M and I meandered along to The Devil Dared me to, a production by the Back of the Y boys (Deja Voodoo) with Ant (of Movie Marathon fame!) production company - or funding, or something.
Throughly enjoyable offensive flick. Big thumbs up. Randy Campbell, from a long lineage of stuntmen, wants to jump Cook Strait, a long torturous journey follows - a coming of age flick if you will. Much profanity, dodgy behaviour and a thoroughly honest view of the South Island. So many great quotes, so much learning for M on child raising (Randy's mate Spanner's father showed inspired parenting skills) - and lots of laugh out loud stuff. Loved it.
Lots of death, including Dick's girlfriend, tombstone reading "She was a great root."
In a slightly different vibe, Infamous, the other Truman Capote movie. Critics have been raving about Toby Jones' performance as Capote. And yes it's pretty damm impressive. The story covers the same time period as Capote, but seemed to me to focus more on person of Capote. It's certainly not as flashy as Capote, but this one seems more personal and delicate. Is it better? Well I guess that depends on what you want from your movie. I'd say its certainly got stronger more personal performances by the actors. Daniel Craig is wonderful as the prisoner who Capote falls for - an aspect that I think was lost in Capote. Seymour Hoffman won for his performance, and there should be no reason why Jones shouldn't win either. But given how this movie has slipped under the radar, I doubt he'll be even nominated. Go see it. Even if you saw the other movie.
B x
14 October 2007
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