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Finally, I got to see the highly anticipated movie, Obsessed, where Beyonce doesn't sing and attempts to show a different side to her acting career. Although I'm not fully convinced of her as a good actor yet, she did somewhat hold her own on this thriller that she actually executive-produced.
Some of the things that had created the hype was the fight scene between Beyonce's character and that of Ali Larter's. It was worth every high-praise it received as it was the hottest I've ever seen between two hot women in a movie, probably and arguably the hottest part of the movie. British actor Idris Elba (who is very popular with the ladies - each and every woman I have had a discussion with about this movie says they'll see it just for him, lol) was also one of the main attractions for me to see this movie as he has been consistent with each and every project he's done, and I wanted to see how he would fair in this one. Maybe the fact that he gushed all over Beyonce on every interview he did whilst promoting the movie also planted a seed of interest, resulting in me wanting to see their chemistry on screen. It was therefore easy to believe in that aspect of their roles because everything seemed to flow smoothly.
Obsessed has all the trimmings of a great thriller, from the juicy and pacy storyline, to the sterling performances from the likes of Idris Elba (who made his name big with his stint of the crime drama series The Wire) and Ali Larter (mostly known for her role on the supernatural series Heroes), as well as the supporting cast. As I've mentioned before, Beyonce was good on Obsessed, much better than we've seen her before, but still lacks the flair that comes with the art of acting.
Obsessed will be released at Ster Kinekor cinemas nationwide on the 19th of June 2009. Be sure to check it out. It's entertaining, funny, and also informative on a lot of universal issues.
Just early this week I wrote about British films doing it big ahead of the Oscars. Another British star doing it big on his latest film is Guy Ritchie. The man who was at the helm of such memorable and unique films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as well as Snatch, is back with an impressive cast of fellow men and women in his latest graphic crime thriller RocknRolla.
The British talent featured on RocknRolla is the first thing that stands out from the film. I'm talking about accomplished actors like the ever-ravishing Thandie Newton, Mark Strong, Gerald Butler, Idris Elba, Tom Wilkinson and Tom Hardy. There are a few actors who are not from the European countries, like Ludacris and Jemery Piven, but it is the local talent that injects substance and familiarity into film.
The title of the film might be mistaken for a movie about music, but the themes and the storyline are so far from it. RocknRolla is a crime thriller that sees different aspects of crimes intertwined into one explosive mystery. The graphic manner in which the film is shot provides an extra edgyness and creates instant visual attraction into the characters and their surroundings. The humour is also very palatable and witty.
Guy Ricthie has done a sterling job in capturing the essence of the different characters and relaying their interesting stories. All actors give their best, each bringing something unique and amazing into the film, especially the young Toby Kebbell who plays a character that brings the pieces all together. Also noteworthy is Thandie Newton's sassy, sharp and sexy nature as the only lady actor in the film.
I believe you are going to really enjoy this film, especially if you are a Guy Ritchie fan. I know I am and have also always been fascinated with the English accent, so that provided me with more to enjoy.
RocknRolla has been out already at Nu Metro cinemas nationwide since end of January.
