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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024)
Very enjoyable
It's nice to see a fairly unbiased account of the early history of settlers moving into America, and the resultant friction that caused with the indigenous people. Don't expect a very fast and furious tale, although it does have its share of life and death moments. Rather, the story unfolds gradually, taking into consideration perceptions from the differing points of view involved. Emotional investment develops at the same pace and I am now waiting for Ch 2 in anticipation. I like too, that the historical way of life wasn't given too much 'Hollywood' glamour - it's clear that folk had to cope with a range of weather conditions, and limited resources, so life was a struggle - this film depicts the rawness well. It's a shame that this movie did not gain a better box office outcome - I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope that Ch 2 will be released soon.
Belfast (2021)
Excellent Movie - poignant and heartwarming
I loved this movie - an illustration of how positive family values support the different generations through tumultuous times - with humour, love and stoicism. Both entertaining, moving, and thoroughly enjoyable - made more effective by being filmed in black and white. Inspirational - Kudos to Kenneth Branagh.
The Ravine (2021)
Interesting start but disappointing finish
What started as a promising detective story petered out. In the beginning, one brother murders his wife and one of his sons, and then commits suicide Little attention is paid to the remaining son, with the majority of focus on the friends of his parents. The details revealed by the Detective contained several anomalies (two inch bladed knife was at least 4 inches) and much speculation, unsupported by forensic evidence. This was followed by more conjecture shared with the friend, rather than the next of kin. I thought there was such a thing as due process in the US - the lack of said process made the story lose credibility for me - so glad everyone forgave everybody athough, and they all went to heaven. Nice scenerey, some lovely properties - acted well, music a little loud - but otherwise nicely filmed.
The Djinn (2021)
Small Budget Movie
This is a B movie, with most of the tension created by the sound track, but the startling moment didn't always coincide with the action.
My biggest gripe is that Directors never seem to research inhaler technique, when a core element of the story line is that the main character is asthmatic. Such a simple thing to do - not doing it sends the wrong message - why?