Monday, January 25, 2016

Review: Film: Room, by Julie Renee Phelan

Thumps from 1 to 5: Thumps of 5.
            This film Room, oh boyit will definitely make you feel like you are trapped inside a small shed without a view; it is a spellbinding mind-bending thriller. If you have ever wondered if a person can have too large of an ego, self-esteem, self-importance, self-worth, self-image, and self-confidence, the answer is definitely, yes. The man who holds the woman and toddler captive only thinks about himself, he is the most important person in the world, and he has no empathy for anyone else. He is a modern day monster; here to satiate his greed upon anyone that he can—satisfying his desires justifies sacrificing these lambs. This man is the present day version of Hannibal, the Cannibal. These kinds of monsters walk amongst us; they normally put themselves in a position of authority, and they include psychiatrists, sisters, prosecutors, and police officers. They are in authority so they may sacrifice lives of others for their satisfaction. You can identify monsters by watching and evaluating their actions. It will start with something simple, and escalate into something more; each time their behavior will deny your right to live.
            The performances were exceptional; there will be several Academy nods for this thriller, which may include Best Picture, more than likely, Lenny Abrahamson will take home the Oscar for Best Director, more than likely, it will win Best Screenplay adaptation from a novel, more than likely, it will win Best Actress for Brie Larson, who does a stunning job of identifying the depths of each emotion during and after the ordeal, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress for Joan Allen. This Oscar season is rolling out the red carper for the finest cinematic competition that I have ever seen; kudos to all the writers, and those who are choosing the screenplays, and the performances by the actors.

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