Review of The Proposition (2005) by Ivan D — 10 Jan 2009
An artistic western film filled with allegories about life and death. The landscapes are beautiful, as if the whole film's backdrop was a painting, while the "Peggy Gordon" scene was very hypnotic, a very beautiful peace of song playing against a flagellation sequence, an example of great irony commonly explored in films, but not as effective as the one in here.
The performances are great, especially Ray Winstone and Danny Huston, while having the great John Hurt as a some kind of a bonus. Guy Pearce completely embodied his role, a very sympathetic character, but still carries the animalistic characteristic of an outlaw.
The cinematography was very top-notch, and the melancholic plot was very effective. The blood and violence, in my opinion, was very necessary to the film's central theme: life and death, and it also adds to the emotional factor of key scenes, particularly the very downbeat, but powerful climax.
The ending was very poetic, sad, and melodramatic, to a certain extent. "The Proposition" was like a punch to the gut, a film that should not just be seen but rather be experienced. One of the best films of the 2000's, a masterpiece, not just in the western genre, but a masterpiece in general.
This review of The Proposition (2005) was written by Ivan D on 10 Jan 2009.
The Proposition has generally received very positive reviews.
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