http://www.grindhousemovie.net/ (currently offline)
plot : Three cheers for graphic violence !
thought : Death proceeded by pointless conversation.
People talk, then there's some gore, and some people die. That's not a plot spoiler, okay, it's just, look, it's Quentin Tarantino ; you know what to expect. Even if it "isn't as great as PULP FICTION," it's still QT pulling no stops. And it's great. Fun. Amusing. Gory in a way that leaves you feeling good. Plus, Rosario Dawson's in it. And did I mention the killer steady soundtrack ? (Buy it here : http://www.deathproof.net/) All I'm saying is that, despite the great car chase and the cinematic brilliance of its climactic ending...it could've been about 38 minutes shorter. All I'm saying.
Overall rating : 3.5/5
vendredi 6 juillet 2007
COEURS PERDUES (LONELY HEARTS)
http://www.millenniumfilms.com/lonelyhearts/
plot : I'd kill for you, darling.
thought : Might've made a better comedy.
Here's a movie whose "mauvais" French opening was well predicted by its forgettable American one. And with a cast that shimmers (John Travolta, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, James Gandolfini) and an intriguing plot (married couple in the roaring '20s high tails it across the American southwest on a lonely hearts--read : pretty, young spinsters--killing spree with brooding detective on their scent), you really just don't immediately see why. So I went to see it to try and figure that out.
Perhaps it was due to miscasting. Jared Leto, I've always warmed to (note especially his hilarious super-agent bit role in THANK YOU FOR SMOKING...oh whoops, wait, that was Rob Lowe). But in this film, he seems to be trying to channel Leonardo DiCaprio circa CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. And Leo is a great role model, but if you wanted Leo in the film, you should have cast Leo. Then there's Johnny. Brooding John Travolta is SO not as fun as John Travolta dressed as a woman (HAIRSPRAY comes out 22 august !) . He was sadly disappointing. Wait a minute, now that I think about it, this movie was sadly depressing. But still. Why don't people flock to see Travolta these days ? Doesn't a giant live forever ? Or is that just ogres.... People still come out for Al Pacino, don't they ? DON'T THEY ? (see soon-to-be remarkable flop 88 MINUTES for reference)
By the way, must add, Salma Hayek ? No complaints, Ugly Betty.
Overall rating : 2.5/5
plot : I'd kill for you, darling.
thought : Might've made a better comedy.
Here's a movie whose "mauvais" French opening was well predicted by its forgettable American one. And with a cast that shimmers (John Travolta, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, James Gandolfini) and an intriguing plot (married couple in the roaring '20s high tails it across the American southwest on a lonely hearts--read : pretty, young spinsters--killing spree with brooding detective on their scent), you really just don't immediately see why. So I went to see it to try and figure that out.
Perhaps it was due to miscasting. Jared Leto, I've always warmed to (note especially his hilarious super-agent bit role in THANK YOU FOR SMOKING...oh whoops, wait, that was Rob Lowe). But in this film, he seems to be trying to channel Leonardo DiCaprio circa CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. And Leo is a great role model, but if you wanted Leo in the film, you should have cast Leo. Then there's Johnny. Brooding John Travolta is SO not as fun as John Travolta dressed as a woman (HAIRSPRAY comes out 22 august !) . He was sadly disappointing. Wait a minute, now that I think about it, this movie was sadly depressing. But still. Why don't people flock to see Travolta these days ? Doesn't a giant live forever ? Or is that just ogres.... People still come out for Al Pacino, don't they ? DON'T THEY ? (see soon-to-be remarkable flop 88 MINUTES for reference)
By the way, must add, Salma Hayek ? No complaints, Ugly Betty.
Overall rating : 2.5/5
jeudi 5 juillet 2007
SHREK THE THIRD
http://www.shrek.com/main.html
plot : Charming ogre fears baby bump.
thought : Pixar triplets are the cutest.
I know I haven't yet seen DIE HARD : LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, nor HARRY POTTER : ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, but since those are actually 4ths and 5ths, respectively, I think it's fair to make the assumption that no other summer movie is going to tackle the giant that is SHREK THE THIRD. The only trilogy thus far, as I care to notice, that has maintaned its fantastic original pacing and humor all along its series, SHREK THE THIRD sees, of course, our familiar characters in their familiar antics doing familiar things...oh, but with a bit of a new plot ! Shrek's wife is gonna have a baby ! Meaning beautiful women who are now ogres can get pregnant, answering one of the great mysteries of motherhood. Ooh, and added bonus : Justin TIMBERLAKE is the voice of young Prince Artie. Weee, we love him. And by "we," I mean "I."
The jokes slant more towards physical humor than the verbal is this instillation, but the music is great (the "wait for it" moment : being hypnotised by Damian Rice's "9 Crimes"), the female roles still kick some serious arse (the "wait for it" : Snow White attacking the royal guards) and The Gingerbread Man does not disappoint. I would've liked to see another thong on Pinnochio, however.
Overall rating : 4/5
plot : Charming ogre fears baby bump.
thought : Pixar triplets are the cutest.
