status: 2010; on dvd
rating: * * (2 out of 5 stars)
What has the idea from Repo: The Genetic Opera, a similar plot line to Equilibrium and Minority Report, and the ending of Vanilla Sky? Ya, I think you know...
Repo Men had potential, that I'll admit, but it fell short when it tried to be too many other movies. Almost everything in the film felt taken from something else, blatantly. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't terrible. I did enjoy the dark ending and some of the comic relief, but it wasn't enough.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
127 Hours
status: 2010; in select theaters
rating: * * * * * (being a true story i think makes it 5 out of 5 stars)
In describing my interest in seeing this movie, either familiar or not, most people were saying "that sounds boring". Well, I can definitely say that the movie is far from it. The movie revolves around the true story of Aron Ralston, a hiker, climber and adventurer falling in a canyon and getting his arm pinned under a rock for 5 days. James Franco plays Aron and gives a funny, painful, and unrelentingly powerful performance.
127 Hours was directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, Trainspotting) and showed that he is capable of bringing any story to film beautifully. The landscape was captivating and the mindset of Ralston was depicted very vividly.
The end is not for the squeamish, but it's necessary so you feel the gravity of the situation. I highly recommend this film and I stand by Danny Boyle as a fantastic director.
rating: * * * * * (being a true story i think makes it 5 out of 5 stars)
In describing my interest in seeing this movie, either familiar or not, most people were saying "that sounds boring". Well, I can definitely say that the movie is far from it. The movie revolves around the true story of Aron Ralston, a hiker, climber and adventurer falling in a canyon and getting his arm pinned under a rock for 5 days. James Franco plays Aron and gives a funny, painful, and unrelentingly powerful performance.
127 Hours was directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, Trainspotting) and showed that he is capable of bringing any story to film beautifully. The landscape was captivating and the mindset of Ralston was depicted very vividly.
The end is not for the squeamish, but it's necessary so you feel the gravity of the situation. I highly recommend this film and I stand by Danny Boyle as a fantastic director.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
The Human Centipede [First Sequence]
status: 2009; on dvd
rating: * * (just for originality) (2 out of 5 stars)
After all the talk and hype, I decided to finally watch "The Human Centipede". The acting: atrocious, the scenario: cliche, the idea: original. The concept is really all this movie has going for it. The movie starts with two girls on a vacation in Germany. They head out to a club, get lost and get a flat (wow, new idea!). They proceed to wonder through the woods (what was wrong with the road) and come across a house. They come to find out its home to a demented retired surgeon who has a very interesting vision.
The bizarre nature of the idea and seeing it come to life is what sets this movie apart. That is the movie's only notable quality. Otherwise, its a low budget horror movie filled to the brim of bad cliches. Fulfill your curiousity if you need, but don't expect too much.
rating: * * (just for originality) (2 out of 5 stars)
After all the talk and hype, I decided to finally watch "The Human Centipede". The acting: atrocious, the scenario: cliche, the idea: original. The concept is really all this movie has going for it. The movie starts with two girls on a vacation in Germany. They head out to a club, get lost and get a flat (wow, new idea!). They proceed to wonder through the woods (what was wrong with the road) and come across a house. They come to find out its home to a demented retired surgeon who has a very interesting vision.
The bizarre nature of the idea and seeing it come to life is what sets this movie apart. That is the movie's only notable quality. Otherwise, its a low budget horror movie filled to the brim of bad cliches. Fulfill your curiousity if you need, but don't expect too much.
Saw 3D (Saw VII)
status: 2010; in theaters
rating: * * * (an extra star for the ending) (3 out of 5 stars)
Ok, ok. I know its Saw 7 and I know its absurd, but I went this far and had to finish it. I have to admit it was better than 5 and 6 in my opinion. I spent most of the film laughing because of ridiculousness of the acting, traps, situations and level of gore. Spikes through the face, spinning saw blades, fishhooks, plyers; all pieces in the final set of traps. The return of Mr. Carey Elwes was one redeeming thing in this "final" chapter. I won't say how the ending unfolded, but it was kinda cool how they tied it all up.
Now, if only Hollywood would just stop and leave this franchise alone I'll be happy.
P.S. 3D was completely unnecessary.
rating: * * * (an extra star for the ending) (3 out of 5 stars)
Ok, ok. I know its Saw 7 and I know its absurd, but I went this far and had to finish it. I have to admit it was better than 5 and 6 in my opinion. I spent most of the film laughing because of ridiculousness of the acting, traps, situations and level of gore. Spikes through the face, spinning saw blades, fishhooks, plyers; all pieces in the final set of traps. The return of Mr. Carey Elwes was one redeeming thing in this "final" chapter. I won't say how the ending unfolded, but it was kinda cool how they tied it all up.
Now, if only Hollywood would just stop and leave this franchise alone I'll be happy.
P.S. 3D was completely unnecessary.
Doghouse
status: 2009; on dvd
rating: 0 stars
I wouldn't normally do this, but just so no one else has to suffer I need this posted.
This movie sucked on a massive level. DO NOT see it!
That is all.
rating: 0 stars
I wouldn't normally do this, but just so no one else has to suffer I need this posted.
This movie sucked on a massive level. DO NOT see it!
That is all.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
status: released in Sweden in 2009; in select theaters
rating: * * * (3 out of 5 stars)
The conclusion to the "Millennium Trilogy" was a bit of a let down. The first movie set the scene with introducing the viewer to Lisbeth with a striking series of events. The second movie framed up Lisbeth as a killer, only to have her freed from that while unraveling her past. The third movie however failed to live up to my expectation.
"The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" is told in a more "courtroom drama" style than anything, which makes it a bit dull. There are a lot of politics and story telling in order to square away the truth about Lisbeth's past. The movie's tail-end displays some action/violence to entice the viewer a little, but it feels a too little too late.
I have to admit Noomi Rapace and Micheal Nyquist still put on great performances. I did enjoy that the story finally came together, but I do wish it was a bit more fulfilling as its predecessors.
rating: * * * (3 out of 5 stars)
The conclusion to the "Millennium Trilogy" was a bit of a let down. The first movie set the scene with introducing the viewer to Lisbeth with a striking series of events. The second movie framed up Lisbeth as a killer, only to have her freed from that while unraveling her past. The third movie however failed to live up to my expectation.
"The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" is told in a more "courtroom drama" style than anything, which makes it a bit dull. There are a lot of politics and story telling in order to square away the truth about Lisbeth's past. The movie's tail-end displays some action/violence to entice the viewer a little, but it feels a too little too late.
I have to admit Noomi Rapace and Micheal Nyquist still put on great performances. I did enjoy that the story finally came together, but I do wish it was a bit more fulfilling as its predecessors.
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