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Cage & Moretz Shine
PostedApril 18, 2010
RonInTampa
from Tampa, FL
I expected a quirky movie and some laughs. After watching the movie, I was deeply disappointed -- mostly, I was disappointed that the theater was so empty because this was NOT just a quirky little movie and somehow the word has not gotten out that this is a TERRIFIC little flick. While filled with teenagers, it definitely is NOT a teen flick and deserves the "R" rating for language and violence. Probably nothing my 13yo daughter hasn't heard before, but I wouldn't want her repeating the lines at school, either.
The best performances in this movie are given by Nicolas Cage and Chloe Moretz, by far. Anyone who ever watched an old Batman TV show will find Cage's vocalizations hilarious. Moretz continues to mature as an actor and now performs more and more as did Natalie Portman in The Professional and Beautiful Girls. This child, at 13, is a phenomenal actor and can expect to receive the sort of roles that Portman eventually received, as well. Keep watching her over the years.
The balance of the cast is capable, if forgettable and largely unknown.
Whether the film can recoup the reported $70 million budget remains to be seen (certainly not with empty theaters like mine), but perhaps DVD and overseas sales are where the money is on this project. That is a bit sad -- this movie should be seen in all its glory on the big screen.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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