In the Valley of Elah: “Underneath its deceptively quiet surface is a raw, angry, earnest attempt to grasp the moral consequences of the war in Iraq, and to stare without blinking into the chasm that divides those who are fighting it from their families, their fellow citizens and one another.”
Eastern Promises: ““Eastern Promises” is itself an intriguing, not always stable mixture of moods and attitudes. There are, as usual in Mr. Cronenberg’s films, scenes of intimate brutality that you almost absorb physically, rather than with your eyes.”
Darkon: “For Mr. Lipman and others, the immersive appeal of live-action role-playing (LARP to the initiated) offers an escape from low self-esteem and a world without heroes or meaning. “Playing Keldar helped me become the man I wanted to be,” explains Kenyon Wells, whose character’s freedom to claim land, hire elvish mercenaries and purchase magic spells eases the restraints of his real-life office job.”
Wool 100%: “Viewers who expect mundane psychological explanations for the newcomer’s behavior — or the sisters’ quick acceptance of her presence — will be frustrated by “Wool 100%.” The movie builds its aesthetic upon fairy tale conventions and dream logic. It prizes atmosphere above all else, favoring quiet, often glacially slow interactions that let us exist in the house alongside the characters.”
