Special thanks go to Jesse V. Johnson, for allowing me an early viewing of this project! The Film Screens in LA Sept 26th! 'Santa Monica Promenade Playhouse', click the Facebook event page for details The Beautiful Ones - LA Indie Artists Film Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/1615408265379253/
In an
era of 4k television and ultra HD theatrical releases, 'The Beautiful
Ones' is a hard slap in the face in a black and white world! Hearkens
back to the classics, who shall remain nameless! If I name them, 'The Package' may come my way!
Written
and directed by Jesse V. Johnson, 'The Beautiful Ones' is gangster
noir for a modern generation. The film follows the adventures of
Gabriel Tancredi , (Ross McCall) and his exploits in the world of the
mob. The characters in the film add the color, so the black and white
filming technique is not even noticed.
The
film has a cool, laid back narrative by the lead character. More
often than not this is not needed in a film, but in 'The Beautiful
Ones' it serves as a background informational plot device and
creative character development. Quite interesting is how Gabriel
describes the characters he meets with the narrative. My personal
favorite part is the interplay between Gabriel and Angela Morot
(Jesse Schram) There are copious references to Steve McQueen, and the
sexy Angela, has some classic lines including referring to herself as
Peggy Cummings from 'Gun Crazy'. Over the next few minutes lines
about Steve McQueen are traded between the two characters, and the
interplay is classic guy and girl dialogue. Afterwards Gabriel goes
into a detailed narrative about her, and the visuals are of Angela
moving in slow motion around the home, exudes a narrative deeper than
any nude scene, because the viewer is forced to imagine what happens.
As the
film progresses, the audience is introduced to various nefarious
characters, and no, I will not spoil it! This is a thinking
man's mafia/gangster film. Are there gunfights, yes, are there smoky
rooms, yes, however, the thoughtful dialogue in 'The Beautiful Ones',
coupled with the life altering climax, make for a spectacular film,
worthy of academy mention.
All
involved with the film obviously took time to get lighting, sound and
ADR just right. Watching my screener in HD with headphones, allowed
'The Beautiful Ones to come alive, from the opening sultry tones of
Angela, right up to the gun play to the exhilarating climax. Thanks
to the attention to detail in 'The Beautiful Ones', the film has a
definite repeat watch factor, and recommended for home viewing when
it becomes available! This is my modern day Citizen Kane and my top
film for 2015, 'The Beautiful Ones' scores a damn near perfect 9.5
out of 10, The film should develop a cult following at film
festivals, and deserves a worldwide theatrical release in 2016.
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