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India Stoker's father mysteriously dies leaving her and her unstable mother alone. Charlie, an uncle India never knew existed, arrives to change their lives. However, India suspects that something darker hides behind his charming nature.
This film was directed by Chan-wook Park. This film takes a very unique perspective. It is very different from the film Oldboy, but the art direction is familiar. There is a heavy influence from Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt with the storytelling motifs, themes, and plot devices. For those unfamiliar with Park's work, or Hitchcock's work, will find this film odd. The story is more told through its cinematography than its script. A lot of the script keeps its characters a mystery. There are several turns in the film that changes the image of the characters. The artistic cinematography and background makes it feel like a darkened fairytale. This film keeps a calm but creepy feeling. There is some sexual references, but little gore. This film only hints at the violence. It doesn't throw it in your face like modern films do. Together the cast created a chilling portrait of insanity. Mia Wasikowska played the role of India Stoker. She created an image of a girl lost to her families darkness. Matthew Goode played the role of Charles Stoker. He was the perfect image of the charming antihero. Nicole Kidman played the role of Evelyn Stoker. Her character was kept too far hidden in the shadows to be understood, but it worked for the film.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! This is a great psychological film, but it doesn't contain the intense dramatic storytelling of Park's earlier works.
Answer to last blog: Actress Berenice Bejo, The Artist, also starred in the film A Knight's Tale.
Que: What popular writer did actress Mia Wasikowska star as?
Jane Austen
Mary Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft
Jane Eyre
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