Eye in the Sky:
One of Alan Rickman's last films and boy is it a doozey!
Not an action-packed war movie like we're used to, but a drama that will leave you on the edge of your seat nonetheless!
This flick is all about the choices we make at war time and their consequences. It's a very realistic look at the conversations and debates behind every decision our soldiers and soldiers from other countries are forced to make when thinking about the greater good.
As a member of the audience, you'll find yourself struggling with what to do as well. What kinds of calls would you make if you were in their shoes? It's chilling and all the more disturbing when you realize this is based on real life situations, situations that are happening all the time that we never hear or think about.
If you have the time, give this one a watch.
Midnight Special:
I wasn't sure what I'd see when sitting down to watch this one. The trailer keeps you guessing and the majority of the film does too.
I kind of like that about it.
You're sitting there the entire time wondering just what exactly is going on? Is this kid an alien? A mutant? Is he dangerous? Where are they going? Will they reach their destination in time?
It's a thriller that doesn't leave you feeling scared or unsettled, but you want to know more.
Some fans believe there will be a sequel based on the ending. I didn't feel that way initially when I left the theater but I can see where they're coming from. But that leaves me with even more questions! If there is a sequel, what will it be about? Will it answer some of the questions you have throughout this film or will it leave you with more?
Give this one a watch too, it's out there, but in a good way.
Demolition:
Jake Gyllenhal can do no wrong!
This was a great drama about a man trying to figure out who he is and where he's going in life. He loses all direction and questions the decisions he's made in the past. He went through life, complacent and after he loses his wife he begins to drift, to explore, only without empathy, without any feelings at all really. He alienates everyone around him until they no longer want anything to do with him.
His character makes an unlikely friend and works to understand why he's struggling to feel anything after this tremendous loss.
The acting is superb all around. You feel for Jake's character but you also connect with the rest of the cast and feel for what they're going through too. It's full of heart and the movie ends on a good note. I'd like to think that Jake will be nominated for this role but due to how early it came out in the year and the fact that there are going to be so many big films between now and then, I can't help but think this performance will be passed by and that's a real shame.
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