Do you remember Harvey Peck from American Psycho?Or Jim Taylor from Sideways?These impressive roles are all played by the same wonderful actor, Kathy Jermaine, and now he is presenting a wonderful movie - "Doomed". This film, directed by Alexander Payne, tells the story of an empty New England prep school during the holidays in 1970. Since its release last November, the film has been steadily gaining audiences in major theaters in the United States. The reason why this movie is loved by the audience is that it tells the story of a third-rate teacher, Paul Henge, a spurned teacher who is too verbose;Angus Tully, a gloomy teenager abandoned by his family;and the story of Mary Rambo, a school employee who lost a close family member – who stumbled upon each other during the holidays. The film has all the elements of the classic underdog and makes a great impression. In this Christmas-filled moment, it happens to be the ideal choice for you at the moment. The key to winning so many viewers is that it evokes memories of a bygone era. In this digital age, such films have become a rare masterpiece.
"Doomed" brings together a group of powerful actors, including Kathy Jermaine, Harry Peck, Ian Glenn and other excellent actors. Filmmaker Jamie Davis is finally free from the shackles of "Billions" so he is able to play those inherently unpopular roles again. In this film, he played a character with a closed inner world, who is blocked by a high wall of knowledge, sophistication and alcohol. In Doomed, Kathy Jaime will work with the character to break down that barrier, without giving up the traits that made him charismatic. In the end, even if the ending is not as expected, this character is still the original self.
You may not be familiar with Davina Jordan Landrew's name yet, but you'll remember her in no time. She plays the character Mary, the school's head chef who has just lost her son in Vietnam. Mary would have been a character with a snarky black female stereotype, a character designed simply to elevate the spirits of other white characters. To make matters worse, her personal tragedy could have been resolved through an unexpected love story, showing the audience that love can overcome all odds, even the pain of losing a child. However, the film gives the character enough time to explore her grief and does not offer any false solutions or over-exaggerated positive energy. She wasn't entirely defined by her son's death – there was a heartwarming scene where Mary introduced Paul to the "newlywed game" – but she didn't go beyond it either. Mary has to endure it all, and the beauty of Davina Jordan Landrew's performance is that her performances are always pleasantly surprised. The character doesn't fit any conventional definition, she's hilarious, chaotic, and painful – and she can't live without Paul and Angus. It's a great supporting cast performance that ultimately supports himself over anyone else. Landru won all the awards she would receive for "Doomed".
What's most impressive about "Doom" is how vividly it recreates the time and place in which the film is situated. Although I didn't live in 1970 and didn't attend a New England Preparatory School, I can well imagine that if I had had that experience, it would look, sound, and feel like Bartley College, the main location of the movie. This is where the characters the audience spends the most time with, and where the heart of the story and the main conflict that drives the plot takes place. Even more amazingly, "Doom" makes it feel like it was actually made in 1970. From the life-like sets to the warm, earthy cinematography to the natural and authentic performances, "In the Midst of Disaster" seems to be alongside other films of the era, such as "I Never Sang for My Father," "Face Life," or "On Luck." I don't know how he did it, but director Alexander Payne managed to imitate the natural rhythm of those films in "Doomed" without a hint of pretentiousness. There's nothing contrived about the whole movie;Everything looks and sounds of that era are real. It may not sound like a big deal, but the immersion it creates is completely convincing and thus conveys the film's core message – that everyone's values matter, and everyone has a price they need to pay to keep it up.
While we may be drawn to the many dramatic elements of the film, I have to mention one thing: the film is also an excellent comedy. From the school's witticism between the students at the beginning of the film between the "remnants" of the school to Paul and Angus's drive to Boston, "Doomed" brings us many hilarious scenes. In particular, Kathy Jermaine's performance is particularly outstanding, and he makes people laugh with his superb acting skills and humorous eyes;When his gaze locks on the target, he clearly doesn't want to put up with the fool. “
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