Derelict (2024) - Filmkritik

Derelict (2024) - Filmkritik

      Derelict, 2024.

      Regie: Jonathan Zourin.

      Besetzung: Suzanne Fulton, Pete Bird, Michael Coombes, Dean Kilbey, Leigh Barwell, Nick Cornwall und Ayvianna Snow.

      ZUSAMMENFASSUNG:

      Eine trauernde Tochter sucht Rache für den Mord an ihrem Vater und als einer der Verantwortlichen aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wird, stellt sie fest, dass Rache nicht so einfach zu bekommen ist.

      Manchmal gibt es Filme, die einen packen und dazu zwingen, aufmerksam zu sein, und Jonathan Zourins Derelict ist ein hervorragendes Beispiel dafür. Außen wirkt es wie ein rauer Rachethriller, angesiedelt in einer unscheinbaren britischen Stadt voller zwielichtiger Charaktere, die zwielichtige Dinge tun, doch der Film geht tiefer und bietet eine Charakterstudie über die Auswirkungen von Trauer und Wut, die in den meisten großbudgetierten Rachefilmen nicht thematisiert wird.

      Abigail (Suzanne Fulton) trauert um ihren Vater, der vor einiger Zeit brutal ermordet wurde, und lebt ihr Leben als eine leere Hülle, entfernt von ihrer Schwester, mit One-Night-Stands und muss sich gegen die Gang verteidigen, die in ihrer Wohngegend umherhängt. In der Zwischenzeit kommt Matt (Michael Coombes) eines Tages nach Hause und entdeckt, dass sein älterer Bruder Ewan (Pete Bird) aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wurde und in seiner Küche sitzt. Als Matts Loyalitäten zwischen seinem Bruder und seinem besten Freund aufgeteilt sind, zieht Ewan seinen Bruder in einen Plan hinein, von dem er sagt, dass er sie reich machen wird, doch die Dinge laufen nicht wie geplant und die Leben von Matt und Abigail verflochten sich bald auf eine unerwartete Weise.

      Von Anfang an ist Derelict etwas ganz anderes als der durchschnittliche britische Rachethriller. Der Film kombiniert Schwarz-Weiß- und Farbaufnahmen innerhalb einer nichtlinearen Erzählweise und ist in Kapitel unterteilt, die zwischen Abigail und Matt/Ewan wechseln, wobei sich die Farbgebung ändert, je emotionaler die Charaktere und Ereignisse werden. Jonathan Zourin kombiniert diese Erzählmethode mit atemberaubender Fotografie, indem er Einstellungen so rahmt, dass sie Teile der Geschichte ohne aktive Szenen der Charaktere erzählen. Ihre Körpersprache und Mimik übernehmen die Arbeit.

      Jedoch würde diese künstlerische Erzählweise ohne Schauspieler, die das Unausgesprochene im Drehbuch vermitteln können, nicht funktionieren. Derelict bietet starke Darstellungen, insbesondere Suzanne Fulton, die Abigail tragisch, aber entschlossen in ihrem Streben nach Rache für den Tod ihres Vaters darstellt. Auch Michael Coombes beeindruckt als Matt, der im Grunde ein guter Mensch ist, dessen Loyalität zu seinem Bruder jedoch zu seinem Untergang führt. Coombes’ ausdrucksvolle Mimik verleiht Matt eine Unschuld und Tiefe, die die Hoffnung weckt, dass er schließlich das Richtige tut.

      In Derelict kommt jedoch letztlich niemand wirklich gut davon; der Film spiegelt die düstere Realität wider. Der zentrale Handlungsstrang, in dem ein Familienvater ermordet wird, ist bereits herzzerreißend, doch die Untersuchung dieses Ereignisses ist so fesselnd, dass deutlich wird, dass die Auswirkungen eines sinnlosen Vorfalls – einer dummen Entscheidung – über Jahre hinweg nachhallen und nicht nur die direkt mit dem Opfer verbundenen Personen betreffen. Es wird nicht geradlinig erzählt, sondern die Details werden nach und nach in einer Reihenfolge preisgegeben, die Abigail und Matt dabei hilft, ihre Erfahrungen zu verstehen. Es ist kraftvolles und brillantes Filmemachen, das rohe Emotionen in den Darbietungen und Bildern einfängt, während die Filmemacher alles aus dem Drehbuch herauspressen, und das mit einem Budget, das in Hollywood lediglich für das Catering ausreichen würde.

