Even its gorgeous cinematography, which won a prize from the Tribeca jury, feels like less than meets the eye; the frequent use
of slow motion lingers past haunting until it becomes just plain draggy (not a great quality in an 80 - minute movie).
Not exact matches
The worst scene has to be the bloody finale featuring
lingering,
slow -
motion shots
of the pervert's swaying private parts.
Though the movie isn't without the typical Bayisms (from the overuse
of slow motion and
lingering shots
of the American flag, to the corny dialogue), «13 Hours» is a marked improvement compared to his recent output that harkens back to earlier films like «The Rock.»
The film version picks up on the most colorful parts
of that journey, eliding over large chunks
of Lincoln's life, but
lingering lovingly on the fights, usually in
slow motion.
It quickly assumes an air
of self - importance as it
lingers with
slow -
motion shots
of its heroine performing her noble duty.
The film
lingers on the consequences
of celebrity and fame, and the cruelty
of the public eye — but does so in its own voyeuristic way that feels like watching a train wreck for a second time, in
slow motion, and with commentary.
Despite its fascinating subject and seductive cinematography, Akomfrah's work ultimately disappointed, relying too heavily on romantic cinematic tropes like
slow -
motion pans, period clothing, and
lingering shots
of actors gazing into the distance.