Milk
Director:Gus Van Sant
Writer :Dustin Lance Black
Sean Penn ... Harvey Milk
Emile Hirsch ... Cleve Jones
Josh Brolin ... Dan White
Diego Luna ... Jack Lira
What happened? What went wrong?
I'm a huge fan of Gus Van Sant, Sean Pean and Josh Brolin but there's something oddly off about this film.
I almost get the impression that Penn and Van Sant watched Brokeback Mountain and hurriedly picked up a project to cash in.
A lot of the acting is flamboyant limp wristed over the top stereotype. It's distracting and unnecessary.
The direction is good with a very nice period field but I can't help feel disappointed that more could not have been done with such a great compelling true storyline.
Knowing a bit about the real Harvey Milk does not help the viewer either because this movie is a love letter from start to Finnish and leaves out the bare knuckle political side of Milk.
It's also takes a huge liberty with the Dan White character making some rather outrageous impressions that most if not everyone familiar with politics of the time in San Fransisco would find laughable.But I'm not here to ruin the story for you.
It's a nice film. Great subject matter. It will tug at your heart strings but overall you may leave feeling empty as I did.
6 out of 10 stars.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Director:Kevin Smith
Writer :Kevin Smith (written by)
Elizabeth Banks ... Miri
Seth Rogen ... Zack
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Let me start out by saying that I'm a big fan of both Kevin Smith and Seth Rogen. Unfortunatly I'm not a fan of Zack and Miri Make a Porno. This movie was a big dissappointment.
1.Dialog
The dialog is just bad. It's forced, designed to shock with filthy references. There's too much uneccery cursing. It's just bad, forced dialog.
2. Direction
I think the movie is misdirected. I could give an opinion of how I believe it should have been done but that's not my place. The director Kevin Smith took the fim in a certain direction and I feel it was the wrong direction. The tone and mood of the film is inconsitanta and unatural.
3. Continuity Problems
The continuity problems are just way too distracting. Seth Rogen's character's beard and hair go from neeatly trimmed to long and shaggy from long shot to close up in the same scene several times.
4.Racist Stereotypes
Just unecessary, unfunny and out of place in the story. Some of it seems edited in as filler during post production.
But most of all the story is not funny or enjoyable in any way. The movie tries to do too many things. It tries to appeal to a wide audience while giving a nod to Kevin Smith fans. In the end it fails miserably. Which is too bad because the premise does have potential.
No Stars. The movie is a waste of time.
Writer :Kevin Smith (written by)
Elizabeth Banks ... Miri
Seth Rogen ... Zack
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Let me start out by saying that I'm a big fan of both Kevin Smith and Seth Rogen. Unfortunatly I'm not a fan of Zack and Miri Make a Porno. This movie was a big dissappointment.
1.Dialog
The dialog is just bad. It's forced, designed to shock with filthy references. There's too much uneccery cursing. It's just bad, forced dialog.
2. Direction
I think the movie is misdirected. I could give an opinion of how I believe it should have been done but that's not my place. The director Kevin Smith took the fim in a certain direction and I feel it was the wrong direction. The tone and mood of the film is inconsitanta and unatural.
3. Continuity Problems
The continuity problems are just way too distracting. Seth Rogen's character's beard and hair go from neeatly trimmed to long and shaggy from long shot to close up in the same scene several times.
4.Racist Stereotypes
Just unecessary, unfunny and out of place in the story. Some of it seems edited in as filler during post production.
But most of all the story is not funny or enjoyable in any way. The movie tries to do too many things. It tries to appeal to a wide audience while giving a nod to Kevin Smith fans. In the end it fails miserably. Which is too bad because the premise does have potential.
No Stars. The movie is a waste of time.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Michael Cera ... Nick
Kat Dennings ... Norah
Aaron Yoo ... Thom
Rafi Gavron ... Dev
This is a charming teen movie with a heart and a lot of laughs. There's also some really great music.
Micheal Cera is an amazing young talent and he carries this movie as far as the acting goes. This young man is one to watch.
There are a few shortcomings to the film. Generally the supporting actors are mediocre. The story kind of drags in places and there's a sorry little stereotypical scene of drag queens in a gay club that was only thrown in for shock value.
The theater was packed with teenagers and they all laughed out loud throughout the movie.
The ending is predictable but still enjoyable.
Michael Cera ... Nick
Kat Dennings ... Norah
Aaron Yoo ... Thom
Rafi Gavron ... Dev
This is a charming teen movie with a heart and a lot of laughs. There's also some really great music.
Micheal Cera is an amazing young talent and he carries this movie as far as the acting goes. This young man is one to watch.
There are a few shortcomings to the film. Generally the supporting actors are mediocre. The story kind of drags in places and there's a sorry little stereotypical scene of drag queens in a gay club that was only thrown in for shock value.
The theater was packed with teenagers and they all laughed out loud throughout the movie.
The ending is predictable but still enjoyable.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Drew Barrymore ... Chloe (voice)
Andy Garcia ... Delgado (voice)
George Lopez ... Papi (voice)
Cheech Marin ... Manuel (voice)
Paul Rodriguez ... Chico (voice)
Plácido Domingo ... Monte (voice)
Edward James Olmos ... Diablo (voice)
Loretta Devine ... Delta (voice)
Jamie Lee Curtis ... Aunt Viv
Luis Guzmán ... Chucho (voice)
This is a supposed to be a kids movie but beacuse of some of the themes it will probably be enjoyed mor by tween girls.
