Showing posts with label Christopher Abbott. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christopher Abbott. Show all posts

Saturday, 5 June 2021

Possessor (2020)


 

An agent works for a secretive organization that uses brain-implant technology to inhabit other people's bodies - ultimately driving them to commit assassinations for high-paying clients. 

Off-kilter science fiction thriller with strong horror elements makes the best of its far-fetched premise to create some stunning visuals, gloomy atmosphere and a highly complex, perplexing twist ending.



Saturday, 29 August 2020

It Comes at Night (2017)



Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son. Then a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge.

Dark and effective post-apocalyptic drama is more focused on the psychological repercussions of a (vaguely sketched) catastrophe than on any horror tropes; although a strong effort, its elliptical tale-telling does diminish its impact.

 

Wednesday, 8 August 2018

A Most Violent Year (2014)



In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history.

Stylish and unhurried period businees drama is worth a look just for watching Oscar Issac emulating Al Pacino's Michael Corleone in dress and conduct.