“His work is very intriguing and brilliant”: Michael Mann is full of glory for this wonderful movie that came out 17 years ago

When the director of the Michael Mani caliber goes to the table and easily agrees to consider the works he loves, we are silent and listen to religiously. The filmmaker was really asked the site In the letter box (Via YouTube Channel James Whale Baking Sale) To transmit his cinematic favorites; And one of his choices stopped the great director on the signed film Deminers Catherine Bigelow.

History? It happens in the middle of the Iraq war of Baghdad. Chief Sergeant James, a specialist in battle zone demonization, will guide the unit of ultra -trained men to decorate explosives. But his methods will surprise his two soldiers when he puts them in a deadly urban guerrilla game, without their safety.

James behaves as if death did not scare him. The city is in chaos. Its subordinates are trying to be reasoned with James because of the danger. Then its true nature is revealed and its men are celebrated forever …

Incisive and shiny work

In his story, he logically emphasizes the excellent performance of Jeremy Renner and explores the psychological aspect of the main character, which develops adrenaline attitude to combat situations, even comparing it to the experience of war photographers.

“Performance Renner is brilliant. The film takes on these dynamic external events, wars, and leads us on intimate trip to anyone who is doing an extraordinarily dangerous job and which is gradually becoming more dangerous when its mission is over. A work that pushes it and pushes it again. When returning to civil life, it cannot be affected and then serves another period of service.

This is an adrenaline attitude, I almost want to say the pathology of the cyclic event. I saw that this phenomenon is widespread. We also find this attitude among war photographers who depend on adrenaline and escape, even if they were subject to risks.

One of my friends was a war photographer. How is the escape, escape? I understood that this is an obligation. This is to avoid invoices of everyday life because you run away from the extreme situations of life or death. Anyway, I think his job is so stupid and brilliant and he is a really wonderful director. “

Excellent award – Many films … but a terrible flop in cash registers

Deminers received at least six sculptures during the 82nd Oscar ceremony: the best film, the best director, the best sound, the best sound installation, the best editing, the best original script; For other serious competitors, Avatar.

These awards pointed out two historical facts: Catherine Bigelow became the first woman to win the Oscar for the best director. The filmmaker is definitely an intense moment that will also take place this year Time As one of the 100 most influential individuals in the world.

During the brutal injustice, among the long lists of Oscar’s best films, Demineers were the largest floppy floppy ceremony in the cash registers, with only $ 17 million (150 times less) on American grounds. With six Oscars, Démineurs was the most recognized and crowned film of 2010 with its 75 international prizes. It hurts …