"PRECIOUS' HOLMES"

Well, Cineflora and fauna, I saw 2 fab films and I thought I'd discuss them for your enjoyment and mine.


The first one was PRECIOUS directed by LEE DANIELS and the second one was SHERLOCK HOLMES, directed by GUY RITCHIE.


I have to admit I was a little leery of seeing PRECIOUS, as I thought it would be a depressopolooza and that's why I avoided it like the plague at TIFF. However, I must report that it wasn't that depressing, but engrossing with breakout acting from MONIQUE and especially from GABOUREY SIDIBE, in the titular role.


SIDIBE, is a revelation as the titular character and her performance is both heart-breaking and life-affirming. The same can't be said of PRECIOUS' mother, who as masterfully played by MONIQUE, has no redeeming qualities at all. It is definitely one of the best films of the year and highly recommended.


On to film numero deux (you didn't know that The Cineman was bi-lingual, eh)? Number 2 is GUY RITCHIE'S SHERLOCK HOLMES, which I didn't think I would like as much as I did.
The film is a delight from beginning to end. The interplay between ROBERT DOWNEY JR'S HOLMES and JUDE LAW'S WATSON is wonderful. It has a great story, fabulous villain, sparkling dialogue and marvelous scenery. It was a real sleeper and a romp to savour.

The production values are sterling, as befits a film produced by JOEL SILVER, (get it)? The d.o.p. is the masterful PHILIPPE ROUSSELOT, and it is a very handsome production with excellent vfx as well.

Next time Cinemigoes, we'll have the year wrap-up of hits and misses.

until then...

T.T.F.N.