The ‘Dekalog’ series concludes with a fascinating treatise on possessions and losses, with capitalism rearing its ugly head.
Author / Eternality Tan
Double Life of Veronique, The (1991)
Continue reading →A metaphysical treatment of the ‘doppelganger’ story, Kieslowski’s brilliant work is both ravishing and mysterious, and features an incredibly mesmerising performance by Irene Jacobs.
Lord of the Rings, The (2001-2003)
Continue reading →Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of the greatest trilogies of all-time.
Camera Buff (1979)
Continue reading →This early work by Kieslowski is both a comic and serious exploration of one’s man discovery and obsession with filmmaking.
Lovely Bones, The (2009)
Continue reading →A major disappointment from Peter Jackson.
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The (2012)
Continue reading →An expected journey – Peter Jackson brings us back to the old, familiar magic that reminds us why we love to go to the movies.
Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The (2013)
Continue reading →A mixed bag that makes you wonder if things might be better if the journey was shorter, or at least more briskly-paced.
Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The (2014)
The drama comes into its own as the movie progresses, with loads of action and spectacle to offer in this rousing finale.
Man Without a Past, The (2002)
Continue reading →The second film of Kaurismäki’s ‘Finland’ trilogy could be one of his most mature works, achieving a fine balance between the driest of humour and the most encompassing of compassion.
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Continue reading →One of Boyle’s finest works in terms of craftsmanship and storytelling, and also a sensational (in both good and bad ways) and exceptionally entertaining film.
