Review of House of D (2004) by Casey B — 03 Oct 2005

There were scenes in [b][i]Palindromes[/i][/b] that most people could do without and probably have never seen before in a movie. Luckily, they were only suggestive scenes and didn't really show anything. The film as a whole was unusual, controversial, and intriguing. Though, it's an acquired taste and not for everyone. You have to be pretty open-minded to watch it and not just turn it off once some "offensive material" is displayed.

After watching [b][i]House of D[/i][/b], I didn't think about it much in depth. On the surface, I enjoyed it. Robin Williams fit right into his role as a retarded janitor. I was actually surprised to see that RT gave this film 11%. I wouldn't expect a really high rating but maybe around 50% or so. There were some cliched elements of the plot but it was a heartfelt, entertaining, and touching effort by Fox Mulder, FBI.... I mean David Duchovny (sp?).

[i][b]The Interpreter[/b][/i] was a pretty decent and appearingly important thriller that just couldn't reach the greatness mark. Suspenseful and entertaining, but I'm not sure if I really attained anything from it.

Choppy and uneven, [i][b]Casshern[/b][/i] is nonetheless a visually amazing and occasionally poetic sci-fi action drama. This is one of those lyrical action films that actually has something to say even though it doesn't say it in the best way. The cinematography, art direction, and overall look of the film is dreamy and raw at the same time. This film is anti-war, anti-prejudice, anti-hatred. It's message is that humans need to learn to coexist if there is any chance of peace... if there is any chance for their survival.

[b][i]Miller's Crossing[/i][/b]. This is a delayed review so I'll keep it short. I like the look and feel of the movie. Always good characters in the Coen Bros films. One of their more serious ones, though they always have some subtle humour, which is definitely cool by me.