Bear the name of a horror movie which is known as one of the terseram in recent years, Insidious: Chapter 3 obviously must meet the expectations were quite high. Appears after the film Insidious (2010) and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), both directed by James Wan, Chapter 3 conceived as a prequel, but it is still associated with the astral The Further peeled in the two previous films. This time the director's chair left to Leigh Whannell, who is none other than Insidious screenwriter previous two films, as well as cast members ghost hunter named Specs.

As emphasized in the premise and the opening line, Chapter 3 is no longer highlight the curse that afflicts Lambert family in the first and second films. Chapter 3 switches to an orphan girls who do carelessness so terrorized by supernatural beings. However, the actual film is not solely focused there. Chapter 3 also is the origin story of the ghost hunter team who appeared in the series Insidious, namely Elise (Lin Shaye), Specs (Leigh Whannell) and Tucker (Angus Sampson).

Quinn Brenner (Stefanie Scott) still feel upset over his mother's death from cancer. His relationship with his father, Sean (Dermot Mulroney) is less harmonious also did not help. Quinn then tried to contact the spirit of his mother, and for which he came to the paranormal Elise. Elise had wanted to retire because of the horrors that often arise from his profession, but he once wanted to help Quinn. After trying, Elise Quinn advised to no longer tried to call his mother, because his call that will be heard in the world of the spirits. That means responding to the call is not necessarily the ghost of his mother. But, like a fragile teenager who paced curious-and his name is also a horror film, it is impossible Quinn took her advice.

For those who have attended the previous two series Insidious, must have been familiar with the concept of The Further and mechanisms. Based on that, Chapter 3 is no longer present The Further as a surprise, so the only explanation given to taste. That is quite a difference is the creatures that appear in The Further this version, because this relates to the case and a different person. The advantage of the preparation of this story is for those who have seen the earlier version will be more familiar with the world that is built on this film. While the new watch from Chapter 3 will not lose anything from the previous two films.

It should be highlighted that one of the reasons Insidious-and horror movies in general-is able to attract viewers is the opinion of these films have scenes of horror can bang on the heart, because it is a form of entertainment. It looks like it was realized by Whannell, so he designed the creatures, and the ways of their emergence as scary as possible in this film. Arguably his efforts did not fail. Even the appearance of scary creatures are actually very predictable, with the help of sinister creature design, artistic grammar tense with dim lighting, thrilling music and good timing, Chapter 3 still have spurs to frighten, or at least startle viewers.

The problem is, this film does not menawakan anything else other than the parade appearance astral beings. The story of the film itself was originally spoken by very carefully and slowly. Starting from a teenager with a family problem, and a psychic retired again called upon to utilize his ability to help others. However, when the story is getting rolling, there was virtually no significant progress on the basis of that, until the climax part when Elise finally reunited with the duo Specs and Tucker, and try to resolve family problems Brenner, it was already late.

It then compounded when part conclusion as oversimplifying, occurs suddenly without first built in the previous sections. Ranging from assistance from the "other voice", reconciliation Quinn and his father-who did not get along as equally sad to lose, until the arrival of the "spirit savior" out of nowhere, it all happened so lightning without explanation and flavor. Part conclusion that this overloaded the impression that the inaction and caution speak at in the early to mid part of the film is just a waste of time.

However, the lack of it may not be important for viewers who are looking for entertainment, as long as this film managed to make a surprised and excited. Vehicle entered the house like a ghost, do not need to think about in depth story, the origin of the concept has been understood and satisfied dikejut-is shaken and scared, it was more than enough. And it must be admitted, Chapter 3 presents the main menu with fine, plus an element of humor and physical action in some of its parts that makes it more entertaining.

However, as a film-not spacecraft, Chapter 3 does not leave the impression of more depth. This film just finished a clever product that scare, but struggled in the story, instead of giving freshness and trace means. Not one, but tend to play it safe, without innovation and value are able to make it memorable.

My score: 6/10

 

Insidious: Chapter 3
(2015 - Sony Pictures Releasing International/Focus Features)
Written & Directed by Leigh Whannell
Produced by Jason Blum, Oren Peli, James Wan
Cast: Stefanie Scott, Dermot Mulroney, Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, Tate Berney, Steve Coulter, Hayley Kiyoko, Ashton Moio, Jeris Pondexter, Phyllis Applegate, Adrian Sparks

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With response and box office results varied, espionage film franchise Mission: Impossible widescreen version ultimately survive up to 19 years. This year, dirilislah latest film, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, which still starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt powerful agent for the fifth time. Interestingly, the film was finally brave Christopher McQuarrie to no longer focus on the figure of Ethan's story alone. This film became relatively closest to the basic concepts of his TV series first.

If traced back, four films Mission: Impossible former is more widely panned Ethan figure as the main protagonist and driving everything. He is the motor with the planning and implementation, including the most dangerous actions. So that, even if he leads a team of highly skilled spy, he was so impressed that the hero and the only hope-perhaps because this character is played by Cruise a superstar.

