19Oct
Week of October 19th
Nightwatch (2004)
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, this is such an original and unique approach to filmmaking. Seriously, this director has one of the most inventive styles out there and when I first saw the film, it blew my mind. It is that good.
Daywatch (2006)
The sequel to Nightwatch is just as awesome, you will not be disappointed. These films by Bekmambetov are a must see if you’re interested in contemporary Russian cinema because they are unlike the films we get out of North America – they’re like a fresh breeze sweeping into the theatre.
Kudos to you for bringing up these two films…despite some flirting with cliche and cinematic cheesiness – these movies are definitely unique and entertaining.
Who knows what Timur’s next North American project with look like? ‘Wanted’ had its moments….plus, there’s always the last in the trilogy to get all geared up for. Twilight Watch, here we come.
I’m glad someone else has actually heard of these films!
Maybe it’ll be a film quadrilogy. “The Last Watch” came out last year so if/when they make Twilight Watch a film, it’ll be hard to ignore the fourth book. Three films, four films…either way, as long as Timur directs it’ll be fun!