BEAUTIFUL AND PATHETIC HISTORICAL DISTORTION

Historical drama in modern day Hollywood is in a dead end that seems endless at this moment. There are just not some decent scripts left, even if they are depicting some of the most fascinating characters and events of our civilization.

Yes, not even the rise of Winston Churchill to power can give us a non-sweetened and real story without much distortion of historical facts. No, ’’Darkest hour’’ can’t even grant us with some decent acting, and if Gary Oldman receives the ’’Golden boy’’ for his somewhat parody-like portrayal of the greatest British politician of this century, it will represent a injustice, both to his impeccable career and his opponents in ’’Kodak Theater’’.

On the other hand, not everything will be dark in ’’Darkest hour’’, since Joe Wright will give us some really great focusing, light and overhead cuts, making it deservedly to all the major directing nominations.

’’Darkest hour’’ will represent the feast for the eye, but your brain will be pretty much annoyed during the entire course of the movie.

DARKEST HOUR – 4/10

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SILENT BRITISH AFTERSHOCK

European movie is different to the one in the States. It is more simpler, more direct and more artistic. It tackles its subjects relentlessly and often uses some heavy symbollism.

„I, Daniel blake” won't need the symbollism, though. It tells such a powerful and true story that no second and hidden meanings is necessary. Great Britain is economically dying and the single mothers and older people are the first victims. Goodness is almost extinct, bureaucracy is taking over and the system always wins. Main characters will be run down and no unselfishness will help them. Ken Loach will routinely guide us through that grim world, giving us no hope and happy ending on that road to perdition. Because, there just isn't one.

„I, Daniel Blake” is simply the best European movie of 2016 and one of the most realistic indie flicks ever.

I, DANIEL BLAKE – 9/10

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