Posts

Showing posts from December 3, 2014

The Two Faces of January

Image
The Two Faces of January  (2014) A Review by Grant Kanigan Directed by: Hossein Amini Written By: Hossein Amini,  Based on                     Patricia Highsmith's novel Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Oscar Isaac,                 Kirsten Dunst Rating: PG Release Date: November 1st 2014 Viggo Mortensen in The Two Faces of January Photo by Jack English - © 2014 - StudioCanal      From the opening shots of Hossein Amini's The Two Faces of January, it's obvious we're entering a pre-existing world. Spouting off ancient Greek myths and legends on the steps of the Parthenon, Rydel, (Oscar Isaac), lets loose a narrative that is rich in style, wit and depravity; much like Greek myths and legends themselves. The Two Faces of January follows Rydel, a tour guide and small time con man as he falls into the mysterious world of Chester and Colette MacFa...