Incendies (4.5)

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2010 drama/mystery film by Denis Villeneuve. This is based on one of my favourite award winning plays - Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad.

In order to fulfill their mothers last wishes, twins travel to the Middle East to find their unknown father and brother.

I feel as though everyone should watch this movie. Not only is the story incredible but it has never been said before (as far as I know). The truth...it's unbelievable and incredible but ultimately powerful.

It's almost impossible for me to review this because it is a really powerful story and is hard to put into words.

The performances were great (Lubna Azabal and Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin especially). The adaptation from play to film was bang on. The intensity and emotional connection was intacted. It's drama and stories of war at it's greatest and most disturbed.

The only down side of seeing the movie after watching the play is that I knew the ending which is important not to know - you need to figure it out at the same time as the characters. I also remember the on stage actors and felt more connected to everything while watching it on stage so I feel extremely bias.

If you want to be shaken and your boundaries of understanding tested then this is the drama for you. Regardless, everyone should watch this. I've never seen anything like it.

4.5/5


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Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (5)

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2011 James Moll documentary telling the story of the Foo Fighters, from Nirvana to present day.

I remember the time when I used to 'borrow' their first album from my oldest brother, who had it on tape (that's right folks, cassettes, remember those?) and love every minute of every song.

I thought that this movie was going to be about the band members sitting around telling stories but it was so much more than that.

This is easily one of my new all time favourite music documentaries. The interviews are personal. The pace, edits, direction and every little story is beautifully organize and laid out. The stories are almost unbelievable at times. The struggles, success and friendships are fantastic. I don't have anything bad to say about this movie at all - it is flawless.

If you like rock music, Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters or documentaries, check this out!

I dare you to watch even one minute of this movie and not find yourself watching the entire thing. I've already watched it twice and would not hesitate from watching it again.

Note: Once you finish watching it I highly suggest watching the Foo Fighters Skin and Bones live DVD.

5/5 ADSENSE HERE