2015 Directed by Guillermo del Toro
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds… and remembers.
Dennis Leonard Randy Thom Joe Dzuban Lora Hirschberg Michael Semanick Robert Shoup Marc Bech Oriol Tarragó Scott Guitteau Mac Smith Leff Lefferts Albert Ribas
Пурпурният връх, A Colina Escarlate, 腥红山庄, 血色庄园, La cumbre escarlata, 크림슨 피크, Crimson Peak: A Colina Vermelha, Багровый пик
86/100
Del Toro does Gothic romance, and it's as emotionally charged, visually luscious, and batshit insane as you'd expect. An underlying presence of swirly horror heightens an already painstakingly artificial canvas of candlelight and romance, but it is within the spatial movement of gorgeously costumed actors relating to a mysterious house that bursts with spookiness. Crimson Peak, even in its smaller details, is ravishing.
In fact, I was so immediately swept up in its Digital ode to analog terrors, with Del Toro's use of classical filmmaking techniques such as wipes and irises casting an ever-potent spell, that even a simple waltz carried me into a realm of overwhelming devotion. It's a film of distinct control within its proudly conventional roots,…
It's not a ghost story. The ghost is a metaphor for the past.
Wow.
Wow!
WOW!!
Guillermo Del Toro, you have almost outdone yourself, with this atmospheric Gothic chiller. It's almost to Pan's Labyrinth levels of mastery, and it amazes me how chilling and twisted it turned out to be.
A word of advice, however: Don't go by any of the trailers this film fed to us. It's definitely not a straight-up ghost story. It's actually more of a romantic horror story with a beautiful and atmospheric setting and some well-made and placed twists. Yes, there are plenty of grotesque ghosts (in the form of skeletons), but they serve more as a backdrop to the real plot. Trust me when…
listen: jessica chastain is everything to me. EVERYTHING. i am not even exaggerating. i just spent the past half hour whispering her name aggressively and bouncing around energetically in the dark, empty movie theater parking lot. weird? maybe. necessary after seeing this movie? for me, absolutely
An aesthetically gorgeous and breathtaking gothic horror that flirts with greatness but is sadly hindered by a lackluster start. The ending though is fucking killer (no pun intended).
MVP honors go to Jessica Chastain who turns in a very memorable and deliciously batshit performance—my favorite of the year from a supporting actress thus far.
Fans of Guillermo del Toro's films (especially The Devil's Backbone) and productions (like The Orphanage) and old-school horror will definitely enjoy this.
Crimson Peak is worth a watch.
The Scorecard:
Direction: ★★★★
Acting: ★★★★
Writing: ★★½
Editing: ★★½
Visuals: ★★★★★
Sound: ★★★★★
Entertainment: ★★★½
Overall Rating: ★★★½
Guillermo del Toro certainly didn't set out to please the masses with Crimson Peak. Many people will dislike this film and I can understand why. CP isn't for everyone, it was made for a really niche audience and I really admire del Toro for that. He made the film he wanted to make.
This movie is over-the-top and somewhat cheesy but that's the point. The performances are also over-the-top and I think everyone does a very solid job. I very much enjoyed all of the cast and their performances. The film is visually stunning, which shouldn't be a surprise to anyone; this is a GDT film after all. The set design is fucking gorgeous. I wish I would have seen…
Del Toro's sympathies have always been with the monsters, so why is his gothic romance fetish object not their story instead of this bland heroine's? Exquisite costumes, lush sets, a layer of knowing camp...all he does is luxuriate in the constructed-ness of this thing. It's just atmosphere drained of mystery, another one of his sketchbooks brought to life instead of a movie.
Not sure which is worse: Charlie Hunnam’s laughable attempt at an American accent, or the copious amounts of exceedingly poor CGI.
Ghosts + practical effects = happy human
This wasn't for me unfortunately. Apart from the gorgeous Set Design the film doesn't have much to offer. I was never interest ed in the characters or the story that was being told. This was the first del Toro movie I didn't like and I hope it remains the only one
4/10
Tom Hiddlestons redemption arc is the biggest problem In the film don’t @ me.
The romance aspect of this gothic romance is heavily dulled due to the weak characterisation overall and strange plot elements regarding Tom Hiddleston.
But the gothic aspects, *chefs kiss*, stunning.
trying to explain that i want to live in this movie but only for the aesthetic and the social acceptability of fainting all the time and creeping round in the dark with candles — not for all the murdery bits and the mould
(charlene agreed but would like it noted that the apparent draftiness of the house seems less than ideal)
4 years old and pushing 5, Crimson Peak stands as one of Del Toro's least accessible films, slow and brooding and repugnant while also moving at a jolly pace with the splashiest colors and loveliest set pieces.
Say what you like, I think this film is one of his absolute best- a testament to his talents as a filmmaker and storyteller. A love letter and a unique nightmare with no sacrifices.
Crimson Peak boasts some fantastic production design, strong performances, and an intense finale. The first act effectively established this as a dark romance full of symbolism, and I truthfully was fully invested. I also have to mention that house. The manor was not just a setting; it was a character in itself. However, the protagonist’s lack of development and a major plot convenience did disappoint me. This is a minor spoiler but if you were a career criminal, why would you keep incriminating evidence instead of destroying it? You don't strike me as the kind of person who would want mementos. All in all, Crimson Peak is a well-made movie that is visually gorgeous, but not one that I will be seeing again.
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