paul WS Anderson, manages to take the classic story by Alexander Dumas and turn it into an absurd mess. Enacted by a disappointing cast that includes Orlando Bloom and James Corden, there was a mishmash of half-baked action, comedy and drama that references a mix of other films.
The latest documentary by Morgan Spurlock is all about advertising and product placement entirely financed by advertising and product placement. He manages to sell his film, 'The Greatest Film Ever Sold' to various companies who contractually demand that his film have their products and logos splashed all over it. The film is unfailingly entertaining and his ability to get to the bottom of these mercenary deals on camera allows it to speak volumes.
Finally, Emma Simmonds was wowed by actor Paddy Considine's majestic directorial debut, 'Tyrannosaur'. This fierce three-hander is brutal and unsparing in its depiction of the life of widowed alcoholic Joseph and his brittle friendship with Hannah. Clearly a director who knows how to get the best out of actors, Considine gets three superb, revelatory performances from his leads, which are full of rage and powerfully moving.
About the Author:
Steve Alexander is a writer with a good knowledge of the best movie releases in the UK. For more information on all the latest film news, visit theartsdesk.com.
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