The Imposter is bar none, the best documentary I have ever seen. Period. Then again, I haven't seen a ton of documentaries. This is one of the most intense, unreal things I have ever seen on the screen, that's even talking about the characterization in Twilight. THIS is an idea too original for anyone in Hollywood to think of. Well, now maybe yes. 20 years ago, they could have done it. But see this film.
The story is about a boy, Nicholas who is reported missing from his home in Texas. Then 3 years later, he is reportedly found in Spain. His sister flies out to pick him up, and she takes him home. But it's not him. It's not Nicholas. It's a man impersonating their son. Why? Watch the damn movie. I don't give spoilers. Why even bother seeing it then if I tell you in the eloquence of whence I write what happens to our fair players?
Firstly, the pacing of this movie is sensational. It feels, looks, and moves like a feature length who-dunnit feature with honest interviews and great cutaway sequences. There is not a moment in the entire film where you are on the back of your seat. You will never leave the edge, because every moment is as intense as the next one. Are there moments to take a small breathe? Yes. But the amazing thing is, you won't want to.
Secondly, this film gets an official MIND BLOWN remark. In all honesty, this is just something I cannot believe would happen. How can you not even remember what your own sibling's eyes look like? Wouldn't you want to know more about that, like why? Ah, but there is a reason, and it's scary. It takes even more twists and turns along the way, leaving your mouth agape in awe of what you are seeing. Mine sure was.
Thirdly, Director Bart Layton gets a huge amount of credit for putting this story together and not just making it compelling, but so compelling where you will hold it in until the film is over. The way he uses cuts, music, and the interviews are different, giving the film a feature type of filmmaking, not something you see very often in these types of films.
My recommendation? See this movie. It will
one you will want to talk about for days and weeks to come. It will make you think, how well do I really know my family?
The story is about a boy, Nicholas who is reported missing from his home in Texas. Then 3 years later, he is reportedly found in Spain. His sister flies out to pick him up, and she takes him home. But it's not him. It's not Nicholas. It's a man impersonating their son. Why? Watch the damn movie. I don't give spoilers. Why even bother seeing it then if I tell you in the eloquence of whence I write what happens to our fair players?Firstly, the pacing of this movie is sensational. It feels, looks, and moves like a feature length who-dunnit feature with honest interviews and great cutaway sequences. There is not a moment in the entire film where you are on the back of your seat. You will never leave the edge, because every moment is as intense as the next one. Are there moments to take a small breathe? Yes. But the amazing thing is, you won't want to.
Secondly, this film gets an official MIND BLOWN remark. In all honesty, this is just something I cannot believe would happen. How can you not even remember what your own sibling's eyes look like? Wouldn't you want to know more about that, like why? Ah, but there is a reason, and it's scary. It takes even more twists and turns along the way, leaving your mouth agape in awe of what you are seeing. Mine sure was.
Thirdly, Director Bart Layton gets a huge amount of credit for putting this story together and not just making it compelling, but so compelling where you will hold it in until the film is over. The way he uses cuts, music, and the interviews are different, giving the film a feature type of filmmaking, not something you see very often in these types of films.
My recommendation? See this movie. It will
one you will want to talk about for days and weeks to come. It will make you think, how well do I really know my family?
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