Oh my! How did this one escape me? Such a crazy movie with just one lead actor! It was pulled off really well though. Story line was very believable and kept you on edge.
We are introduced to clones of the same person which complicate the matter even further. Sam Rockwell pulls this all off splendidly with a masterclass of his own. Kudos to him. Together with the voice of Kevin Spacey as GERTY, this is a classic sci-fi flick that will be loved by people for years to come.
I hear there is talk of a sequel to the movie which could definately work the way this ended.
7.5
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It has been a thrilling year for movies, and with me watching one every 3 days. I hope you will join me in 2013 for more. In the meantime, I wish all of you Seasons Greetings and a Happy 2013!
Monday, 31 December 2012
Compliance
Remarkable and crazy film based on a true story on a man, who on 70 occasions, called various fast food chains in the USA with the end result of someone becoming a victim of a sexual assault.
The whole story is mind boggling and you wonder how stupid some people could be. They all thought when they were speaking to a police officer at the other end of the phone.
What's even more shocking is that these occurrences actually happened! We are told that man took advantage of the fast food restaurants as he believed the workers there were just plain stupid.
It is quite uncomfortable to watch the whole assault on the poor young girl take place but also crazy at the same time.
6.5
The whole story is mind boggling and you wonder how stupid some people could be. They all thought when they were speaking to a police officer at the other end of the phone.
What's even more shocking is that these occurrences actually happened! We are told that man took advantage of the fast food restaurants as he believed the workers there were just plain stupid.
It is quite uncomfortable to watch the whole assault on the poor young girl take place but also crazy at the same time.
6.5
Life Of Pi
Extremely pleased I did not read the book; the film was an enriching delight for the eyes and mind.
The story is very gripping and plays with the intellect and the end result is a very uplifting and spiritual moral.
The 3D was good, but it was not necessary; I may have enjoyed even more if I saw it in 2D which I plan to do soon anyway.
Richard Parker the tiger is a treat to watch and so is the young Piscine (Pi). I am expecting this to do very wall at the forthcoming awards ceremony's.
One of the best movies of 2012.
9.5.
The story is very gripping and plays with the intellect and the end result is a very uplifting and spiritual moral.
The 3D was good, but it was not necessary; I may have enjoyed even more if I saw it in 2D which I plan to do soon anyway.
Richard Parker the tiger is a treat to watch and so is the young Piscine (Pi). I am expecting this to do very wall at the forthcoming awards ceremony's.
One of the best movies of 2012.
9.5.
Monday, 24 December 2012
Touching The Void
Yes, I've just watched it after 9 years, but its better late than never!
I always wanted to see it, but just never got round to it. As my daughter did a project at school on the subject recently, I watched it with her just now, on Christmas Eve.
It's a remarkable true story of survival but not just a standard one. There are all types of emotions involved and it just needs to be seen. Cinematography is amazing.
Watching this in front of a fire makes you feel so thankful.
8
I always wanted to see it, but just never got round to it. As my daughter did a project at school on the subject recently, I watched it with her just now, on Christmas Eve.
It's a remarkable true story of survival but not just a standard one. There are all types of emotions involved and it just needs to be seen. Cinematography is amazing.
Watching this in front of a fire makes you feel so thankful.
8
Deadfall
Decided to give a watch due the talented cast; Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde and Kate Mara who has such a cute nose!
The story starts off really well and grips you straight away. Olivia Wilde is in a role not seen of her before so I had great expectations.
After the half way point, it became quite obvious what was going to happen which let it down a little bit for me. I found the ending unsatisfying.
5.5
The story starts off really well and grips you straight away. Olivia Wilde is in a role not seen of her before so I had great expectations.
After the half way point, it became quite obvious what was going to happen which let it down a little bit for me. I found the ending unsatisfying.
5.5
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
7 Psychopaths
An interesting movie, which had so much potential.
I thought Colin Farrell was miscast, but Christopher Walken's performance made up for it.
What started off as an interesting, soon became quite dragged out and the pace started to slow in the middle. It then went to plain silly; but that was the point; it was a movie within a movie if you know what I mean?
It gave the audience something to think about, but I left the cinema feeling unsatisfied. Cannot understand the high ratings on IMDB.
From me, just a 6...just about.
I thought Colin Farrell was miscast, but Christopher Walken's performance made up for it.
What started off as an interesting, soon became quite dragged out and the pace started to slow in the middle. It then went to plain silly; but that was the point; it was a movie within a movie if you know what I mean?
It gave the audience something to think about, but I left the cinema feeling unsatisfied. Cannot understand the high ratings on IMDB.
From me, just a 6...just about.
Silver Linings Playbrook
Romcom with a difference...a love story of 2 "crazy" people; one has Bipolar and the other has severe depression.
Bradley Cooper is full of pain and expressions and Robert De Niro is back to what he does best. Jennifer Lawrence is superb and vulnerable; have known it since watching The Hunger Games.
Dialogue is witty and character development is interesting. It is refreshing to see this type of movie in this particular genre.
A dark horse for best film of the year at the awards?
7.5
Bradley Cooper is full of pain and expressions and Robert De Niro is back to what he does best. Jennifer Lawrence is superb and vulnerable; have known it since watching The Hunger Games.
Dialogue is witty and character development is interesting. It is refreshing to see this type of movie in this particular genre.
A dark horse for best film of the year at the awards?
7.5
Monday, 10 December 2012
Talaash
Highly anticipated thriller from Aamir Khan which grips you right from the start.
I have to be honest, but after the opening scene, I was able to decipher which way this film was going and got to the plot quite soon. The twist was still surprising and was enjoyable. I felt the ending was a little rushed but the rest of the film was nicely paced. Few plotholes too which let it down a little.
Not as classy as Vidya Balan's Kahaani which was spectacular except the last few scenes.
Aamir did well though, just wished they centered the movie more around him, his feelings and thoughts.
8
I have to be honest, but after the opening scene, I was able to decipher which way this film was going and got to the plot quite soon. The twist was still surprising and was enjoyable. I felt the ending was a little rushed but the rest of the film was nicely paced. Few plotholes too which let it down a little.
Not as classy as Vidya Balan's Kahaani which was spectacular except the last few scenes.
Aamir did well though, just wished they centered the movie more around him, his feelings and thoughts.
8
Madagascar 3
Brilliant animation, but at a lazy story that does not offer anything new.
Like sequels, they have a lot to live up to. The first movie was very good. Unfortunately I haven't seen the 2nd, but I doubt if it was better than the 1st.
The children liked it and it's on at home all the time!
5
Like sequels, they have a lot to live up to. The first movie was very good. Unfortunately I haven't seen the 2nd, but I doubt if it was better than the 1st.
The children liked it and it's on at home all the time!
5
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Red Lights
Been on my list to watch. Brought to the top after a friend recommended it solely for Cilian Murphy's acting. I agree, he acted very well. Also in the cast were Elizabeth Olsen, Sigourney Weaver and Robert De Niro. De Niro's was in a bit of a misfit role in my opinion!
The movie has a weak-ish plot but it is most definately watchable and does keep the viewer wanting to find out more. There are plot holes galore, but the twist is quite incredible actually and I didn't see it coming; normally a good guesser!
I feel it has been a little under-rated and probably deserved more mention and coverage.
6.5
The movie has a weak-ish plot but it is most definately watchable and does keep the viewer wanting to find out more. There are plot holes galore, but the twist is quite incredible actually and I didn't see it coming; normally a good guesser!
I feel it has been a little under-rated and probably deserved more mention and coverage.
6.5
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