jeremykellett-53270 Reviews

Dual (2022)

Interesting concept, lacked slightly in execution

[7/10 · 3 August 2022]

I think that the concept behind the movie was great, if you are going to die you can have a clone created to "help your family not feel sad about your passing".

When Sarah finds out she is dying, she gets a clone and starts to prepare for her death. Her clone is a better her than she is to her loved ones.

She then finds out she isn't dying, her clone doesn't want to be "decommissioned", so they have to fight to the death to be the one remaining Sarah.

The movie moves at a slow pace, the actors all seem slightly "wooden", which felt somewhat intentional and the cinematography was good.

I left the cinema not quite sure what to feel. It was a good story, presented well but there felt like something was missing to take it from ok to great.

Close (I) (2022)

Beautiful and moving story

[9/10 · 3 August 2022]

I saw this at the NZIFF, it was a very well presented movie.

The changes from wide open fields of flowers and freedom for two young boys, to the drabness of a classroom and the sterile colours of an ice hockey rink.

Sound design was on point as well.

All of this was able to show the different worlds the characters inhabit

The main story hits some real emotional notes, some that hit very close to home for me. It doesn't pull it's punches.

The two lead boys, both are amazing, for boys so young to give such great performances. The adults do really well, especially Remis mother.

The emotions that the actors could portray, even without saying anything were extraordinary.