10. The Descendants
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It’s a bittersweet symphony, this life.
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9. Cosmopolis
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It’s one of those movies that while
watching it I wasn’t quite sure if I liked it but at the same time I was strangely
drown to what was happening on the screen. A dynamic yet vulnerable main character
surrounded by a couple of unique and slightly twisted supporting ones. All of
them covered by a sense of decay, repulsive but so attractive. I found myself
thinking about Cosmopolis day after the credits rolled down.
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8. The Imposter
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I was between this and West of Memphis but I
thought that the Imposter was directed in a more interesting way (mixing interviews,
old news reels and re-enactments using the real criminal). It wins a place here
just because the story is such a ridiculous and crazy one that could easily be
a farfetched movie scenario.
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7. Amour
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No one can film death like Haneke does. It
broke my heart watching those two ‘rotting’ away alone in their apartment.
Ageing and sickness can be so cruel.
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6. Lawless
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I liked it. Interesting characters, clear
story, fun time watching it. What else do I need?
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5. Marina Abramovic: The Artist is present.
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I
am a sucker for portraits of larger than life personalities and Marina is one.
I guess most artists are but this documentary is a deep look into, not only her
life and work but also her motivations, emotions and thoughts. Inspiring in
every way.
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4. Argo
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Won an Oscar didn’t it?
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3. Looper
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Movies like Looper is why I love cinema.
Smart, interesting, complex, intense, well developed characters, fun and easy
to ‘consume’.
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2. Seven
Psychopaths
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The fact that I never stopped laughing
throughout the film earns them a place in my list. I adore Martin McDonough’s
writing and Seven Psychopaths is a hilarious comment in a writer’s block,
worries and imagination.
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1. Shame
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Devastating. It made me feel the pain of
the main character and Steve McQueen tackled this sensitive subject with
respect and clarity. But if it wasn’t for Michael Fassbender...
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