Hilarious throwback film meets a slew of new releases and my weekend of movies couldn’t have been better! I mean…given the circumstances. But still! Lots of originality in what I saw and perhaps something that will make it in my top ten list at the end of the year. We shall see!
That’s My Boy – I cannot believe that this movie has been out for eight years already. It’s a little sad how quickly time passes. What’s not sad is how hysterical this movie is! Sure, Adam Sandler’s voice is a little irritating at times, but all the other supporting cast gets enough screen time to soften it. I am a huge Milo Ventimiglia fan, so it’s always really mind-boggling to me that they got him to do this part. Andy Samberg is also one of my favorites, and there were definitely some Hot Rod– esque lines delivered throughout the film, which just made it that much funnier. This is probably the first time I’ve re-watched this in about five years, and I’ve decided that Will Forte wins the prize for best line. My sister and I had to pause it because we were laughing so hard.
The Burnt Orange Heresy – This was a mystery/thriller film that was so close to being awesome! The premise was neat. A fallen art critic gets the chance to interview a reclusive once-famous painter who hasn’t spoken to anyone in 50 years. Along the way he meets up with a beautiful young woman and decides to take her along for the ride. Let’s just say that flies play a interesting role in this film (think along the lines of Drag Me to Hell), but Debicki certainly plays her part the best, although she is definitely underutilized. I will say the Mick Jagger’s acting was far better then I ever imagined it would be. Not totally worth your time, but intriguing nonetheless.
The True History of the Kelly Gang – I’ve been waiting to watch this film for quite some time because the cast is phenomenal! It tells the tale of the infamous Kelly gang from Australia. From what I understand, this film paints leader of the gang, Ned Kelly, in a nicer light compared to the atrocities he committed, but from an outsider’s perspective I really enjoyed the film. Ned has an incredibly rough upbringing, and he’s always expected to put his family before anything else. George McKay plays Ned with some truly wild and unhinged moments and it’s mesmerizing to watch. Not for everyone so it’s your call.
The Boys in the Band – The cast of this Broadway play adaptation is A+, and Ryan Murphy’s involved so it’s got to be good. Set in the late 1960s, a group of gay friends get together to celebrate a birthday when things take a turn for the personal. Some people’s ugly side comes out, and there is plenty of emotion on display, but overall I wasn’t too impressed with this film. I can understand where this material would thrive as a play, but other than Jim Parsons, it just didn’t seem like anyone else got enough screen time. Also, love Zachary Quinto, but his character seemed so forced that I hated when he spoke more than a couple sentences. There are better things on Netflix, so honestly don’t waste your time.
Possessor – THIS MOVIE. This movie was a masterpiece. Extremely graphic in every sense of the word, this body-horror film centers on Tasya Voss, an assassin who carries out her missions by mentally inhabiting people’s bodies. They carry out the kills under her control and then she’s scot-free of the crime. Only thing is, Tasya has been doing this too long. You can tell in the debriefing sessions after jobs, and how she has to rehearse what she’s going to say to her family. That doesn’t stop her from possessing Colin Tate’s body, though. She needs him to get to his boss, but for some reason she’s having an even harder time keeping control. Andrea Riseborough and Christopher Abbott are incredible in this film! It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you want something visually stunning and deeply thought-provoking, then I encourage you to watch this (in theaters now, but on demand next month).