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Tempted (2001)
Classic moody film noir with excellent performances
I went to see "TEMPTED" at the Fantasy Filmfest in Cologne, Germany.
I´m not going to give away anything about the plot. I will just say, that this one is a truly good moody thriller, which is played excellently and executed (technically) equally good. This movie is a must for those who liked "WILD THINGS", and it´s also a must for everyone who didn´t like the aforementioned movie for it´s too many plot twists. "TEMPTED" always stays believable as the plot and the characters are concerned. I very much enjoyed the location (New Orleans)and together with the thriller plot it adds up to be very moody. Last but not least, the interaction between Burrows and Facinelli is very believable and sexy; not to mention Reynolds great performance!
All in all just two words: Watch it!!!
Jeepers Creepers (2001)
A very promising start with good ideas later wasted
I went to see "Jeepers Creepers" at the "Fantasy Filmfest" in Cologne, Germany. Although "Jeepers Creepers" has a good start and promising ideas, the movie can´t fulfill all it could have been. You will never get bored watching this movie, especially the first third is really good, but then it turns out to be just another monster movie.
How much more terrifying would this movie have been, if the story was halfway imaginable? "The silence of the lambs" or "Se7en" are so frightening, because you can imagine that something like that could actually happen. In "Jeepers Creepers" this is obviously not possible. The plot is far too unreal.
If you want to see this movie, rent it on DVD (later this year) and enjoy some (admittedly) good laughs and moments together with friends.
Der Krieger und die Kaiserin (2000)
Masterfull story-telling, that both is intelligent and entertaining.
Director Tom Tykwer has already brought us "Lola rennt" or "Run Lola Run". "Der Krieger und die Kaiserin" however is nothing like "Run Lola Run". It is a movie about personal fate and how to overcome traumatic events in your life.
I am not going to explain anything of the story as it is too complex and would give away too much. The movie is wonderfully filmed and brilliantly executed. Seldom have I seen such convincing actors in every tiny little role; so much atmosphere. Rarely did I really care what would happen next to the main characters (here: Franka Potente as Sissi, Benno Fuermann as Bodo)of a movie.
I recommend this movie to anyone who isn´t just into action-flicks, but who wants to witness a intriguing story and a movie you can discuss about afterwards.