Friday, October 24, 2008

Toronto after dark day 4 -5

Red

So Monday first film thriller in small town RED by Trygve Diesen and Lucky McKee Cast Brian Cox Tom Sizemore under used Robert England and Amanda Plummer. Revenge, anger and finally a pay off in the end is how I would describe this film..

I want to read Jack Ketchum books it's seems his stuff is being made into films ala Stephen king. and this film was interesting indeed, what should you do when your dog is killed by the town's bully.. Every thing Brian Cox's character did was something we all would have done.. The difference is the quiet seething anger Mr cox portrayed is spectacular..

Even though there was no blood guts and gore in this film it was still interesting entry in to the festival this year, Oscar buzz well we see what happens through out the year but it surely should be a contender. The story was simple and well acted by all involved the audience could feel the main character's pain and the simple not realized love story between Av Ludlow and the reporter was a nice surprise..

Morality tale with a twist I hope all learn a lesson from this cautionary tale about revenge and seeking justice by any means necessary..

The short for the this film was VENGEANCE BY a Female Director Lanan Adcock hip hip hooray finally a female voice in the Horror, Sci-fi, action and cult genre. Peter Kuplowsky the programmer for short film found a gem in Ms Adcock's 5 min film.. about a women a crab and the sea went well with the longer film Red.

Almost forgot the use of music, colour red in both films were stylistically great way to portray anger or pure hate. ONE more thing Ms. Adcock come to T.o. to represent your film it would have been great to talk to you at the Pub After Dark..

sharp tongued 1
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