G. I. Joe
3/10
Poor writing, acting and directing... I was kinda surprised by how bad were the visual effects...
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A Christmas Tale (Arnaud Desplechin, 2008) 8/10
I didn't understand the motivations of any of its members, but this family was sure compelling to hang out with for two and a half hours. This was a movie that kept me stimulated with lots of surprises, from the actors' choices (I loved how Emmanuelle Devos would laugh at every ugly thing that happened) to the truncated scenes to the crazily incongruous soundtrack. Much more entertaining than my family at Christmas.
I didn't understand the motivations of any of its members, but this family was sure compelling to hang out with for two and a half hours. This was a movie that kept me stimulated with lots of surprises, from the actors' choices (I loved how Emmanuelle Devos would laugh at every ugly thing that happened) to the truncated scenes to the crazily incongruous soundtrack. Much more entertaining than my family at Christmas.
Way too busy + overseas trip, thus watching less films. From November ...
Astro Boy (2009) - 5/10
Paranormal Activity - 4.5/10
My Sister's Keeper (2002 TV movie) - 6/10
Ashes of Time Redux - 8/10
2012 - 4.5/10
Jennifer's Body - 4/10
Yang Yang (Taiwan) - 6/10
No Puedo Vivir Sinti (Taiwan) - 8/10
Cow (China) - 7/10
Rebellion (HK) - 6/10
Storm Raiders (HK - world premiere in Singapore) - 2/10
Avatar - 6/10
Bodyguards and Assassins (HK) - 6.5/10
Mother (S. Korea, 2009) - 7/10
Mulan (China, 2009) - 5/10
Vengeance (Johnnie To, 2009) - 7/10
9 (2009, animation) - 6.5/10
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Astro Boy (2009) - 5/10
Paranormal Activity - 4.5/10
My Sister's Keeper (2002 TV movie) - 6/10
Ashes of Time Redux - 8/10
2012 - 4.5/10
Jennifer's Body - 4/10
Yang Yang (Taiwan) - 6/10
No Puedo Vivir Sinti (Taiwan) - 8/10
Cow (China) - 7/10
Rebellion (HK) - 6/10
Storm Raiders (HK - world premiere in Singapore) - 2/10
Avatar - 6/10
Bodyguards and Assassins (HK) - 6.5/10
Mother (S. Korea, 2009) - 7/10
Mulan (China, 2009) - 5/10
Vengeance (Johnnie To, 2009) - 7/10
9 (2009, animation) - 6.5/10
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Be Blue Baby (James Cameron) - 6.5/10
I'm not sure yet. Watching him play with depth of field in 3D never really got old for me. I've never seen that before and at its best it evoked a sensation of being a kid at the movies again which hasn't happened in a while. But it's really morally irresponsible in evoking the suffering of Native Americans without any emotional grounding. Let's get real nerds; this film doesn't really work like it should.
I'm not sure yet. Watching him play with depth of field in 3D never really got old for me. I've never seen that before and at its best it evoked a sensation of being a kid at the movies again which hasn't happened in a while. But it's really morally irresponsible in evoking the suffering of Native Americans without any emotional grounding. Let's get real nerds; this film doesn't really work like it should.
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Yesterday's Enemy (1959) Val Guest 7/10
Effective WW2 film set in Burma with a standout performance by Stanley Baker. Somewhat surprisingly touches on the subject of war crimes committed by the British. I should mention that it is a fictional story.
Karl May (1974) Hans-Jurgen Syberberg 4/10
Dreary 3 hour film on Karl May, German author of some famous German children stories set in the wild west, even though he had never been the U.S.
Lacks the invention Syberberg displayed in most of his other films.
Broken Embraces (2009) Pedro Almodovar 6/10
A minor Adlmodovar that oddly enough lacks the picturesque beauty of his later films. None of the characters are particularly well fleshed out and the film doesn't get into gear until the second half. Lovely homage to Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown though.
Effective WW2 film set in Burma with a standout performance by Stanley Baker. Somewhat surprisingly touches on the subject of war crimes committed by the British. I should mention that it is a fictional story.
Karl May (1974) Hans-Jurgen Syberberg 4/10
Dreary 3 hour film on Karl May, German author of some famous German children stories set in the wild west, even though he had never been the U.S.
Lacks the invention Syberberg displayed in most of his other films.
Broken Embraces (2009) Pedro Almodovar 6/10
A minor Adlmodovar that oddly enough lacks the picturesque beauty of his later films. None of the characters are particularly well fleshed out and the film doesn't get into gear until the second half. Lovely homage to Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown though.
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It WAS The Howling, Hustler. Excellent recall. Thanks!Hustler wrote:Could be the Howling or GremlinsDamien wrote:Damn, what movie did I see recently (maybe just bits and pieces of it while my Beloved was channel surfing) where a character was named Lew Landers? Cracked me up.Precious Doll wrote:Power of the Press (1943) Lew Landers 2/10
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Avatar - 8/10
Seven points go to the amazing visuals, Sam Worthington, and Col Badass. The eighth point goes to Cameron's dedication and ingenuity. The story could have been much better considering the mythology and could have been much worse considering the dialogue. Surprisingly, the actors pull it off just enough for it to be your above average Sci-fi experience with a 3D boost and an excellent final battle.
I should deduct a point for that song at the end credits though...
Seven points go to the amazing visuals, Sam Worthington, and Col Badass. The eighth point goes to Cameron's dedication and ingenuity. The story could have been much better considering the mythology and could have been much worse considering the dialogue. Surprisingly, the actors pull it off just enough for it to be your above average Sci-fi experience with a 3D boost and an excellent final battle.
I should deduct a point for that song at the end credits though...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) William Dieterle & Max Reinhardt 7/10
I first saw this film about 18 years ago and enjoyed it even more last night. Of all the versions of this Shakespeare play, this is easily my favorite.
Mickey Rooney nearly steals the show as Puck. An absolute delight.
I first saw this film about 18 years ago and enjoyed it even more last night. Of all the versions of this Shakespeare play, this is easily my favorite.
Mickey Rooney nearly steals the show as Puck. An absolute delight.
"I want cement covering every blade of grass in this nation! Don't we taxpayers have a voice anymore?" Peggy Gravel (Mink Stole) in John Waters' Desperate Living (1977)
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Brothers 7/10
I will sit through any Jim Sheridan film - acknowledging that he has good ones and bad ones. Very good acting by the kids. Unfortunately this was another Propaganda film (see The Hurt Locker), so it was a great relief to go see...
(today)
Avatar 10/10
CGI-based films do not interest me but this is James Cameron at his best, or on par with. I hesitate to deduct 1 point for having to deal with the pointless 3-D format.
This is Fantasia for the 21st Century, gorgeous and looks very expensive! With a bold storyline that is not the tired old Cowboys and Indians style seen in the above mentioned films. It is good to see something with a real message for once that is not a documentary.
This is Best Picture/Best Director for sure - if anyone actually goes to see it...
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Brothers 7/10
I will sit through any Jim Sheridan film - acknowledging that he has good ones and bad ones. Very good acting by the kids. Unfortunately this was another Propaganda film (see The Hurt Locker), so it was a great relief to go see...
(today)
Avatar 10/10
CGI-based films do not interest me but this is James Cameron at his best, or on par with. I hesitate to deduct 1 point for having to deal with the pointless 3-D format.
This is Fantasia for the 21st Century, gorgeous and looks very expensive! With a bold storyline that is not the tired old Cowboys and Indians style seen in the above mentioned films. It is good to see something with a real message for once that is not a documentary.
This is Best Picture/Best Director for sure - if anyone actually goes to see it...
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