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- First reviewMarch 15, 2008
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Goats, fun but not for everyone
PostedNovember 25, 2009
Based on a true story, sort of, in an art house tongue in cheek, self mocking yet irreverent way requiring you to have a lot of inside knowledge as well as a strong willingness to suspend all disbelief because you love the actors and enjoy eccentric cinema.
There really was a BBC documentary and book that examined the Army's zany attempt to create psychic warriors. This version rests somewhere between mockumentary and the Coen Brothers. Its definitely not Hollywood and many will not get it. But if you are looking for something different, clever, and interesting this is it. If not, say what a goat says...nah.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Low budget scare
PostedNovember 19, 2009
The story is simple. There's a girl who is hearing scary noises and has bad dreams. Her boyfriend buys the camcorder to try to document it. The entire movie is told from that one camcorder. And of course from there things go from bad to worse. It has the feel of a real life documentary. There are no special effects. Its not scary like a professional horror flick, but it does have its scary moments and its full of suspense. People in the theater were yelling at the screen when I saw it. Give it a shot but don't expect Hollywood. I was scared and liked it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedNovember 12, 2009
Welcome to the small and eclectic world of those who live in NYC and have the ability to exist on the fringe in the wold of art and experimental music. If you recall the family who moved into the house in Beetlejuice, you know the type. There's a complete disconnect from all things most people think of as normal, like a melody or even a painting. Here a pushpin placed on a wall is embraced as genius and the tearing of paper is music. At times this satire can be quite funny. Those who collect and sell the art are probably more out there than the artists who at least are expressing something. Its a smart art film but may be too narrow for those outside the art scene. I enjoyed it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A serious man named Job
PostedNovember 3, 2009
For those who follow the Coen Brothers and know their love of rewriting the classics, like the Odyssey as Oh Brother Where Art Thou, this clearly autobiographical look at the Book of Job will resonate. In 1967, a Jewish physics professor in Minnesota is beset with a series of woes that challenge his insular view of the life he has led. Once again they depict an ordinary man who becomes a pawn in the battle of good vs. evil, herein called by their Jewish personnas- Hashem vs. the Dybbuk. Its a very idiosyncratic look at the world the Coen Brothers obviously grew up in and of both the myths and men they knew. Some of it is priceless and funny, but it may be too narrow a character study for others.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Manhattan Motherhood -a midlife crises
PostedOctober 27, 2009
Uma Thurman gives a strong and stark performance of what it is like to try to raise children while living in New York City and not being rich. The film takes us through a single significant day with wit and sensitivity. Her life has brought her to the edge of the breaking point. She has almost lost herself and her marriage in an endless procession of chores and routines. All this while constantly under attack from an eccentric stream of extreme personalities indifferently judging her for forsaking her aspirations as a writer and living like a bohemian mom. There is charm and sensitivity in her performance and those of her costars Anthony Edwards and Minnie Driver as well as a strong dance scene with Arjun Gupta. Small and well done.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Liw Abiding Citizen Butler does it!
PostedOctober 21, 2009
Suspense is the word that sums up this film. You'll find your heart pounding as the tension mounts. You identify with the reality of the revolving door of criminal justice and this tale of someone who's been pushed too far and decides to get back at everyone who allowed compromise to triumph over justice.
Gerard Butler stars in and co-produced this story of a man whose happy family is destroyed by a heinous crime. The Assistant DA, played by Jamie Foxx, is more interested in conviction statistics than in doing what's right. A decade later Butler is back for a diabolical vengence. His genius and cool make this thriller well worh watching. Its scary, fast paced, and thought provoking.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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More of Moore - Capitalism
PostedOctober 13, 2009
Its hard to review a Michael Moore film without getting entrenched in politics but I'll try. As a craftsman, Moore is quite good at his art. He's funny, intelligent, insightful, and knows how to pull on the strings of your heart. And now he has his own history to add to the film's story. Looking back on his prediction from Roger and Me about the coming bankruptcy of GM, its hard not to hear him out even when you feel as though he's using a sledge hammer to pound in a thumb tack. Watching him trying to make a citizen's arrest at the headquarters of AIG is brilliant. For a man who has become wealthy, he still has the heart of a worker and artist. And that is what makes this film worth watching.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The best thing about Zombiland - no status update
PostedOctober 6, 2009
One of the best surprise cameo scenes ever! And like everything else in this off the wall comedy about the post apocalyptic world where zombies have taken over, its pure fun. Although the story is about zombies and that in and of itself means you will have your fair share of horror, this is an unabashed director's dream comedy.
The story is told by a young loner who has lived as a geek up until the day when the world went mad and as luck would have it the first girl he ever spent a moment with turns zombie on him and tries to eat him. But he's the perfect person to survive in the insanity he finds himself and his book of rules... well, RULES!
Its clever, funny, scary, exciting, and sweet. I highly recommend it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Surrogates - so what
PostedSeptember 30, 2009
Although the premise is good the directing, editing, and script are only average making this a film that could have been a contender and nothing more. The aging Bruce Willis actually fit the part showing that there is worth in our humanity. The message here is that we need to embrace who and what we are and not hide behind a facade. A worthy message yet the film is mostly obvious with all of this having been said before and better. No one will be surprised by the ending which is supposed to be suspenseful and meaningful. Clearly, not a bad film, yet easily forgotten. It could have been so much more in the hands of a different director.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Jenny, I've got your number......
PostedSeptember 22, 2009
Written by Diablo Cody who also wrote Juno, Jennifer's Body is a quirky teen horror flick with an odd sense of humor. It defies easy categorization. Its good; its just not what you expect. There's not much gore or real horror. Its an odd story of two BFFs whose lives are suddenly taken on a very bad ride when the pretty one goes off with the wrong band. Megan Fox is as hot as ever, but the real star is Amanda Seyfried who manages to keep your focus on her role as heroine.
Its a surprisingly fun movie that teens will love and men will gawk at. It doesn't take itself too seriously and is good light entertainment. Some good laughs too!
Its a surprisingly fun movie that teens will love and men will gawk at. It doesn't take itself too seriously and is good light entertainment. Some good laughs too!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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