Just saw Arthur. I thought it was actually quite funny but some of it was so lame it was painful.
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Does watching it with commentary count? If so Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Tesco was closed so I couldn't raid it for cheap DVDs and had to settle for something. As always I enjoyed the film but the commentary track wasn't the best I've heard.
If Commentaries don't count then it was The Last King of Scotland, which I really enjoyed and thought that James McAvoy held his own quite well agaisnt the wonderful performance from Forest(Two 'r's?) Whittaker.
If Commentaries don't count then it was The Last King of Scotland, which I really enjoyed and thought that James McAvoy held his own quite well agaisnt the wonderful performance from Forest(Two 'r's?) Whittaker.
Been on a Netflix instant asian horror kick. Some thoughts:
Three...Extremes 7/10 - much more low-key than I was expecting, but very creepy stuff.
Hard Revenge, Milly 8/10 - was not expecting the ending and loved it for it. However...
Hard Revenge, Milly: Bloody Battle 6/10 - didn't seem to carry the momentum. A lot of what I did like about the first, but just seemed disappointing.
Carved - The Slit-mouthed Woman 9/10 - if you like folklore/urban legend based movies, you HAVE to see this
Tetsuo: Iron Man 8/10 - THE japanese cyberpunk movie (does not mean what it does in the US. Less tech, more body horror). Amazing gritty film.
Tokyo Gore Police quality of film, probably 5/10, personal enjoyment 10/10. Absolutely insane movie. Definitely not for everyone, but I loved it.
Three...Extremes 7/10 - much more low-key than I was expecting, but very creepy stuff.
Hard Revenge, Milly 8/10 - was not expecting the ending and loved it for it. However...
Hard Revenge, Milly: Bloody Battle 6/10 - didn't seem to carry the momentum. A lot of what I did like about the first, but just seemed disappointing.
Carved - The Slit-mouthed Woman 9/10 - if you like folklore/urban legend based movies, you HAVE to see this
Tetsuo: Iron Man 8/10 - THE japanese cyberpunk movie (does not mean what it does in the US. Less tech, more body horror). Amazing gritty film.
Tokyo Gore Police quality of film, probably 5/10, personal enjoyment 10/10. Absolutely insane movie. Definitely not for everyone, but I loved it.
Public Enemies 9/10... Maybe the movie wasn't something big, but I just love how real his action sequences look...
Super 2011
Rainn Wilson and Ellen Paige
There is a suspension of disbelief you must tolerate to enjoy this movie. Don't waste any time thinking "Why hasn't he been arrested by now? There were like 2 dozen witnesses in broad daylight." and don't think "How is this girl going along so easily and how does she not know she shouldn't kill people just for keying a car?". Its really best not to think of that stuff and simply enjoy the quirkiness of the acting, the over the top violence, and emotional storyline.
It's without a doubt a ripoff of kick-ass but does enough differently to stand on it's own. I like ellen paige a lot her character really brightened up the movie for awhile. Kevin Beacon was a good villian. real funny
B-
Rainn Wilson and Ellen Paige
There is a suspension of disbelief you must tolerate to enjoy this movie. Don't waste any time thinking "Why hasn't he been arrested by now? There were like 2 dozen witnesses in broad daylight." and don't think "How is this girl going along so easily and how does she not know she shouldn't kill people just for keying a car?". Its really best not to think of that stuff and simply enjoy the quirkiness of the acting, the over the top violence, and emotional storyline.
It's without a doubt a ripoff of kick-ass but does enough differently to stand on it's own. I like ellen paige a lot her character really brightened up the movie for awhile. Kevin Beacon was a good villian. real funny
B-
Insidious
Absolutely adored it. Im a huge horror fan and this did not disappoint, can't actually remember the last time I saw a horror film that sat so well with me as this one did. The film is pure passion for the horror genre and is rooted in the old school formulas, I left exhilarated, for anyone who is a fan of horror, go and see it, its not the most original, or scary film you'll ever have seen, but you will see a piece crafted with care and love. James Wan needed this for his career and his pulled it off amazingly.
Absolutely adored it. Im a huge horror fan and this did not disappoint, can't actually remember the last time I saw a horror film that sat so well with me as this one did. The film is pure passion for the horror genre and is rooted in the old school formulas, I left exhilarated, for anyone who is a fan of horror, go and see it, its not the most original, or scary film you'll ever have seen, but you will see a piece crafted with care and love. James Wan needed this for his career and his pulled it off amazingly.
Just saw Hanna this evening.
Cool movie. Very light and different from Joe Wright's normal fare.
Cool movie. Very light and different from Joe Wright's normal fare.
THU - Paris, je t'aime: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_je_taime
Second time watching it. It's a nice show. Has lots of simple camerawork and plain set ups.
FRI - Unstoppable: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unstoppable_(2010_film)
Although I despise/loathe the ADD rotating and ENG camerawork, cold weather setting and sappy dysfunction side stories I found this to be a very enjoyable film.
Gotta love the ridiculous "blue collar pride" agenda.
There was ALWAYS some new problem for everyone to deal with. Very well paced.
