Fracture(dir. Gregory Hoblit)
As a mystery, it's not very mysterious and as a thriller, it's not very thrilling. As a movie, it's also not that compelling. It starts off fine, but it continually becomes increasingly dull and predictable. It's predictability isn't a crime against cinema, but it just seems like the film tries to prolong reaching it's inevitable "good" guys win conclusion.
** out of ****
Vengeance is Mine(dir. Shohei Imamura)
I like how upfront he is in displaying the character. He doesn't really expect audiences to be rooting for the guy, but the character does have his moments. I felt relatively detached throughout the film because it's hard to really sympathize or even understand the character. I guess that's the point. His romance with a woman that runs a inn was easily the best part of the film and that character brought some humanity and warmth to the picture. It's a shame what happens. The end was rather strange and awkward. This was definately good and I think I should probably rewatch this in the future. Definately interested in seeing some of his other films.
*** out of ****
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