Greetings Again from the Darkness. Nice, taut thriller from first time director Richard Connolly. The movie has an Australian pace to it - very deliberate, and a bit choppy. The characters are all a bit reserved, but true emotions are somehow worn on one's sleeve. Anthony LaPaglia, who has been one of the most consistent actors for 10-12 years, is the power-hungry president of the largest bank in the region. He perfectly captures the necessary ego, greed and desperation that the position requires. David Wenham plays his savior/nemesis with perfect aplomb. The two forge a partnership of necessity and ego that is a pleasure to watch - really just a live action chess match. I was most confounded by the character played by Sibylla Budd as I continually thought a surprise was in store. The overall theme of revenge overpowers all the other displayed human traits and makes for some wonderful moments - and a couple of GREAT lines from LaPaglia. Just a note - the "Vince Gil" in the credits is the veteran Australian actor and not the lame C&W performer.
Review of The Bank
