Writer/Director: David O Russell
Year: 1999
Story by: John Ridley
Cinematographer: Newton Thomas Sigel
A great satirical/action flick. Like Billy Wilder, understands how to blend comedy and serious drama, how to keep high stakes and move the story forward in unexpected ways, and provides comedy in a way that lends realism. I think this might be one of the best war films ever made just because it captures the chaos of war, the misunderstandings that turn even light moments into deadly moments. He also includes something thematically that is not only true to war, I'm sure, but something that is true to life; the turn from comedy to tragedy, in fact, the endless blend of dark comedy that is life.
This is my first David O. Russell film I believe, but I am going to start searching out more of his films. This is very smart and fun cinema.
He is creative in his camera work and photography, the way he uses visual flourishes to add to the depth of the story.
Loved this film. See it!
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