Kathryn Bigelow’s cinema has always been characterized by exemplary management of tension, the balance between muscles and sweat, the nerve as a fundamental pillar on which to build any storythe force that explodes in every scene, even in those where silence shines with its presence. Your camera is shaky and consistent. Volcano and scratches. Blast and precision.
All Kathryn Bigelow’s films, from least to most
1 ‘The weight of water’
Adaptation of the novel by Anita Shreve, “The weight of water”. Kathryn Bigelow’s most unsuccessful work to date, which strongly exemplifies the high level of his career. And that’s it, despite it evident imbalance of interest between the two plots that make up the film, we are faced with a work with occasional flashes of genius by a director that is particularly effective when it comes to dealing with violence and sensuality. In this sense, it is worth underlining the performances of Sarah Polley and Elizabeth Hurley respectively, two of the most evident virtues of a proposal that never ends up completely captivating you.
The weight of the water in eCartelera
Two “K-19: The Widowmaker”
In principle, all the elements necessary for “K-19: The Widowmaker” to perform at a very high level were there, present and radiant. A prestigious director, the always interesting Kathryn Bigelow, a top-notch cast with Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson at the helm, and a story based on real events full of intrigue, drama and action. However, the clearly excessive length of the filmthe inability to awaken in the viewer something similar to emotion and, above all, the tremendous drops in rhythm that it undergoes during its central section, caused by the repetition of desperate situations, end up bringing ‘K-19: The Widowmaker’ closer to the port of disappointment Touched and sunk by boredom.
3 ‘The without love’
Except for the dedicated performance of Willem Dafoe, an actor unable to be below notable, there is nothing particularly memorable in ‘The Loveless’, the proper debut of a Kathryn Bigelow who, despite everything, he managed to leave more than one scene with his particular visual identity. Best when it’s more wild and raunchy, this story of gangsters, rock and roll, and impossible hairstyles isn’t a great first job, but it’s much closer to extraordinary than disaster.
4 ‘The Wounded Locker’
From its overwhelming prologue of pure cinematic force, ‘En Tierra Hostile’ exudes a special nerve, a dazzling beat, a force at the level of sand, sweat and tension. The intrigue is, of course, a countdown, but also the terror, the uncertainty and the shaking hand under a scorching sky. There is no room for the smallest mistake. An error? Goodbye. On that fine line that separates everything from nothing is the exact place where Kathryn Bigelow’s film moves. And where it explodes.
In addition to being one of the most amazing Academy Awards for Best Picture of recent years, a milestone that has a lot to do with history, this war film with its iron muscles, lost gaze and unhealed wounds, serves to exemplify, for the umpteenth time, the talent of a director who is as fireproof as he is passionate. His way of shooting, intense, captivating, impulsive and balanced at the same time, is the great attraction of a film that is affected by the gaze. And from tachycardia.
In hostile land in eCartelera
5 ‘Strange days’
Written by Jay Cocks and James Cameron, “Strange Days” is one of those cult gems framed in the sci-fi genre that hasn’t stopped growing over the years since its distant premiere in 1995. A frenetic thriller punctuated by a rhythm that is pure vertigo in which Bigelow proves to have fun in every scene, from the most intimate to the most spectacular. A true recital that elevates the film completely in all directions.
6 ‘They call him Bodhi’
After the magnificent “The Night Travelers” and “Blue Steel”, Kathryn Bigelow completed her particular gold trident with “They Call Me Bhodi”, one of her most famous and iconic films. With some great Keanu Reeves and, most importantly, Patrick Swayze, this story of false identities, giant waves, impossible chases and perfect robberies is one of those cinematic entertainment unable to age. A fundamental piece of the director’s filmography.
They call it Bodhi in eCartelera
7 ‘blue steel’
From its spectacular prologue, including some fabulous opening credits, “Blue Steel” is a one hundred percent Bigelow cinematic experience. Here is tension, throbbing, nerves, strength, flesh, blood, sex and dizziness. A magnificent detective thriller to be enjoyed glued to the screen and in which, in addition to the admirable work of the director, the interpretation of an immense Jamie Lee Curtis stands out. One of the best action movies of the 90s.
8 “Night travelers”
A western with vampires. With this starting point alone, “The Night Travelers” has already won a good part of the game. The best? That’s Kathryn Bigelow’s second feature film it flies much higher from its wonderful starting point to instant classic status thanks to a visual poetry as raw as it is moving, a group of unforgettable characters, an exciting love story and, above all, a complete direction from the first to the last scene. Bigelow’s best early stage film and one of the brightest peaks of his career.
9 ‘The darkest night’
What in other hands could have been a Manichean, manipulative and propagandistic film, among other things, becomes, thanks to the talent of Kathryn Bigelow, something really close to a masterpiece. Four years after winning the Oscars with the acclaimed ‘In Hostile Land’, the director is back with a formidable film in staging, hypnotic in its narration and captivating in its interpretations. With a good handful of memorable scenes, “The Darkest Night” is a pivotal film in Bigelow’s career and in the history of spy and terrorism cinema.
The darkest night in eCartelera
10 ‘Detroit’
It’s a shame that ‘Detroit’, Kathryn Bigelow’s great masterpiece, will thus go unnoticed after its premiere. However, we still have time to rediscover and claim a film that captures you from the first minute and doesn’t let you go until its brutal final stretch, turning your vision into an almost physical experience that hurts, upsets, conquers and shakes with the same force. Special mention for the impressive cast, brutal editing and a camera, that of Bigelow, which crosses the screen completely. Essential.
Detroit in eCartelera
Responsible for a total of ten fictional features in which the blunt error stands out due to its absence, despite, of course, there are particularly inspired works, Bigelow has managed to be a director as important as she is respected. And it is that, beyond the historical triumphs such as the victory in the Best Director category at the Oscars, We are talking about a talent with its own imprint and undeniable paternity.
In short, a director who, film after film, has shaped a professional career very close to the field of the blameless. Each new release under her name is an event in a film-loving world fully aware that if she is behind the project, the experience will be worth it. The Bigelow Triumph.
Source: E Cartelera
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