This trend is somewhat deviated from the concept of Mission: Impossible TV version from 1967, which prefers teamwork, that the success of the mission does not depend on one person. In a wide-screen version, the values ​​of the team was just beginning to be felt in Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011). However, the second story of the film is still centered on Ethan, to bring out the personal life that also dragged in her life as a spy.

Rogue Nation becomes more refreshing because the plot of the film is no longer centered on Ethan personally, although he remains the main hero. McQuarrie co-wrote the screenplay seemed to think the audience already familiar with Ethan personally for almost 20 years, so it's time to move on and let Ethan and his team concentrate on the mission. And, this is what makes the story Rogue Nation building becomes more flexible in battle and intrigue highlight good against evil, without the burden that everything must be associated with personal Ethan. Now, Ethan encouragement for pure action concerning world peace.

As a result of secret missions undertaken a major impact IMF (Impossible Mission Force), the US government finally freeze this secret organization, and all operations transferred to the intelligence agency CIA, as demanded by the director Alan Hunley (Alec Baldwin). In fact, it is precisely at this moment the best IMF agent Ethan Hunt has a strong hint of the existence of Syndicate, a dark organization that the mastermind terrorist incidents of high class without being detected at various places in the world. Knowing the IMF freezing of agent William Brandt (Jeremy Renner), Ethan rebelled and became a fugitive CIA.

Six months since IMF suspended, Ethan found a way to contact his colleague from the IMF, Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) to help investigate more about Syndicate, starting from an attempted assassination of the Austrian chancellor in Vienna. However, at the same time Ethan met also with Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a British secret agent who is now close to Solomon Lane (Sean Harris), which is referred to as the leader of the Syndicate. Ethan and Benji were trying to dismantle the Syndicate through Ilsa, though not entirely sure the woman was on which side.

In the visible, Rogue Nation is regarded as one of Hollywood blockbuster movies that should not be missed simply because this is a Hollywood blockbuster movie. Moreover, this film starring Cruise and the movie of the famous franchise. Plus, the film is penetrated many international elements, such as the shooting in Morocco, the UK, Austria, until he called Jakarta in dialogue and opera set in ancient China-may be related to Rogue Nation produced Paramount joint production home from China, Alibaba Pictures.

Rogue Nation itself was actually quite meet expectations. Almost every action scenes in this film can leave a distinctive impression. Starting from Ethan hung on the plane that took off, speeding in Morocco, to the computer intrusion in the water, which worked neatly and incur the effects of suspense. Moreover, most of the action scenes in the film is executed by not fully rely on CGI, so it looks more convincing. And, fortunately, McQuarrie and his team's showing scenes in the right dose, fantastic but not over-the-top, and in accordance with the principle of the IMF as an organization that operates in secret.

However, Rogue Nation is not only excel there. As mentioned previously, Rogue Nation can be regarded as the film Mission: Impossible most equitable sharing of the portion of the characters. Although Ethan was put forward, this film provides an opportunity for Benji, William, also Luther (Ving Rhames, the only surviving cast members from the first film in addition to Cruise) to appear in a significant portion of the personality of each. The new figures like Ilsa, Hunley, and Solomon successfully presented with a strong presence, played by actors with strong character as well.

Compactness performance of the players helped reinforce the narrative story. Without disclosures are too manipulative, Rogue Nation spoken with the right rhythm. This film could be soluble in political discussions about secret government operations and also Syndicate against capitalism, but the film still focused primary mission of Ethan and his team in subdued Syndicate. Structuring scenes Rogue Nation also includes classy, ​​even poetic. This film is not crammed with a lot of dialogue, but the scenes were shown able to talk effectively, without the need for lengthy explanations.

One of the most obvious evidence is the scene of attempted murder in the opera house in Vienna, almost without dialogue or even the sound of the mouth. Gestures of the figures laid out in such a way against the background of loud opera music, as if they were also part of the opera. The same was said at the climax, which although not as frenetic previous rounds, but it reinforces the point that Mission: Impossible is the story of a team.

Perhaps somewhat prematurely when a Rogue Nation states are the film Mission: Impossible best. Each film in this franchise made by different directors and in accordance with the demands of his day, so it can be a different way of looking at him. However, one thing is certain, with a strong story, pictures of unsightly (the film is filmed using the medium of celluloid film), and a sound system capable, Rogue Nation managed to present a spectacle classy, ​​exciting, thrilling, occasionally funny, and also respect against the basic concept of this franchise.

