Daily Movie Rec 9/15/2023
Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
"Miss, the moral of my fable is that dragons and unicorns only live in books and poems. Lies sometimes appear as truth when dressed in Latin."
Directed by: Christophe Gans
Cinematography by: Dan Laustsen
Country: France
Plot:
An 18th-century knight and his brother-in-arms are sent to investigate a monstrous beast that's massacring villagers across the French countryside.
Reasons to watch:
Though it's closer to a pulpy dark-fantasy action thriller epic than the moody period werewolf flick I was expecting, Brotherhood of the Wolf is a wildly entertaining ride. It has guns, swordplay, martial arts, political intrigue, discussions of science vs. superstition, some type of allegory for the French Revolution, a deadly Italian femme fatale, secret societies, and a giant wolf armored in metal and razor-sharp blades. Best of all, it's shot by cinematographer Dan Laustsen - most notable for his work on the John Wick franchise and collaborations with Guillermo Del Toro - so the spectacle looks damn good. You know I love me some well-composed wides, and Gans and Laustsen make the most of the scenic French countryside. The movie didn't make much of a splash in the U.S. upon it's release, which is a shame because this is a quality blockbuster action romp.
Where to watch:
Shudder
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