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- Review count53
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- First reviewOctober 1, 2008
- Last reviewSeptember 23, 2009
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- Average rating2.3
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Left Early
PostedMarch 27, 2009
The photogenic Dwayne Johnson (aka: Rock) plays ex-felon wheelman gone good. Given the back story I expected better driving stunts which were mundane, along with the acting which lacks depth. Ultimately the move was slow and disinteresting for me and apparently the intended audience. The kids in my row began diddling their cell phones like Pee Wee Herman which became too annoying forcing me to leave 3/4 through.
Some advice. Go see the movie Wrestler (See Review). It has an actor playing a wrestler not vice-versa.
Rent MIB if you want to see aliens. Rent Ember if you want a good children's escape movie (See Review).
Cheers RS-10
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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(5) Stars
PostedFebruary 18, 2009
Contrary to many who paste five stars like a kindergarten teacher grading homework, I've been saving this honor for a really exceptional movie. Its taken over 30 movies to find this one. Enjoy. I'll be rooting for it at the Oscars.
Cheers - RS10
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1/2 Scale Sling Blade
PostedFebruary 16, 2009
Gran Torino as Clint Eastwood's swan song struck me as hollow. Clint uses Walt Kowalski to posit his own superficial discomfort with unraveling of society and social norms. He riles against easy targets, Catholic Priest, body pierciengs, laziness, greed, self-absorption, but only grazes meaty issues of gang violence, drug habituation, poverty. The "Gangsters" seem hardly a worthy rival for Clint. This collection of oreos and nilla wafers must have been cast from the ranks of country club nepotism. The ending, although logical, is unsatisfying, and posits a naivete reliance on our criminal justice system for plausibility.
I'm a fan of Clint Eastwood movies. There are a few good scenes here, but this is far from his best work.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Phalus Shaped Pancake?
PostedNovember 13, 2008
2nd Attempt at Review
Sue Kidd and Gina Prince-Bythewood write an oblique coming of age drama starring actress Dakota Fanning. The premise: Like a beehive EVERY character has a story that gets touched on superficially, then forget it and move on. Like being inside the head of a mental patient. For example;
Sue Kidd and Gina Prince-Bythewood write an oblique coming of age drama starring actress Dakota Fanning. The premise: Like a beehive EVERY character has a story that gets touched on superficially, then forget it and move on. Like being inside the head of a mental patient. For example;
The one armed statue/idolic religious artifact is trotted out with great pomp, then put away just as quick and forgotten?
One Boatwright serves phallus shaped pancakes and fruit sculptures to children, but no one finds that odd?
Two of the characters are senselessly beaten for their race, but shrug it off within a couple scenes?
This movie is like someone threw up on the street, and your trying to figure out what they ate.
One Boatwright serves phallus shaped pancakes and fruit sculptures to children, but no one finds that odd?
Two of the characters are senselessly beaten for their race, but shrug it off within a couple scenes?
This movie is like someone threw up on the street, and your trying to figure out what they ate.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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I like to Move It Move It
PostedNovember 12, 2008
Admittedly, I am not the intended audience for this movie. Self dis-qualification aside, the movie is light entertainment with a crisp computer animation. I noticed a few Salvadore Dali inspired back drops and dual imagery. For example, the Hippos also look like ET if the nostrils are interpreted as eyes. The stars doing the voices under perform, and seem like they're disconnected from their characters. Which begs the question: Why waste money on pricy actors who give a half-effort, when there are plenty of good voices (for example) on radio that would be better? Go NPR.
See my review of Chihuahuas for more on this.
Kids might enjoy seeing it, but there wasn't enough to really hold my interest or allow me to recommend it.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Whispering Eye meets Dutch Rudder
PostedNovember 11, 2008
This mildly funny comedy is less crude than Zack and Miri, but shares the actress Elizabeth Banks and a coffee house scene. Jane Lynch stands out as the obtuse director of Sturdy Wings child welfare non-profit. And Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Augie gets off some good one liners such as "this is my honorable, albeit court appointed friend," and "I don't like Coke (cola), but I like the idea of Coke." The king of the fantasy realm is funny also, but I'm not sure what his name is.
