FeedThe Wicker Man
December 17 2009, 9:00pm
Not as freaky as its reputation makes it out to be . . . in fact, if you leave out the kooky Christian ranting of Woodward (and the final sacrifice freakout), the whole second half is a pretty neat primer on Pagan/agrarian English ritual. A little bit breast-laden, but then that's probably pretty accurate.
Christopher Lee is awesome, particularly his hair during the last act, blowing everywhere. The cinematography is workmanlike, but the scenery is really nice.
And all the bits with the animal masks & etc & etc are just freaky enough -- in a matter-of-fact way -- to be really effective. I quite enjoyed it.
Christopher Lee is awesome, particularly his hair during the last act, blowing everywhere. The cinematography is workmanlike, but the scenery is really nice.
And all the bits with the animal masks & etc & etc are just freaky enough -- in a matter-of-fact way -- to be really effective. I quite enjoyed it.
