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Loose Change: Second Edition (2005)
A well delivered controversy.
I have read with interest, the majority of comments with regard to this documentary, and am not astonished to see that many are affected (adversely or otherwise) by the work of what I can only speculate to be a talented film director in the making.
Respectfully and contextually (this is IMDb not Tiananmen Square...), the subject matter is of secondary importance to me. This yarn has good guys, bad guys and a narrative - the basis of all good theatre.
What's eminently apparent from watching 'Loose Change 2E' is that the goal of building a coherent message (however 'alternative') is achieved with just enough professionalism so as to render it instantly plausible. This plausibility is perhaps not altogether factually credible, but it doesn't need to be - it serves to fuel our natural penchant for inquisition, seeking flaws and continuity errors and offering us the status-laden opportunity to claim bragging rights with our peers as a result.
The narrator asks for answers to well considered questions with effective use of sarcasm, but my main criticism is that it sadly falls into the trap of open subjectivism when giving direct opinion later on. This wasn't necessary as the implication was already palpable and the message already well developed. However, the effective delivery of narration coupled with a well considered backing track combine to make this a very watchable and interesting production.
In terms of the actual content, I ask only what the consequences would be if the events of 9/11 were independently and formally investigated and this line of argument proved to be actually true?? What if they are right??
The Hours (2002)
Thoroughly compelling multi-narrative
Quite simply another directorial triumph by Daldry. Choosing Philip Glass was a masterstroke. His score successfully binds the multi-narrative, providing an emotive platform with which the captivated viewer can relate to the characters in their contextual environs.
Exquisite performances by Streep, Moore and Kidman are ably complimented by Harris and are testament to a well written screen-play, executed with great maturity. Dillane and Richardson's involvement is also notable with well delivered dialogue from both.
It would have been very easy to let this film become a controversial subjection of a feminist biographical requiem, when in fact it appears to give the viewer the right tools to unravel the narrative and decipher the message being portrayed.
Excellent cinematography, make-up artistry and editing combine to make 'The Hours' an extraordinary account of an important contributor to English literature.