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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 2, 2018 2:21:44 GMT
Surprisingly quiet on that end, minimal tweets from the packed second screening.
General mood is film starts clunky but Kidman is a revelation and possibly delivers her best performance and things come together towards the end. Also the film is layered and Karyn Kusama opts for subtle hints rather than spelling things out for the viewer, therefore it requires a re-watch to appreciate all the puzzle pieces.
It's also divisive so I'm expecting some pans when it premieres at Toronto.
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Post by paperboy88 on Sept 2, 2018 2:37:12 GMT
Is it divisive though? The majority of the reviews are either mixed or a praise. I hope we get more positive response. But I just can't wait to see this!
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 2, 2018 2:51:42 GMT
Is it divisive though? The majority of the reviews are either mixed or a praise. I hope we get more positive response. But I just can't wait to see this! I've seen some a couple of nasty tweets and I feel the film might rub some people the wrong way. But I hope the Kidman acclaim continues and it'll be appreciated better in Toronto!
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Post by HaurvatatL on Sept 2, 2018 3:02:44 GMT
Is it divisive though? The majority of the reviews are either mixed or a praise. I hope we get more positive response. But I just can't wait to see this! I've seen some a couple of nasty tweets and I feel the film might rub some people the wrong way. But I hope the Kidman acclaim continues and it'll be appreciated better in Toronto! I know, that Kamil Ahsan really hated Destroyer.
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 2, 2018 3:11:48 GMT
Jeffrey wells from Hollywood elsewhere walked out of the film here is his embarrassing write up, comparing the film to pains of hell. linkAlso he's a snob
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 2, 2018 3:19:42 GMT
If Scottfeinberg does the Hollywood Reporter reviews it'll be a good review
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Post by paperboy88 on Sept 2, 2018 3:20:57 GMT
He really talks about himself and how he reacted to it more than the actual film. 😒😒 What an idiot! However reading this I'm more excited!!
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 2, 2018 3:24:18 GMT
He really talks about himself and how he reacted to it more than the actual film. 😒😒 What an idiot! However reading this I'm more excited!! It's certainly going to rile people up but Kidman always shines in performances that aim to unsettle and push people into difficult places.
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Post by HaurvatatL on Sept 2, 2018 6:22:52 GMT
Variety's reviewa good one. "Here, she looks almost Clint Eastwood-like, squinting through crow’s feet, marked by years of sun damage, and the comparison seems apt, since only men are typically allowed to play such tough, morally complicated characters — just as only men get to direct such scripts. But as helmers go, Kusama has consistently delivered the kind of intense thrillers that people typically associate with testosterone, nearly all of them starring women. “Destroyer” therefore obliterates the idea that it takes balls to make a movie like this. Daring, yes. But Kusama has something far more important: vision (not to mention a formidable accomplice in Kidman). And even though the film unravels a bit toward the end, it’s 100% successful in reinventing what an actress can do on screen."
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Post by bada on Sept 2, 2018 6:33:49 GMT
That's a big RAVE for her performance from Variety.
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Post by erik on Sept 2, 2018 9:11:39 GMT
Debruge is clearly in shock. Good.
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Destroyer
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Post by Manwithoutfriends on Sept 2, 2018 9:29:26 GMT
That's a big RAVE for her performance from Variety. This could be my favourite Oscar race ever. Nicole Kidman and Glenn Close both getting RAVES! Now I just need Saorise Ronan to join the mix with Mary, Queen of Scotts
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Post by erik on Sept 2, 2018 10:00:23 GMT
Jeffrey wells from Hollywood elsewhere walked out of the film here is his embarrassing write up, comparing the film to pains of hell. linkAlso he's a snob All we need to know is that Wells is a pathetic movie blogger who never got a career breakthrough like Tapley or Feinberg (or even Sasha Stone) and it shows. Do not read this crap, people, ever.
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 2, 2018 10:06:30 GMT
This is from Michael who is one of Telluride film festivals biggest fans and has a long term blog predicting the festivals films every year, he watched four films on Saturday including Destroyer. I think he knows his films. linkHe also watched ROMA, the favorite and Can you ever forgive me? Along with Destroyer on the same day.
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Post by erik on Sept 2, 2018 10:30:03 GMT
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