Post by alexanderblanchett on Dec 12, 2017 22:22:49 GMT
I liked it. Yes it was not great, mostly due to the fact that it suffered from a rather weak direction and many plot holes and unconvincing situations. I didn't like the fact that they really rushed it at the beginning, it was like Hany Abu-Assad could not wait to finally let the plane crash. I get it, the audience should meet the two leads as complete strangers so I guess that explains the lack of character introduction but it still felt rush due to weak editing. If you switch off your brain you also can believe that they survived this horrible mountain crash, survive weeks by just eating nuts and chocolate bars, can light fire whenever they need to, although the wood is wet, but it was hard for me that they had some kind of a super dog who did not need to eat anything…. oh well I guess an adventure drama like that just needs a dog.
BUT now why I really liked the film. The acting was great. I really loved both Kate Winslet and Idris Elba who turned into wonderful performances. They also shared an excellent on screen chemistry which made you really care for them. It also has an interesting psychology and many moving and thrilling moments. I also loved that it did not end the way a film like that usually ends but had some of the most important scenes in the aftermath. Asking important questions and developing the situation further. It had excellent cinematography and a great score. All in all a good adventure romance that deserved a better direction (although those last scenes were really good shot) and a screenplay without so many holes. Then it could have been a real romantic classic. Oh and I just loved the ending.
Current Nominations:
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Idris Elba
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet
Rating: 7/10
BUT now why I really liked the film. The acting was great. I really loved both Kate Winslet and Idris Elba who turned into wonderful performances. They also shared an excellent on screen chemistry which made you really care for them. It also has an interesting psychology and many moving and thrilling moments. I also loved that it did not end the way a film like that usually ends but had some of the most important scenes in the aftermath. Asking important questions and developing the situation further. It had excellent cinematography and a great score. All in all a good adventure romance that deserved a better direction (although those last scenes were really good shot) and a screenplay without so many holes. Then it could have been a real romantic classic. Oh and I just loved the ending.
Current Nominations:
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Idris Elba
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet
Rating: 7/10
