Friday, February 02, 2007

Best movies ever

Holy cow, I just saw the best movie, which reminded me of 2 previous movies that totally blew my mind.
First one was Children of Men. One of the most moving movies I've seen in a while. Very dark and violent (probably more so because of it's realistic and plausible reality that could be us today), but the underlying message of hope shines through.

Then there was The Fountain. It was dark and vibrant and had the most amazing cinamotography I've seen in a long time. It's done by the same guy that did Requiem for a Dream, and if you haven't seen that you should. Probably one of the best movies ever done about drug addiction (well, that and Trainspotting). The Fountain was probably one of the most touching spiritual movies ever. I think I liked it so much because it wasn't spiritual like a religious movie but was spiritual on such a grander level; it was higher than any material or physical thing that can be described. Amazing visuals, I think I could watch it over and over and pick out something new each time.

And lastly, the one I say today, Pan's Labyrinth, a spanish movie with subtitles. Not sure if it's released at normal theatres, we had to go to the "artsy" theatre in town. So freaking amazing. I can't even think of words to describe it. Another very dark yet visually amazing film.

So good, I want to go see them all again, but Children of Men left the theatre...granted the Fountain is still at the dollar theatre ;)

Ciao
~Isabo

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