Interview with Living Room Film Critic, Ben Thimmes

Sarah: So, Ben, what made you decide to start a blog?

Ben: You.

Sarah: Great! So now that we're here, let's talk about movies. Ben, we recently watched a movie called The Vanishing a foreign film made in The Netherlands in 1988. Did you enjoy the picture?

Ben: It's a good movie with a disappointing ending.

Sarah: Tell us more!

Ben: The Vanishing from Dutch director George Sluizer in 1988, is a quality thriller, with a healthy dose of suspense, a modicum of actual thrills, and plenty of creepiness. If you're like me, you will be frustrated by the protagonist's lack of ingenuity, but admire him for his dedication. This movie is, after all, a testament to perseverance and dedication in the face of hopelessness and the unknown. In its way, it is really a perverted romantic comedy; there is an element of humor to the villain, balanced by an earnest seriousness (to a fault) where the protagonist is concerned. That dichotomy, I think, is the thing that propels this movie from the realms of the ordinary. You find yourself oddly intrigued, wondering what the hell this guy is up to, yet knowing it is evil. I give it 4 (out of 5) stars.

Sarah: Thanks, Ben!

Everyone check us out again, as Ben will be working on future movie reviews. If you have any questions for him about movies, post a comment below! And thanks for reading!