I classify this under "Great Movies You'll Only See Once". I didn't know much
going in beyond it being rated really high by almost everyone. Deservedly so. The
performance by the little boy was Oscar worthy. His eyes alone could out-act
half of Hollywood's elite. The film says a lot about war without being preachy and
artificial.
Caught this on IFC. Not much going for it except a few
choice scenes. My favorite was the fast paced travelogue of that
dude's European vacation. I'd see an entire film of people
sharing their summer vacation stories with each other in this fast
forward manner.
An off-color comedy that is much funnier if you've had the opportunity to work in the food service industry, which most of us
have. If you watch this film and are still dumb enough to give your
server a hard time, then you deserve to eat everything that gets wiped
onto your food in the back.
I have faint memories of seeing the original as a kid. They showed a trailer for
it at the beginning of the Blu-Ray. Wow does it look terrible. This new version
may look like a CGI wet dream gone awry, but it definitely looks a heck of a lot
better than its stop motion for-bearer.
Yeah, I saw it. Get off my back. I really liked the first one, and the
second was ok. I had no choice but to see the third. Plus, there's
that kid from Sling Blade who's a pretty good actor. The movie wasn't bad. Plot was a bit silly, but there was some
good scenes and of course some fancy driving.
My expectations were very high considering the collaborators on this project.
Turns out the Wild Things costumes were the best thing about the film. It's
pretty amazing what Spike was able to do with them. The story, however, left me
bored and disinterested.
A well-crafted film that takes time developing its characters and back story. I
didn't read the book, but was aware of how popular it was. I was completely
engaged and appreciated the detail given to sets and wardrobe. Highly
recommended.
An authentic, gritty film about German climbers attempting a first accent
on a nearly unscalable mountain face. Why people do this I'll never understand.
Very tense and believable. Almost painful to
watch at times. Well made.
An enjoyable film with a terrific cast. Another one to add to the short list of
movies that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Yet another reminder that style is nothing without substance. The movie looks
amazing. The characters are unique and colorful, yet I don't care about any of
them. There's absolutely no depth to be found. A bunch of talking animals and
ridiculous looking people interact on screen, but none of them evoke the
slightest emotional reaction from the viewer.
Yep, Brett Ratner is no Brian Singer. This didn't come even close to living up to the first two films in the series.
Two outstanding performances by the female leads. As good as the hype led me to
believe it would be. Tough to watch, but uplifting too. Enjoyed.
This is a fun one for the entire family. It will entertain
the kids as well as parents. Plenty of adult humor that will go
right over the little ones heads. Good stuff.
It's tough for me to watch Val in such a terrible film. He's been in some great
movies and is one of my favorite actors. It's not fair that he's being forced to slum it
with 50 Cent in backwash like this. He's in dyer need of a Mickey Rourke style career
realignment.
Watching movies like The Help makes me want to run out and watch Django Unchained again. I love seeing ignorant douchebags get their comeuppance, especially if it takes the form of buckshot to the face.
A pieced together documentary of video footage taken during the September 2007 protests against the military regime in Burma. VJ stands for video journalist. Those who recorded what was happening on film, at great personal risk. Quite compelling despite a lot of shaky camerawork. Completely understandable considering they were being hunted by the secret police. If you are like me, and prefer to get your news from the source, rather than in over-produced blurbs from cable networks, this is an excellent piece of world history to see.
I made the mistake of watching this on my laptop while flying,
allowing everyone around me to see me scream like a girl whenever
something jumped out of the screen. Screw em.
A decent thriller as far as run-of-the-mill thrillers go. I was
entertained on my flight to Kauai.
I can't be the first, or the last, to say "The British Gran Torino". Meant as a
total compliment, of course. The similarities are many, with the most striking
being an outstanding performance by a seasoned actor in the lead role. It's what
elevates both of these revenge flicks to a much higher level.
Crazies follows a predictable Romero formula, using a biological weapon as the catalyst for the "zombies". I thought it was well paced, with competent acting, and some decent scares.
This was a Sundance film I couldn't get into see, so I was happy to catch it on DVD. I liked it, although I didn't think it was great.
Exactly what I hoped it would be. A chronological telling of the events of
Katrina through the eyes of those who experienced it first hand. The footage is amazing. It's like watching a disaster movie in real time, but
with Mother Nature providing the special effects.
Black and White was a look into the lives of hip hop youth, how white kids mimic black culture, and how black kids interact with them. It's part rap video, part documentary, part improvisation, and part Boyz in the Hood. It was interesting and different, and I liked it.
It's a rarity for me to check out a film made before I was born, but in this
case, it was the subject matter that drew me in. Walkabout, made in 1971, tells
the story of two siblings stranded in the outback who befriend an aboriginal
boy. He helps them survive and they form a small family.
I was excited about this picture ever since I heard they were making a feature length film based on the fake movie trailer that aired during Grindhouse. The posters alone will wet your appetite. Pretty
great cast, including the beyond beautiful Jessica Alba. Michelle Rodriguez doesn't look too shabby either. It's nice seeing Danny Trejo snag a leading role for a change.
Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and William H. Macy? Yes please. The movie as a whole was ok, with a periodic shining moments throughout. A simple movie about a film crew taking over a small Vermont town.
Like nothing you've seen before. It's hip, funny, quirky, and a bit juvenile. Video games infiltrate every part of the production. I really liked the characters and their quick witted interactions.
A lot of big names in this one, although it didn't make a big splash at the box office. Acting was good, story held my attention, and suspense was satisfactory.
