Main Cast: James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel
Review:
Trance directed by acclaimed Oscar winning director Danny
Boyle is a psychological thriller and heist film combined. The movie revolves
around three characters: Simon (James McAvoy) who is hired to rob an art
auction since he works there, Franck (Vincent Cassel) the gangster who hires
Simon and Elizabeth (Rosario Dawson) a psychotherapist who tries to help Simon escape
from the gang. The movie is filled with twists and turns till the end and moves
at a relentless pace. It’s stylishly shot and an extremely visually appealing piece
of work by the director.
All the leads have put in a tremendous performance and it
shows in the way the movie never loosens its grip on the thrill quotient. James
McAvoy in particular is immensely enjoyable to watch on screen and complements
the movie very well. Trance’s storyline is multi layered hence might confuse
you at times but it all comes together at the end to give you a satisfying end.
None of the twists are predictable which catch you unawares and leave you
wanting for more. Trance is a completely enjoyable movie that keeps you on the
edge of your seat till the very end.
Based on James Thurber’s classic story, the movie tells a story of
a day-dreamer (Walter Mitty) who escapes his life by disappearing into a world
of fantasies. Working at Life magazine, he spends most of the day dreaming about
his coworker Cheryl (Kristen Wiig). He is too shy to approach her and attempts
to contact her through eHarmony. Being in charge of the negatives their
photographers submit from all over the world, he goes in search for ‘Negative
25’, a lost negative from Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn).
This is a type of movie that you will either love or hate. You
will love it for its visually beautiful scenes, from the incredible Afghan
mountains to the Icelandic landscapes. As well as the short but superb
performances by Sean Penn and Kristen Wiig. However what brings its ratings
down is the story line that has been done numerous times, that is Mitty in
search to find himself. While beautifully shot, the movie can be too heavy and
complex at times. The writing is average, particularly in the heavy use of
metaphors and obscure messages. Nonetheless it is a touching movie that
emphasizes on the importance of breaking out of one’s shell and taking chances
to live your dreams.