Your piece is clearly more thought-provoking than than movie, especially the section that questions if filmmakers can even depict the surveillance state with an unbiased view. I still want to see this one, maybe good for the elliptical.
This is a superb piece, Noah! I remember loving this film as a freshman in college, when I didn't know films well enough to expect much. You have explained beautifully what is hollow about it. The lingerie store in particular sounds EXACTLY like something Tony Scott (or Michael Bay) would have done. And did. So juvenile. But the movie is undeniably fun to watch, as you said.
Your piece is clearly more thought-provoking than than movie, especially the section that questions if filmmakers can even depict the surveillance state with an unbiased view. I still want to see this one, maybe good for the elliptical.
This is a superb piece, Noah! I remember loving this film as a freshman in college, when I didn't know films well enough to expect much. You have explained beautifully what is hollow about it. The lingerie store in particular sounds EXACTLY like something Tony Scott (or Michael Bay) would have done. And did. So juvenile. But the movie is undeniably fun to watch, as you said.
Oh good call. That lingerie scene is completely a Michael Bay move.
Citizen Four?