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Bent (1997)
Tragic, beautiful, desolate
I don't believe I've ever cried so hard at a movie.
Rappin' for Jesus (2013)
A Wonderful Influence on Christian Youth!
I am a Christian mother of two wonderful sons, Hunterre and Fischer. As teenagers, I often found myself wondering if their faith was faltering. They would use profane language and partake in drug youth. That's when I found "Rappin' For Jesus". The very first time they saw it, they burst into spontaneous dance. "Mother," they exclaimed, "we see the truth of Jesus Christ! We shall devote our lives to Him!" Since then, they have always accompanied me to church and are good Christians. God bless "Rappin' For Jesus!"
The Turning (2020)
Henry James is Rolling in His Grave
"The Turn of the Screw" was a chilling work of classic gothic literature; a twisting tale of madness and terror. It was model for all future horror stories. "The Turning," on the other hand... one can't say the same for it. Every unsettling, ambiguous plot point of "The Turn of the Screw" was exchanged for some cheap jump-scare or unnecessary display of mediocre CGI. Characters were completely changed simply for the sake of being superfluously creepy and thereby discarding any of their original substance. However, none of the frightening scenes from the book (for example, Quint on the stairs or looking in through the window) were used in the film. The only reference to the novella's ambiguity came from an unclear ending, which only confused the audience instead of encouraging them to discuss Kate's sanity and whether the house was actually haunted. In conclusion, this movie missed the point and Henry James deserved better.
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)
What Happens At Sunrise?...
...Love, or death? The question plagued my mind throughout the film, from the beginning to the end. The plot winds through the torturous turmoils tearing through the psyche of our protagonist, who is as expressive as he is well-developed. The first suspense comes the evening that he meets with his city love, who coaxes him to drown his wife in favour of moving to the city- this, in turn, lead to the first instance that I wondered: "what will happen at sunrise?" He could cold-bloodedly murder his wife, or love her again. One might think that he would kill her, with his wild, dark eyes and intimidating stance, but by some change of heart he did not. Thus ensued a charming montage of beautiful cinematography taking our couple through the city. From a barbershop to a portrait, I laughed and lost myself in the script and scenery. It distracted from the darkess of the original plot, but did not stray from it completely. However, I once again asked myself "what will happen at sunrise-?" when a savage storm hit, crashing across the helm of the little boat on the lake. The use of special effects here is astonishing for an early film such as this, and the angles don't simply capture the actors' movements and expressions; they enhance them. Tears formed in my eyes as the wife was almost lost to the sea, as I was so fully immersed in this fictional world. The raw storyline had me hooked in such a way that I knew that I couldn't bear to see anyone so tragically die. When the film ended, I cried again- but this time, tears of relief and joy! The sweetness of the reunited couple tied the whole plot together and made for a wholely enjoyable experience. So what happens at sunrise? A lovely ending, sweet embraces and a satisfied viewer.