Film "The Parcel": reviews of the film (2009). The film "The Parcel" (2012 (2013)): reviews

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The film "The Parcel" (reviews of film critics confirm this) is a stylish thriller about dreams and morality. Director Richard Kelly, who filmed the opus "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, shot an old-fashioned and extremely stylish film, which is very unusual and strange for a contemporary to watch. The original name of the film project is The Box.

Pandora's Box

The film "The Parcel" received mixed reviews from the audience, it failed at the box office in the United States. Neither the presence in the lead female role of Cameron Diaz, nor the experience of the director-screenwriter of "Domino" (2005) and the director of "Donnie Darko" (2001) did not save the situation.

The film takes place in 1976. The main characters - a married couple Arthur (James Marsden) and Norma (Cameron Diaz) - are experiencing serious financial difficulties. The norm is reduced at work, and Arthur does not pass the selection for astronauts. Just then, a strange man appears on their doorstep offering an even more unusual deal.

It's conditions are quite simple: in the given boxthere is a button, if you press it, one stranger will die, and the couple will receive a million dollars. This is the plot of the painting "The Parcel". Reviews of the film prove that this peculiar prologue is a stunning anticipation of the subsequent events, discouraging and exploding the brain.

Couldn't resist the temptation

The couple makes their choice, they press the button and get a million. But later, after the euphoria, the spouses were seriously worried about their future fate, stepping on the next rake. Now their fate is in the hands of that strange type of Mr. Steward (Frank Langella), who continues the game without intending to change the rules. This is the plot of Richard Kelly's The Parcel project. Reviews of the film say that it is essentially a remake of one of the Twilight Zone episodes.

Without revealing the intrigue and plot secrets, it is worth noting the ingenious interweaving of conspiracy theories into the storyline. The director tried to saturate the plot with a fair amount of branded chips, most of which will seem at least strange. "The Parcel" is a 2009 film (reviews confirm this), full of irrational inserts. Not all of the viewers understand the events taking place in the second part of the picture.

Dramatic ending

The film "The Parcel" (2009) received mixed reviews, largely because the further development of the storyline simply confuses the viewer. Real madness begins in the life of the heroes who pressed the button: they appear from nowherebleeding zombies, heroes chased by a laughing boy, they find themselves on the sidelines of top-secret laboratories and are no longer able to clearly determine in which world and dimension they are.

Closer to the climax, realistic motifs reappear in the picture. The protagonists are informed that redemption is real, but the price, as usual, is prohibitive, and it will have to be paid in full. Such a life lesson is the film "The Parcel". Reviews of film critics called Kelly's work an excellent psychological thriller with a killer morality and an exciting philosophy.

CV

The director's efforts are noticeable even to an inexperienced movie fan, however, as well as misses. Kelly throughout the entire duration of the film maintains a detached meaningful intonation, building filigree plans. Musical accompaniment - the creation of rockers Arcade Fire. The minimalist unsettling soundtrack is one of the few undeniable successes that The Package has.

Reviews of experts, written in a positive way, also note an outstanding plot monolith, which in the second part of the picture breaks up into three separate lines: fantastic Martian stuff, "Mathesonian" plot and mystical elements. Unfortunately, according to leading filmmakers, the author managed to complete only one, the other two remained unfinished.

The Parcel by Jesse Johnson

Jesse Johnson's action movie "The Parcel" (2012) received not at all happy reviews. The audience noted that if you want to determine what to expect from the movie, you need to pay attention to the actingcasting and a group of creators. So, having recognized the actors playing the main roles in the project of the little-known director Johnson and screenwriter Derek Kolstad, it immediately becomes clear that there will be no special deep moral overtones and philosophizing in the film. The fact is that Dolph Lundgren and Steve Austin have not starred in high-quality high-budget blockbusters for quite a long time. The actors focused their attention on category B projects. "The Package" is a film, reviews of which identified the tape as a representative of a strong but low-budget brainchild of category B.

Storyline

The storyline of the picture is indivisible into branches and is quite simple. The protagonist Tommy, nicknamed the German, is a generalist: security guard, bouncer and courier. On a confidential assignment from his boss, Tommy is obliged to deliver a package to one of the local crime bosses. The deal is mutually beneficial: with his efforts, the German will pay off the debts of his unlucky brother. But, as it turned out, there are a lot of applicants for this premise, among them criminal elements of all stripes. Thus begins a deadly race for ownership of the cherished package - a game of survival.

Tranquil Traditions

Such films as "The Parcel", the reviews of film critics deserve stingy. They are called simple and straightforward. Scenarios are monolithic, without special tricks and multi-way. There is also no moral connotation that the director is trying to convey to the audience through the actions of the central characters. Developmentthe storyline is understandable and predictable: a lot of shootings, spectacular fights, chases, sometimes ridiculous actions of the heroes and a culmination that was clear from the first minutes of timing. In addition to the above, the action movie "The Package" (2013), the reviews of the viewers only confirm this, has weak special effects, average camera work and a soundtrack that is standard for action films.

Cast

The actors who played the roles of the main characters did not go beyond the usual roles. Critics were especially picky when considering the game of Steve Austin (pseudonym Ice Block). Their verdict was categorical - according to experts, it can be called an actor with a stretch. Throughout the film, he ran, fought with a stony face devoid of emotion. Weak changes in Austin's facial expressions were observed only once in the scene when the actor saw himself bare-chested in the hospital. Basically, what can you expect from a former professional wrestler? His filmography includes about 20 films, the most significant are: "Detective Nash Bridges", "The Expendables".

Martial artist, action movie star of 1980-1990 Dolph Lundgren managed to get used to the role, demonstrate acting talent and earn more condescending reviews from critics and enthusiastic fans. Against the background of his partner on the set of Steve, he looked in a favorable light, if you evaluate the dramatic talent. The return of the actor in The Expendables attracted the attention of filmmakers to his person, including Jesse Johnson, who invited Lundgren to play the lead role in his project. Thoseepisodes in which Dolph dominated were named the best in the film "The Parcel".

English actor and stuntman of Irish origin Darren Shahlavi as one of the hunters for the ill-fated package was convincing. And the staged fights with his participation were extremely realistic and spectacular, which is not surprising, since from the age of 7 Darren was seriously engaged in karate, judo and other martial arts.