The Punisher.
The ONLY and I repeat ONLY good things about this movie:
1. When John Travolta's character was being dragged through the street with his crotch on fire
2. When it was over
Horrible.
Yuck and John Travolta has greasy hair.
<3
10.18.2008
What IS that thing????
Cloverfield.
I realllllly enjoyed this movie. Maybe because a movie hasn't given me real deep shivers in awhile or I haven't seen a sci-fi monster movie that was believable but I dug this movie!
Some might think the first person POV is nauseating or unbelievable but I mean if you were filming when it happened you would keep filming and its the point it would be shaky and crazy and I loved that. Excellent camera work in my opinion.
It really got that intensity too by switching from what was previously taped and the new footage. It gave you that jumpy edge of your seat kind of thing.
Then the whole attack on the city was genius. I think that is where most of the frights come from is that you don't really know what is going on which is a very real thing in American society right now. If crazy stuff started happening right down the street you don't' know terrorists, random violence, monsters, wtf?
I also appreciated that the monster was legit. It wasn't the scariest monster maybe ever in movies but that it multiplied that it was in the water, on the ground, underground you don't know what the fuck is going on made it scary. I was afraid it would be like signs that once you saw the thing it would be CGI bullshit but it was real good. Real legit.
Overall the whole thing was creeps. Maybe just the time period we are living in or that there aren't many other good action/monster/sci-fi movies out there but this one was worthwhile. I got it from the monthly 99cent rental bin but I would have gladly paid full price.
What the hell happened to Lily?
<3
I realllllly enjoyed this movie. Maybe because a movie hasn't given me real deep shivers in awhile or I haven't seen a sci-fi monster movie that was believable but I dug this movie!
Some might think the first person POV is nauseating or unbelievable but I mean if you were filming when it happened you would keep filming and its the point it would be shaky and crazy and I loved that. Excellent camera work in my opinion.
It really got that intensity too by switching from what was previously taped and the new footage. It gave you that jumpy edge of your seat kind of thing.
Then the whole attack on the city was genius. I think that is where most of the frights come from is that you don't really know what is going on which is a very real thing in American society right now. If crazy stuff started happening right down the street you don't' know terrorists, random violence, monsters, wtf?
I also appreciated that the monster was legit. It wasn't the scariest monster maybe ever in movies but that it multiplied that it was in the water, on the ground, underground you don't know what the fuck is going on made it scary. I was afraid it would be like signs that once you saw the thing it would be CGI bullshit but it was real good. Real legit.
Overall the whole thing was creeps. Maybe just the time period we are living in or that there aren't many other good action/monster/sci-fi movies out there but this one was worthwhile. I got it from the monthly 99cent rental bin but I would have gladly paid full price.
What the hell happened to Lily?
<3
I enjoy a play on words
Blind Dating.
This movie was adorable. It was kind of uneven at times with the whole experimental surgery mixed with the Indian culture mix etc. made it sometimes a little draggy. But overall it was very lighthearted and sweet and Chris Pine was just gorgeous (I mean cmon a blind guy with the most piercing eyes ever, smart play casting director!). Overall it was a pretty unique storyline and a nice twist on the typical romcom. Some of the humor was obvious some of it was sweet which made it a pretty great flick overall. Recommended for date night definitely.
<3
This movie was adorable. It was kind of uneven at times with the whole experimental surgery mixed with the Indian culture mix etc. made it sometimes a little draggy. But overall it was very lighthearted and sweet and Chris Pine was just gorgeous (I mean cmon a blind guy with the most piercing eyes ever, smart play casting director!). Overall it was a pretty unique storyline and a nice twist on the typical romcom. Some of the humor was obvious some of it was sweet which made it a pretty great flick overall. Recommended for date night definitely.
<3
Into the mind of Alexander Supertramp
Into the Wild.
This is one of the most fabulous movies I have seen in quite some time. Not just a fascinating story but the actual movie was very well made and interestingly told as well. Normally I'm not a Sean Penn girl but as a director he impressed me beyond belief. Honestly my only qualm about the movie was the opening titles, I don't know why but the text and color just didn't seem to mesh. This is such a fabulous journey to watch unfold and the cast of quirky characters was just brilliant. Its quite philosophical so if that isn't the your cup of tea you might not like it but if you can appreciate a good true story and a brilliantly shot movie then absolutely check this one out. I cannot say enough about how beautiful this movie was.
<3
This is one of the most fabulous movies I have seen in quite some time. Not just a fascinating story but the actual movie was very well made and interestingly told as well. Normally I'm not a Sean Penn girl but as a director he impressed me beyond belief. Honestly my only qualm about the movie was the opening titles, I don't know why but the text and color just didn't seem to mesh. This is such a fabulous journey to watch unfold and the cast of quirky characters was just brilliant. Its quite philosophical so if that isn't the your cup of tea you might not like it but if you can appreciate a good true story and a brilliantly shot movie then absolutely check this one out. I cannot say enough about how beautiful this movie was.