My score: 8/10

 

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
(2015 - Paramount)
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie
Screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie
Story by Christopher McQuarrie, Drew Pearce
Based on the TV series created by Bruce Geller
Produced by Tom Cruise, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger
Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Alec Baldwin, Sean Harris, Simon McBurney, Tom Hollander, Zhang Jingchu, Jens Hultén

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Written and Directed by : Christoper Nolan
Starring : Guy Pearce, Carie-Ann Moss, Joe Pantoliano.
Score : 5 of 5
Year: 2000
Newmarket Films

 

Synopsis:

The memory capability Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) is damaged due to injury. Memory is no longer able to use his brain to remember, so he was forced to assemble events - events he had ever experienced with using a polaroid camera, tattoos on his body and a small notebook he always wrote about all the things he wants to remember. The last thing he remembered was when he caught someone mysterious man raped and killed his wife, before another man banging his head against the mirror. Armed with photographs, tattoos and scribbles, Lenny tries to assemble the puzzle of the fact that he can not remember to find the mysterious man who he thought killed his wife.

 

My Review:

This movie is so recommended for all of you !! Not one that Nolan earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay (along with his brother, Jonathan Nolan) in this film, and won Best Director at the Independent Spirit Award. For me, the film is a genius! If film critics say, "Two Thumbs up!", I say "Four Thumbs Up!". Because my joy was so willing shows my two big toe to complete two of my thumb.

Well, maybe I late anyway, because I was new to the genius of Nolan on The Dark Night era that makes me hold my breath throughout the film (in addition to the perfect acting of the late Heath Ledger). Then, came the Inception - movie which I refer to as one of the best films in 2010. Nolan properly questioned between reality and dream in the film so cool that although it is arguably somewhat confuse (because it's time to watch my brain must be using that for thinkers too). Besides the three films that made a name Nolan skyrocketed, he also directed Insomnia (2002), Batman Begins (2005), and The Prestige (2006).

Through Memento, Nolan actually distort the questions that often arise when we watch a movie. Usually, when we watch a movie, we are often asked, "Wuahhh ... what will happen next?". But, in this film is precisely the question that arises is, "What happened before?". A glimpse of this film is somewhat confusing, because Nolan divide the movie in a scene - the independent scene is lost - dropping whenever the Leonard faded memory of the events which he had just experienced. In addition, Nolan arrange in flashback scenes alias backward flow. So, do not expect at all that you can ignored watch it, because a scene you miss guaranteed you will be confused.

I would argue, the film could amaze me is the movie that made me ask - ask throughout this film. Questions - simple questions sorts: "What happened?", "Who was the culprit?", "How can the main character like this?". And when the answer to the question came at the end of the film - although sometimes the answer is floating, vague, or do not correspond at what I want - I will end the film with a feeling of satisfaction. Then gag wrong if I say that the movie Memento is one that is able to amaze me, because throughout the film I had a million questions in my brain and gag wait to download fast forward the movie until the end. Hehe ... But fortunately I did not do, because the whole scene was built with slick to explain everything - strange things that were all related.

Finally, I enjoined you to watch this movie. Especially for you who admit - admit fans of Christopher Nolan after watching Inception and The Dark Knight.

Are required to:

All movie lovers.

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RottenTomatoes: 90% | JohanSaysMovie: 4/5 

Starring: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe

Directed by: Adam Wingard 

Genre: Action, Mystery & Suspense

Duet Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett back again after the success of the film You're Next. Peterson tells the story of a family that the arrival of a mysterious man named David (Dan Stevens) who claims to be a friend of their son who had died, and then boarded for several days in a family house Peterson. Of course, David kept secrets of mysterious, and he is not just a regular guest. The premise sounds simple, and in fact The Guest is a simple movie - sort of the premise for a film class B. The plot is also fairly common, but Adam Wingard successfully execute the Guest into a film over it. Starting with a fairly slow, but slowly but surely mysterious veil that explains who David is actually unfolding, the clearer and more exciting - as the character David who was able to fight with a cool and stylish. There are also inserts his action were not unexpected, and the final scene that seems to be a sort of homage to the thriller 80s, complete with retro music. And Stevens plays with very good (and very tempting) as David, a kind of reminds me of the aura Ryan Gosling in the movie Drive. Hot, hot, hot!

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RottenTomatoes: 75% | JohanSaysMovie: 4/5 

Starring: Sharni Vinson, Nicholas Tucci, Wendy Glenn, A. J. Bowen

Directed by: Adam Wingard 

Genre: Horror

Indie film You're Next is the film that catapulted the name of Adam Wingard as a director, and his partner Simon Barrett as a scriptwriter. You're Next is actually not much different from slasher films that may have often you watch. The story is about a family gathering to celebrate the wedding anniversary of his father and mother in a secluded villa, which then turns into a disaster when three masked animals began to hunt down and kill them one by one. Sounds familiar? yeah, but the duet Wingard and Berret slasher thriller tries to present a much more classy, ​​with a main character who is very badass female hero. You're Next is indeed not a slasher movie that revolutionary, but as a thriller with the purpose of entertaining, then this film manages to be the representation of a good modern slasher genre. Exciting, entertaining, with a little twist very pleasant. Do not forget also the soundtrack of its catchy music of Dwight Twilley with Lookin For The Magic - which became a sort of theme-song sadistic murder, and at the end of the film is guaranteed you will know the other functions of a blender!

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