After a long break I had a chance to see Ida last night. I don’t know where I learned about the film. It was on my list of movies to see. Ida is a film about an 18-year-old girl who is about to take her vows as a nun. The mother superior of the convent believes, however, that Ida needs to learn about her past before committing herself to a life without family and children.
The conflict between Israel and Palestinians is back in the news. On this backdrop, Omar is an even more poignant drama. The film reminds us of the spy-thrillers made during the cold war. Omar is a young Palestinian baker in love with the sister of one of his friends, which whom he secretly exchanges love letters.
This John Wayne western is a real treat. Why. It has a diverse set of characters who gradually reveal themselves or change. It has suspense. It has danger. This is one of the best westerns I have seen.
If you are curious how Somali Pirates can simply take over big container ships and demand ransom from the owners, Captain Phillips shows you how to do it: with machine guns and a lot of daring.
Wes Anderson fans will not be disappointed by his new film. While The Grand Budapest Hotel is emotionally not as deep as Moonrise Kingdom, the film has a stronger plot, making it easier to watch.