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Reviews
La otra conquista (1998)
Pure justice
Disturbed, but fulfilled was the way I left class after viewing The Other Conquest. There is no better feeling, than the feeling of justice being served. The Other Conquest raises the question: why can't two religions or races co-exist with one another? This common event is visited on a daily basis and unfortunately still effects many lives. Carrasco does an exceptional job of pointing out flaws that some people have when it comes to race and religion, and constantly makes the viewer question their own views and morals. A film that was originally rejected by many due to the controversial topic, eventually managed to breakthrough and make people aware of the sad and pathetic way that people are treated.
Le fantôme de la liberté (1974)
A great example of a twisted comedy
Full of random twists and turns, The Phantom of Liberty nearly reaches comedic perfection. As the viewer, we witness numerous bizarre stories with deep meanings full of surprises. Although none of the stories are truly related, you get the same common theme of change and humor as seen through wacky metaphors which Bunuel has perfected. While mastering metaphors, Bunuel does a tremendous job of incorporating surrealism throughout the film, making the viewer dream for more magical moments. Only Bunuel could make movie full of characters with no connections to one another that result in comedic justice. The Phantom of Liberty is a twisted comedy for all to enjoy.
Viskningar och rop (1972)
Not my cup of tea
Cries and Whispers, is one of the most depressing, disturbing, and sickening films that I have ever seen, and left some haunting images in my mind. If there was a positive note that I could take from viewing this movie, is that Bergman does a tremendous job of really rubbing in those brutal moments. Along with disturbing images, we are forced to stare at the soulless faces of the characters due to close-ups that can last minutes at a time. Unfortunately these close-ups result in extremely slow story development, and makes the viewer beg for a disturbing image to pick up the pace. A classic movie for some, but just not my cup of tea.
Seppuku (1962)
Harakiri, the classic Samurai tale.
Harakiri is a classic tale of the Samurai, or in this case the Ronin. Masaki Kobayashi does an extraordinary job of incorporating western elements along with typical Japanese humor and vengeance, to deliver one of the key Jidai-Geki films in the history of Japanese cinema. The central idea of the film is to expose the audience to the egotistical, dishonorable side of the samurai, and does so by following Hanshiro (the protagonist) as he calls out the Iyi Clan for disobeying the Bushido Code. Samurai's live off honor, but in a world full of war and violence, this film proves that all morals and honor can be lost, and reveals the sick ways that people go about getting a form of entertainment.