14 – THE MASTER: This one is an acting masterpiece from Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix (what a great name). A
cult leader and a damaged lost soul try to find their way in this beautifully
shot film. Their camaraderie blossoms
quickly, and they begin to expose doubts and weaknesses in each other. The film explores whether or not we can truly
change our nature without some massive life event happening to us. Can we, through self-discipline and therapy,
change our personalities for the better?
Cults and their obsessive members are also examined, and this cult
relies much on the appeal and charm of its creator. (continues after the jump)
Occaisonally the oddness of these characters and the lengthy
dialogues they share bored me somewhat, and the running time could have been
shortened. But this is more than made up
for by the amazing cinematography; here's an example:
The simplest scenes are shot with
excessive attention to detail and at times it is like watching a painting
unfold on a canvas. The scenes on the
ocean or any natural environment are stunning.
Interesting and debatable, the
film ends with a question that is difficult to answer: have these two become
better men for having met one another?
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