Tuesday 15 February 2011

review the "dirty pretty things"

  • How different does the world look when you are desperate ?
  • What would you give in exchange for a passport ?
  • These questions build the character and plot to this British film
  • nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay,
  • and in 2003 won the "Best Independent British Film"       
  •    “Dirty Pretty Things” by BBC films is directed by Stephen Frears, written by Steven Knight, and produced by the Celador Films. It is shot in Urban London in such a way that captures the city evocatively.
  • It excels in its genre of drama with its originality, strong themes, and a plot finely interwoven with such sheer brilliance.
  • Its themes and characters are etched into the film as if with acid as it bores into
  • extreme but precise depths of human nature. Nevertheless, still infused with witty- humour sure to get the laughs, the tears and a smiley face at the end.
  •  It showcases the struggles of illegal immigrants and asylum seekers and the “dirty pretty things” they will do to be part of society.
  • The string of actors who bring the story to life with their award-winning performance includes Chiwetel Ejiofor cast as Okwe a cab driver and hotel porter. He is a virtuous man with a powerful dominating presence in every scene he appears. His role is both magical and attractive to watch.
  • The part of Senay Gelik a Virgin Muslim girl, is French film star
  • Audrey Tautou's first English-speaking role. She plays the role so well it hurts.
  • Sophie Okonedo gives a heart-warming performance playing Juliette, an Amy-Winehouse look-alike and prostitute.  Sergi Lopez plays the villain,  Senor Juan a. k. a Sleek. He is the devil in disguise and must be stopped.
  • Together the trio embark on a plan that would both shock and re-pay Sleek with a              bitter taste of his own medicine.
  •  The style, tone and mood of the movie fluctuates as it goes. Starting off
  •  rather slowly then thrusting its audience through a range of emotions. Its use of natural and vivid colors add both visual intensity and suspense.
  • A moving film. Simply Superb. 

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