The Magician
Despite my apprehension at seeing this film, and fears that it might not live up to the modest hype surrounding it, I was floored by The Magician's down to earth nature and warm intentions.
Despite being a film about a hitman, being shot in Melbourne, featuring local actors, and having had Bernard Curry IN A BANDANA in the audience, this film was excellent. Telling of hitman Ray and his travels, the excellent acting of lead Scott Ryan is the catalyst for a story that grows on the audience and turns a simple tale into an loving examination of the hitman's life and actions.
His relationship with the camera man is the highlight for the film, as they prove the perfect foil for each other. Starting at either extreme, as violator on one hand and innocent bystander on the other, as the film draws on, each begins to assume the role of the other in small increments.
There isn't a lot that can be said for this beyond 'see it when you get the chance.'
4/5 big m's.
Despite being a film about a hitman, being shot in Melbourne, featuring local actors, and having had Bernard Curry IN A BANDANA in the audience, this film was excellent. Telling of hitman Ray and his travels, the excellent acting of lead Scott Ryan is the catalyst for a story that grows on the audience and turns a simple tale into an loving examination of the hitman's life and actions.
His relationship with the camera man is the highlight for the film, as they prove the perfect foil for each other. Starting at either extreme, as violator on one hand and innocent bystander on the other, as the film draws on, each begins to assume the role of the other in small increments.
There isn't a lot that can be said for this beyond 'see it when you get the chance.'
4/5 big m's.
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