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In a Savage Land with Rufus Sewell

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Rufus Sewell in a Savage Land
Rufus Sewell in a Savage Land. Simply Beautiful.

Evelyn (Maya Stange) is an independent, modern young woman. She marries her anthropology professor and together they go to an island in Papua New Guinea for a field research that will last about a year. There are some other white people on the island – some missionaries and a pearl trader named Mick Carpenter (Rufus Sewell), who seems pretty sure the newlyweds won’t last in this savage land.

Rufus Sewell plays Mick Carpenter in In a Savage Land. I don't think Evelyn's husband would stand a chance even if he wasn't a jerk. Do you?

Her husband (Martin Donovan) Philip is an ambitious man who believes in the novelty of their mission. He also tends to see his wife as his assistant, rather than another fellow anthropologist.

However, Evelyn has no intentions of backing down- she conducts her own research and makes her own connections with the natives. This causes trouble in their marriage and the natives seem to like Evelyn much more than her husband.

Mick is amused by Philips’s self-righteousness and impressed by Evelyn’s determinations and independence. Mick also happens to be complete opposite of her husband in every possible away and Evelyn might be more intrigued by this handsome trader than she should be…

And let’s not forget the time is pre-Word War II…

It is the perfect epic story. The love story is passionate, emotional, exciting but never over-the-top or cheesy. It is never disguised as a twist or something. The poster features Rufus Sewell and Maya Stange together and as soon as the movie starts, Evelyn talks about pearls and meeting another man…

Pros:

– You have the well-structured conflicts.

– Beautiful scenery

– A great love story

– Good actors. Both Maya Stange and Rufus Sewell are amazing.

Cons:

– Much shorter than 2 hours, it leaves you wanting for more…

Directed and co-written by Bill Bennett in 1999.

A solid 8.5 or 9/10.

Enjoy the on-set Rufus Sewell interview: In a Savage Land

[pro-player width=’530′ height=’253′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmyHfWVRnSo[/pro-player]

I hope they don’t remove it but the movie is on youtube. Here is the link to the first part.

You start watching here:

[pro-player width=’530′ height=’253′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8oqfkL_Yis[/pro-player]

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Pride and Glory with Edward Norton and Colin Farrell

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Pride and Glory with Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight and Noah Emmerich
Pride and Glory with Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight and Noah Emmerich. Raymond (Norton) has already lost his love to help protect other cops. He doesn’t want to do the same mistakes but how the hell do you do the right thing when the wrong involves your brother( Emmerich) and brother-in-law (Farrell) ?

When 4 NYPD cops die during an operation, it is especially devastating for Jimmy Eagen (Colin Farrell). It is not exactly an emotional trauma, though. Jimmy and his remaining corrupt group of cops have to clean up the mess before it is too late. However things are going to be much harder; since Jimmy’s father-in-law (Jon Voight) – unaware of his involvement- insists that his son Raymond takes the case. Though unwilling, Raymond (Edward Norton) starts looking into events, and it doesn’t take long before he realizes that there are cops involved behind the crimes and the cops might be too close to home. Is Ray’s brother, also a cop, Francis (Noah Emmerich) involved as well?

Forget about the movie’s name, plot summaries you might read and definitely stay away from the trailer. When I first saw the trailer, I thought: “Shit, another corrupt cop story with family issues thrown in”. Seemed to cliché, too overdone. But the fact is, the movie is much more than any of its promotional elements suggests. It is strong, grabbing and despite all the familiar themes, it stands on its two feet and ends up impresses you. Characters are complicated and they are all flawed.

Colin Farrell puts in a good performance. Edward Norton is in his usual element, although maybe playing Jimmy would have been more fun. Noah Emmerich is just outstanding as Francis- the brother who should have paid more attention to the cops under him, but was too busy taking care of his dying wife.

All in all, this is a good movie with solid performances. There is too much swearing that might distract you from time to time, but considering the characters, it suits them.

It doesn’t have one dull moment in it and the drama is just as exciting as the action.6.7 on imdb. Deserves a 7, at the very least.

All  Movies with Edward Norton:

Leaves of Grass

Kingdom of Heaven

Down in the Valley

 25th Hour

 Fight Club

 The Illusionist

The Painted Veil

American History X

Primal Fear

The Incredible Hulk

Death to Smoochy

All Movies Featuring Colin Farrell

Pride and Glory review – starring Edward Norton and Colin Farrell

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Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson

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Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson
Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. Yes, two brilliant Irish actors are playing Americans. Seriously, I am more than happy with the cast!

Made in 2006. Western. Smart, interesting and well, really good.

1868. Carver (Liam Neeson) has 4 men with him to accompany him on his hunt for Gideon (Pierce Brosnan). We don’t really know why. We don’t know who the good guy is, or if even there is one. It is Gideon against 5 men and the wild nature.

But as the movie progresses, we realize Gideon is quick, smart and very strong. It is as dangerous for the men after him as it is for Gideon. I could impress you with a couple of examples, but hey- I don’t want to give even the tiniest of spoilers;)

The movie has great unexpected moments, lovely subtle acting (both Liam and Pierce are perfect), and a solid plot. I am not normally a western fan, but I never overlook a good one.

Plus, the leading of Carver’s men is played by Michael Wincott. And he just makes a fine baddie.

You didn’t recognize him with the short hair? Oh well. Imagine shoulder-length and think The Crow. He is also in Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves opposite Ralph Fiennes and in Strange Days, making his life hell.

Reasons to see it?

*You mean other than Liam Neeson, Pierce Prosnan and Michael Wincott?

* The script

* The Direction

Don’t miss out on it.

Related Stuff:

With Pierce Brosnan:

Laws of Attraction and Pierce Brosnan

Butterfly on a Wheel

With Liam Neeson:

The Other Man (2008)

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