The Two Faces of January (2014)
My favorite part of The Two Faces of January was the lovely period costume design. Set in the 1960s, Kirsten Dunst got to wear some adorable costumes made of thick, lovely material and cut in the classic style. Everything, from the hats and handbags to the cigarettes and lighters, was period authentic.
Kirsten plays the happy and oblivious housewife to Viggo Mortensen. They’re on vacation in Athens and they come across Oscar Isaac, a “tour guide” who frequently takes advantage of his clients. Oscar is a bit shady, and it’s clear he plays everything on an angle. His knowledge of back-streets and disreputable characters comes in handy after the Mortensens get visited by a private detective. All of a sudden, they’re on the run, turning to Oscar to help them leave Athens without checking out of their hotel and retrieving their passports.
If you watch a lot of modern movies, you won’t find this particularly violent or gruesome. I had watched the preview and knew it was a bit of a thriller, but I am a definite lightweight when it comes to blood and guts. I won’t hold it against the film, for I am well aware of how much bloodier and gutsier most modern flicks are. Those who rent this European indie flick will be treated to some beautiful locales, as well as interesting characters and a storyline that keeps you on your toes from start to finish.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. There are some handheld camera movements during the crowded chase scenes, and that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Kirsten Dunst movies here!
Kirsten plays the happy and oblivious housewife to Viggo Mortensen. They’re on vacation in Athens and they come across Oscar Isaac, a “tour guide” who frequently takes advantage of his clients. Oscar is a bit shady, and it’s clear he plays everything on an angle. His knowledge of back-streets and disreputable characters comes in handy after the Mortensens get visited by a private detective. All of a sudden, they’re on the run, turning to Oscar to help them leave Athens without checking out of their hotel and retrieving their passports.
If you watch a lot of modern movies, you won’t find this particularly violent or gruesome. I had watched the preview and knew it was a bit of a thriller, but I am a definite lightweight when it comes to blood and guts. I won’t hold it against the film, for I am well aware of how much bloodier and gutsier most modern flicks are. Those who rent this European indie flick will be treated to some beautiful locales, as well as interesting characters and a storyline that keeps you on your toes from start to finish.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. There are some handheld camera movements during the crowded chase scenes, and that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Kirsten Dunst movies here!