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Sunday, June 30, 2013
The East Review
The East came out in May of 2013. I finally was able to see this movie on June 30, 2013. This was an absolutely amazing movie. This was a great insight into the world of freeganism and eco-terrorism. Each character was well written, and the cast was able to really shape that character to make them effective. The East carries out "jams" to seek justice for the wrongs corporations place on citizens. These "jams" are well organized and really interesting to follow as they go down. I was simply amazed watching the movie unfold as I was drawn in by the unique lifestyle that the members of this group indulge in. Brit Marling's Sarah is sent in by a private firm run by Sharon played by Patricia Clarkson. This firm actually represents many of these corporations that The East targets. It's really incredible to watch Marling as she changes throughout becoming more sympathetic to their cause, as she becomes closer with Benji played by Alexander Skarsgaard (his best performance to date). She also sees how underhanded the firm that sends her to infiltrate the group is. Marling is extremely captivating and really puts on one of the best performances I've seen in a while. Each member of Tbe East has their own unique personality. There is so much character development. I was especially impressed with Ellen Page's Izzy role. I found Benji to be the official leader, but Izzy was easily the heart of the group. Her emotion and devotion to the cause is amazing. Izzy's conversation with her father about the evils his corporation causes produced one of the best acting performances I've seen from Ellen Page, and I've enjoyed all her roles as she is my favorite actress. Marling deserves all the praise she is getting for this role. She put so much into the Sarah character always showing her conflicted nature. This movie is filled with substance, and is a movie that should be promoted more over several of the current mainstream movies that just offer you big explosions and terrible acting. This movie provides you with excellent acting, one of the best ensemble casts you'll see in a movie, a realistic plot that is based on evidence from true cases, and constantly evolving characters. I mentioned how much I enjoyed Ellen Page and Brit Marling, but Alexander Skarsgaard's role as the leader of The East was brilliant casting. He worked so well in the role of the leader with his towering presence, and dark past evident in his eyes. Skarsgaard showed how effective he was from the first moment we saw him at the head of the dinner table in a really memorable scene that impressed me with its originality. Zal Batmanglij did an excellent job presenting unique scenes, combined with well written characters. Each scene has meaning. The cast tapped into the mindset of these characters so effectively. I liked watching them set up their "jams" as each member has their own part in carrying it out successfully. Both "jams" we saw showed how intelligent the group is. Toby Kebbell's role as Doc was a great supporting performance. He really created alot of sympathy for the group's cause with his stories about his sister. Each of these "jams" seem to focus on a personal issue with one of the corporations whether it is Doc or Izzy. The East provided an excellent plot supplemented by a phenomenal cast. I personally believe that Brit Marling, Ellen Page, and Alexander Skarsgaard should be considered for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars this year, because the performances are so perfectly executed that it really makes the audience feel for the character. I would also include the movie itself as Best Picture along with Batmanglij as Best Director. This movie's unique plot combined with the real life stories that shaped it is without a doubt the best movie I have seen this year and it deserves a 5/5. The East is why I love movies. What an amazing film!!
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