The latest movie releases are looked at this week on The Arts Desk, with their reviewers claiming that this week's releases range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
We start with DVD film reviews this week, where Graham Rickson was left in awe of the extraordinary Chauvet Caves, which are the subject of Werner Herzog's latest documentary 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'. The oldest known cave paintings in the world are housed in these caves and were simply irresistible. Martin Scorsese's epic documentary about George Harrison, 'Living in the Material World' divided opinion. The story of the much-loved late Beatle was beautifully told, but often skimmed over the more difficult aspects of the man's character.
The 3D Hollywood blockbuster, 'The Three Musketeers' by Paul WS Anderson, manages to take the classic story by Alexander Dumas and turn it into an absurd mess. Enacted by a disappointing cast that includes Orlando Bloom and James Corden, there was a mishmash of half-baked action, comedy and drama that references a mix of other films.
Morgan Spurlock's documentary 'The Greatest Film Ever Sold' is a film about advertising and product placement entirely financed by advertising and product placement. He manages to flog his film to various companies who contractually demand that his film have their products and logos splashed all over it. His ability to get to the bottom of these mercenary deals on camera allows the film to speak volumes, and also makes it unfailingly entertaining.
Paddy Considine's majestic directorial debut, 'Tyrannosaur' wowed audiences, as he is clearly a director who knows how to get the best out of his actors. This fierce three-hander is brutal and unsparing in its depiction of the life of widowed alcoholic Joseph and his brittle friendship with Hannah. Full of rage and powerfully moving, Considine gets three superb, revelatory performances from his leads.
We start with DVD film reviews this week, where Graham Rickson was left in awe of the extraordinary Chauvet Caves, which are the subject of Werner Herzog's latest documentary 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'. The oldest known cave paintings in the world are housed in these caves and were simply irresistible. Martin Scorsese's epic documentary about George Harrison, 'Living in the Material World' divided opinion. The story of the much-loved late Beatle was beautifully told, but often skimmed over the more difficult aspects of the man's character.
The 3D Hollywood blockbuster, 'The Three Musketeers' by Paul WS Anderson, manages to take the classic story by Alexander Dumas and turn it into an absurd mess. Enacted by a disappointing cast that includes Orlando Bloom and James Corden, there was a mishmash of half-baked action, comedy and drama that references a mix of other films.
Morgan Spurlock's documentary 'The Greatest Film Ever Sold' is a film about advertising and product placement entirely financed by advertising and product placement. He manages to flog his film to various companies who contractually demand that his film have their products and logos splashed all over it. His ability to get to the bottom of these mercenary deals on camera allows the film to speak volumes, and also makes it unfailingly entertaining.
Paddy Considine's majestic directorial debut, 'Tyrannosaur' wowed audiences, as he is clearly a director who knows how to get the best out of his actors. This fierce three-hander is brutal and unsparing in its depiction of the life of widowed alcoholic Joseph and his brittle friendship with Hannah. Full of rage and powerfully moving, Considine gets three superb, revelatory performances from his leads.
About the Author:
As a writer in London, Steve Alexander enjoys writing about the latest film releases in the UK. For more information on the latest film reviews, visit theartsdesk.com.
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