Dead presidents tells the story of Anthony, a black man from New York who struggles to adapt to life after being a marine in the Vietnam war. The film is structured into three distinct parts; his early years deciding to not go to college, the experience of the Vietnam war, and life after the war in which he decides to commit a crime to help pay the bills.
It's a bit of a patchwork film in that respect, as the…
A fascinating look at the real life of Hiroo Onoda - the Japanese soldier who trained in the secret force of the Futamata, who were different to normal soldiers in that they were trained to never surrender or take their own lives.
As a result, Onoda spent 29 years on a Phillipine island evading capture, The film is apparently very true to real life events, and has to be seen to be believed.
8/10
Yes, it's good. Perhaps even very good. The dialogue is great - jet black comedy piercing through the beautiful rugged coastline of Ireland. The acting is on point. There is alot going on in this film. So many themes like male pride, loneliness, grief, the backdrop of war, relationships, letting go of friends, and even a hint towards current social landscapes.
But to be honest, it didn't quite elevate to the film I expected it to be, given all the hype around it. It's a solid 7.5/10 film. I just thought it faded away a tiny bit towards the end. Great writing though.
Better than average horror thriller about a social media influencer in Thailand who makes a friend they wish they'd never met. Cassandra Naud is the standout. Some clever twists and turns along the way.
6.5/10
