Why oh why are Judd Apatow and Adam McKay so amazing.
So funny this one.
Thats all.
7.5/10
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Dark Knight.
"They always say the night is darkest before the dawn..."
Um yeah.
Amazing.
Christopher Nolan executed another one brilliantly. I think the quality of actors in this one was so amazing as well, that I think it's hard to realize JUST how amazing Heath was. When you play opposite an actor that isn't as good as you are (I am talking in the first degree as if I am some A-list actor. HA!) it's entirely noticeable when one outshines the other. If he had played his Joker opposite a scattering of shitty actor thats arent'un-fucking-stoppable like Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhall, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart or Gary Oldman are--then he would have over powered the whole film. As is--he just dominates and devastates, and well blows you away. They hold their own against him, and that says a lot.
The makeup department definitely deserve at least a nomination on this one as well--because FUCK he is CREEPY!!! His face and hair are so organically part of his character that without that slight tinge of green in his hair and that maniacally-applied face--it wouldn't have been the same movie.
Heath will without a doubt get a posthumous nomination--if not the trophy itself. His Joker is created from fear itself and causes chaos, death and destruction just to cause chaos, death and destruction. If thats not everyone's worst fear then I don't know what is.
I can't say much about the rest of the plot, because well, I couldn't hear a goddamn thing. I think I am going to rule out the Hulen Movie Tavern as a screening venue once and for all. They had the sound all jacked up and all I could hear was the score instead of the dialogue. SO, I must see it again to get the full scope--as if Warner Bros. needs my $10.
Oh, and I want that Bat motorcycle thingy. Hot.
9.5/10
Um yeah.
Amazing.
Christopher Nolan executed another one brilliantly. I think the quality of actors in this one was so amazing as well, that I think it's hard to realize JUST how amazing Heath was. When you play opposite an actor that isn't as good as you are (I am talking in the first degree as if I am some A-list actor. HA!) it's entirely noticeable when one outshines the other. If he had played his Joker opposite a scattering of shitty actor thats arent'un-fucking-stoppable like Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhall, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart or Gary Oldman are--then he would have over powered the whole film. As is--he just dominates and devastates, and well blows you away. They hold their own against him, and that says a lot.
The makeup department definitely deserve at least a nomination on this one as well--because FUCK he is CREEPY!!! His face and hair are so organically part of his character that without that slight tinge of green in his hair and that maniacally-applied face--it wouldn't have been the same movie.
Heath will without a doubt get a posthumous nomination--if not the trophy itself. His Joker is created from fear itself and causes chaos, death and destruction just to cause chaos, death and destruction. If thats not everyone's worst fear then I don't know what is.
I can't say much about the rest of the plot, because well, I couldn't hear a goddamn thing. I think I am going to rule out the Hulen Movie Tavern as a screening venue once and for all. They had the sound all jacked up and all I could hear was the score instead of the dialogue. SO, I must see it again to get the full scope--as if Warner Bros. needs my $10.
Oh, and I want that Bat motorcycle thingy. Hot.
9.5/10
Mamma Mia!
Ha!
I read a few months back that "Mamma Mia!" was having issues with their test screenings because at times when people were supposed to take things seriously they started laughing uncontrollably--well, they either ignored the notes and proceeded as planned, or decided to say "fuck it, we've got a movie chock-full of ABBA songs, so laughing is necessary." I am siding with the latter.
I saw this opening night so everyone in the theater was either gay, serious ABBA fans or lovers of the play, or interested to see how Meryl Streep does singing (most likely all of the above.) It was fantastic. People were singing along, clapping at the end of dance numbers--most memorably, "Dancing Queen" and just all around having a blast. I think I smiled the whole time.
Amanda Seyfried was AMAZING. Her voice is magical and pure and her smile is even more infectious--something I wouldn't know because her character Sarah on "Big Love" is so miserable I don't think I had seen her show her teeth before. In fact the (female) cast as a whole was pretty fucking fantastic. Everyone loves Meryl--I mean, come on. And Christine Baranski played a pretty mean cougar. Even Julie Walters--fuck, that's Mrs. Weasley busting it out in go-go boots and leggings!
The men however....ugh. I don't know if they just handed the part to Pierce Brosnan without asking if he could sing first or what--but Jesus. I couldn't even watch his scenes. THIS is where all the laughter was inserted. He couldn't even lip-sync to his own singing! Utterly cringe-worthy. Same with Dominic Cooper, or Sky in the movie. I guess he was cute to look at, and then BAM! he starts singing--ugh. But I guess it could be worse. Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgaard were amazing as always.
I couldn't help but go download the whole soundtrack to my iPhone as soon as possible either....and it's been playing in my car ever since.
I feel for anyone watching me drive down Bryant Irvin whilst "Take a Chance on Me" is playing. You're gonna get some moves.