I know I haven't yet seen DIE HARD : LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, nor HARRY POTTER : ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, but since those are actually 4ths and 5ths, respectively, I think it's fair to make the assumption that no other summer movie is going to tackle the giant that is SHREK THE THIRD. The only trilogy thus far, as I care to notice, that has maintaned its fantastic original pacing and humor all along its series, SHREK THE THIRD sees, of course, our familiar characters in their familiar antics doing familiar things...oh, but with a bit of a new plot ! Shrek's wife is gonna have a baby ! Meaning beautiful women who are now ogres can get pregnant, answering one of the great mysteries of motherhood. Ooh, and added bonus : Justin TIMBERLAKE is the voice of young Prince Artie. Weee, we love him. And by "we," I mean "I."
The jokes slant more towards physical humor than the verbal is this instillation, but the music is great (the "wait for it" moment : being hypnotised by Damian Rice's "9 Crimes"), the female roles still kick some serious arse (the "wait for it" : Snow White attacking the royal guards) and The Gingerbread Man does not disappoint. I would've liked to see another thong on Pinnochio, however.
Overall rating : 4/5
OCEAN'S 13
http://oceans13.warnerbros.com/
plot : Plot one on spin cycle.
thought : Effectively keeps your colors lasting.
Ocean's 13 is great. Pretends like Ocean's 12 didn't even exist, which in my opinion is a good thing. And I don't want to knock the mother of the oddest-named Hollywood twins since the turn of the millenium (that would be Julia Roberts), but her absence wasn't even felt.
I think what made Ocean's 13 so good is that it actually is Ocean's 11. Danny Ocean (the affably smarmy George "What Else ?" Clooney), driven by a sentimental mood and some Sinatra-inspired music, gathers his sheisty but loveable crew together to work a job over on a casino. That plot's familiar. We've even got Don "We're in Barney" Cheadle attempting to create a blackout again--oh, except this time they call it an "earthquake." I get confused on scientific terms, but I think they're virtually the same thing. Matt Damon's acting has gotten a little worse, and both Andy Garcia and Vincent Cassel only have bit parts (alas), but they're all back. The only thing that threw me for a loop was that Brad Pitt's winsome Rusty wasn't seen eating in every scene. Guess Angelina's got him on a diet.
The first one was a good ride, and so is this one. Go picture.
Overall rating : 3.5/5
Plot (spoiler ?) Side Note : Ocean's 11 really had me thinking that, as the result of some multi-dimensional time warp, that Rusty was Linus' father (i.e. Brad Pitt birthed the half-nebbish that is Matt Damon). This movie kind of clears that up. And it's apparently not true. So where did I get that idea ?
plot : Plot one on spin cycle.
thought : Effectively keeps your colors lasting.
Ocean's 13 is great. Pretends like Ocean's 12 didn't even exist, which in my opinion is a good thing. And I don't want to knock the mother of the oddest-named Hollywood twins since the turn of the millenium (that would be Julia Roberts), but her absence wasn't even felt.
I think what made Ocean's 13 so good is that it actually is Ocean's 11. Danny Ocean (the affably smarmy George "What Else ?" Clooney), driven by a sentimental mood and some Sinatra-inspired music, gathers his sheisty but loveable crew together to work a job over on a casino. That plot's familiar. We've even got Don "We're in Barney" Cheadle attempting to create a blackout again--oh, except this time they call it an "earthquake." I get confused on scientific terms, but I think they're virtually the same thing. Matt Damon's acting has gotten a little worse, and both Andy Garcia and Vincent Cassel only have bit parts (alas), but they're all back. The only thing that threw me for a loop was that Brad Pitt's winsome Rusty wasn't seen eating in every scene. Guess Angelina's got him on a diet.
The first one was a good ride, and so is this one. Go picture.
Overall rating : 3.5/5
Plot (spoiler ?) Side Note : Ocean's 11 really had me thinking that, as the result of some multi-dimensional time warp, that Rusty was Linus' father (i.e. Brad Pitt birthed the half-nebbish that is Matt Damon). This movie kind of clears that up. And it's apparently not true. So where did I get that idea ?
lundi 25 juin 2007
Current Movie of the Moment - 25juin07
SHREK THE THIRD. the gingerbread cookie man is a golden wonder of pixar animation, and i can't get enough.
Current Movie of the Moment (old)
LOVE AND OTHER DISASTERS. I know it's Britney Murphy and a bunch of gays, but live a little, would ya ?
mercredi 20 juin 2007
BROKEN FLOWERS (rental)
viewed 17/06/07
http://www.brokenflowersmovie.com/home.html
plot : Driving around for paternity's sake.
thought : Boring with a capital "Bill Murray."
(I really like Bill Murray. I do. But why is he always looking so sad and wearing track suits these days ?)
Overall rating : 1.5/5
http://www.brokenflowersmovie.com/home.html
plot : Driving around for paternity's sake.
thought : Boring with a capital "Bill Murray."
(I really like Bill Murray. I do. But why is he always looking so sad and wearing track suits these days ?)
Overall rating : 1.5/5
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