Reza, a young truck driver at a truck stop, falls for a girl. His brother, a teacher in the literacy corps, also becomes smitten with her. Unaware of Reza's feelings, the teacher asks his brother to propose to the girl on his behalf. Reza agrees, but a wicked and lustful man who also desires the girl pits the two brothers against each other. He sabotages the truck stop in an attempt to eliminate them. Reza thwarts the lustful man's plan, but the younger brother is killed by him. Eventually, Reza captures the killer, and the police arrest him.
A refreshing twist is that all the kids’ powers are…kind of useless. There’s a kid who can only move in slow motion, a kid who has every power in the world but can only use them randomly, and our main character Missy who has no powers at all. The thesis of the film seems to be that it doesn’t matter what kind of powers you have, its the way you use them, which is good for the warm and fuzzies.
Films about casinos have long been a favorite of Hollywood. This is unsurprising, as they're often tied to magnetic characters whose lives revolve around luxury, spectacle, and even danger.
Although Fargo is not actually based on a true story, I do believe it is worth the watch. It has drama, suspense, and a mysterious figure to keep you engaged.
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.
All in all, “Event Horizon” is a cinematic misfire, begging to be perfected in the future. While it possesses an array of admirable visuals, the film leaves much to be desired. If only we could see Anderson’s preferred cut, which featured more character development and tortuous imagery. In the meantime, I have a catchphrase for this film: In space no one can hear you snore.
For those tranquil houses with white fences, what is happening behind every closed door?
