En 1905, un vagabundo en una peligrosa misión para rescatar a su hermana, quien ha sido secuestrada, se ve enredado en un siniestro culto religioso en una remota isla.En 1905, un vagabundo en una peligrosa misión para rescatar a su hermana, quien ha sido secuestrada, se ve enredado en un siniestro culto religioso en una remota isla.En 1905, un vagabundo en una peligrosa misión para rescatar a su hermana, quien ha sido secuestrada, se ve enredado en un siniestro culto religioso en una remota isla.
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It has been a while since I saw a good horror movie. Considering this is a very exploited genre and is hardly going to be something new, this movie is pretty good. It has an interesting and gripping plot, and reasonably unexpected turns. Overall entertaining.
Apostle is another Netflix original, a collaboration between UK and US production companies and is certainly a memorable tale.
It tells the story of a man who visits a secluded island housed by a mysterious cult that have kidnapped his sister. But beneath the visage is something even more sinister than he could have possibly imagined.
It comes under the horror genre, I question that. Is it really? Thriller seems to suit it better.
Starring Michael Sheen in a truly excellent performance by him this grisly, dark, moody little film really got my attention early on but by about half way it seemed to have lost its way. Like the writer had a good idea but didn't know how to follow through with it.
I'm not saying Apostle is a bad movie, it has some great themes and looks great but from an entertainment perspective it finds itself somewhat lacking. I'm not a person who needs everything spelling out for him, I don't mind things being left open to interpretation but there is a fine line between that and just leaving things a tad too open.
Apostle is a watchable effort with some nice ideas but as for what they were actually aiming for I think it's a swing and a miss. Shame.
The Good:
Looks the part
Michael Sheen
A few decent ideas
The Bad:
Doesn't really come together very well
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Concerningly that lifestyle (Minus the religion) oddly appeals to me
Christian torture devices are the stuff of nightmares
It tells the story of a man who visits a secluded island housed by a mysterious cult that have kidnapped his sister. But beneath the visage is something even more sinister than he could have possibly imagined.
It comes under the horror genre, I question that. Is it really? Thriller seems to suit it better.
Starring Michael Sheen in a truly excellent performance by him this grisly, dark, moody little film really got my attention early on but by about half way it seemed to have lost its way. Like the writer had a good idea but didn't know how to follow through with it.
I'm not saying Apostle is a bad movie, it has some great themes and looks great but from an entertainment perspective it finds itself somewhat lacking. I'm not a person who needs everything spelling out for him, I don't mind things being left open to interpretation but there is a fine line between that and just leaving things a tad too open.
Apostle is a watchable effort with some nice ideas but as for what they were actually aiming for I think it's a swing and a miss. Shame.
The Good:
Looks the part
Michael Sheen
A few decent ideas
The Bad:
Doesn't really come together very well
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Concerningly that lifestyle (Minus the religion) oddly appeals to me
Christian torture devices are the stuff of nightmares
A fascinating and thoroughly engaging film, with incredible direction, great performances, splendid cinematography and an unpredictable plot, even though there were some inconsistencies.
The people giving this film 10/10 are being too nice and those giving 1/10 are being overly critical. The truth, for whatever my opinion is worth, is somewhere in between. The acting is actually quite good, with Michael Sheen giving a particularly extraordinary performance. The setting is beautiful and the film overall beautiful to look at.
The concept is interesting as well and the first 45 minutes actually seem to fly by because the premise is so compelling; you'll want to know what's going to happen. Unfortunately, the plot seems to slowly deteriorate after that as Gareth Evans remembers that he needs to throw in a healthy amount of gore to please his greatest fans and the storytelling takes a serious hit in the process. It ends up somewhat confused and chaotic and not in an interesting way.
The concept is interesting as well and the first 45 minutes actually seem to fly by because the premise is so compelling; you'll want to know what's going to happen. Unfortunately, the plot seems to slowly deteriorate after that as Gareth Evans remembers that he needs to throw in a healthy amount of gore to please his greatest fans and the storytelling takes a serious hit in the process. It ends up somewhat confused and chaotic and not in an interesting way.
It really does surprise me that this film didn't get a big theatrical release, logically I don't really understand why. Its original, has a great cast and boasts a terrific story line. The cinematography is terrific, it had superb production values, it really looks slick and very well made. I can't decide who stands out in particular, but the acting in general is exceptional, with Michael Sheen perhaps ending the charisma stakes.
It's a very macabre storyline, possibly the reason for its lack of release, if you've seen The Witch, that's a good idea of the tone you'll get here, very dark to the point of being bleak.
This isn't for everyone, but I loved it. 8/10
It's a very macabre storyline, possibly the reason for its lack of release, if you've seen The Witch, that's a good idea of the tone you'll get here, very dark to the point of being bleak.
This isn't for everyone, but I loved it. 8/10
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- TriviaThe tincture taken by Thomas throughout the first half of the movie is likely laudanum. Laudanum, or tincture of opium, is comprised of opium powder and alcohol. It is implied in the opening scene that his addiction is why he is thought to be dead prior to being located to help with his sister's rescue.
- ErroresFrank loads red plastic shells into his shotgun. Plastic shotgun shells were not introduced until 1960.
- Citas
Prophet Malcolm: [fervently to his congregation] Where is the land which has no call for wars? Hmm? Arms? Money? Nor taxes? Well, that land is here. No tax-gatherer's bill shall ever threaten our church door! We, I tell thee, we... we are free men.
- Bandas sonorasBroad Is the Road
Words written by Isaac Watts
Original music composed by Daniel Read
Arranged by John E.R. Hardy/John Hardy Music 2018
Conducted by John E.R. Hardy
Performed by Victoria Ashfield (as Tic Ashfield), Kirsten Evans, John E.R. Hardy, Elin Jones, Odilon Marcenaro, Luciano Williamson, Huw Ynyr Evans, Joshua-Liam Jones, Tomos Jones, Connor McLean, Emma Nelson, Sylvia Villa
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- Tiempo de ejecución2 horas 10 minutos
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- 2.35 : 1
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