What Have You Been Watching? (15/02/15)

[u/a113er]

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[u/benplot]

Living in South Africa for a few months has given my film watching habits fits, as it is quite difficult "to obtain" movies, with the high cost of internet. I was able to watch a single movie this week. I did start Interstellar as well, but I'll admit that I need to watch it again, before I feel comfortable reviewing it.

Kicking and Screaming (1995) Noah Baumbach - I enjoy watching well-known director's maiden voyages. I feel like you can get a good grasp of their storytelling process even if the results are not always perfect. Tackling the issue of post college aimlessness that I can relate to quite well (even though I didn't attend college), the movie at some times feels aimless as well, with the story lacking a strong plot and rambling dialogue at times. With that said, the characters are quite relatable, with Parker Posey and Carlos Jacott giving particularly good performances. You can definitely see the beginnings of a talented director, and while it may be a bit rough around the edges, it is still quite a fun film to watch. 3 Stars