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Movie Reviews of Immortality
Movie Review: Wisdom of Crocs
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a movie from say 1998. At first I wasn't sure about whether I liked it or not. It is now one of my favorite Jude Law movies. This movie portrays a man who is mysterious, vampirish, soul-less but finds the person which brings him into a soulful relationship and even with a conflicted mind as to how to deal with it. I love this movie. Great acting.Movie Review: Hot!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're addicted to Jude Law like I am, and also love vampire movies, then this is a must see! Jude Law is incredibly hot and sexy in this movie. Its a love story, although scripted in a very different fashion being from a vampire's perspective I guess. Even as a vampire, Jude Law is to die for!!!Movie Review: fangs for the thinker
Summary: 4 Stars
This is not a typical vampire movie, and people expecting a toothily-grinning, blood-spattered thriller will be sorely disappointed. 'Immortality' is an artsy, ponderous, and deliberately paced psychological drama. Yes Steven, the main character, is a vampire, but he doesn't get much of a kick out of it. More than anything, it is a complication in his otherwise normal (he goes out in the daytime, has no trouble with crosses, can eat food) life. There is not much bloodshed, and no usual vampire lore. One of the better things about this movie is its unique perspective on the hows and whys of Steven's vampirism--he was not created, he is not supernatural, he is merely an evolutionary fluke.It is not a perfect film. The cinematography and set design is gorgeous, but at times it feels as if the art direction might strangle the story. For the more action-oriented viewer it may be too slow and ponderous. But if you can get past those things, there's a pretty nice payoff. The plot and script are not quite brilliant, but it's an interesting premise, and there are some clever lines and exchanges.
What really carries the movie is the actors, Jude Law in particular. Elina Lowensohn is beautiful and charismatic and has good chemistry with Law, and I think the only reason her performance doesn't stand out as much is more to do with the writing of her character than her ability as an actress. Timothy Spall plays the policeman on Steven's trail, and he and Law play off each other well. But the show really belongs to Jude. He is a strong and accomplished performer, able to convey the often very subtle but strong emotions flickering behind Steven's cool surface. That he is one of the most beautiful men to ever grace the screen certainly doesn't hurt either. He is a magnetic film presence, all around.
The biggest problem is a vague one, that hard-to-pinpoint feel of a film that could somehow have been better than it is. Well, that and the gang of hoodlums who hassle Steven at one point, who I found too comical to take seriously, but they're quite a minor point. As a deep, meditative parable of a film (which is what it seems to want to be) it falls short in spots, yet it is too moody and philosophical to be considered a lark-ish bit of entertainment. It hovers somewhere between, often leaning towards the former. What it really comes down to is that people who like this sort of thing will probably like it, and people who don't won't, simple as that. Perhaps one needs to be in the right mood for it; but if it sounds at all interesting to you, I will say that it's definitely worth a look.
Movie Review: immensely enjoyable - a break from the usual vampire/horror fare
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is very entertaining and thought provoking. I enjoyed it immensely.
This movie defies categorization. It's a horror movie but only in the smallest of ways. It's a suspense/drama/action movie without enough of any aspect to satisfy the fan of any of the 3 genres. Sometimes it seems like a chick flick version of a vampire movie but then again it's not.
So what is this movie? It's an exception to the normal run of the mill movie of any genre. It's a combination of all genres without too much of any. It's a movie in the classic style in the sense that plot, acting, dialogue and directing are paramount instead of CGI or constant action. The series of dialogues between the "vampire" and the police sergeant are captivating to those with a philosophical bent. Yet, these dialogues aren't over done so don't be scared away from the movie.
Best of all, the movie doesn't cop out. For some, this will provide an unsatisfactory ending to the movie. But for many, the ending will be quite satisfactory as the director/producer did not stoop to using one of the stereotypical cliche Hollywood endings. (I can't explain this further or better without giving away the ending.)
Whether you find it titled as "Immortality" or as "The Wisdom of Crocodiles", watch this movie!
Movie Review: human, mammal, reptile
Summary: 4 Stars
Stylish and well paced, it's been awhile since a movie has had me riveted to my chair. Some have protested that this isn't really a vampire movie, and they're probably right. A large twist on the need for another's blood, it is still a thriller nonetheless. The acting is superb, with the story showcasing Mr. Law's ability to convincingly portray his character once again. Add to this, Ms. Lowensohn's excellent performance and you have 90 minutes of a taut and intelligent suspense thriller. My only complaint is the title, "Immortality" which isn't connectible to the movie in any way I can see. The original title, "The Wisdom Of The Crocodile," makes a lot more sense when you've seen the movie.