What a stunning film - the imminent threat of deadly violence tempered with the tragic circumstances that drive people to such desperate actions made for a very human story.
If Hanks is nominated for an Oscar for this, most likely he will for just that one scene at the end, then Barkhad Abdi deserves a nomination too, because their scenes together were electric - never once did Abdi appear the junior party, every bit Hank's equal as two cunning foes trying to outfox one another.
8.5
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Monday, 21 October 2013
Filth
There is no other way that I could describe this film. It is filled with some of the most crazy and strange scenes that I have seen. Pretty much everything offensive that you could think of is in it. It made me laugh, cringe and frown at some of the ridiculous stuff that happened in it.
Deep in the storyline though, was an utterly captivating, yet tragic story. I came out of the theatre speechless, I had no idea what to make of it or think. Now I have thought about it, I can see how good it really was.
James McAvoy gave a perfect performance in the lead role. Everything about the character that he portrayed was realistic, and I could feel the emotion coming out of him throughout his descent into madness.
This film is not for the faint of heart or easily disturbed, but if you can deal with the weird and wacky, then you are going to love it.
8
Deep in the storyline though, was an utterly captivating, yet tragic story. I came out of the theatre speechless, I had no idea what to make of it or think. Now I have thought about it, I can see how good it really was.
James McAvoy gave a perfect performance in the lead role. Everything about the character that he portrayed was realistic, and I could feel the emotion coming out of him throughout his descent into madness.
This film is not for the faint of heart or easily disturbed, but if you can deal with the weird and wacky, then you are going to love it.
8
Friday, 18 October 2013
A Good Day To Die Hard
Worst film in a series...ever.
No script, felt like a foreign movie with all the subtitles and the plot was tiny in comparison to the previous 4 movies.
Do yourself a favour and skip this.
1
No script, felt like a foreign movie with all the subtitles and the plot was tiny in comparison to the previous 4 movies.
Do yourself a favour and skip this.
1
Pain & Gain
The fact that this actually happened in real life just boggles the mind. Its way too ludicrous and insane and therein lies the pull.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson brings some charm and likability to most of his roles. He's the only standout and gives a terrific performance in this painfully dumb movie. Mark Wahlberg does his usual comedy thing and Mackie gets to do something other than be the token black guy.
Pain and Gain is overtly crude and has a few laughs here and there in its first half while the second half loses all its energy, but the thing is, its really not a good movie.
6
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson brings some charm and likability to most of his roles. He's the only standout and gives a terrific performance in this painfully dumb movie. Mark Wahlberg does his usual comedy thing and Mackie gets to do something other than be the token black guy.
Pain and Gain is overtly crude and has a few laughs here and there in its first half while the second half loses all its energy, but the thing is, its really not a good movie.
6
The Guilt Trip
These days, people want vulgarity in their comedies. This is apparent with how well Appatow films do in the box office.
I just don't understand why films like 'The Guilt Trip' get such negative responses from the audience and critics alike. Sure, this wasn't a cinematic masterpiece but neither was 'This Is 40' and that is getting a better response than 'The Guilt Trip' is.
Although I wasn't laughing out loud all the way through, the film made me think of my own relationship with my mother. I had a great time with 'The Guilt Trip' and would recommend it to anyone that is fed up with today's standards of comedy. Barbara Streisand is perfection.
7
I just don't understand why films like 'The Guilt Trip' get such negative responses from the audience and critics alike. Sure, this wasn't a cinematic masterpiece but neither was 'This Is 40' and that is getting a better response than 'The Guilt Trip' is.
Although I wasn't laughing out loud all the way through, the film made me think of my own relationship with my mother. I had a great time with 'The Guilt Trip' and would recommend it to anyone that is fed up with today's standards of comedy. Barbara Streisand is perfection.
7
Broken Flowers
It's very smart, well-made and entertaining, directed with sure-handed control, full of quirky, funny moments and superb acting. The film pretty much avoids clichés, although it does rely a bit on the familiar "Aren't Middle-Americans quirky?" idea for its humour.
The only weakness for me is rooted in the film's strength: I feel like there's not quite enough here and the ending was not satisfying.
