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hmmm
PostedDecember 1, 2008
dragonlady
from Atlanta, GA
What was good: Bella was well cast. The scenery was amazing. That's about it. Robert Pattinson, so young and cute as Cedric, is creepy, due in part to the scowl that appears throughout. That Bella could be attracted to one so initially rude, with subsequent mood swings, is unlikely, yet she continues to act more ignorant than romantic. Jacob and the werewolves are downplayed to an allusion Bella laughs off with uncharacteristic insouciance. Where is Bella's future best friend, who is going to compete with Edward for her affections? Jacob was relegated to showing up with his father and his exceptionally white teeth. The book had to be cut for time, but I hope they spend more time on the next one. Either way, I'll wait until it's on cable.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Well, it satisfied me...
PostedNovember 15, 2008
dragonlady
from Atlanta, GA
Going to Quantum of Solace, I had a few minor requirements:
1) Must be well-acted and written. Check
2) Must have great action. Check
3) Must wrap up the Vesper plot so Bond can get back to being Bond. Check
2) Must have great action. Check
3) Must wrap up the Vesper plot so Bond can get back to being Bond. Check
Is it quintessential Bond? Not really. However, I feel that after the far superior Casino Royale provided the franchise a much needed shot in the arm, it was necessary for the plot to come full-circle. Now we've seen what made Bond become the coolly detached, hyperefficient machine he is. Next time we can see him doing what he does best.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Exceeded Expectations
PostedJune 8, 2008
dragonlady
from Atlanta, GA
So many times, a movie has a hilarious trailer, and it draws you in to see a mediocre movie, where all the funny parts were in the trailer. Not so with the Zohan. Despite the unnecessary love story weighing it down about 3/4 through, the film was far better than I expected. The storyline, while by no means complicated, was cohesive and entertaining. The film was peppered with funny action scened throughout, and I never felt like it was lagging. The interplay between Sandler and John Turturro was hilarious (what can I say, I'm a Turturro fan). This being said, Zohan was incredibly predictable, and the only reason I'm giving it a "good" rating is because it was far better than my low expectations, and enjoyable overall.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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