The Firm/Elephant
by Alan Clarke
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Actor: Andrew Wilde, Charles Lawson, Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Philip DavisDirector: Alan Clarke
Brand: WEA DES Moines Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 109 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-02-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Blue Underground
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- His vision exposed a real world of raw life like no others. His career inspired a group of actors, writers and directors that changed movies forever. In these two acclaimed dramas from the late Alan Clarke, experience the unsparing work of the director The London Observer still calls "the greatest British filmmaker of his generation." THE FIRM: Gary Oldman (SID & NANCY, JFK) gives a blistering
Movie Reviews of The Firm/Elephant
Movie Review: The Firm Kicks the Crap Out of the Other Football Hooligan Films!
Summary: 4 Stars
For some reason, lately I've wanted to see as many movies about football hooliganism as possible. And even though the The Firm's fighting scenes leave a bit to be desired (namely, realism), storywise this film kicks the crap out of similarly-themed titles like Green Street Hooligans and Football Factory. From Gary Oldman on down, the cast is terrific in conveying the more human elements lurking behind the sensationalistic subject matter. And in keeping with Oldman's character, who's a sociologist, this film has a very insightful sociological take on the relationships that exist both within and without the structural milieu of football violence. If it's realistic fighting you want, go with Football Factory; if you're looking for a stylized Hollywood film that's light on believability, see Green Street. But if you enjoy more character-driven cinema, definitely go with the Firm.
As for Elephant, I found it to be an oddly interesting, disturbingly well-executed collection of artfully-filmed murder scenes based on the troubles in Northern Ireland. This coldly moving short recalls Ron Fricke's visually-compelling compositions with its varying views of different locations and social stratifications, throughout which an impassive camera casts no judgment. Though seemingly rote and repetitive on the surface, we're not just killing time here - the relentlessness and the inevitability with which the murderous procession takes place leaves one with a distinct feeling of dread and dis-ease. And the fact that the shootings take place from different perspectives and classes of killers, there is a sense of suspense even within the plodding and purposeful structure, as we don't know the exact means to which each victim will meet his end - or even who will be the victim. This is a direct reflection of the uncertainties felt by those living at that time and in that place, as one could never be completely sure who the "good guys" were or from where the next bullet would come.
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