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Destroyer
Nov 28, 2018 11:17:47 GMT
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Post by paperboy88 on Nov 28, 2018 11:17:47 GMT
1.5/5 tonymacklin.net/content.php?cID=842But the major drawback of Destroyer is the direction and writing. The erratic direction by Karya Kusama - from a convoluted screenplay by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay - results in a film that is all over the place. I think I even saw a kitchen sink in the bank scene. The flashbacks are more disconcerting than effective. And the obvious ending - which is supposed to be lyrical - lacks impact. Destroyer is not an ode of doom; it's a lode of gloom. Nicole Kidman deserved better.
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Post by ladysatine on Nov 28, 2018 12:28:20 GMT
1.5/5 tonymacklin.net/content.php?cID=842But the major drawback of Destroyer is the direction and writing. The erratic direction by Karya Kusama - from a convoluted screenplay by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay - results in a film that is all over the place. I think I even saw a kitchen sink in the bank scene. The flashbacks are more disconcerting than effective. And the obvious ending - which is supposed to be lyrical - lacks impact. Destroyer is not an ode of doom; it's a lode of gloom. Nicole Kidman deserved better. ^ lol, what a looser.
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Post by paperboy88 on Nov 28, 2018 23:14:27 GMT
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Nov 29, 2018 20:43:04 GMT
Another testimony from karyn kusama link
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Post by WizLemon on Nov 29, 2018 20:53:35 GMT
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Post by paperboy88 on Dec 3, 2018 5:38:08 GMT
emorywheel.com/kidman-delivers-chilling-picture-revenge-destroyer/A- Pure rave for Kidman Kidman’s performance alone, if nothing else, carries this film. She was able to convey a powerful range of emotion, from rage to sadness, through a cold blank stare. The talented actress brought to life an incredibly layered protagonist. From the start of the film, she’s a defeated detective in her later years — grungy, battered and who, at this point, has nothing to lose. Kidman takes command of the movie and completely steals her scenes. Additionally, her physical transformation into a battered older woman alone was shocking. The flashbacks featured a significantly younger version of Kidman. The post-production crew’s work to make her appear much younger was incredible. “Destroyer” is a crushingly realistic movie about revenge, led by a powerhouse performance from Kidman. Her performance exemplifies what it looks like to truly be haunted by one’s past, and the obsessive lengths through which one will try to obtain closure. It’s a film that cuts no corners in the gritty reality in which the film is set. The risks the film takes to stay faithful to this tone make it a rare movie to be released in 2018.
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Post by jado88 on Dec 3, 2018 11:10:27 GMT
no wonder why rotten tomatoes didn't add this one yet
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Post by triflo on Dec 3, 2018 23:15:07 GMT
4/5 Nicole Kidman (who is unrecognizable other than her tall frame) gives one of her greatest performances yet.
While you shouldn't feel bad for her character, you do, because Nicole is that. good. Big props to Karyn Kasuma, great direction, and the ending of this film is beautifully shot and completely heartbreaking. Overall a good thriller and a powerhouse performance by Ms. Kidman, a female director and female cinematographer - showing women can be strong, complicated, messed-up, and still filled with utter passion. see this one, so we can get more movies like this.www.fandango.com/destroyer-2018-215049/movie-reviews
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Post by triflo on Dec 3, 2018 23:17:39 GMT
5/5 The combination of Kusama's ability to whip up a viciously intimidating pulpy ambience and Kidman's mesmerising performance effectively amplifies Bell's pain. A furious ball of anger, she's an unforgettable character who reinvigorates the genre by her gender as she boldly roars lines like, "This is a fucking gunfight!"film.list.co.uk/article/104515-destroyer/
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Post by triflo on Dec 3, 2018 23:21:48 GMT
A- Very positive towards both Nicole and movie. Kidman’s Bell goes far beyond simply being a female version of most Liam Neeson movie characters. She’s gritty, ruthless, physically battered and haunted by a past that pushes her to the breaking point.
She’s devastatingly captivating. This is a highly demanding role and Kidman is up for it all.
A handful of scenes are stretched a bit longer than necessary. But the original screenplay by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi is one of the best of the year. You won’t realize just how good it is until the end credits roll.
“Destroyer” is one of the biggest surprises of 2018.lights-camera-jackson.com/destroyer-review/
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Post by triflo on Dec 3, 2018 23:28:24 GMT
5/10 Positive about Nicole's performance but not very positive about the movie. The bottom line is that Destroyer is fine, but that’s it. It’s well made from a technical standpoint and Nicole Kidman’s performance is worth watching, but it’s frustrating that the end product is so by-the-numbers is so disappointing when Kusama is a director that we’ve come to expect more interesting things from. www.thedigitalfix.com/film/content/99169/lff-2018-destroyer-review/
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Post by jado88 on Dec 4, 2018 10:59:37 GMT
hope those reviews will be added on Rotten tomatoes.
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Post by raneto on Dec 4, 2018 16:10:09 GMT
The film remains with a rating above 80%, I think it will continue that way, don't see dropping very much.
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Dec 6, 2018 6:03:55 GMT
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Post by blued on Dec 6, 2018 6:31:23 GMT
That’s pretty awesome and also completely out of the blue! I really hope it helps with her chances this awards season. I feel like they’ve been campaigning quietly (relatively) and I’m optimistic about the results.
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