Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Spangle — 24 Sep 2015
A definite slow burn, A Most Violent Year is an at times thrilling, but always riveting film. From the establishing shot, the first is entirely captivating and truly ropes you in as you become invested in the going's on of the characters.
Interestingly, it feels like a gangster film with the way it is shot and the way in which things occur, even though it is not, which I believe to be intentional due to the way the characters toe that line throughout.
The film is gorgeously shot, as anticipated. Truly, it has to be one of the most beautiful films I have watched recently and one of the best examples of cinematography this decade. Honestly, it is ravishing.
The acting equals the brilliance of the camera work as well, thanks to stellar performances from Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, and the rest of the cast. If Isaac does not become recognized as one of the best actors of this generation soon, I may cry.
The same goes for director J.C. Chandor who has to be one of the best directors working right now. Following up top-notch films in Margin Call and All Is Lost with this flick is impeccable. I am eagerly anticipating what he puts together next and he certainly is a talent that is demanding to be focused on.
One of the top films of 2014, A Most Violent Year flew painfully under-the-radar and demands to be watched.
This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Spangle on 24 Sep 2015.
A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.
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