Rants Tagged with “Movies”
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I saw "300" today. While I certainly enjoyed it as it was spectacularly beautiful...I was left with a bit of an empty feeling. I was hoping this movie would be a bit more of...well, I don't know. Just more.
I particularly enjoyed the fighting scenes and the main character (the King) was spectacular. I would suggest seeing it, but don't expect it to change movie making.
Trish and I went to see King Kong this evening. And I really liked it. Unlike LOTR trilogy, I scarcely noticed the three hour length as almost every scene was well paced and felt necessary. The special effects were simply spectacular (with very few exceptions). Everything from Time Square circa 1930 to Skull Island looked really good. It never felt like Peter was trying to wow us (unlike George Lucas' city-scapes in the Star Wars Prequels), but wanted us to marvel in this new world of his.
I think this movie was very good but not quite great. While I love his work on the LOTR movies, there was a forced sentimentality at times that I didn't care for. The acting was first rate, with the exception of Jack Black. I love Jack...but Jack was playing Jack. Very few things to nit pick, but not a perfect picture. I give it an A-.
See this movie...(like you had to be talked into it ;)
The Wachowski brothers (i.e. Bound, The Matrix) have a new movie coming out called "V for Vendetta". The trailer just hit the web. I am impressed. Check it out
here.
Went to see War of the Worlds this afternoon. I really enjoyed it. There are a couple of small script gaps and visual irregularities, but in general it was excellent. I tried to tell Trish I was holding her hand so hard to try and calm her down. Definitely not a movie for small children, it can be very scary. +1
I went to see the new Batman movie and really liked it. I have been a fan of Christian Bale since "Empire of the Sun" and I am glad to see him nail this role. The whole look and feel of the movie is very fresh and generally the director did a great job (I loved his "Memento" a couple of years back). My only complaint was that the combat scenes were a little muddied and hard to follow. Great job casting an exceptional cast; Michael Caine (Alfred), Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman as "Commissioner Gordon", Rutger Hauer (!), and the exceptional Morgan Freeman.
No spoilers here, I promise. Some may balk at the first 1/3 of the movie being a bit plodding, but given the expectation that this movie is telling the story of how Bruce became Batman, I think it is well worth it and the payoff later in the film works for me.
Bottom line, run...don't walk...to go see this movie on the big screen!
This has probably travelled around the net months ago, but just in case...this is a fan-based movie may be better than some of the last three movies that George directed. The acting isn't fabulous, but at least as good as Episode 2...
I saw Episode 3 this afternoon. With so many good acolades I've heard, I was expecting more. The script tied up the loose-ends, but didn't seem to have a story arc to it. And still *way* too many, "Look how pretty I can make the cities/planet/forest look" shots. We get it George, ILM is good at CG. Overall, I am happy I saw it...but the first three episodes could have been so much more.
I just saw "Sin City" and I loved it. A bit violent, but that's never stopped me. The over-the-top dialog and story just worked with the amazing visuals. Kudos to Robert Rodriguez on a fabulous film and soundtrack.
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I just got back from seeing Constantine. The first movie I've went out to see on the opening weekend in quite a while. Overall, it was a fun ride. I do recommend it, but just don't expect a new "Matrix" or anything. There are some theological inconsistencies, but in general great performances all around (even Reeves, but don't quote me on that). Terrific visuals too.
I can't decide if it will be amazing or completely useless. See you at the restaurant!
