{"id":14043,"date":"2023-11-27T12:21:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.businessupturn.com\/?p=14043"},"modified":"2023-11-27T12:21:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:21:20","slug":"silent-night-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/silent-night-review\/14043\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Silent Night\u2019 Review!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In \u201cSilent Night,\u201d John Woo opts for a silent, action-driven narrative, eschewing verbal exchanges that might otherwise risk the audience\u2019s disbelief. The movie commences with an intense, wordless pursuit where Joel Kinnaman\u2019s character, identified as Brian Godlock, in a rather festive Christmas sweater, races after armed adversaries in speeding cars. Unarmed and relying solely on his ingenuity and a jingle bell around his neck, Brian demonstrates his determination in chasing down the individuals responsible for his son\u2019s murder.<\/p>\n

Woo, renowned for groundbreaking action cinema in the late \u201980s and early \u201990s, made a significant impact before his signature style was emulated, particularly by films like \u201cThe Matrix.\u201d However, \u201cSilent Night\u201d now brings back Woo\u2019s distinct flair, offering a bloody Christmas-themed action film that stands out as a rare counter-programmer, much like the enduring appeal of \u201cDie Hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

The movie strategically uses action, editing, and sound design in place of extensive dialogue, embodying Alfred Hitchcock\u2019s concept of \u201cpure cinema.\u201d Brian\u2019s quest for vengeance drives the narrative, especially after he loses his voice due to a throat injury inflicted during the opening scene\u2019s altercation.<\/p>\n

Despite minimal dialogue, the film efficiently communicates its storyline. It skips over the police investigation, focusing on Brian\u2019s straightforward pursuit for retribution after recognizing his assailant. The lack of spoken words necessitates a training montage, illustrating Brian\u2019s transformation into a vengeful force, not a seasoned assassin like John Wick.<\/p>\n

Woo\u2019s direction infuses the movie with a serious tone but showcases his evident enjoyment behind the camera. His clever use of camera techniques, including an extended shootout in a graffiti-laden stairwell, demonstrates his engagement with trends seen in recent action films like \u201cJohn Wick\u201d and \u201cAtomic Blonde.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the movie occasionally relies on text messages and written notes to convey information, the essence of \u201cSilent Night\u201d lies in its action sequences. Even pivotal moments, like a standoff between Brian and a detective, are conducted through intense non-verbal exchanges and gunfire, underscoring the film\u2019s commitment to storytelling through action.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, \u201cSilent Night\u201d presents an exhilarating viewing experience, using action-packed scenes to drive its narrative and sustain its restless protagonist\u2019s pursuit of justice without the need for spoken words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In \u201cSilent Night,\u201d John Woo opts for a silent, action-driven narrative, eschewing verbal exchanges that might otherwise risk the audience\u2019s\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":294,"featured_media":14044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[4101],"class_list":["post-14043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film","tag-silent-night"],"reading_time":"2 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/294"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14043"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14043\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}