Just thought that I would change my blog, to make it a little more appealing. Also, I am getting bored with the same colour scheme all the time. Just wondered what would be a better one for the blog? It will be changed soon
But on another subject now...
Movie Review: - Se7en
It's been a while since I have seen the film Seven so I thought that I would watch it again, when it came on the TV recently. I also wanted to know if they would cut any of it, and if so how much they would cut it by. Thankfully it wasn't cut at all, although that may have something to do with the fact it went out after the water-shed. That is another thing that bugs me, why do some channels (BBC!) rip a film to shreds ruining it, yet other channels keep it intact enhancing our viewing pleasure - more on that later, anyway on with the review.
For those that haven't seen it Se7en is a film that follows 2 detectives Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman on the trail of a serial killer John Doe (brilliantly played by Kevin Spacey), who is intent on killing people and highlighting their sin, each of the seven deadly sins must be ticked off for John Doe to 'win'.
The sin of Gluttony comes first and the murderer's terrible capacity is graphically demonstrated in the dark and subdued tones with visual effects that made me think that I was glad I wasn't eating at the time.
Sommerset (Morgan Freeman) has seen just about it all, due for retirement this is to be his last case, so he researches the Seven Deadly Sins in an effort to understand the killer's modus operandi while green Detective Mills (Brad Pitt) scoffs at his efforts to get inside the mind of a killer, which could lead to his undoing.
As the detectives close in on Doe, the killings become more and more graphic, finally they catch their man, but there is still one Deadly Sin that has yet to be completed. Gluttony * Greed * Sloth * Envy * Pride * Lust, are all there, only Wrath is missing, until a square cardboard box turns up for Detective Mills.
Overall this is a very clever film, and although I knew what the twist was at the end, it still didn't ruin my enjoyment of the film. Both actors play their respective roles brilliantly, although I don't think there is enough screen time given to Kevin Spacey, he truly makes you hate him, and believe he really is totally evil.
There are a few jumpy moments in the film and not a lot of humour. Hilarity Ensues certainly doesn't in this film.
Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Gwynneth Paltrow
Certificate 18
Rating: *****
5 comments:
IMHO you should go for a simple template, so that you can use more colours in your posts withour being disturbed from what's around.
Good idea thanks!
So, what are you saying? That there is no hilarity to ensue in Se7en? Come on, they have a number "7" in the title instead of a "v". How much more hilarity do you need?
Point taken Will! By the way isn't there supposed to be a follow up made??
Like what? 8ight? Just kidding, I don't know of one, but I guess it is possible. Hollywood always considers sequels to successful movies.
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