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IR Film Review: THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD [A24]
The intention of a myth or at least its story is to either to soften the blow or provide a historical context of what something could be. With “The Death Of Robin Hood”, like a similar story of Odysseus starring Ralph Fiennes called "The Return" a couple years back, it is about deconstructing the idea of a myth. Hugh Jackman, covered in long hair, gristle and world weariness plays Robin Hood hiding himself from the world.
IR Film Review: 28 YEARS LATER [Sony]
The conceit of "28 Years Later" is a concept of how life has changed against the backdrop of the rage and the ideas at play. It is split into two parts. The crux of the film is Spike who is the eyes through which the new generation will see this quarantined world.
IR Film Review: THE LAST DUEL [20th Century Studios]
"The Last Duel" is, in many way, fairly straightforward in its structure but in seeing the inherent structure post viewing it builds an interesting viewpoint in its dynamic but it is not as powerful as it might have been.