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- First reviewMay 3, 2008
- Last reviewSeptember 22, 2008
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LAUGHING OUT LOUD
PostedSeptember 22, 2008
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from Los Angeles
Some movies make you smile. This one makes you laugh out loud. Ricky Gervais is a talented comedian, conveying thoughts and emotions with a quirk of his mouth or a glare in his eyes. He and Kinnear play off each other in a very entertaining fashion, although editing a few seconds of some scenes between them would have been okay. Tea is a delight... charming, vulnerable and intelligent. She gives honest performances and this movie is no exception. The surprise is in the profoundly humanist ending which many comedies don't go for. It's fun and satisfying.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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MOVIE DELIGHT!
PostedJuly 21, 2008
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from Los Angeles
An Absolutely delightful extravaganza! Meryl Streep is superb as always, bringing tears to my eyes as she sings, "Winner Takes All." The energy and zest for life blazes forth and can't be contained. What made it work for me was that despite the unending musicality of this movie, there was sufficient emotional drama, comedy and wisdom to add texture and humanity to the synergy of it. I want my own DVD copy.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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BRING ON THE DEMON
PostedJuly 13, 2008
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from Los Angeles
The best thing about Hellboy, both I & II, is the very humane characteristics our heroic demon possesses. He's immediately likable and, gasp!, easy to identify with. In this 2nd installment, I loved the ambiance and the alien diversity of Troll Town. Truly entertaining.
Action sequences and effects were handled with finesse and expertise, and the relationships and byplay among the characters were effectively humorous and involving. In the near-death scene, where Selma Blair's character must make an impossible choice, I wish she had brought more conflicted angst to her decision.
Overall, though, this is an excellent movie, with a fabulous mix of characters, drama, action and emotional whallop.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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FORBIDDEN KINGDOM
PostedMay 3, 2008
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from Los Angeles
I love martial arts movies, Jet Li and Jackie Chan, so I figured, "What could go wrong?" For me, two things minimized the success of this movie: weak writing and the actor Michael Angarano. Michael played the young boy who ultimately steps into his personal power. Michael simply didn't have the charisma and appeal of, say, Shia LeBouef. Shia would have brought immediacy and intensity to the character which would have improved it greatly.
Jet Li was the best element, demonstrating strong acting chops, humorous, dramatic and charming when the moments required. Jackie was also disappointing... his brand of slapstick isn't as good a fit in this type of movie which calls for a certain mysterious undercurrent. His wig was also distracting... no excuse given the excellent makeup Jet Li sported as the Monkey King.
Special effects were okay, but I can't help comparing this to the standards of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which is a 5-star movie in my book. It had romance, superb martial arts choreography, superb acting, and a well-written script.
The script of this movie was weak in that the dialogue and scenes were predictable and often boring... not enough underlying tension to add story drama.
While this movie had enough elements to entertain me, ultimately, I must say I was disappointed.
Jet Li was the best element, demonstrating strong acting chops, humorous, dramatic and charming when the moments required. Jackie was also disappointing... his brand of slapstick isn't as good a fit in this type of movie which calls for a certain mysterious undercurrent. His wig was also distracting... no excuse given the excellent makeup Jet Li sported as the Monkey King.
Special effects were okay, but I can't help comparing this to the standards of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which is a 5-star movie in my book. It had romance, superb martial arts choreography, superb acting, and a well-written script.
The script of this movie was weak in that the dialogue and scenes were predictable and often boring... not enough underlying tension to add story drama.
While this movie had enough elements to entertain me, ultimately, I must say I was disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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IRONMAN
PostedMay 3, 2008
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from Los Angeles
At first I was hesitant that a superhero movie would star a not-so-young actor. After the first minute, I realized not only was it an advantage that Robert Downey Jr. was chosen to play Tony Star, it was decidedly fortunate all the other stars were top drawer: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard. They brought depth and soul to their characters. The story was brilliant and well directed, filled with humor, twists and human drama... again enhanced by the excellent acting of the main characters. If I have a complaint, there was just a smidgen too many outlines and drillings and putting together of Ironman than were needed. Still, ultimately, it added to the realistic flavor of the movie. A superb piece of filmmaking.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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