Thursday, March 15, 2018

Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts


Indonesia 2017

Details IMDB
Seen 14 March 2018

Ratings from other sources

IMDB 7.3/10










My impressions

On one level a homage to the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone that made Clint Eastwood a household name.

In this story the women are in the forefront. They are the main protagonists, helping each other, giving support and triumphant against all odds in the end.

Well, most probably not fully in control as the society they live in is still a patriarchy. Women are ornaments to most and the women’s desires and feelings is so alien to the men.

The story takes its time with sparse dialogue laden with undertones.

A glorious effort.



Monday, January 15, 2018

The Greatest Showman


USA 2017

Details IMDB
Seen 14 Jan 2018

Ratings from other sources

IMDB 8.0/10











My impressions

Rags to riches and anyone can be successful in America storyline.

The memories of childhood, the determination to succeed and the gumption to take risks. All in the name of love. To show that he is as good as another.

That drives him from one triumph to another but there is always a price to pay.

When fate dealt him a bad hand, then and only then did he realise that money and fame is not the be all to life.

Those who love and support him through the ups and downs, they are the ones to be cherished.


Uplifting.