Major spoilers for "Beast" follow.
Director Baltasar Kormákur's "Beast" is Hollywood's latest attempt to make audiences afraid of the sheer power and ferocity of nature. The film draws influences from classic creature features like "The Ghost in the Darkness," "Jaws," and even "Jurassic Park." Its 90-minute runtime and straight-to-the-point narrative give viewers a lean, action-packed b-movie featuring A-list talent both in front of and behind the camera.
In "Beast," Idris Elba plays Nate, a father who must protect his family from a vengeful lion on a safari gone awry. Sharlto Copley joins him as Martin, Nate's best friend and resident lion expert. As usual, both actors are great. However, the film's real Mvp is the camera work. Entire sequences play out in single takes, with the camera moving in and around the action, not allowing either the characters or the audience to escape.
With a bloodthirsty lion stalking Nate...
Director Baltasar Kormákur's "Beast" is Hollywood's latest attempt to make audiences afraid of the sheer power and ferocity of nature. The film draws influences from classic creature features like "The Ghost in the Darkness," "Jaws," and even "Jurassic Park." Its 90-minute runtime and straight-to-the-point narrative give viewers a lean, action-packed b-movie featuring A-list talent both in front of and behind the camera.
In "Beast," Idris Elba plays Nate, a father who must protect his family from a vengeful lion on a safari gone awry. Sharlto Copley joins him as Martin, Nate's best friend and resident lion expert. As usual, both actors are great. However, the film's real Mvp is the camera work. Entire sequences play out in single takes, with the camera moving in and around the action, not allowing either the characters or the audience to escape.
With a bloodthirsty lion stalking Nate...
- 8/22/2022
- by Ben Begley
- Slash Film
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