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Black Mirror: Hated in the Nation (2016)
This episode should have been a feature film - it was so good.
S03E06 is an extraordinary episode, which, with little modification, could have been (or still could be) an award winning feature film. Everything about it is captivating, including the high-end, cutting edge computer graphics concepts which have helped make the Black Mirror series the exceptional series that it is.
It felt like new and original material, which doesn't happen very often. My only comment is that as an American English speaking person, I found the British accents a little difficult to understand, but with headphones I was fine. This is a thrilling and brilliant roller coaster ride of an episode which is not to be missed.. Here's a toast to Charilie Brooker for creating such fine work!
Contracted (2013)
Not getting the credit it deserves; potential cult classic!
I loved this film and I know I must have company. My star rating of 8 is to help average up the current 5.X it's getting - I'm not sure how much better it is since I've only seen it once, but it definitely is better than a 5.X.
This film had me rolling with laughter - seen (as I believe it should have been seen) as a hilarious black comedy which might eventually become a cult classic.
Take this baby for a test drive. The director may be no Kubric, but cut him a little slack and you might enjoy this little jewel.
Excellent acting all around. It seems like the the filmmakers did exactly what they wanted to do with this piece, and I like what they did!
Kray (2010)
This great film deserves much more credit than it's getting
I guess this film can be seen as a railroad or train film as some of the reviewers of limited cognitive skills have already observed. And the film's not for anyone who dislikes foreign language films (unless you speak Russian). I love Russian films and this one did not disappoint one bit. But I almost passed on watching it due to some grossly shortsighted reviews left by a larger number of critics than I would have expected.
This unpretentious film is skilfully woven with fascinating period detail from post WW2 1940s Russian life. The well researched film demonstrates understanding and depth in its commentary on Politics and life under Stalin as well as everyday peasant life, the food, clothing, the unique colloquialisms (hopefully genuine) - all were a delight to take in, and I think most who give The Edge a chance will be pleasantly surprised.
Don't look for a complex or sophisticated plot in this film, although the human qualities demonstrated are as visceral and carnal as the large brown bear which appears several times. But the storyline easily hangs together and works quite well as the period vehicle for what it was intended.
Certainly anyone with an interest in trains and locomotives, engineering or physics will enjoy this film, but I feel sorry for the critic who is unable to appreciate the many other delights which the talented director Aleksey Uchitel has given us.