'Mart' (Movie Art)

So I went to see the Great Gatsby this week, and one thing that really struck me about the film is how artistically shot the whole film is. Cinematically it is very impressive - especially the first, let's say, 40 minutes.

 The director, Baz Luhrmann (who also directed Moulin Rouge - yes, I've done my google based research) splashed tons of colour right across every scene, and it really goes well with the feel that is being created about the era, as well as a lot of the soundtrack music, which is a mixture of 20s/electro swing and more recent remixed jay z tunes. The storyline does leave quite a bit to be desired, and some of the characterisations could have been managed better, but artistically you're certainly not left wanting. 

So this has led me to think about what I would consider to be the best films/movies that I've seen from an artistic point of view - meaning visually, musically, or a combination of both...ok here's my rundown, in no particular order... 

Hustle and Flow - great soundtrack  

Red Cliff (1 and 2) - vast, intricate sets, amazing costumes, and arrangements 

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

I'm gonna cheat a bit with the next two as they are both animes/manga, but... 

The Animatrix - brilliant piecing together of totally original creations, with recreated historical scenes, in an amazing spectrum of colour to make a totally engrossing and telling story 

The Second Renaissance

Akira - If you know Manga, then you know this film. If you like Manga, and you ain't seen it, check it out, if just for the visuals 

Sin City 

Jessica Alba, not looking too bad at all..

Sucker Punch - a great film made with a lot of imagination, and a good twist 

Scott Pilgrim Vs The World 

Scott Pilgrim and the sword of truth (at least that's what I think it's called)

Transformers (I don't care which one) - incredible animation 

Protect...

Cotton Club - brilliant dancing, especially the circle scene - if you like tap, or the whole harlem/jazz era then this is a film for you

as alwasy, you can check out my own artwork at www.garyforbesart.com...peace