<3
Nothing like a Naked Russian Mob Death Match
Eastern Promises was on the HBO last night. I was intrigued when like 3 minutes in a guy is getting a shave but some other Russian little mob squirrel comes in and like graphically cuts his throat. We are talking see the gash blood squirting out. Like I said intriguing.
Now I'm a huge fan of The Departed so maybe it was just the quality of movie or the differences between the Irish mob and the Russian mob, I still can't figure it out, but this one was just not fabulous. It was interesting, the twisty turn of the finding out who the baby daddy is and bringing him to justice, is Viggo really that bad? it had its moments. Then there was the interesting weird things the semi-slow kid getting hacked while taking a piss, the naked steam bath death battle, the awkward kiss at the end. It wasn't horrible but I wasn't too excited or sad when it ended either. I guess you have to like movies like this to really like it.
Now I'm a huge fan of The Departed so maybe it was just the quality of movie or the differences between the Irish mob and the Russian mob, I still can't figure it out, but this one was just not fabulous. It was interesting, the twisty turn of the finding out who the baby daddy is and bringing him to justice, is Viggo really that bad? it had its moments. Then there was the interesting weird things the semi-slow kid getting hacked while taking a piss, the naked steam bath death battle, the awkward kiss at the end. It wasn't horrible but I wasn't too excited or sad when it ended either. I guess you have to like movies like this to really like it.
10.07.2008
Eulogy
I had a free rental on my account so I chose this offbeat black comedy looking piece. I was not disappointed by my free rental (I generally am not), this ensemble comedy is certainly dark but if you can appreciate that its impossible not to love this dysfunctional family. The casting is genius, the situations are genuinely funny and the spin at the end is just icing on the cake when it comes. Only rent this if you truly appreciate a well crafted comedy of the darker persuasion. Otherwise you will just be wasting your time trying to "get it".
I loved it.
<3
I loved it.
<3
Mrs. Henderson Presents
This is the first movie in perhaps forever that I have not finished watching. I did not like it that much that I could not even finish watching it. The story seems interesting but Judi Dench is grating and boring I couldn't stand it.
Try and watch it if you must but I think its horrible. And all of that really bad nudity for no reason. What a waste.
Try and watch it if you must but I think its horrible. And all of that really bad nudity for no reason. What a waste.
American Gangster
I was pleasantly surprised with this one. At first when I saw it was almost 3 hours long with Denzel as a gangsta I was a wee bit concerned. But once I was in it I didn't want it to stop. A very fascinating story especially since it is based on a true story. Now how much was fact or glammed out for the movie I'm not sure but I bought it. Everyone loves a good thug movie and this one had the unique perspective of the gangsta but also the men trying to bring him down and I thought the balance of both of those was good. Pay special attention to the text at the very end of the piece because I think that is just the neatest twist and that has to be factual so I thought that was fab.
Thug it out because its a good one if you are willing to give it the time. <3
Thug it out because its a good one if you are willing to give it the time. <3
oh Man.
So finally went out to visit the theatre with the madre to see: The Women. Certainly not my first choice but I never pass up a chance to sit in the theatre and eat over buttered popcorn. There were some high points to this flick for certain. The overall components and reactions etc. in the movie were very dead on, I thought for the most part it was pretty accurate to the generic female experience. Now I don't agree with taking back a repeatedly cheating husband/partner etc but the emotions, reactions, rawness of that is pretty real. Also I thought it was fantastic that they managed to keep men out of the entire movie. Not only do you not ever see or hear the main men in the movie there are never any men in the background or extra shots, that is just admirable to remember that the whole way through.
Now that being said the negatives: it was very cliche, the acting made it seem real but it was the same story you have heard before the same twists and turns so it was perhaps more lifelike than other chick flicks but it was horribly unoriginal chick flick. Also it was the women but the movie focused only on Meg Ryans and Annette Bennings characters and Debra Messing & Jada Pinket Smith were just kind of there, it was kind of confusing to why the 4 of them were even friends etc.
so its pretty much an uneven predictable piece but it was worth the price for the cheap laughs and knowledge that it is a chick flick.
<3
Now that being said the negatives: it was very cliche, the acting made it seem real but it was the same story you have heard before the same twists and turns so it was perhaps more lifelike than other chick flicks but it was horribly unoriginal chick flick. Also it was the women but the movie focused only on Meg Ryans and Annette Bennings characters and Debra Messing & Jada Pinket Smith were just kind of there, it was kind of confusing to why the 4 of them were even friends etc.
so its pretty much an uneven predictable piece but it was worth the price for the cheap laughs and knowledge that it is a chick flick.