There's a very talented cast but unfortunately not much of a script to work with. Lot's of stereotypes. Not many laughs and not much of an interesting story.
The kid's in the theater with me became restless about halfway through.
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Drew Barrymore ... Chloe (voice)
Andy Garcia ... Delgado (voice)
George Lopez ... Papi (voice)
Cheech Marin ... Manuel (voice)
Paul Rodriguez ... Chico (voice)
Plácido Domingo ... Monte (voice)
Edward James Olmos ... Diablo (voice)
Loretta Devine ... Delta (voice)
Jamie Lee Curtis ... Aunt Viv
Luis Guzmán ... Chucho (voice)
This is a supposed to be a kids movie but beacuse of some of the themes it will probably be enjoyed mor by tween girls.
There's a very talented cast but unfortunately not much of a script to work with. Lot's of stereotypes. Not many laughs and not much of an interesting story.
The kid's in the theater with me became restless about halfway through.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
My Best Friend's Girl
Dane Cook ... Tank
Kate Hudson ... Alexis
Alec Baldwin ... Professor Turner
Jason Biggs ... Dustin
This is a really bad movie and a sad commentary on dating and relationships.
The story is unbelievable. The dialog is forced and pathetic.
Dane Cook puts in one of the worst performances I've ever seen but sadly one of his best performances.
I cannot recommend this movie in any way. It's a waste of time even writing a review.
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Kate Hudson ... Alexis
Alec Baldwin ... Professor Turner
Jason Biggs ... Dustin
This is a really bad movie and a sad commentary on dating and relationships.
The story is unbelievable. The dialog is forced and pathetic.
Dane Cook puts in one of the worst performances I've ever seen but sadly one of his best performances.
I cannot recommend this movie in any way. It's a waste of time even writing a review.
Ed Opperman is a private investigator and one of his jobs is watching movies on opening night and reporting audience reaction back to the movie studios.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Burn After Reading
Directors:Ethan Coen
Joel Coen
Writers : Joel Coen (written by) &
Ethan Coen (written by)
George Clooney ... Harry Pfarrer
Frances McDormand ... Linda Litzke
Brad Pitt ... Chad Feldheimer
John Malkovich ... Osborne Cox
Tilda Swinton ... Katie Cox
I'm a huge fan of the Coen Brothers movies and I went into this with high expectations. I was not disappointed.
This is an intelligent movie that has respect for the intelligence of it's audience. It takes it's time to develop it's characters , it's story and it's humor.
There is some excellent acting up on that screen and equally great direction. This movie will be a solid hit and will hold up to repeat viewing.
Joel Coen
Writers : Joel Coen (written by) &
Ethan Coen (written by)
George Clooney ... Harry Pfarrer
Frances McDormand ... Linda Litzke
Brad Pitt ... Chad Feldheimer
John Malkovich ... Osborne Cox
Tilda Swinton ... Katie Cox
I'm a huge fan of the Coen Brothers movies and I went into this with high expectations. I was not disappointed.
This is an intelligent movie that has respect for the intelligence of it's audience. It takes it's time to develop it's characters , it's story and it's humor.
There is some excellent acting up on that screen and equally great direction. This movie will be a solid hit and will hold up to repeat viewing.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The Dark Knight (2008) ***** 5 / 5 STARS
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring:
Christian Bale... Bruce Wayne / Batman
Heath Ledger... The Joker
Aaron Eckhart... Harvey Dent / Two-Face
Michael Caine... Alfred Pennyworth
Maggie Gyllenhaal... Rachel Dawes
Gary Oldman... Lt. James Gordon
Morgan Freeman... Lucius Fox
I thought this movie was excellent. I'm not normally a big fan of the comic book/super hero movies and I have not been a big fan of the Batman franchise.
I did however enjoy Ironman because I felt it took the genre out of the comic book category into a much more adult intelligent class of film.
The Dark Knight has now taken it to the next level. Although it's still a comic book movie and has all the action and special effects you could want there is a real story, a real plot, great acting and incredible direction.
This film is very well paced and thought out. It will hold your interest and challenge your intellect.
I don't think the film is suitable for children under 12. It has some frightening images and I think much of the plot would be lost on a younger audiance.
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Starring:
Christian Bale... Bruce Wayne / Batman
Heath Ledger... The Joker
Aaron Eckhart... Harvey Dent / Two-Face
Michael Caine... Alfred Pennyworth
Maggie Gyllenhaal... Rachel Dawes
Gary Oldman... Lt. James Gordon
Morgan Freeman... Lucius Fox
I thought this movie was excellent. I'm not normally a big fan of the comic book/super hero movies and I have not been a big fan of the Batman franchise.
I did however enjoy Ironman because I felt it took the genre out of the comic book category into a much more adult intelligent class of film.
The Dark Knight has now taken it to the next level. Although it's still a comic book movie and has all the action and special effects you could want there is a real story, a real plot, great acting and incredible direction.
This film is very well paced and thought out. It will hold your interest and challenge your intellect.
I don't think the film is suitable for children under 12. It has some frightening images and I think much of the plot would be lost on a younger audiance.
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