Der Gott des Gemetzels (2011)
35KDer Gott des Gemetzels: Directed by Roman Polanski. With Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, John C. Reilly. Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the discussion into chaos.
“I would like to start off my review with a little back story. I was off from work on a beautiful Southern California day and just watched Woody Allenu0026#39;s Manhattan Murder Mystery last night so this was a nice complimentary movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe basic premise of the movie is the interactions of two sets of parents who are getting together for the sole purpose of an altercation between their children. Jodie Foster and John C. Reilly are the parents of the injured child (Ethan). Kate Winslet and Christopher Waltz are the parents of the boy that hit Ethan (Zachery). The movie starts and ends in the confines of the Longstreetu0026#39;s apartment (Reilly u0026amp; Foster). What ensues is the breakdown of civility between the two parties. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI really enjoyed the movie, especially as it was the right movie for my mood, but also because the casting was great, dialogue was sharp and as usual the directing was spot on. I went in expecting Reilly to be miscast, but he not only held his own but had some real moments. Foster is easy to hate and the one I think an award nomination is due. Winslet had a great metamorphosis as too chic investment banker. Waltz was maybe not fleshed out as much, but easily the most enjoyable. All things considered it was a Thoroughly enjoyable movie. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere is very little not to like but taken in the essence of an old fashioned ensemble And that itu0026#39;s wrapped up nicely with a bow, not many loose ends, itu0026#39;s a great 80 minute Escape from the HD life we live.”
