Elegy = A+
Wow, what a fantastic movie. It was well acted, and I really dug the story.
Peter Sarsgaard sounds a lot like John Malkovich to me.
All the acting performances were exceptional. My only criticism is the hand-held camera scenes. They didn't add anything. In fact they were a distraction in my opinion.
Berardinelli liked the movie better than Ebert. I liked it better than both.
More movies to maybe see, which I saw posters of tonight.
In Search of a Midnight Kiss
Rachel Getting Married
Choke
The Duchess
Happy Go Lucky
The Last Mistress
Towelhead
Religulous
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Hamlet 2 review
Hamlet 2 = C
Bad first half, but a stronger second. Either the jokes got better, or I just got use to the bad jokes. It's another movie I wanted to like, but was disappointed.
Roger Ebert seemed to like it better than James Berardinelli, who I agree with more regarding this movie.
Despite the richness of the premise for comic invention, however, Hamlet 2 remains a rather mediocre experience, offering sporadic laughs but never achieving the level of consistent humor necessary to make this memorable.
That pretty much wraps it up, though the number "Rock me sexy Jesus" is memorable, and the tune is very catchy.
The two best comedic turns belong to Amy Poehler and Catherine Keener, both of whom find the right groove for their characters and have the best lines. The most underused actress is Elisabeth Shue, playing a caricature of herself as a washed-up actress who, disillusioned with the business, has become a nurse. Shue gamely participates in an act of self-deprecation, but hilarious possibilities with this character aren't realized.
Steve Coogan and those three ladies are the main reason I wanted to see the movie, and Berardinelli is right on in the above quote.
Saw at Keystone Art Cinema Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
Two new upcoming movies maybe worth seeing ...
Towelhead
Religulous, a Bill Maher documentary.
Bad first half, but a stronger second. Either the jokes got better, or I just got use to the bad jokes. It's another movie I wanted to like, but was disappointed.
Roger Ebert seemed to like it better than James Berardinelli, who I agree with more regarding this movie.
Despite the richness of the premise for comic invention, however, Hamlet 2 remains a rather mediocre experience, offering sporadic laughs but never achieving the level of consistent humor necessary to make this memorable.
That pretty much wraps it up, though the number "Rock me sexy Jesus" is memorable, and the tune is very catchy.
The two best comedic turns belong to Amy Poehler and Catherine Keener, both of whom find the right groove for their characters and have the best lines. The most underused actress is Elisabeth Shue, playing a caricature of herself as a washed-up actress who, disillusioned with the business, has become a nurse. Shue gamely participates in an act of self-deprecation, but hilarious possibilities with this character aren't realized.
Steve Coogan and those three ladies are the main reason I wanted to see the movie, and Berardinelli is right on in the above quote.
Saw at Keystone Art Cinema Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
Two new upcoming movies maybe worth seeing ...
Towelhead
Religulous, a Bill Maher documentary.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Vicky Cristina Barcelona review
Vicky Cristina Barcelona = B
Not nearly as good as I wanted to be, fairly disappointing. It's not one I could readily recommend to fellow movie fans, but I definitely could to Woody Allen fans. The dialogue, as in most Allen movies, is superb. That's easily the best part of it. Well that and Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Penelope Cruz and Patricia Clarkson, who I fell in love with in Miracle. She's a great actress.
James Beradinelli was a bit harsh in his review, 2.5 stars. I agree more with Roger Ebert's review. He gave it three stars. I think both of their rating systems top out at four stars.
Saw it Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.
Other movies to see:
Hamlet 2
Burn After Reading
Elegy
What Just Happened?
Not nearly as good as I wanted to be, fairly disappointing. It's not one I could readily recommend to fellow movie fans, but I definitely could to Woody Allen fans. The dialogue, as in most Allen movies, is superb. That's easily the best part of it. Well that and Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Penelope Cruz and Patricia Clarkson, who I fell in love with in Miracle. She's a great actress.
James Beradinelli was a bit harsh in his review, 2.5 stars. I agree more with Roger Ebert's review. He gave it three stars. I think both of their rating systems top out at four stars.
Saw it Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.
Other movies to see:
Hamlet 2
Burn After Reading
Elegy
What Just Happened?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars review
Star Wars: The Clone Wars = B-
If this wasn't a Star Wars movie it probably wouldn't be rated that high. The new female character is annoying, but not near as annoying as Jar Jar. In any case this rates higher than Episodes I and II, but it's still disappointing.
As a fan I still want to see Darth Vader kick ass. That's what I've wanted to see since 1983. I wanted to see how Anakin Skywalker became Vader, then destroy the Jedi. It still hasn't been shown. I read a book, but it was convoluted too.
The first two Episodes easily could've been condensed into one movie. The series would've been better for it. Keep Revenge of the Sith intact as Episode II. Then have Episode III as what I stated above. That's a better plan than what fans got.
Oh well.
Ebert and Berardinelli were merciless in their reviews of this movie. Good for them.
Movie posters I saw tonight:
The Women, yes the remake of the 1939 George Cukor moive.
Federal Prison
My Best Friend's Girl, starring Kate Hudson.
If this wasn't a Star Wars movie it probably wouldn't be rated that high. The new female character is annoying, but not near as annoying as Jar Jar. In any case this rates higher than Episodes I and II, but it's still disappointing.
As a fan I still want to see Darth Vader kick ass. That's what I've wanted to see since 1983. I wanted to see how Anakin Skywalker became Vader, then destroy the Jedi. It still hasn't been shown. I read a book, but it was convoluted too.
The first two Episodes easily could've been condensed into one movie. The series would've been better for it. Keep Revenge of the Sith intact as Episode II. Then have Episode III as what I stated above. That's a better plan than what fans got.
Oh well.
Ebert and Berardinelli were merciless in their reviews of this movie. Good for them.
Movie posters I saw tonight:
The Women, yes the remake of the 1939 George Cukor moive.
Federal Prison
My Best Friend's Girl, starring Kate Hudson.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Savage Grace review
Savage Grace = B-
Well acted, but depressing and somewhat pointless. Now I think I should've just stayed home and watched the Olympics. However Julianne Moore, Elena Anaya and Mapi Galán were the eye candy in the movie. So they were nice.
Other movies to see maybe:
American Teen
Vicki Cristina Barcelona, saw Thursday, Aug. 12, 2008
My Last Mistress
Burn After Reading
Hamlet 2
Bottle Shock, saw saw Thursday, Aug. 12, 2008
Tell No One
Choke
The previews of each all look pretty good to me.
Well acted, but depressing and somewhat pointless. Now I think I should've just stayed home and watched the Olympics. However Julianne Moore, Elena Anaya and Mapi Galán were the eye candy in the movie. So they were nice.
Other movies to see maybe:
American Teen
Vicki Cristina Barcelona, saw Thursday, Aug. 12, 2008
My Last Mistress
Burn After Reading
Hamlet 2
Bottle Shock, saw saw Thursday, Aug. 12, 2008
Tell No One
Choke
The previews of each all look pretty good to me.
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