Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Crimson Peak

Crimson Peak is a 2015 Gothic romance directed by Guillermo del Toro. This won some awards, and I'm glad I saw it. That said, there are so many brilliant films out there and this isn't one of them. I'm thinking this is one of those fun flights that don't become staples in my library.

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The New York Times says, "If you know what you’re getting into and you’re in the mood for blood, velvet and a director’s sincere commitment to excess, then this might be just the ticket." Rolling Stone gives it 2.5 out of 4 stars and says the director's "visionary style is again readily apparent in Crimson Peak, a ghost story in which superior camerawork, costumes and production design work together to put the audience in a trance." The Atlantic says, "its swooning emotion is consistent if nothing else, and builds to a marvelous crescendo with the final showdown, both in terms of thrills and pathos."

Roger Ebert's site gives it 4 out of 4 stars and says
He creates intricate worlds, overwhelming viewers with detail and drowning them with symbolism. The fact that most of what is onscreen is physical, rather than computer-generated, helps. "Crimson Peak's" atmosphere crackles with sexual passion and dark secrets. There are a couple of monsters (supernatural and human), but the gigantic emotions are the most terrifying thing onscreen.
Rotten Tomatoes gives it a critics' rating of 71%.

6 comments:

  1. I feel like I live in the dark ages when I read your posts because so many of these films I have never heard of. This one included. I thought I at least was somewhat up on culture and arts, but I guess not. :) Yes, I agree, there is so much out there. Maybe that explains my lack of film knowledge. Happy Wednesday-hope its a good one. Hugs-Erika

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    1. I miss a lot, too. It's just impossible to keep up with everything. I like this director, though, so that's how I knew about this one.

      No special plans for me today except keeping an eye on the FBI director confirmation hearings. I'm easy to please for pastimes ;)

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  2. Not my cup of tea. Got some interesting actors in this who look familiar, though.

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    1. Yes, there was a lot of interesting aspects. Visually, it was fascinating.

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  3. I agree with Rita. It won't be on my must see list. And I also missed the FBI director confirmation hearing today. I was up all night (went to bed at 8:30 am) and slept through the heat of the day. And BOY was it hot today. Thank heaven for AC.

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    1. I spent today walking around downtown in this heat. Whew! It is hot! The AC on my car hasn't worked in years, and it feels so good in this cool house right now.

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