Nicholas Houltcontinues to rise in skill and star power, making him an exciting actor to watch.
He got his start way back withAbout a BoyandSkinsbefore taking ona diverse range of rolesin the early 2010s.
He’s named some of his favorites in interviews and duringhis recent visitto the Criterion closet.
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This list will discuss some of his most intriguing recommendations.
Odds are, Hoult’s fans will enjoy a few of them just as much as he does.
The meticulous recreation of that time and place is also impressive and immersive.
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The result is one ofthe most visually striking and quietly affecting movies of the 2000s.
It’s directorWong Kar-wai’s masterpiece, going on to influence filmmakers likeSofia CoppolaandBarry Jenkins.
“Probably one of the most beautiful movies ever,” Hoult said of it.
He soon sets out to take revenge on the Japanese occupying forces.
“This is going back to my childhood,” Hoult said.
“I just think it’s so well done.
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Wes Anderson killed it with this,” Hoult said.
All of them are on their A-game.
This philosophical thriller defies expectationsat every turn, including inits bleak, inventive ending.
It conjures up an American landscape where truth and justice have lost their sheen.
Soon, he becomes a highly influential figure despite having no real understanding of the world around him.
Being Thereisa masterful satire of media, politics, and the power of perception.
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But, most impressively, the film manages to be tender as well as biting.
“The thing about this movie that I absolutely love is the outtakes,” Hoult said.
It transcends its era, andthe themes resonate almost universally.
“Sidney Lumet is one of the all-time great directors,” Hoult said.
What music they make!
“Tod Browning’sDraculais one of Hoult’s three favorite vampire films.
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The movie quickly became famous thanks to its gothic atmosphere, eerie silence, and Lugosi’s hypnotic performance.
Fundamentally,Draculasucceeds thanks to the suavely unsettling Lugosi, whose performance was deeply influential.
Indeed, Lugosi’s take on the Count remains acclaimed, influencing everyone from Hoult toGary Oldman.
But I’ve been twelve for a long time.
“Hoult is also a big fanof the Swedish vampire filmLet the Right One In, and understandably so.
They form a deep connection, but a tragic end seems inevitable.
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Unlike most in this bloody subgenre,Let the Right One Inprioritizes atmosphere and character depthover traditional horror elements.
In many ways, it’s more of a drama or coming-of-age story.
The craftsmanship is also exquisite.
The movie carefully deploys measured pacing, muted cinematography, and haunting stillness to great effect.
This is like a darker, vampiric take onMarjane Satrapi’sPersepolis, boasting stunning black-and-white imagery and an atmospheric soundtrack.
45andSin City, with a hearty sprinkling ofSergio Leone.
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Rather than report it, they decide to keep the money and dispose of the body.
Naturally, things don’t go according to plan.
Shallow Graveis an offbeat movie, to be sure.
Not everyone will enjoy itsclaustrophobic vibe, repulsive characters, and vicious violence.
However, it’s also precisely these elements that have earnedShallow Gravea cult following.
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