"Aloha"
Title: Aloha
Director: Cameron Crow
Writer: Cameron Crow
Category: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Duration: 105 min
Rate: 
As for many of Cameron Crow's movies
This is precisely what happens to Brian Gilcrest in his last military operation on behalf of a private entrepreneur that wants to launch his own satellite.
From the beginning, it's clear that Brian's work as a contractor made him forget the love and passion he had for his career and for the sky. He became a man working for the highest bidder. War made him bitter and realistic, looking up at the sky doesn't mean as much anymore to him and this last mission in Hawaii is just a way to reestablish his name and move on.
However, he doesn't remember that the island is a magical place and it will change his life in the blink of an eye.
Once he is back there, old ghosts reappear. His ex-girlfriend (Rachel McAdams) still lives there. But instead of waiting for him she has moved on and married another man, building a family with him, even though she still feels a deep affection for him. All his former military colleagues are there as well reminding him of his past failures and what he did wrong.
However, what will really change his life the most is Captain Ng (Emma Stone) who is acting as his watch dog during the mission and is in charge of helping him succeed. Her energy and vision of the world and the Universe will help Brian see again how the sky can still hold all the answers.
In Aloha what surprised me the most were different aspects. Most of all, I found the cast ensemble's acting to be very realistic, apart from some scenes in which Emma Stone was over the top, but I'm inclined to say that it was a quirk of her character.
Each dialogue was fast paced and brilliant in its small peculiarities and comic timing. All the characters are well oiled together and the chemistry between Emma and Bradley was effortless and made their relationship simple and real at the same time. The small moments between them were entertaining and spun the story with great harmony.
Crow's cinematography is magical in different parts of the film, especially when he wants to portray the uncanny and mystical aspect of Hawaii and its culture.
There is also a special light around every main character and when the focus of the camera is set on just one person, highlighting small details, it creates unique and magnetic moments by slowing down the action just enough to make the audience absorb the scene.
Since the movie is a combination of comedy, drama and romance, one would think that all this elements could clash together creating a chaotic clutter. Instead, Crow was able to put together all these aspects and make the story flow effortlessly.
The comedy aspect is well balanced and in many ways it coats the most dramatic scenes with a nice light, making them more poignant.
All in all, Aloha was a nice surprise. I enjoyed watching it and the ending left me with a smile on my face, proving that sometimes there is no need to go over the board to conceive a well written movie.
This is precisely what happens to Brian Gilcrest in his last military operation on behalf of a private entrepreneur that wants to launch his own satellite.
From the beginning, it's clear that Brian's work as a contractor made him forget the love and passion he had for his career and for the sky. He became a man working for the highest bidder. War made him bitter and realistic, looking up at the sky doesn't mean as much anymore to him and this last mission in Hawaii is just a way to reestablish his name and move on.
However, he doesn't remember that the island is a magical place and it will change his life in the blink of an eye.
Once he is back there, old ghosts reappear. His ex-girlfriend (Rachel McAdams) still lives there. But instead of waiting for him she has moved on and married another man, building a family with him, even though she still feels a deep affection for him. All his former military colleagues are there as well reminding him of his past failures and what he did wrong.
However, what will really change his life the most is Captain Ng (Emma Stone) who is acting as his watch dog during the mission and is in charge of helping him succeed. Her energy and vision of the world and the Universe will help Brian see again how the sky can still hold all the answers.
In Aloha what surprised me the most were different aspects. Most of all, I found the cast ensemble's acting to be very realistic, apart from some scenes in which Emma Stone was over the top, but I'm inclined to say that it was a quirk of her character.
Each dialogue was fast paced and brilliant in its small peculiarities and comic timing. All the characters are well oiled together and the chemistry between Emma and Bradley was effortless and made their relationship simple and real at the same time. The small moments between them were entertaining and spun the story with great harmony.
Crow's cinematography is magical in different parts of the film, especially when he wants to portray the uncanny and mystical aspect of Hawaii and its culture.
There is also a special light around every main character and when the focus of the camera is set on just one person, highlighting small details, it creates unique and magnetic moments by slowing down the action just enough to make the audience absorb the scene.
Since the movie is a combination of comedy, drama and romance, one would think that all this elements could clash together creating a chaotic clutter. Instead, Crow was able to put together all these aspects and make the story flow effortlessly.
The comedy aspect is well balanced and in many ways it coats the most dramatic scenes with a nice light, making them more poignant.
All in all, Aloha was a nice surprise. I enjoyed watching it and the ending left me with a smile on my face, proving that sometimes there is no need to go over the board to conceive a well written movie.
Till next time,
Fred.
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