Murray's character is beleaguered and despondent, Murray plays him with perfect subtlety But, the combination of his muted performance and the spare storytelling left me wanting more.
6
The only weakness for me is rooted in the film's strength: I feel like there's not quite enough here and the ending was not satisfying.
Murray's character is beleaguered and despondent, Murray plays him with perfect subtlety But, the combination of his muted performance and the spare storytelling left me wanting more.
6
Parental Guidance
Billy Crystal and Bette Midler are on top form for this movie, with Marisa Tomei supporting who I am a big fan of.
If you have a family or live as part of an extended family then this film is likely to appeal as it touches on similar scenarios.
Some bits are emotional, and if you can relate to it, it can be effective and funny. I do not believe IMDB scores have been too fair. I would rate it a solid 7
If you have a family or live as part of an extended family then this film is likely to appeal as it touches on similar scenarios.
Some bits are emotional, and if you can relate to it, it can be effective and funny. I do not believe IMDB scores have been too fair. I would rate it a solid 7
Monday, 7 October 2013
The Bling RIng
Again, this is another movie I watched on the flight to Toronto.
A film inspired from true events, directed by the very talented Sofia Coppola so I thought it would be quite good.
Disappointed to report that it had no plot or story-line whatsoever. You could have easily sat on a keyboard and written the script, probably better. It makes me feel no sympathy or compassion for the main characters. It made me cringe just to continue looking. All this movie shows us are spoiled teenagers ruining their lives. I had to fast forward through most of it.
3
A film inspired from true events, directed by the very talented Sofia Coppola so I thought it would be quite good.
Disappointed to report that it had no plot or story-line whatsoever. You could have easily sat on a keyboard and written the script, probably better. It makes me feel no sympathy or compassion for the main characters. It made me cringe just to continue looking. All this movie shows us are spoiled teenagers ruining their lives. I had to fast forward through most of it.
3
White House Down
Ok so the only reason I saw this was because I was on an aeroplane...
It lacked the sophistication of Olympus has Fallen which is a virtually identical movie. The only good movie about this was that Jamie Foxx was playing the role of President!
Movies in which action does most of the talking, need to have deep rooted and believable characters, and this starts from the writing stage till the final casting but unfortunately this is one of the weakest aspects of the movie.
5
It lacked the sophistication of Olympus has Fallen which is a virtually identical movie. The only good movie about this was that Jamie Foxx was playing the role of President!
Movies in which action does most of the talking, need to have deep rooted and believable characters, and this starts from the writing stage till the final casting but unfortunately this is one of the weakest aspects of the movie.
5
The Heat
Just another run of the mill action comedy.
I did not find the funny overly funny, there a few lines in it that made me laugh a few times. Story was very mediocre.
It was nice to see Sandra Bullock but I felt she could have done so much better; the Proposal was a much better role for instance.
Melissa McCarthy seems to be in the type of role that has become entirely normal for her. I would now like to see her in a more serious role...
5
I did not find the funny overly funny, there a few lines in it that made me laugh a few times. Story was very mediocre.
It was nice to see Sandra Bullock but I felt she could have done so much better; the Proposal was a much better role for instance.
Melissa McCarthy seems to be in the type of role that has become entirely normal for her. I would now like to see her in a more serious role...
5
Prisoners
Prisoners is extremely suspenseful and equally disturbing. Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, whose last film was the equally spellbinding and disturbing Incendies, builds up the tension from the first frame and does not let up for the full 153 minutes of the movie.
Aaron Guzikowski's script, though on the surface a child kidnapping thriller, bucks all Hollywood trends and, as well as being a taut thriller, poses serious moral issues.
It also helps that the film has a first rate cast doing outstanding work: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Terence Howard, Melissa Leo, Maria Bello and Viola Davis. Prisoners is not for the faint heated but is likely to feature strongly at next year's Oscars.
8.5
Aaron Guzikowski's script, though on the surface a child kidnapping thriller, bucks all Hollywood trends and, as well as being a taut thriller, poses serious moral issues.
It also helps that the film has a first rate cast doing outstanding work: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Terence Howard, Melissa Leo, Maria Bello and Viola Davis. Prisoners is not for the faint heated but is likely to feature strongly at next year's Oscars.
8.5
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