This movie is fantastic!

Rating: 9/10 (4 November 2016)

Okay let me first just say that this was a phenomenal film. When I first found the movie the plot and actors sold me straight away. To sum up what the movie is about its hard core hide, and seek. Everything from the cinematography, to the actors were spot on. This movie was jam packed full of amazing actors who all did a good job of creating unique and likable characters all in their own way. But in the end I would especially like to point out Leonardo Dicaprio's acting. I don't understand why he has just recently won an Oscar. His character was interesting. While his character was short tempered, and ill mannered the way in which he acted allowed you to put up with his behavior. Oh i'd also like to point out even though Jack Nicholson wasn't the main characters he always steal the show. He is one of the few people who truly captures the essence of a crazy man. Now to continue on to the cinematography. Michael Ballhaus use of shadows brought the intensity needed to really have impacting moments during the movie. Most of the scenes took place in dark lit rooms. This caused very strong shadows on people such as Jack Nicholson which really stood out to me. Jack Nicholson already looked menacing and conniving but with the shadows it really made certain moments pop out to me. I also felt that because of the specific lighting he choose with warm lighting, and dark shadows the tone of the film came off as a serious film. If he had used any other lighting the films tone would have changed dramatically. Some of the most memorable shots were when the both Leonardo DiCaprio's character is around Jack Nicholson's character. The situation Leonardo's character was in and the close up shots really showed the anxiety his character experienced being around all those criminals. One more shot that definitely popped up more was a follow shot. Where Michael would follow a character there a specific action or sequence, similar to a one shot but only lasting a for 3 seconds max. In the end though what really gave this movie life was the acting. Not one single charter was forgettable. Every character introduced into the film had a unique personality. For example Mark Wahlberg's character would have to be my second favorite after Jack Nicholson. The vulgar language and ill tempered manner of his character was one of the most funniest parts of the film. Even when a seen was supposed to be serious his character served as comedic relief. I would recommend this movie to everyone. To leave you on this note the ending is shocking and yet fits perfectly with the movie. I really wish more films could be executed on this level.