Quite Blown Away by Scott's Directing Choices

Rating: Null/10 (25 April 2004)

In a day and age when there is such an urgency to shoot a film and then edit it, then get it out as quickly as possibly to the mass produces, it is so refreshing to see a film that goes an extra step for their viewers. Director Tony Scott does just that in the movie A Man on Fire. Scott is so cutting edge with his camera work and his sense of style is so realized and clear. One of the nicest things about Scott's directing, was his contrast between so many things, such as quick and slow, and light and dark. I can only imagine how long it took to draw out the extensive story boards that had to have been used, and the different shots. The subtitles were even given extra attention, which I wasn't sure that I liked at first, but why not? My only conclusion for my initial dislike is that we as a society are so use to being dealt the bear minimum. It really grew on me.The acting of course was superb, and quite breath taking. His manipulation of the camera is not a nauseating ride, but an exhilarating look into what movies could potentially be. This is film making at some of the finest that I've seen in a long time, and I'm looking forward to Tony Scott's next film.