Above any other adjective or definition, the professional career of Marc Forster it’s quite strange. From starting his journey with independent and mostly lauded cinema to the strange, and in some cases very interesting, proposals that mark the last stages of his career, the Swiss screenwriter and director has done practically everything.
From deeply academic films to action blockbusters with zombies and superstars, through unclassifiable comedies, extraordinary dramas or even an installment of the coveted Bond saga, Forster’s artistic journey is always governed by the influence of the unpredictable. Of course, we are not talking about a guy who does everything right, far from it, but Just as impossible as it is to anticipate its next step, it deserves our respect and concern.
Marc Forster’s career, from worst to best
eleven “Quantum of Comfort”
Worse? The unexpected of the coup. After Daniel Craig’s spectacular entry into the James Bond universe with the famous ‘Casino Royale’, expectations for his second adventure as 007 have inevitably and unjustifiably risen. However, “Quantum of Solace” ended up being one of the biggest disappointments of the seriesnot so much for its clearly low artistic value, but for the bleak feeling of (incomprehensible) missed opportunity.
Little or nothing worked in this soulless story, narrated rather awkwardly by Marc Forster and played with absolute reluctance. from a Craig unable to even generate anything resembling chemistry with Olga Kurylenko. Luckily Bond’s next step in cinema, ‘Skyfall’ passed this bump in the most forceful and sublime way possible, erasing the memory of this little big disaster with the stroke of a pen.
Quantum of Solace on eCartelera
10 ‘A Cry in the Night’
In his first film, ‘A Howl in the Night’, Marc Forster wanted to cover too much and unfortunately, he ended up with half of pretty much everything left. From the tremendous drama of its opening lines, the film starring a dedicated Radha Mitchell jumps through genres like thriller, acid social reflection and horror with (very) erratic results. The initial ambition and the occasional moment of visual brilliance are applauded, but this is by no means a particularly memorable debut.
9 “Soldier of God”
After the resounding artistic failure of ‘Quantum of Solace’, Marc Forster has left the James Bond universe, yes, but he didn’t leave aside the rudest action… and he failed. Starring a Gerard Butler who, yes, is more inspired than usual, “The Soldier of God” is chaos on almost every level, resulting in a frustrating experience for what it has of wasted potential. The occasional frantic scene is saved, in addition to the aforementioned installment of its protagonist, but that’s before a tape as irregular as it is forgettable.
8 “Comets in the Sky”
All the bad (a lot) and the good (a little) of ‘Comets in the sky’ was already present in the original novel signed by Khaled Hosseini. However, this is not an excuse when evaluating a film in which Marc Forster has firmly opted for autopilot and the more academic (and rancid) profile. A failed proposal that takes flight only in specific moments of genuine emotion. It is something.
Kites in the sky at eCartelera
7 ‘give me your eyes’
Half drama and half thriller, ‘Give Me Your Eyes’ is a proposal with the best and the worst of a Marc Forster who clearly shows that he is much more interested in delving into the first of the aforementioned genres. Because of this, the film is superbly performed by one of the best versions of Blake Lively to date. Exciting in the first section, shame to sink into cliché and bewilderment in the second half that never ceases to hook or convince.
Give me your eyes on eCartelera
6 ‘Transit’
No other film in Marc Forster’s career lives (and depends) as much on his talent behind the camera as ‘Transit’. Fortunately, Here we find one of the most inspired, intelligent, bold and balanced versions of a director who knows what each of the moments of this thriller requires. So sophisticated and fun that, from turn to turn and shooting because it’s my turn, it convinces without reservation with its exciting background and fabulous shape.
Traffic in eCartelera
5 “Christopher Robin”
One of the most ingenious Disney adaptations to live action cinema is “Christopher Robin”, a film with Ewan McGregor accompanied by Winnie the Pooh and the rest of the unforgettable characters created by AA Milne. A proposal as strange as it is interesting in which, above all, a nostalgic and somewhat gloomy reflection on the loss (and rescue) of the child in usthe leap from childhood illusion to the obligations of the adult world and finding yourself through your own memory.
Directed with skill and good hand by Marc Foster, ‘Christopher Robbin’ loses much of its force in a more adventurous last section, but ends up leaving an undeniable trace of tenderness. She could have given much more of herself, but the result is not negligible.
Christopher Robin of eCartelera
4 ‘Stranger Than Fiction’
Other than a great movie, “Stranger Than Fiction” is a happy place. In its nearly two hours, which pass like a delicious sigh, Marc Forster’s film, punctual from start to finish, is a feast of wit, charm, luminosity and tenderness which is enjoyed with a smile stitched on the face. A one hundred percent recommended proposal that also has the most complete interpretation of Will Ferrell’s career.
Weirder than fiction on eCartelera
3 “World War Z”
If we ignore a rather questionable, not to mention embarrassing, final climax, ‘World War Z’ is still a truly effective action horror show. A crazy zombie story full of absurd moments which, however, is irresistible for its frenetic pace, its predilection for visual excess, its moments of tension and, above all, its its imperial main stara Brad Pitt putting all the meat on the grill and bearing all the weight of the belt with no apparent effort.
World War Z on eCartelera
2 “The Monster Ball”
Tremendous leap in quality and maturity the one starring Marc Forster between his debut and ‘Monster’s Ball’, an amazing second job from start to finish. Starring an immeasurable Halle Berry and a fabulous Billy Bob Thorton, this brutal story of hypnotic atmosphere, captivating rawness and unleashed passions continues to resonate more than twenty years after its premiere as one of the most important dramas of the first decade of the 2000s. And as one of the seminal works in Forster’s career.
The dance of the monsters at the eCartelera
1 “Discovering Neverland”
Mermaids, lost children, Indians, evil pirates or fairies, among other characters, accompany us in a universe where, of course, nobody wants to grow up. We free our shadow, even if we insist on keeping it sewn to our feet, and let ourselves go. Who wouldn’t want to live in the Peter Pan and Tinker Bell universe? And who wouldn’t want to live in such an inspiring, emotional and magical film as “Discovering Neverland”?
And it is that, especially in its final stretch, the film wonderfully directed by Marc Forster and starring some extraordinary Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet and an unforgettable Freddie Highmore, managed to convey to the viewer that indescribable and dazzling essence that has always accompanied the characters Created by James Barrie. A goal that made it a cinematic experience capable of combining with special skill illusion, imagination and childhood innocence with complex themes such as death, transition to the adult world or family crises. In short, a splendid and particular film from beginning to end.
Discover Neverland on eCartelera
A director who, yes, ensures an effective, correct and professional formal finale which, although it does not leave many moments to remember, he lives with almost constant approval. It is no small thing for the times of excesses, for better or for worse, in which we seem to be permanently placed.
Source: E Cartelera
Bernice Bonaparte is an author and entertainment journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a passion for pop culture and a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest entertainment news, Bernice has become a trusted source for information on the entertainment industry.
