It's where we create the ghosts Swift shot: Mentally intriguing suspense mystery worthy of Hitchcock. Coming off the success with The Departed and flexing his mental muscles a bit more, dabbling in subtle tones of darkness and despair, Marty delivers a fine film for those that miss the classic thrillers. Shutter Island has a lot going on, and you need to pay … [Read more...] about Shutter Island
Thriller
The Lovely Bones
"Murder changes everything" Swift shot: Magically disturbing and imaginative, The Lovely Bones redefines justice. The emotions are palpable, the suspense is terrifyingly effective, and you will be screaming at the screen. Immersion with this film is seamless, as you find yourself pulling for the characters on a gut level. It was similar to … [Read more...] about The Lovely Bones
The Fourth Kind
"It's not an owl." Swift shot: Whether you want to believe or just want to have your mind screwed with for about 100 minutes, this flick will juice your heart and crank your imagination. A bit slow paced, but delivers where it needs to. The split-screen reality vs. fiction convention got old at times and really detracted from the authenticity - which was the opposite … [Read more...] about The Fourth Kind
Marathon Man
"Is it safe?" Swift shot: Marathon Man will have you wondering where the grit went over thirty years of film-making. This film bleeds angst and delivers drama and real suspense. Several times throughout the film I had to take a breather and say, Holy Shit that was awesome! I can't believe I never bothered to watch this one before. John Schlesinger … [Read more...] about Marathon Man
Funny Games
Bowdlerized, yet baleful. Terrifying yes, but gut-wrenching, no. Almost all of the violence takes place off-stage, as with the classic ekkyklema of Greek theatre. For a critique of violence I wouldn't expect anything less I suppose. Dramatic asides are used throughout which really detract from the action, yes, it is supposed to be a nod to … [Read more...] about Funny Games