<3
9.09.2008
Slacker City
First and foremost I cannot believe the neglect I have projected onto this blog. Seriously as soon as my schedule becomes the least bit hectic.....Luckily I have only neglected the review flicks for you, there has been no shortage of viewing.
So let us begin....
21 -
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.
Perhaps the only memorable, unpredictable thing about the movie. But maybe that is just because I don't' play cards, or count them, so therefore I wasn't expecting such an odd, funny catch phrase. Decent cast (what ever happened to Kate Bosworth?!?!? she sort of has been fading into oblivion) but the story was predictable to a point that it made it slightly dull.
I'm Not There -
Now if you do not appreciate Bob Dylan please do not waste your time or the movie makers time watching this. First off its an intense adaptation of his life, not a biography but a reincarnation of the most memorable, important and unique parts of his life and aspects of his personality. So if you are someone, such as my mother, who has no like for the great Mr. Dylan you will not only be bored but confused and frustrated. If in fact you are a true blue Bob babe then you should be absolutely enthralled by this flick. The cast is just beyond words, in the fact they all came together but also that they are all on their game. Just the concept of taking a life and de-constructing the re-constructing it in such a way is so absolutely beautiful it still has amazed me. Plus check out the soundtrack too if you enjoy the movie it is just sick. All of the greatest tracks by this mesmerizing poet recreated by some of the best most unique people in the industry.
I loved it but I love Bob Dylan. Choose this one wisely it is meant to be appreciated not watched casually.
What Happens in Vegas -
HILARIOUS. Now not the best comedy ever. Certainly predictable. Certainly not Cameron Diaz's' career highlight (although perhaps one of Ashtons, he's funny but finally able to mix it perfectly with his sweet/sensitive persona. debatable). Still SUPER fun. Especially the very last scene when you think its over. I laughed for about 20 minutes just on that 2 minute scene alone. Well worth checking out for date night, girls night or just a great laugh to cure the long work week blues.
National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets
There is something magical about these movies. Unfortunately I'm still pondering whether it is in fact something wonderful within the actual movie or if its just a marvel how they make such a oddball movie and get people to love it. There were certainly great additions to the cast...ed Harris is always a dream.....Dame Helen does no wrong.....yet it wasn't a home run. The plot was more obscure and almost less believable (if possible) this time around. (I mean the key point where they find the fantastic opening lever to the secret cave under the hidden eagle on the rock and suddenly this well hidden cave opening is revealed as the boulders fall away one at a time.........seriously) Despite all of the overacting, the uncertainty of plot and other nuances that upon reflection detract from the quality there is this suspension of belief that occurs because of the breakneck pace. There is just enough action to distract you from the weak points so that the journey becomes the fun instead. Good family movie, decent sequel but skip it if you think you are getting some sort of history lesson or quality action flick.
Lars and the Real Girl
I ADORE this movie. I cannot even remember the last movie I saw that pulled so profoundly on my heartstrings. Certainly the entire premise of the movie is ridiculous. Very isolated small town, semi-anti-social young man orders sophisticated sex doll and pretends with whole hearted certainty that she is his girlfriend. If you can overcome that and actually commit to the film it does not disappoint. From opening to closing credits it is a film-goers dream. Amazing cast, brilliant story, dramatic journey through the ranges of human emotion I just could not get enough of the honest heart put into and emitting from this movie. If you don't see this movie you are truly missing out. I loved Lars.
Be Kind Rewind
This movie is so ridiculous I couldn't get enough of it. Now this is like a trippy movie a la Eternal Sunshine only it doesn't take itself the slightest bit seriously. A weird but truthful look at perception, community and defining art it is a sweet movie. If you aren't a fan of more independent comedies this one might be over your head but even if you find yourself more easily swayed by the low-brow humor of big budget comedies you will at least appreciate the silliness in the attempts to re-make some classic movies. Depending on your genre taste will greatly depend on your response to this off-beat comedy
The Bucket List
Now I just think Jack Nicholson is a gem. I also personally think that Morgan Freeman is an instant key to a movies success. However, I sincerely felt that The Bucket List fell flat. The storyline was believable (well maybe not the exact odds of the exact same things happening but the concept of accepting fate, age, place in life etc), the acting was par but it just wasn't what I would expect. Here is a movie where you have the opportunity to take 2 of the greatest actors of the generation and show them in something unique to them, looking at the end of human life and the coping we do within it. While the adventures and what not were fun to watch and the laughter between to two seemed truly effortless I just was in a constant state of feeling like something was missing. Whether it was that it took too long to move on to a certain point or that the lines didn't seem to fit the characters there was just always something half done about the piece. A decent popcorn flick but don't expect any fireworks.
