2013 [Trailer]
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn [IMDB]
Nicolas Winding Refn is one of my favorite directors working today and to say I was excited to see his newest film, Only God Forgives, would be putting it lightly. Based off the trailer and the director's prior work, this film was one of my most anticipated for 2013... let's see if it was a winner.
Synopsis: Ryan Gosling (so hot right now) is working as a drug smuggler in Bangkok's seedy underground. His brother turns up dead and with some coaxing from his mother, he sets out for vengeance.
As with all of NWR's movies, this is not for everyone. It's slow paced, lacks a lot of dialogue, violent, and leaves things open for interpretation. It's exactly what I hoped it would be. The Gos was awesome, the score was on point, and out of everything Nicolas has produced... this is by far the best looking of the bunch. The colored lights against darkened sets (think Dario Argento) used throughout Only God Forgives lends itself to the horror genre and offers a very creepy vibe which I absolutely loved. The story is pretty straight forward and simple, but I think Nicolas Winding Refn has other hidden themes that the viewer is left to put together. I have an interesting theory about the police chief Chang, but I'll save it, as it would be considered a really big spoiler... once you see Only God Forgives we'll talk about it okay... cool.
This is a slam dunk for me... also a film I'll definitely buy and rewatch. It's in theaters now, so check it out. Or don't, do whatever you feel like.
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