Riding The Bullet (movie)
Riding The Bullet by Nick Schwab
2004's Stephen King adaptation Riding the Bullet directed by Mick Garris is often neglected as even a worthwhile film, let alone one that deserves to be examined, perhaps closely studied. Many of those who disliked the film despised many of the directional choices by Garris, while some even hated the main character of Alan Parker (Jonathan Jackson), especially after his self-preservation decision involving a Faustian-like choice that is perceived by some to result in his mother's death in the film. While Riding the Bullet may seem rooted in bells-and-whistles akin to the most lazy filmmakers, to others this piece of cinema seems to use these motifs not as decoration, but rather for artistic value. The film analyzes a number of elements: for instance, it shows a broken, but working family unit using a mother's devotion to her only child, as well as the son's devotion to her after his father (her husband) had passed away.
Read the review story at UnRatedMagazine.com
2004's Stephen King adaptation Riding the Bullet directed by Mick Garris is often neglected as even a worthwhile film, let alone one that deserves to be examined, perhaps closely studied. Many of those who disliked the film despised many of the directional choices by Garris, while some even hated the main character of Alan Parker (Jonathan Jackson), especially after his self-preservation decision involving a Faustian-like choice that is perceived by some to result in his mother's death in the film. While Riding the Bullet may seem rooted in bells-and-whistles akin to the most lazy filmmakers, to others this piece of cinema seems to use these motifs not as decoration, but rather for artistic value. The film analyzes a number of elements: for instance, it shows a broken, but working family unit using a mother's devotion to her only child, as well as the son's devotion to her after his father (her husband) had passed away.
Read the review story at UnRatedMagazine.com
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