After attending the Uniontown Halloween Parade on Wednesday,
it was time to find something to watch. For me, there is always something that
I have not seen, or something that caught my eye and that was again the case.
After an episode of Battlestar Galactica, it was time for a movie. My selection
was the 2009 fantasy Solomon Kane.
Plot/ A ruthless mercenary renounces violence after learning
his soul is bound for hell. When a young girl is kidnapped and her family slain
by a sorcerer's murderous cult, he is forced to fight and seek his redemption
slaying evil.
There is always something awesome about a flick that takes
you to another time and place and this is a great example of that. Dark, atmospheric,
bloody, this storyline is perfect for what this film is, a journey into
redemption in the middle ages. The characterization works, as the overall feel
of the film allows them to grow along the way. While some may feel that the
movie has some odd or slow pacing, it could also be argued that it is perfect way
to attain the feel or mood. Yes, some of it is unbelievable, and some head
scratching moments appear, but those are expected from a rather low budget
entry. In the end, this is one of the better dark fantasies out there and one
that is worth watching. If you love history and a peek into another time, this
is a great way to experience it.
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