The Counselor, a 2013 crime thriller film directed by Ridley - TopicsExpress



          

The Counselor, a 2013 crime thriller film directed by Ridley Scott, stars Michael Fassbender, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, and Brad Pitt in major roles. Films have been known to glorify murders as well as the brutal designs the perpetrators employ to manifest the figments of their gory imaginations. The Counselor depicts two such horrific designs, both of which rely on the ingenious use of alloy wire to terminate the victim. Vintage Ridley Scott, McCarthys cynical world is on full display here, in all its glory. It’s essentially a treacherous realm inhabited by shifty, savage beings capable of doing the most depraved deeds. McCarthys trademark motifs of greed, lust, malice and death are omnipresent. The dialogue is gritty and replete with philosophical and spiritual overtones, a facet which makes it daunting for the viewer to imbibe it completely during the first viewing. The Counselor comes across as a multifaceted work of cinema that underlines what a team of a seasoned director and a gifted writer is capable of delivering and yet so rarely delivers. A star studded ensemble cast, for once, doesnt end up overshadowing the movie’s narrative and, if anything, it only strengthens it. The movie’s explicit gory content makes it a difficult film to watch. The movie requires patience and an intelligent viewer will savor for a long time to come. Full review at: apotpourriofvestiges/2014/02/the-counselor-2013-ridley-scotts.html #thecounselor
Posted on: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 04:35:56 +0000

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