"Is all what we see or seem
but a dream within a dream...?"
Frankly, I didn't think much of
The Raven other than a mystery whodunnit with Poe as the central figure. But when I learned James McTeigue was the director, I HAD to see it. (most of you should know why)
And, like his first directorial effort, McTeigue did not disappoint. Fantastic gloomy and gothic atmosphere, a picture-perfect "graphic novel"-esque whodunnit based on Poe's works complete with plenty of gory murders and set pieces, two superbly developed complex characters in the main protagonist and antagonist (specially the former), very pacy script which keeps you engrossed, and a true blue climactic ending which feels very real considering the whole buildup of the entire film. Take a bow, James McTeigue and John Cusack.
If you are a true Poe fan and have read all/most of his works, you will thoroughly enjoy it. A brooding, taut and superbly made film - I am definitely getting the Blu-Ray ASAP.
Don't go by the negative vibes this film has generated ever since it's release. Watch it and decide for yourself. As for me, I loved it from start to end, and will toss it a pretty high recommendation.
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