“When Medieval focuses on swordplay and stagecraft, the film belongs in the mix alongside Black Death and Outlaw King as overlooked period action titles of varying self-importance. Its brutality is often refreshing, and director Petr Jákl and cinematographer Jesper Tøffner balance sweeping aerial shots with chaotic and brutal fight sequences – Foster’s character fights with a maul, and Medieval does not skimp on the facial deconstructions.”
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“Perhaps Montana Story is part of a new wave of films that herald the death of the Western – movies that see the genre through to its modern, natural conclusion.”
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While the lack of dialogue does cap my emotional engagement with the film - I'm a talker, I like hearing people talk, what can I say? - from sound design to editing to visual effects, this is a masterclass in craft.
"For months, 20th Century Studios has promoted Gareth Edwards’ The Creator as a powerful piece of high-concept science fiction that would bridge the gap between summer movies and award season. But Edwards’ film – much like his Star Wars and Godzilla features – works far better as an exercise in visual storytelling than a lasting rumination on morality."
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Since my friend and I were the only people in attendance for most of the pre-show, we got to chatting with our server. At one point we asked him his thoughts about the movie and, in a moving display of candor, he explained to us that he is a military veteran - eight years of service - and that he had a really tough time adjusting to civilian life after his discharge. To that end, he apologized to us in…
