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- First reviewMarch 15, 2008
- Last reviewAugust 14, 2013
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Losers are just fine in this comic book
PostedApril 27, 2010
Think of The Losers as a comic book back from the old days. Good guys are good and the bad guys want to destroy the world. With lots of action and a sexy girl who can take on the baddest of them, who needs more in this kind of film? Don't expect intellectual subplots here. Its all about tough guys trying to save the world and get some serious payback against the master villain who set them up. And as a bonus there's lots of comic relief. I'd have given it a star more but I held back because of its teaser ending that let's you know they really want to make sequels.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Kick-Ass lives up to its name!!
PostedApril 20, 2010
Everything about this movie spells fun. Its a true comic book with both humor and action. The cast is good and the directing takes this way beyond what you see in the previews. There are many surprises which keeps you from feeling like you know what's coming. Its fun. Its fast. Its light. Its bold. But be warned, there's lots of strong language so think twice about bringing little kids!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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"must be some sort of...Hot Tub Time Machine.."
PostedApril 13, 2010
Its lewd, crude, and very rude, but it has its moments. The sight gags are toilet humor and the script is moronic but the laughs are definitely there. Its wrong. Its sick. Its twisted. And the running jokes take bad taste to a new level. Yet there is something that reminds you not just of a decade long gone, but of a time when you could laugh without guilt about almost anything that was stupid.
John Cusack obviously wanted a break from serious film making and found this mindless buddy film and made it as a lark.
He's entitled. Don't go expecting anything more than the title suggests.
He's entitled. Don't go expecting anything more than the title suggests.
Everything here has been done before and usually better, but its still works on its own level whatever that is. No, its certainly not science fiction and there's no attempt to even try to make sense but it does have its message about having second chances and going for it.
If you're easily offended don't go because this is far worse on many levels than the Hangover ( a far better film that actually had some intelligent structure). But if you never lost that adolescent part of you, you'll find this entertaining.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Cashing in on the Titans in fake 3D
PostedApril 6, 2010
Let me be blunt. The 3D is the worst I've seen in years. I did some research and it turns out the film was shot in 2D and at the last moment they decided to convert it to #d which means that in some scenes you get flat levels of 3D like a pop up card. And you pay a premium for this poor excuse.
Now, the movie itself was very average with little character development and few interesting interpersonal relationships developed. Sam Worthington was fine in this limited scope. Ralph Fiennes was good as Hermes as was Liam Neison as Zeus.
The CGI was fine but not better than the stop motion animation of Ray Harryhausen from the original 19 years ago.
The big disappointment is that after all the build up about "Release the Krackon" Perseus only interacts with him for a New York minute. Maybe less. And his marriage to Andromeda is written out of this version.
If you've never seen the original, nor seen ANY 3D including the old red lens green lens glasses of the 1950's, and never read any Greek mythology, well then you'll just love this waste mediocre movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Alice doesn't live here any more
PostedMarch 23, 2010
A beautifully crafted Tim Burton movie that is visually stunning. Yet for a 3D movie this falls somewhat flat. This reinterpretation or as some call it continuation of Lewis Carroll's tale minimizes his finely crafted metaphors into a simple story of a young woman learning to make her own decisions regardless of the wishes of others.
Its a pity that Burton decided to rewrite a classic as another action flick instead of seeing its own artistic beauty and integrity. His use of 3D, though quite professional, is totally pedestrian with the usual tricks like a cup being thrown at you.
The cast however was good. Mia Wasikowska held her own against the likes of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. Both Depp and Bonham Carter are almost otherworldly in their appearance and try their best to make this work, but the script was weak at best.
Where the movie does excel is in the use of color and mood which both intertwine in a thoroughly unique manner. Tim Burton is the master of eccentric style. If only he could have found a good script this would have been much better.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Ghost Writer - Polanski's Hitchcock
PostedMarch 16, 2010
Its been a while since I've seen such a masterfully directed classic suspense story on film with a supporting cast this well chosen. Eli Wallach was supeb as was Jim Belluchi, Tom Wilkenson, and Kim Cattrall. Like Polanski the lead character a Brit PM much like Tony Blair is locked away like Napoleon on St Helena. The sky is overcast in shades of gray defining the cloudy mood of this mystery. This is the work of a master who is not dependent on quick music video cuts to create suspense. It is high intellect. Its not a Bourne Conspiracy but it is all about conspiracy and intrigue and the danger of innocence and talent. Well acted and well directed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Cop Out indeed
PostedMarch 11, 2010
As a Bruce Willis fan, I found this funny but not his finest. Kevin Smith's directing was also ok but nothing more and the script never took off. The supporting cast is good. Kevin Pollack from the Whole 9 Yards, Tracy Morgan and Fred Armisen from SNL, Seann William Scott, and of course Smith's favorite Jason Lee. It does have its funny moments and the ending is satisfying if somewhat uninspired. This is the kind of film that is a good dvd rental.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Crazy like a George Romero film
PostedMarch 2, 2010
This is a solid scary movie about a town accidentally infected with a virus made for warfare. You can just feel George Romero in every scene, yet this is not a zombie movie. Its something different with a bit more edge and plot. There's a surprising amount of good old fashioned suspense tinged with occasional humor. The cast is rock solid as is the pacing which is relentless. If you are looking for a good scare from start to finish you'll love this one.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Shudder or maybe a shrug
PostedFebruary 23, 2010
The acting was top notch as was the directing and score by Robbie Robertson of the Band, but I am getting weary of movies that misdirect you for two hours only to then hit you with a somewhat predictable "twist" ending. The story is very dark and the music keeps you aware of that at all times.
People will tout this as intellectual, but the story is just a head game and somewhat below top notch for Scorsese. If you're looking for a long depressing tale where everything is dependent on a twist ending, this is your film. It wasn't mine and I usually love his work.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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The Hurt Locker rocks
PostedFebruary 16, 2010
Katheryn Bigelow tells an amazing story of the people who defuse bombs in wartime Iraq. Its not just another war story. For the story is not about the war but about the people. Its complicated and at the same time quite simple. This is a very emotional tale of men who are asked to act without emotion and how it affects them and all those around them. There are several very graphic scenes which make this inappropriate for children. Definitely a strong Oscar contender, which is all the more interesting since Bigelow's ex is up for an Oscar with Avatar. Coincidence? I think not.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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