Red Cliff - 8/10
very impressive work by John Woo.
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It WAS The Howling, Hustler. Excellent recall. Thanks!Hustler wrote:Could be the Howling or GremlinsDamien wrote:Damn, what movie did I see recently (maybe just bits and pieces of it while my Beloved was channel surfing) where a character was named Lew Landers? Cracked me up.Precious Doll wrote:Power of the Press (1943) Lew Landers 2/10
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Avatar - 8/10
Seven points go to the amazing visuals, Sam Worthington, and Col Badass. The eighth point goes to Cameron's dedication and ingenuity. The story could have been much better considering the mythology and could have been much worse considering the dialogue. Surprisingly, the actors pull it off just enough for it to be your above average Sci-fi experience with a 3D boost and an excellent final battle.
I should deduct a point for that song at the end credits though...
Seven points go to the amazing visuals, Sam Worthington, and Col Badass. The eighth point goes to Cameron's dedication and ingenuity. The story could have been much better considering the mythology and could have been much worse considering the dialogue. Surprisingly, the actors pull it off just enough for it to be your above average Sci-fi experience with a 3D boost and an excellent final battle.
I should deduct a point for that song at the end credits though...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) William Dieterle & Max Reinhardt 7/10
I first saw this film about 18 years ago and enjoyed it even more last night. Of all the versions of this Shakespeare play, this is easily my favorite.
Mickey Rooney nearly steals the show as Puck. An absolute delight.
I first saw this film about 18 years ago and enjoyed it even more last night. Of all the versions of this Shakespeare play, this is easily my favorite.
Mickey Rooney nearly steals the show as Puck. An absolute delight.
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Brothers 7/10
I will sit through any Jim Sheridan film - acknowledging that he has good ones and bad ones. Very good acting by the kids. Unfortunately this was another Propaganda film (see The Hurt Locker), so it was a great relief to go see...
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Avatar 10/10
CGI-based films do not interest me but this is James Cameron at his best, or on par with. I hesitate to deduct 1 point for having to deal with the pointless 3-D format.
This is Fantasia for the 21st Century, gorgeous and looks very expensive! With a bold storyline that is not the tired old Cowboys and Indians style seen in the above mentioned films. It is good to see something with a real message for once that is not a documentary.
This is Best Picture/Best Director for sure - if anyone actually goes to see it...
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Brothers 7/10
I will sit through any Jim Sheridan film - acknowledging that he has good ones and bad ones. Very good acting by the kids. Unfortunately this was another Propaganda film (see The Hurt Locker), so it was a great relief to go see...
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Avatar 10/10
CGI-based films do not interest me but this is James Cameron at his best, or on par with. I hesitate to deduct 1 point for having to deal with the pointless 3-D format.
This is Fantasia for the 21st Century, gorgeous and looks very expensive! With a bold storyline that is not the tired old Cowboys and Indians style seen in the above mentioned films. It is good to see something with a real message for once that is not a documentary.
This is Best Picture/Best Director for sure - if anyone actually goes to see it...
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I'd like Where the Wild Things Are to be nominated for best picture and director, but I know that's unlikely - well... maybe if Nine faulters enough. There's still the possibility with a ten picture slate. Tech nods could possibly give it a boost as well. We'll see.
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Where The Wild Things Are
9/10
I loved this film. There's no plot to speak of, just the fun of watching a child's imagination run wild. I thought the kid, Max Records, was excellent and the voice work was too. I can't think of a director who could have done a better job. If someone like Chris Columbas had been hired it would have been one of the worst films of the year.
If there was any justice this would be a major Oscar contender, but I have a feeling that it will be left out of the running. Karen-O does deserve to be nomianted, though.
Michael Jackson's This Is It
8/10
I finished watching this one about ten minutes ago, and was very surprised by it. I saw Jackson in concert back in 1992, and was surprised when I watched the Live in Bucharest show (I saw the same concert, but in Glasgow, Scotland) that he mimed almost all the songs. He, though, alsmost twenty years later I got to watch Jackson sing every song (almost) sung live. Before he died my wife and I were trying to get tickets to see him at the o2, and I actually got quite emotional watching this film, because it shows signs of something that could have been phenomenal.
This won't get any Oscar nominations, but it deserves some considerations in the sound catagories. Also, I think Kenny Ortega could be someone to watch. If he get's the right project he could in with a shot at an Oscar himself.... I'm not kidding when I say that.
Where The Wild Things Are
9/10
I loved this film. There's no plot to speak of, just the fun of watching a child's imagination run wild. I thought the kid, Max Records, was excellent and the voice work was too. I can't think of a director who could have done a better job. If someone like Chris Columbas had been hired it would have been one of the worst films of the year.
If there was any justice this would be a major Oscar contender, but I have a feeling that it will be left out of the running. Karen-O does deserve to be nomianted, though.
Michael Jackson's This Is It
8/10
I finished watching this one about ten minutes ago, and was very surprised by it. I saw Jackson in concert back in 1992, and was surprised when I watched the Live in Bucharest show (I saw the same concert, but in Glasgow, Scotland) that he mimed almost all the songs. He, though, alsmost twenty years later I got to watch Jackson sing every song (almost) sung live. Before he died my wife and I were trying to get tickets to see him at the o2, and I actually got quite emotional watching this film, because it shows signs of something that could have been phenomenal.
This won't get any Oscar nominations, but it deserves some considerations in the sound catagories. Also, I think Kenny Ortega could be someone to watch. If he get's the right project he could in with a shot at an Oscar himself.... I'm not kidding when I say that.
Precious Doll wrote:Power of the Press (1943) Lew Landers 2/10
Damn, what movie did I see recently (maybe just bits and pieces of it while my Beloved was channel surfing) where a character was named Lew Landers? Cracked me up.
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Man Is Not a Bird (1965) Dusan Makavejev 5/10
Maid of Salem (1937) Frank Lloyd 7/10
Power of the Press (1943) Lew Landers 2/10
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009) Peter Hyams 5/10
Bangkok Dangerous (2008) Oxide & Danny Pang 2/10
Maid of Salem (1937) Frank Lloyd 7/10
Power of the Press (1943) Lew Landers 2/10
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009) Peter Hyams 5/10
Bangkok Dangerous (2008) Oxide & Danny Pang 2/10
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