SAT - Let Me In: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_Me_In_(film)
Fair.
I enjoyed the original Let the Right One In (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_the_Right_One_In_(film)) more, despite its excessive use of tiny DOF, (rolls eyes).
The original had better SFX and a fairly straight timeline. Don't know why this one begins two weeks in then goes back. ?? No purpose or advantage.
I think the actors in this one aren't as interesting to look at as the other, either.
Second time watching it. It's a nice show. Has lots of simple camerawork and plain set ups.
FRI - Unstoppable: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unstoppable_(2010_film)
Although I despise/loathe the ADD rotating and ENG camerawork, cold weather setting and sappy dysfunction side stories I found this to be a very enjoyable film.
Gotta love the ridiculous "blue collar pride" agenda.
There was ALWAYS some new problem for everyone to deal with. Very well paced.
SAT - Let Me In: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_Me_In_(film)
Fair.
I enjoyed the original Let the Right One In (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_the_Right_One_In_(film)) more, despite its excessive use of tiny DOF, (rolls eyes).
The original had better SFX and a fairly straight timeline. Don't know why this one begins two weeks in then goes back. ?? No purpose or advantage.
I think the actors in this one aren't as interesting to look at as the other, either.
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Death at a Funeral.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0795368/
It's fairly charming, mildly amusing. Hey, it's Frank Oz, man...can't hardly go wrong, there.
Thumbs up.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0795368/
It's fairly charming, mildly amusing. Hey, it's Frank Oz, man...can't hardly go wrong, there.
The lead's finally getting his unintentionally impromptu eulogy out at the end turns out to be a pretty touching and a satisfying payoff (yeah, my eyes got a little moist).
Thumbs up.
Thor - C+
The guy playing Thor was WAY better than I expected him to be, and overall not bad, but dragged and the CGI was pretty spotty.
WTF on the overuse of dutch angle?
The guy playing Thor was WAY better than I expected him to be, and overall not bad, but dragged and the CGI was pretty spotty.
WTF on the overuse of dutch angle?
SNIPER: RELOADED 8/10
As a big fan of the series, I was pumped about this one. I like how they tie them all together with the family connection. Thomas Beckett (Tom Berenger) isn't in this one, but is son is one of the main characters. I thought that was a cool spin in the series. Overall, it's a great, suspenseful action flick. The whole Sniper concept is such a badass route for an action protagonist.
I recommend SNIPER: RELOADED if you're a fan of the series or if you're simply a fan of action films.
As a big fan of the series, I was pumped about this one. I like how they tie them all together with the family connection. Thomas Beckett (Tom Berenger) isn't in this one, but is son is one of the main characters. I thought that was a cool spin in the series. Overall, it's a great, suspenseful action flick. The whole Sniper concept is such a badass route for an action protagonist.
I recommend SNIPER: RELOADED if you're a fan of the series or if you're simply a fan of action films.
Saw Hors La Loi (Outside The Law) a deeply biased Algerian account of their war for freedom. Other than being too obvious in places, it was quite good.
In The Line Of Fire - directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Made in the early 90's starring Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich. It's a great film with a fantastic score by Ennio Morricone. 8/10
Review of Limitless and Fast Five
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usi3DZsdVUw&feature=channel_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usi3DZsdVUw&feature=channel_video_title
I saw parts of it years ago on TV. Seemed to be interesting, I need to see the whole movie.
I watched "Shinjuku Incident" two days ago. A dark, serious thriller with Jackie Chan, who is not showing his "fun-kung-fu". Although he is not the greatest actor in the world, I think he did a good job.
A nice work of asian cinema 9 out of 10
ps: too bad I don't understand any asian language/accent, the German dubbing seems to be crap in most movies.
Just saw Attack the Block.
Interesting for me because it's relatively similar to a screenplay I'm developing. I think mine's better
Interesting for me because it's relatively similar to a screenplay I'm developing. I think mine's better
13 Assassins
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1436045/
Epic. 8.5/10 easily.
Who doesn't love classic samurai films? Now to find the 1963 original.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1436045/
Epic. 8.5/10 easily.
Who doesn't love classic samurai films? Now to find the 1963 original.
I've discovered Amazon movies on demand. Oops!
Happy Together. I think it's the best of the three Wong Kar-wai films I've seen.
Otto; or, Up with Dead People. Uhhh, no comment here, other than to say that I more or less enjoyed-it-ish. Not for you sissies, though.
Black Death.
That is not a thumbs down, though. It's still(ish) a good movie worth seeing, if you like the subject. But it is a dismal mofo. But, apparently life in Middle Ages Europe did pretty much suck. So there ya go.
Thor. I enjoyed it like most everyone else seems to be.
Happy Together. I think it's the best of the three Wong Kar-wai films I've seen.
Otto; or, Up with Dead People. Uhhh, no comment here, other than to say that I more or less enjoyed-it-ish. Not for you sissies, though.
Black Death.
Ug. Here's a movie with no heroes! Just monsters and their victims.
Thor. I enjoyed it like most everyone else seems to be.