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Too Much Info Clouding Over My Head (2017)
Warm, funny and touching.
"Too Much Info Clouding Over My Head" is one of those films that require a viewing reconnaissance at the start mostly due to the intriguing strangeness of the title and opening scenes which may put off some people. The more I watched, however, and the more I absorbed the brilliance of the witty dialogue and the performance by leading actor playing Vasilis (Vasilis Christofilakis), I became stunned and entranced. This is, by all means, a really funny and touching film. It is also honest and original. The black and white choice, the occasional 80s and 90s references which cleverly pop out in important scenes and the fast editing - all of these are aspects which make it a unique film.
It is pretty undeniable that this film resembles a mixture of Woody Allens, Kevin Smiths and even Jim Jarmuschs older works. The satire against pretentious intellectuals, star system and patronizing society are all there. But the aspects of middle class millennials with identity crisis and their clueless parents who always obstruct their way to individual freedom make the story more contemporary.
Christofilakis who possesses an impressive array of facial expressions rarely seen on film these days is exceptional and undisputedly hilarious as the lovable, neurotic, OCD- riddled wannabe director who just can't get things go his way. His character is rounded off by a talented supporting cast who make "Too Much Info Clouding Over My Head" an all-around joy to watch. It may be rough around some edges, especially on production values, and the final act could have been tighter but the film wins on dialogue and performances alone.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Identity problems
Being a huge fan of both McDonough and McDormand's work, I was truly looking forward to this film. And I tried to like it. But the structure felt contrived and the logic nonexistent. Great performances but stylistically the film did not seem to know what it was. A bit all over the place and I found myself uninvested in the characters. The unnecessary scenes, strange dialogues and actions made the movie not easy to perceive, to understand.
Overall a decent effort but somewhat overrated.
Café Society (2016)
Thoroughly entertaining.
Jesse Eisenberg is extremely fitted to play the Woody Allen character in Woody Allen films. Neurotic, frantic, and deeply awkward, Eisenberg fits the role to a tee and plays it to perfection in Cafe Society. As with all of Allen's films, it explores the nature of love and philosophy, makes fun of those who philosophize, offers social commentary on Judaism, and rubs shoulders with the upper crust of society. As with most of his films, it is certainly laced with witty dialogue, fun characters, and great acting. Led by Eisenberg, he once more shows that he has terrific chemistry with Kristen Stewart. The rest of the cast is up to par, especially Blake Lively. Additionally, the cinematography is really good and gives the film this dreamlike atmosphere that perfectly captures the similarities between LA and New York. Woody Allen remains witty and great at creating realistic and touching romances, while blending in religion and social commentary. Though not rising to the quality of his best films, Cafe Society is a sweet, seductive, and charming little romantic comedy that may be a bit slight, but remains thoroughly entertaining.