
This filmmaker, Anderson, is known for his intense, raw action sequences, often infusing ordinary stories with an electrifying sense of danger and brutality. Unlike many other modern blockbusters, his films are not shy about violence, as seen in the Resident Evil series filled with grotesque zombies, lasers reducing characters to pulp, or the sci-fi thriller Event Horizon (1997) that provides chilling glimpses into a nightmarish realm. His 2014 disaster film, Pompeii, may appear as a period piece from afar, but it stands out with its brutal depiction of destruction, both characters and locations being annihilated with a sadistic glee. Some critics find fault in his work, given the low Tomatometer ratings, but I find his movies to be more emotionally impactful than the sanitized violence prevalent in many contemporary blockbusters. To some, this opinion may seem blasphemous, but he reminds me of Samuel Fuller with his direct approach and straightforward presentation of events.