I vow to be more diligent <3
So let us begin....
21 -
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.
Perhaps the only memorable, unpredictable thing about the movie. But maybe that is just because I don't' play cards, or count them, so therefore I wasn't expecting such an odd, funny catch phrase. Decent cast (what ever happened to Kate Bosworth?!?!? she sort of has been fading into oblivion) but the story was predictable to a point that it made it slightly dull.
I'm Not There -
Now if you do not appreciate Bob Dylan please do not waste your time or the movie makers time watching this. First off its an intense adaptation of his life, not a biography but a reincarnation of the most memorable, important and unique parts of his life and aspects of his personality. So if you are someone, such as my mother, who has no like for the great Mr. Dylan you will not only be bored but confused and frustrated. If in fact you are a true blue Bob babe then you should be absolutely enthralled by this flick. The cast is just beyond words, in the fact they all came together but also that they are all on their game. Just the concept of taking a life and de-constructing the re-constructing it in such a way is so absolutely beautiful it still has amazed me. Plus check out the soundtrack too if you enjoy the movie it is just sick. All of the greatest tracks by this mesmerizing poet recreated by some of the best most unique people in the industry.
I loved it but I love Bob Dylan. Choose this one wisely it is meant to be appreciated not watched casually.
What Happens in Vegas -
HILARIOUS. Now not the best comedy ever. Certainly predictable. Certainly not Cameron Diaz's' career highlight (although perhaps one of Ashtons, he's funny but finally able to mix it perfectly with his sweet/sensitive persona. debatable). Still SUPER fun. Especially the very last scene when you think its over. I laughed for about 20 minutes just on that 2 minute scene alone. Well worth checking out for date night, girls night or just a great laugh to cure the long work week blues.
National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets
There is something magical about these movies. Unfortunately I'm still pondering whether it is in fact something wonderful within the actual movie or if its just a marvel how they make such a oddball movie and get people to love it. There were certainly great additions to the cast...ed Harris is always a dream.....Dame Helen does no wrong.....yet it wasn't a home run. The plot was more obscure and almost less believable (if possible) this time around. (I mean the key point where they find the fantastic opening lever to the secret cave under the hidden eagle on the rock and suddenly this well hidden cave opening is revealed as the boulders fall away one at a time.........seriously) Despite all of the overacting, the uncertainty of plot and other nuances that upon reflection detract from the quality there is this suspension of belief that occurs because of the breakneck pace. There is just enough action to distract you from the weak points so that the journey becomes the fun instead. Good family movie, decent sequel but skip it if you think you are getting some sort of history lesson or quality action flick.
Lars and the Real Girl
I ADORE this movie. I cannot even remember the last movie I saw that pulled so profoundly on my heartstrings. Certainly the entire premise of the movie is ridiculous. Very isolated small town, semi-anti-social young man orders sophisticated sex doll and pretends with whole hearted certainty that she is his girlfriend. If you can overcome that and actually commit to the film it does not disappoint. From opening to closing credits it is a film-goers dream. Amazing cast, brilliant story, dramatic journey through the ranges of human emotion I just could not get enough of the honest heart put into and emitting from this movie. If you don't see this movie you are truly missing out. I loved Lars.
Be Kind Rewind
This movie is so ridiculous I couldn't get enough of it. Now this is like a trippy movie a la Eternal Sunshine only it doesn't take itself the slightest bit seriously. A weird but truthful look at perception, community and defining art it is a sweet movie. If you aren't a fan of more independent comedies this one might be over your head but even if you find yourself more easily swayed by the low-brow humor of big budget comedies you will at least appreciate the silliness in the attempts to re-make some classic movies. Depending on your genre taste will greatly depend on your response to this off-beat comedy
The Bucket List
Now I just think Jack Nicholson is a gem. I also personally think that Morgan Freeman is an instant key to a movies success. However, I sincerely felt that The Bucket List fell flat. The storyline was believable (well maybe not the exact odds of the exact same things happening but the concept of accepting fate, age, place in life etc), the acting was par but it just wasn't what I would expect. Here is a movie where you have the opportunity to take 2 of the greatest actors of the generation and show them in something unique to them, looking at the end of human life and the coping we do within it. While the adventures and what not were fun to watch and the laughter between to two seemed truly effortless I just was in a constant state of feeling like something was missing. Whether it was that it took too long to move on to a certain point or that the lines didn't seem to fit the characters there was just always something half done about the piece. A decent popcorn flick but don't expect any fireworks.
I vow to be more diligent <3
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