      Allerdings hat diese künstlerische Vision ihren Preis, und dieser Preis ist, dass Derelict kein leichter Unterhaltungsspass ist. Das absichtlich langsame Tempo und die gedämpfte Atmosphäre könnten für Zuschauer, die auf der Suche nach gewaltsamer Racheaction sind, unattraktiv sein. Aber wer etwas zum Nachdenken und anderes erleben möchte – und Derelict ist ein Film, den man erleben, nicht nur ansehen sollte – wird feststellen, dass Jonathan Zourin und sein Team wahrscheinlich den besten britischen Film dieses Jahrzehnts geschaffen haben. Daher sollten Sie ihn sich nicht entgehen lassen.

      Flickering Myth Bewertung – Film: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★ ★

      Chris Ward

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Featuring the voice talents of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Christopher Lee, Albert Finney, Michael Gough, Tracey Ullman, Joanna Lumley, Richard E. Grant, and Paul Whitehouse.  

SYNOPSIS:  
A young man preparing for marriage is unexpectedly taken to the underworld, where he inadvertently becomes wed to a corpse bride.  
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, to use its complete title, has been released on 4K UHD 20 years after its debut in theaters. Although it remains a relatively 'modern' film, it possesses a quaint and 'old-world' charm that decades of CGI and animation techniques have failed to diminish.  
In fact, if it weren't for the special features on the disc showcasing the filmmaking process, one might assume it was solely a CGI creation done by a few animators on a computer due to the stunning quality of its visuals. However, Corpse Bride primarily employs stop-motion puppetry, and with its new 4K enhancement, it now appears as polished and seamless as anything stored in Hollywood’s archives.  
Inspired by a 17th-century Russian-Jewish folktale, Corpse Bride tells the story of Victor Van Dort (Johnny Depp), who is engaged to Victoria Everglot (Emily Watson), an aristocrat. This marriage aims to elevate the social position of the Van Dorts and restore wealth to the impoverished Everglots. After a wedding rehearsal where Victor struggles with his vows—much to the dismay of the menacing Pastor Galswells (Christopher Lee)—he takes a walk in the woods to practice. When he mistakenly places the ring on a branch resembling a hand, he accidentally awakens the titular Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter) and is carried off to the underworld, where he meets the assortment of skeletons and monsters residing there.  
Meanwhile, in the real world, Victoria is heartbroken over her missing bridegroom. When she learns he is now wed to another—specifically, a corpse—it sets the stage for the devious Lord Barkis Bittern (Richard E. Grant) to swoop in and claim her for himself, much to the delight of her parents, who see an opportunity for wealth. However, all is not as it seems with Lord Barkis—could he have a prior connection with the Corpse Bride?  
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However, it is not solely the animation that breathes life into the characters; the impressive voice performances from Burton’s frequent collaborators during this era are noteworthy. Johnny Depp was a fitting choice at the time, but his role is understated since Victor is a rather timid character with little dialogue. Similarly, Victoria doesn’t have much to express, leaving it to Helena Bonham Carter as the Corpse Bride to infuse some personality into the main trio, which she does splendidly. In fact, it is the supporting characters who provide the most exuberance to the narrative, particularly Christopher Lee as Pastor Galswell and Albert Finney as Victoria’s father, Lord Finis Everglot, who delivers a memorable line: “There’s an eye in me soup” during the chaos when the deceased return for their wedding celebration.  
Accompanied by several studio featurettes on the film's making—highlighted by the process of puppet creation—Corpse Bride on 4K UHD makes for a captivating addition to your Halloween viewing this year. It is both highly entertaining and technically impressive, and while its songs may not be as unforgettable as those in The Nightmare Before Christmas, this concise film, running at just 77 minutes, is filled with dark humor, whimsically macabre imagery, and heartfelt performances, easily cementing Corpse Bride as Tim Burton’s most accomplished animated work to date.  
Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★ ★  
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