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I did see Shutter Island a week ago. Don't really have the time to write a review, but simply put: it is Scorsese's best film since Casino. Visually it is one of the finest of his career, the acting and casting are simply perfect and the impressive soundtrack features great avant-garde music.
I don't know man. My friend and I walked out of the theatre with very little to say; other than it sucked the big one. In movie land, this is what they call well-made shlock. The cinematography and art design were wonderful, the actors worked pretty well (I really liked Ben Kingsley & Michelle Williams), and some scenes were really well put together. But the actual source material is really lame stuff, and the twist was convoluted. It also didn't work psychologically with the flash backs--they were pretty, nothing more. Also, the Nazi material was pointless, because if you consider the twist, it all adds up to nothing. Also, there were so many scenes of just mindless dialogue and exposition.
There are theories that there are deeper meanings in the subtext of the nature of the employees at Shutter Island, that give complete new meaning to Teddy and his development--quite honestly, that's just digging. I don't blame Scorsese for this film, he did the best he could with the material. I'm pretty much in the realm of opinion with these guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piSkIJwK6OM
However, the movie cost $80,000,000 to make, and the gross revenue is currently $130,825,000. So we just went from well-made schlock, to well-made profitable schlock. I can see some people liking this for what it is. For me, I really like psycholocial horror like Jacob's Ladder, Silence of the Lambs, or The Shining. Hell, even the Silent Hill video game series works (we won't talk about the movie, though
).That's all, just my opinion, and according to Rotten Tomatoes, I'm in the minority anyway. It's on the top 250 list on iMDB also, but that's always changing. Wanted to like it more, just couldn't. Sun rise, sun set.
Cheers
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But, on the topic of Palahniuk, I thought the ending in the book was way better than the movie for Fight Club. Way better. The movie ending blows. But I know a lot of people who disagree with me on this.
The movie is one of my personal favorites, but I've actually heard the same thing from a number of people in regards to the ending. Also in the book, Project Mayhem (in general) is much more fleshed out. You're not alone at all.
For the hell of it, here's Roger Ebert complaining about the movie. He says the movie ends up being "routine." The review is almost unwatchable. There is nothing routine about Fight Club. At least the other critic gives him a rebuttal.
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Cop Out – Oh, Kevin Smith, why, why, why. Stop complaining about Soutwest Airlines, get your eyes away from the hockey and start writing again, for God’s sake. This buddy cop film starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan has been getting pounded critically, and who can blame them. The trailer looks painfully unfunny and why in the world is Smith even directing this one? The charm of Kevin Smith is in his writing, not necessarily his directing, and I don’t think anybody could get laughs out this dullard of a film. Avoid like the bubonic plague.
I'm not trying to defend Kevin Smith or anything like that (honestly, a bad movie is a bad movie), but there might be a good chance that he did this work-for-hire because he just needs to buy more time for projects he cares about. Those projects being Red State (a horror film he's been developing for the last three years) and Hit Somebody (a movie about a hockey player who has a knack for fighting). How about that Devils fans! A Kevin Smith movie about hockey! Hell yeah! It's going to be filmed in Michigan (rumored), so I think it's Detroit hockey, but whatever.
Peace!
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Yay! My comments on Choke made it to the discussion! Who knew my ramblings would amount to anything! Okay, moving on.
Happy Tears – Parker Posey and Demi Morore star in this quirky indie comedy about a two sisters who come home to care for their ailing father and learn to deal with the current situation as well as old childhood memories. Not much has been said about this film but early reviews have been pretty terrible, with reviewers saying it’s a holy mess.
I Just watched the trailer this morning. I had such a mixed reaction to it. On one hand, the whole movie looked promising, but at the same time, the whole thing looked "off". I don't know, it almost looks like it wants to be The Savages but at the same time...no. So weird.
On another note, I don't know if any of you are familiar with The Angry Video Game Nerd, but he also does other videos, too. In fact, he's originally a movie buff. Here's his video--The Top Ten Worst Movie Cliches.
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Serious Moonlight
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I watched 2012 yesterday and your assumptions are absolutely correct, Bulletproof. It certainly is a ridiculous movie and it has a lot of problems (no story, acting, Danny Glover), but it's all so damn entertaining. Certainly worth watching on the big screen.
I agree. I'm so surprised this movie isn't in IMAX. Not having a story has never stopped IMAX before!
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Flicks I Recently Watched - Quick Blurbs
The Illusionist
Anytime a film stars Edward Norton, I immediately stand up and take notice and The Illusionist is no exception. Norton's performance, while not his best, was more than adequate as Eisenhiem as he didn't need to do much to get the role down. The rest of the cast fills in nicely with Paul Giamatti playing a great role as the inspector and Jessica Biel doing just fine as Norton's love interest. One thing I have to mention is Norton's goofy accent through the whole thing, which didn't detract from the film too much as he didn't have a ton to say, but still sounded odd coming out of his mouth. The Illusionist won an Oscar for Best Cinematography in 2006 and while the film is a treat to watch, I'm not sure if it was award worthy. I'd have to go back and take a look at the other nominees, but I wonder if there wasn't a better candidate for that year. All that being said, The Illusionist was an entertaining film that mixed tension, magic and a great twist ending that had me engaged all the way through. While it's not Norton's best work by any stretch, it's well worth an addition to your Netflix queue.
If you like magic, and I know you do, check out The Prestige.
It came out around the same time as the Illusionist, and it apparently kicks butt. I didn't see either film...so I know my endorsement is rather odd. I just remember a lot of people raving about it.
Oh yeah, the Illusionist was only nominated for cinematography. Pan's Labyrinth won that year--and for good reason.
Peace!
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Opening This Weekend (Nationwide)
Fourth Kind
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By the way, here's an entertaining list for everyone. It might have been more appropriate a few days ago, but it's only a few days after Halloween so it's still relevent! Sorta...
Good list. Very funny to see the Halloween remake at the bottom of the list.
Good to see Dreamcatcher at #7. The movie had a pretty good premise (I mean, come on, it's Stephen King) and there were some really good, disgusting moments involving anuses...and blood. Okay, not so much good, but well done bloody anuses. Then the movie just gets ridiculous. I saw most of it on HBO in a hotel (I think a band trip) and I was kind of just planning the rest of my evening while watching it.
Oh yeah, and sorry for the font. Didn't mean to make your eyes twitch.
Cheers!
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Opening This Week (Nationwide)
Boondock Saints II: All Saint
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The Movies thread!
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Joon-ho Bong is the man! I haven't seen it yet, but his segment in the film Tokyo! is the best of the three. Memories of Murder is on my list of things to see.
This film isn't even from Sundance 2010, it's from last year's! Proof that if you don't have any major studio backing or a distribution contract, it's almost impossible to get your movie seen outside of Sundance. My friend, Brooke, is in it, too. She was supposed to be an extra, but it turned into a speaking part. She's in the trailer! 2:12--she's wearing the yellow shirt.
Plug, plug, plug a lug...this is my shamless plug!!!