29th December, 2016
You know … I like an occasional movie.
I really do.
That’s when I get the chance to see one.
Working nights, though?
Doesn’t give me that many free evenings.
I had one, tonight.
And really fancied something that’s been on my iTunes wish list a while.
And … ?
It’s a bit …
Different …
~≈Â≈~
Set in Los Angeles, The Neon Demon follows the story of Jessie — Elle Fanning — a sixteen year old aspiring model who moves to the big city.
And who almost immediately falls into the wrong crowd.
Meeting a coterie of looks obsessed models, a make-up artist called Ruby — Jena Malone — and a rather seedy landlord: played by Keanu Reeves.
It’s only when she finds a cougar in her room … ? That things really go down hill.
~≈Â≈~
Which is possibly a short write up, I know: but it IS getting late.
At any rate, I think I can safely say The Neon Demon is …
Well, the word I kept thinking of whilst watching, is odd.
I’ve seen two over films of Refn’s films — Bronson and Valhalla Rising — and enjoy both.
But The Neon Demon, much like Valhalla Rising in particular, is … odd.
They’re both films that are ones that aren’t going to be to everyone’s taste: but ARE watchable
And, in the case of The Neon Demon?
Atmospherically strange, too.
Personally?
I’d suggest seeing The Neon Demon, before judging it.
It’s worth watching, I think: just to see if you do like it.
The Neon Demon
★★☆☆
The Neon Demon
★★☆☆
Interesting challenge. I've seen Elle Fanning on a couple of films and thought she was impressive considering her age. Sometimes it's good to catch up on something a bit different.
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