One performance both disturbing and creepy is Bobb'e J. Thompson as Ronnie, the foul mouthed black adolescent who delivers the F-word and gesture routinely. It seems wrong and irresponsible to use a child actor this way to eek out a few laughs in an R-Rated movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Blues Brother Remake
PostedNovember 11, 2008
Bernie Mac checked out Aug. 9, 2008. His onscreen character's ailing health a melancholic parody of real life.
The movie employs course humor that elicits greasy laughs from some of the audience, and the singing and dancing looks fun. The lack of chemistry between Bernie and Jackson is obvious. I get the impression Jackson stressed Bernie on-screen and off and maybe didn't help his real life health.
For a supposed comedy: there is nothing humorous or trivial about Samual Jackson who demands too much respect, and is too scary to be funny. He plays his same nitch character (insolent knave who speaks in loud pompous tones) which I find interesting in small doses, but doesn't work here.
If your a Bernie Mac fan, this is a must see.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Marriage counseling $10.50/head
PostedNovember 10, 2008
There appears a market amongst indescriminate movie goers for this (very) low budget drama. Fire Capt. Caleb Holt puts aside his one handed affair with the internet and begins a twelve step redemption of his marriage to hotty wife Catherine. He finally convinces her they should stick together, with the help of Jesus AND $25k.
I question is anyone really better off? They were married 7 yrs, but she doesn't have kids. Maybe changing up to a doctor could fix that?
The $25k spent on wheel chairs and hospital grade bed will only delay therapy of the stroke afflicted mother in-law.
Wouldn't Capt. Holt be happier decompressing on his new boat, with his inevitable new lady friends that might be willing to serve a hot meal?
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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The Bard meets Pulp Fiction
PostedNovember 4, 2008
The star here is Guy Ritchie's inspired dialogue which provides broad shoulders for the cast to stand on. Pay attention, because this script is intelligent, rich with lexicon and ingenious one liners.
Thandie Newton stands out as Stella the coolest accountant ever to grace the big screen. Her cat like controlled screen persona is reminiscent of James Dean. This movie becomes unfocussed and side-tracks itself with a gay episode between two of the characters. This seems ubiquitous in current comedies, and has become a boring cliche. We get it, your gay, move on. In this case it doesn't propel the story, and creates an awkward impression of two movies cut and pasted together. In spite of this, it is a cool movie.
Thandie Newton stands out as Stella the coolest accountant ever to grace the big screen. Her cat like controlled screen persona is reminiscent of James Dean. This movie becomes unfocussed and side-tracks itself with a gay episode between two of the characters. This seems ubiquitous in current comedies, and has become a boring cliche. We get it, your gay, move on. In this case it doesn't propel the story, and creates an awkward impression of two movies cut and pasted together. In spite of this, it is a cool movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Oscar Vehicle for Angelina
PostedNovember 3, 2008
Clint Eastwood reminds us of the good old days of 1928. A single mom could afford a furnished house in L.A. Public transportation was non-polluting. Mentally ill weren't left to fend for themselves on the street. Death row meant it, not dying of old age in your cell.
All facetiousness aside, this carefully crafted bid to win Anjolina Jolie an Oscar provides dramatic backdrop to showcase her talent. Some not so subtle hints to academy voters are included. This insider manipulation creates an audience as ancillary after taste. Although she may win awards, the most interesting character was the creepy Gordon Northcut played by Jason Harner. The genius of Clint Eastwood is readily apparent on screen, he himself is not, which I truly miss.
All facetiousness aside, this carefully crafted bid to win Anjolina Jolie an Oscar provides dramatic backdrop to showcase her talent. Some not so subtle hints to academy voters are included. This insider manipulation creates an audience as ancillary after taste. Although she may win awards, the most interesting character was the creepy Gordon Northcut played by Jason Harner. The genius of Clint Eastwood is readily apparent on screen, he himself is not, which I truly miss.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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