Tonight's opening films did not disappoint. We start at the Paramount with the enjoyable waiting on line with interesting friendly smart folks who love films. And now that we've lived here for 2+ years we see familiar faces from AFF, UT, and people from my acting classes. The first film we saw was BUTTER. Do not miss this hysterical satire of America and it's politics. The story is incredibly well written by Jason Micallef. Did you know that they have butter sculpture contests in Iowa? And that this stuff is taken quite seriously? So here's Jennifer Garner, a Sarah Palin personality who ends up competing with a 10 y.o. smart black foster child..a girl..but Obama all the way. This movie got 5 stars from everyone we spoke to and is thoroughly enjoyable.
Moving on to darkness is a psychological thriller, MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE. A story of a young girl very troubled by her stay in a cult with a Charlie Manson type figure played exceptionally well by the scary John Hawkes. Elizabeth Olsen delivers an exceptional performance as the traumatized girl who returns to an older sister totally messed up. This movie is very well acted and directed but it's quick black out ending is disappointing. The acting is incredible and for that alone I would recommend it. More to come tomorrow.
I am going to see both these films. Martha Marcy
ReplyDeleteis already here and Butter is coming soon. After seeing 50/50 and Ides of March this weekend with Ira, I think you are the best film critic I know.
Pam