7.5/10
I read a few months back that "Mamma Mia!" was having issues with their test screenings because at times when people were supposed to take things seriously they started laughing uncontrollably--well, they either ignored the notes and proceeded as planned, or decided to say "fuck it, we've got a movie chock-full of ABBA songs, so laughing is necessary." I am siding with the latter.
I saw this opening night so everyone in the theater was either gay, serious ABBA fans or lovers of the play, or interested to see how Meryl Streep does singing (most likely all of the above.) It was fantastic. People were singing along, clapping at the end of dance numbers--most memorably, "Dancing Queen" and just all around having a blast. I think I smiled the whole time.
Amanda Seyfried was AMAZING. Her voice is magical and pure and her smile is even more infectious--something I wouldn't know because her character Sarah on "Big Love" is so miserable I don't think I had seen her show her teeth before. In fact the (female) cast as a whole was pretty fucking fantastic. Everyone loves Meryl--I mean, come on. And Christine Baranski played a pretty mean cougar. Even Julie Walters--fuck, that's Mrs. Weasley busting it out in go-go boots and leggings!
The men however....ugh. I don't know if they just handed the part to Pierce Brosnan without asking if he could sing first or what--but Jesus. I couldn't even watch his scenes. THIS is where all the laughter was inserted. He couldn't even lip-sync to his own singing! Utterly cringe-worthy. Same with Dominic Cooper, or Sky in the movie. I guess he was cute to look at, and then BAM! he starts singing--ugh. But I guess it could be worse. Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgaard were amazing as always.
I couldn't help but go download the whole soundtrack to my iPhone as soon as possible either....and it's been playing in my car ever since.
I feel for anyone watching me drive down Bryant Irvin whilst "Take a Chance on Me" is playing. You're gonna get some moves.
7.5/10
Monday, July 7, 2008
Wall-E!
I don't know how Pixar keeps getting it so right--but it does.
I finally got to see Wall-E on Saturday night, and it was everything I hoped that it could be. With the exception of Cars, I have loved every Pixar movie I have ever seen...and subsequently owned them the day they come out on DVD. Andrew Stanton really outdid himself with writing and directing a film that will truly blow you away.
From the beginning, you are drawn into Wall-E's Earth--one that humans have abandoned 700 years prior, and you forget you are watching a digital feature. The pacing is perfect, which is quite important since there is very little dialogue, and you forget Wall-E is in fact a robot because you can read every whisper of emotion in his face and body language.
I will definitely go see this one again before it exits theaters to soak up more Pixar genious...maybe osmosis will go into effect.
Congrats John Lassater...cause you really needed the extra cash.
9.5/10
I finally got to see Wall-E on Saturday night, and it was everything I hoped that it could be. With the exception of Cars, I have loved every Pixar movie I have ever seen...and subsequently owned them the day they come out on DVD. Andrew Stanton really outdid himself with writing and directing a film that will truly blow you away.
From the beginning, you are drawn into Wall-E's Earth--one that humans have abandoned 700 years prior, and you forget you are watching a digital feature. The pacing is perfect, which is quite important since there is very little dialogue, and you forget Wall-E is in fact a robot because you can read every whisper of emotion in his face and body language.
I will definitely go see this one again before it exits theaters to soak up more Pixar genious...maybe osmosis will go into effect.
Congrats John Lassater...cause you really needed the extra cash.
9.5/10
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Wanted
Just saw James McAvoy tear shit up in "Wanted." Excellent film. I think I prefer him with his Scottish accent, but that may just be the swooning teenager in me--I guess if he were British in this film it would have taken away his "every day guy" persona. But again, he's James fucking McAvoy, so of course, I love him in anything.
Anyway, the film wasn't perfect, but definitely enjoyable and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to see some good action. If you just want to see Angelina naked, then I suggest you pass cause all you get is about 2 seconds of ass cheek, and to be honest her and James didn't exactly have the most chemistry--which they have both admitted. I think she only had about 8 lines of dialogue too--just her looking pensive and murderous mostly.
They sort of left room for a sequel...so we'll see how the numbers do in the end. It's hard to gauge when you open against the machine that is Pixar.
Lots of bullets, blood and high-energy car chases...the perfect summer movie.
I love you James.
8/10.
Anyway, the film wasn't perfect, but definitely enjoyable and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to see some good action. If you just want to see Angelina naked, then I suggest you pass cause all you get is about 2 seconds of ass cheek, and to be honest her and James didn't exactly have the most chemistry--which they have both admitted. I think she only had about 8 lines of dialogue too--just her looking pensive and murderous mostly.
They sort of left room for a sequel...so we'll see how the numbers do in the end. It's hard to gauge when you open against the machine that is Pixar.
Lots of bullets, blood and high-energy car chases...the perfect summer movie.
I love you James.
8/10.
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