Getting my head around the director's style.

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2012)

Once I got my head around the location, I then needed to get my head around Scott's direction. I was kept on my toes. The camera angles, speed of shots were alien to begin with. I realise it adds to the foreign-ness of the film. I love this film, my only detraction would be Dakota Fanning's screeching. I'm not a fan of her 'wise beyond her years' style either. Doesn't make her lovable. But, she's all grown up now and we won't be hearing any of that anymore. Some of the characters: Aurelio (the Voice's brother) was also in City of God and I'm getting a better understanding about life and death in South America. This is an emerging genre and Man on Fire is as good a way of introducing you to it. Great film, shows Washington's dark side and how this girl steals his heart so much that he will do anything for her.