Five darker movies I really like, that I've watched recently:
- Taxi Driver - Forgot the more interesting things about this NY noir. The cinematography and soundtrack nearly match Deniro's performance. A hungry film.
- There Will Be Blood - Daniel Day Lewis is a frikkin' magnetic actor. This movie again proves it. Evil has charisma.
- Children of Men - I'm a sucker for the end of the world story, for some reason. Clive Owen is good, but the shock of the thing is how close this future feels like it could be. Let's hope not.
- No Country for Old Men - Great plot. The quiet moments contrast the violent ones so well. Great acting.
- Gangs of New York - Another Daniel Day film, this one with pluguglies and fancy mustaches. I actually fibbed and haven't seen this one for a while, but I'm ready to view it again.
Dawna doesn't really like these movies, as she tends to take them to heart, I think. For me, it just goes to show that my life is none-too-bad. I use them for therapy, methinks.
If you've seen (and like) any of these, what else should I be watching? Any recommendations?
Or, am I way off base? Do I have a case of bad taste?
- Daniel
