damianphelps

To get the most out of these types of films I think it helps to try and put yourself in their shoes, being empathetic as possible. Imagine if it was you these events were happening to.

The Covenant is an incredible story and the film does a tremendous job of putting us, the viewer, in the middle of it.

The acting is excellent, visually the movie is awesome but it is simply the story that wins the day.

This is not a film about glory or action sequences its a story of survival and loyalty and is wonderfully told.

Guy Ritchie places himself behind the story rather than at the front like his other material and that was an inspired decision. Great movie :)

Another example of an actor helping out a mate, co worker etc to get a project realised that should never have made it to the big screen.

Cage is barely in it but just enough to feature on the poster!

The plus side is the creature/bug/alien. Its super creative with a great if not blurry look (that does get frustrating).

The down side, we have seen it all before. And, we are offered nothing new in terms of why any of this has happened so its just giant wolf/roaches attacking people for...food?

Almost all the characters in the film are at some level dispicable and not really worth investing in, a bit like the movie :)

A cast driven piece that delivers a great script.

Margin Call is a very entertaining drama that shys away from bombastic scenes but still manages to grab your interest and emotions.

Telling an intimate, internal story, of a major global event Margin Call allows the cast to flex their muscles with each key member lifting the story as it moves along. Unlike many ensemble films this one doesn't waste any of the talent it has available.

The movie also balances the provision of character depth without getting bogged down in unnesecary story elements allowing the story to flow.

Margin Call was a satisfying experience :)