THE TRUTH ABOUT EMANUEL (2013)

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A complex emotional film about the labyrinths we make up in our minds in order to deal with reality and not go under.

Life is a rollercoaster of emotions and the subtle divine feminine gets a look in here in this film directed, written and produced by Francesca Gregorini. No small feat.

The English actress Kaya Scodelario, who was always excellent in Skins (a stand out for me) and also cropped up in Moon as Sam Rockwell’s daughter, is Emanuel, beautiful, porcelain-like and an character of mystery and depth.
This is the reason I watched it, surely she is going to be a massive star.
Here she plays an American and pulls it off nicely.

Emanuel becomes fascinated by her new next door neighbour Linda (Jessica Biel) who reminds her of her dead mother. Alfred Molina plays Emanuel’s father, always interesting, always grounded in a real character and always a joy to watch.

This is a complex film dealing with bereavement and the need for love intelligently and compassionately. It is well made and worth a look if it’s your cup of tea. It is abstract in parts and deals with the issues in a beautifully feminine way. Kaya carries the film confidently and I have no doubt we shall be seeing a lot more of this talented, stunning young woman.

3.6/5

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IN A WORLD (2013)

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I like Lake Bell. What can I say? I pretty much fell in crush with her in How to Make it in America, HBO’s brilliant look at 20 somethings in New York.
Such a shame it got cancelled after 2 very well put together seasons.

Since then I have devoutly watched her in Children’s Hospital and here in her directorial debut she calls on some of the C.H. alumni. The ever brilliant Ken Marino gets a juicy part that he sinks his comedic teeth into and Rob Corddry gets to have an emotional journey and Nick Offerman supports with his usual brand of off-beatedness.

“In A World where actors with distinctive voices get to tease you with their dulcet tones and tempt you into watching whatever trailer they are voicing, one woman stands out from the male-dominated industry to attempt to change the way voice-overs are heard.”

The film starts off with real life clips of the late Don LaFontaine, the coiner of “In a World…..” and brings you into this world with a deftness and light comedic touch.

The film falters a couple of times with slight plot contrivances but all in all a charming film with something to say about the male-dominated voice over industry, cleverly pitching father against daughter.
This indie comedy is a nice little look at the struggles of a young woman trying to find her voice and place in this kooky world.

3.6/5

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