esp013
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Inland Empire is truly an indescribable piece of art. David Lynch travels beyond the boundaries of what is considered film, much like Stanley Kubrick's 2001. Lynch perfects his surrealistic dreamscape style with Inland Empire.
Lynch uses his cinematography as a means to transport the viewer into another world, giving the film an almost documentary look to it, through its use of lighting and framing of the subjects.
Inland Empire is a recollection of a nightmare you dreamt the night before, vague fragmented memories, and blurred, terrifying images.
What makes Inland Empire so memorizing and horrifying to watch is the nonsensical chaos of it all, the only thing you can be certain about in the uncertainty of what you'll see next. Your imagination is in a constant frenzy, frantically searching for something to latch onto and regain control. Lynch will occasionally utilize this thought process to his advantage, lulling the viewer into a feeling of safety, only to have it melt away seconds later as he escorts you deeper into his Hell.
The film's score also plays a key role in creating the atmosphere, providing a dirty, grainy feel, the sharp noises making you feel uneasy, even in the moments of calm.
Inland Empire is David Lynch's masterpiece; it's pure, unrestrained, psychological horror, it's 3 hours of hopelessness and terror, and you can't stop watching no matter how hard you try.
Lynch uses his cinematography as a means to transport the viewer into another world, giving the film an almost documentary look to it, through its use of lighting and framing of the subjects.
Inland Empire is a recollection of a nightmare you dreamt the night before, vague fragmented memories, and blurred, terrifying images.
What makes Inland Empire so memorizing and horrifying to watch is the nonsensical chaos of it all, the only thing you can be certain about in the uncertainty of what you'll see next. Your imagination is in a constant frenzy, frantically searching for something to latch onto and regain control. Lynch will occasionally utilize this thought process to his advantage, lulling the viewer into a feeling of safety, only to have it melt away seconds later as he escorts you deeper into his Hell.
The film's score also plays a key role in creating the atmosphere, providing a dirty, grainy feel, the sharp noises making you feel uneasy, even in the moments of calm.
Inland Empire is David Lynch's masterpiece; it's pure, unrestrained, psychological horror, it's 3 hours of hopelessness and terror, and you can't stop watching no matter how hard you try.
Gungrave is the story of two friends who join the mafia and progress up the ranks of the family. It is filled with sub plots of love, friendship, trust, and finally, betrayal. It takes you on an emotional journey of the two friends, Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowel. It shows you how the two men grow and change over time, and the different paths they take in life. For Brandon, the family is all about honor and trust, while for Harry it is for power. You can see the development of both of these characters, and how much they change, throughout the entirety of the 26 episode series.
The ending is absolutely heart shattering, all the loose ends are tied together and it gives you a perfect sense of closure to a great series. The story among the best in all of anime, and the execution of this story is flawlessly done. This is definitely an anime to see, even for those who don't usually watch it.
The ending is absolutely heart shattering, all the loose ends are tied together and it gives you a perfect sense of closure to a great series. The story among the best in all of anime, and the execution of this story is flawlessly done. This is definitely an anime to see, even for those who don't usually watch it.
