Back to movies today, after a slew of weeks playing games with Louis I decided that my 'films to watch' backlog was becoming more of a 'backclog.' Puns aside though I'll dive in for some mini reviews.
Ace in the Hole proved to me once again that Kirk Douglas was really ahead of the game when he was big way back in the 50's. There is a certain darkness and pessimism about his characters which is so untypical of other films from that era and probably why his performances are so captivating for their time. Pair Douglas with Wilder and you are going places. This day-light noir was a knock-out and highlighted the extreme lengths some reporters will go to for a good story.
One of my favourite things in films are intelligent people without happiness in their lives. If you share this (admittedly unusual) fondness of theme with me then The Great Beauty is probably for you. Highlights include scenes where characters attend abstract, surreal and crap exhibitions on what some people consider art. The look on peoples faces as they try to justify their understanding of what is unfolding is spot on, as is the camera work which does wonders with the gorgeous city of Rome. It's final act does drag however as it is generally devoid of the kind of dialogue that makes the other half so deliciously cynical and watchable.
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