Deeply layered and nuanced, Blood finds the life line of horror and harnesses it for an experience that satisfies, and has you craving to return for more.
The personal and the political blend in Beirut, the latest thriller from director Brad Anderson. Setting the film in Beirut means they’ve got a long history of upheaval to pull from, but it also comes with it’s share of controversies.
Let’s be honest, the best reason to see this film is Kate Beckinsale. She is beauty, talent and skill that transcends all barriers of marketing appeal. We can focus this whole article on her but out of duty, I have to talk about this film.
The word “gritty” is often used by reviewers to describe films which portray graphic physical violence, lone wolf characters, and probably a line of coke or two. While I feel that’s accurate, my own personal definition for a gritty film differs slightly. If I describe a film as gritty, expect it to be both emotionally and physically violent and draining.