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tony-dowson
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Aftersun (2022)
Too much is unexplained
Father and daughter go on holiday.
Nothing significant that is different to most people's experience of such holidays happens.
I noted people around me crying at the end, I even heard someone say "that was very intense..." WHAT!? What was?
Nothing happens.
Most special effects or flashbacks etc seemed to relate to memories - glimpses of dancing and father crying etc. They're all unexplained.
The film's music and mood keep building to a series of anti-climaxes until it ended in one where the Father walks through some doors. And... what? Why? Was it a metaphor? If so a small clue might have helped. Was it something to do with the mark on his back? Unexplained. Put me down with all the other reviewers that don't get it.
I want my 1.5 hours back.
The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
A Chick Flick for Guys.
A true story with a nice mix of emotion and motorcycles.
At a sneak preview of this movie in Burt Munro 's hometown - Invercargill, I noticed at the end that many of the men had moist eyes -not that the film is weepy or sycophantic in any way - it's simply inspirational.
The hero/underdog here is a social misfit, a self-confessed dirty old man but a lovable one. He loves the ladies and he loves speeding on his vintage Indian Scout "modified somewhat" along the open beach of Invercargill in Southern New Zealand. Beach bike racers still contest the Burt Munro Trophy on Oreti beach.
Burt's 1967 record at Bonneville still stands.
Anthony Hopkins manages the problematic Kiwi accent well to deliver a touching, funny and realistic depiction of Burt in his quest to be the fastest thing on two wheels. Sir Anthony said that it's the best thing he's ever done and it's hard to disagree based on his laconic and lovable portrayal.
Outstanding cameos by the likes of Annie Whittle and Diane Ladd simply add depth and verisimilitude to the film. Tim Shadbolt, well he definitely acted in the film...
Complete and convincing performances that warm the heart and show true humanity shining through.
The cinematography is clear and precise, the action scenes are mercifully free of special effects and Burt's kiwi innovation and guile win the day.
A new classic from Roger Donaldson.