For all of you who love movies as much as I do, and want a first-rate opinion on them. I weigh in on the good and poor aspects of movies, learning more about the art-form as I watch more. Trust me, I will watch more.
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Movies I watched, mid-May, 2012:
- **”Dark Shadows” 6/10 [I’m always good for a Burton-Depp monster mash, but what should’ve came so naturally easy for Burton became a struggle over tone and proper plotting. Depp doesn’t disappoint, nor does the rest of the cast. Just the uneven tone and lack of momentum. Also, the clever moments are pretty clever.]
- “The Devil’s Advocate” 8/10 [I was perfectly enthralled in this film (despite Keanu Reeves’s poor performance)…then the Devil had to monologue and preach to the audience for a minute. That deflated the momentum. That made itself far too known. Prior to that, it was a fun morality play with heavy consequences, with perfect pacing to wring out every drop of development. Also, best interpretation of the Devil I’ve seen onscreen thus far.]
- “Tower Heist” 7.5/10 [Everybody knows I hate Brett Ratner’s guts more than most directors in Hollywood. He’s caddy, shallow, and his films are equally as generic. This film had a great cast, some laughs and decent pacing. That’s the only reason it’s perfectly passive as afternoon entertainment. Also Eddie Murphy, triumphant.]
- “The Darkest Hour” 5/10 [If the characters had been a bit more fleshed out, and the action beats made closer together (trimming down the runtime), I think this could’ve been a bit more than generic. But it’s average, obvious, typical, with a few creative flairs that were the reason this film was probably successfully sold to a studio.]
- **”The Dictator” 6/10 [Sacha Baron Cohen is king of modern character-based comedy. He emerges effortlessly into his characters, a feat that is just diverting enough to save a film that’s only half-baked. This film should’ve been smarter (knowing Larry Charles and Cohen, of “Borat” and “Bruno” collaboratively). Also, though it had its great, awesome moments, the structure is all too similar to the prior collaborative efforts. We know you guys are smarter than this.]
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Why am I a fan of Joss Whedon? ‘cuz he smart as hell, foo.
Forbes: “Is the “Buffy” reboot still a possibility or is it fully dead?”
Joss: “Honestly, I’m not really tracking it. My feeling is it’s good and it honors what “Buffy” set out to do, then that’s great, and if it’s bad, then it will probably make me look cooler. So it’s kind of a win-win.”
Word.
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Photo reblogged from FUCK YEAH SUPERMAN!
The varying costumes of the “Superman” film series (w/ the exception of George Reeves, the TV star, at the front).
Really, not bad.
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Movies I watched, start of May, 2012:
- “Everything Must Go” 8/10 [It’s the story of a man who missed every opportunity to turn his life around…but still manages to after a mid-life crisis. Ferrell’s dramatic performance earns solid marks. Sure its structure is slightly flawed, but in the end, the story was effective, heartfelt, and felt it came from a genuine place.]
- “One For The Money” 3.5/10 [It’s bad. Like, bad bad. The trailer was more entertaining. My ex-stepmom reads this book series, and I have all kinds of hots for Katherine Heigl’s sexy booty. So I was like, ok, sure, I’ll watch this movie. And then it was hardly watchable. Formula is a killer of even the most unique of premises.]
- “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)” 10/10 [People may disagree and argue, but I believe this is one of the most compelling, character-driven, complex thrillers in a long time, without (ever) a fear of the darkness that inhabits Lisbeth’s psyche.]
- “Private Resort” 5.5/10 [After “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” Johnny Depp pursued a film career prior to his “21 Jump Street” hit. This is one of those films, a lighthearted, silly, and inconsequential teen sex resort comedy. It’s the recurring characters and Johnny (as well as Hector Elizondo) that makes this a (just-) above average venture.]
- **”Marvel’s The Avengers” 8.5/10 [For personal preference sake, I wouldn’t have minded more complexity…though I’m certain that’s in Marvel Studios’s future after this. What matters is that it’s not only more satisfying than “Iron Man,” but funnier, more action packed, and did I mention the characterizations are all flawless? Check it out now.]
- “Love Is All There Is” 5/10 [Caught this on the TV. Angelina Jolie at the youngest I’ve seen her in years. “Romeo and Juliet” caricaturized in the Bronx. It’s a silly time, though somehow still maintaining that whimsical Shakespearean tone.]
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