Movies are probably the best thing. I’m ridiculously passionate about the emotions that films provoke. So… if I could get any more pretentious, I think it’s important that everyone experiences one film they will absolutely love with a burning desire. I’m appreciative of well crafted cinematography, so here are two newer movies that I believe out did themselves in a world of bad acting, mediocre effects and acceptable screenplays.
Gone Girl (2014)
When I finally got around to watching Gone Girl, (even if it was in the cheap theatres, it was definitely worth watching in theatres) I will tell you, I was not disappointed! This was one of those movies that make you question almost everything you think you know is going to happen, and then it does the complete opposite.
In summary, Nick Dunne comes home on his five year anniversary to find his wife Amy, gone. His own inspection of the house has him concluding that she’s been kidnapped, and possibly murdered. As the police are drawn into the investigation, things begin not to add up and Nick is looking rather suspicious. Soon, the whole town and everyone who admires the beloved and novelty girl thats is “Amazing Amy” doubt every ounce of the marriage that Nick and Amy had behind closed doors. This is a psychological thriller that I believe, tops all psychological thrillers. The cast of this book turned movie is sublime. Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and the lovely Neil Patrick Harris portray just how truly peculiar and manipulative people can be. I highly recommend this film because honestly, it was just really good. Go download, stream or rent it, because you need to watch it and the Rotten Tomatoes audience scored it at 4.2/5 stars!
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Before this movie came out, I had no clue who Jordan Belfort was. Upon watching it, I can say it’s a bit much to take in, and the fact that it is rated R, kind of makes sense why. I watched interviews of Belfort and I vouch for Leonardo Dicaprio doing an impeccable rendition of Belfort’s personality.
The movie itself is based on the life Belfort lived in the 1990’s. He was an aspiring stockbroker who made his way as a “twisted Robin Hood who takes from the rich and gives to himself and his merry band of brokers.” It is graphic for all the melodramatic rowdiness that Belfort got himself into, but I think it was quite a good depiction. I vote to watch it for the love of movie’s based on true stories and the unbelievable truth that this movie was fact. Dicaprio voluntarily took the plunge into the roller coaster that was Belfort’s emotions and experiences through his consistent drug abuse and his incessant greed.
Both these films are two of the newer, better ones that I’ve seen. Nowadays, a lot of films will only have an effect after effect, an action shot after action shot or a bad joke following numerous other bad jokes, but they forget to include something that really makes the viewer think. Gone Girl (2014) made me question just what kinds of twisted people are out there, along with the humour and awkwardness some of the supporting characters offered, it made it an over all impeccable film. Whereas The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) had me obnoxiously laughing and in awe of how much havoc one man could do and cause, simultaneously. Both movies, in my opinion, were worth watching in theatres and re-watching in the comfort of our own homes.