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03-29-2015, 02:31 AM | #1251 |
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Cinderella.
As someone who's burnt out on the formula...I think that this is the best film version of the story (Yes I'm including all the ones set in modern times). It makes a lot of smart choices regarding the Prince specifically, like having him meet Cinderella earlier on in the movie, and how his relationship with her wasn't just "I danced with her, so she's the love of my life." their relationship develops more naturally, I also like how he had more to do, and how he got some backstory. I also appreciate how he knew who he was looking for, so you avoided the problem of "What? Is this guy blind?" I also like the movie's take on the Fairy Godmother, I loved how kooky she was. Another thing I appreciate is the extra backstory on Cinderella herself, and how we get to see her mother. At the same time it does pad out a story that you've likely seen a thousand times, so I could see how it might bother some people. Comparing it to the original Disney version, it seems like they took all the screentime the mice had, and gave it to Cinderella's backstory. I'm ok with this change, since the story should be about her, not the mice (although they do still play a role). Another thing that could be seen as a negative is this movie's use of Magic. It's the reason her Stepmother and stepsisters don't recognize her at the ball, and they explain that as the reason the slipper would only fit Cinderella, because magic. I was pretty ok with it, but again, I could understand how that would bother some. My main issues with the movie (aside from it being Cinderella, because I've seen every version out there, you know the ones starring *insert "it girl" of the time here*) are purely cosmetic. Some of the CG is questionable, and I don't quite get why the Stepmother was wearing a leopard print robe, since I don't think they had those back then. It's not something that I'll rewatch any time soon, but if you like Disney's takes on classic fairytales, I'd give this one a watch.
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03-30-2015, 07:12 AM | #1252 |
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Gone Baby Gone
I´m usually a big fan of Ben Affleck directed movies. I like The Town and absolutely loved Argo but Gone Baby Gone is by far the one that interested me the least. Its not a bad movie by any means but it also isnt one of the best Affleck has directed. The story was pretty interesting but became pretty predictable later on and I dont know if I like where they went with it. The biggest problem of the movie though is by far Casey Affleck. I dont mind the guy but he isnt the best actor out there and I dont think he was especially right for the part. He really struggles to show emotions or be intimidating. He mostly has one expression throughout the movie and it hurts the movie alot when your main actor cant believably convey in what state of mind he is. The supporting characters are what makes this movie work though. Ed Harris gives one hell of a performance, Morgan Freeman is great with the very few things he is given in the movie and even Titus Welliver who doesnt do alot in the film really knocks it out of the park when his big moment comes. I enjoyed the movie overall but its definitely not one of those I will watch again any time soon. The Breakfast Club Saw this movie today for the first time in my life and it is a really great movie. The cast is incredibly likeable and even at their young age everyone acts extremely well and makes their character believable. I am absolutely amazed how well John Hughes understood the heart and soul of teenagers and what they are going through. Even if my time in high school happenes over a decade after the release of this movie I still recognized so many of myself in the characters. The problems they have to go through and how hard it is to find your place in this world. There isnt really much I can say about this movie beyond that cause I think its best if everyone just watches this movie to enjoy it for themself. Casino Truly one of Scorseses best movies and while Taxi Driver will always be my absolute favorite of his Casino is a close second with Goodfellas. I felt absolutely captivated by this film. The story was absolutely thrilling and the three hour run time flew by like it was nothing. It was so interesting to see how this whole emprie just crumbled becuase of one mans pride who just didnt knew when to take a step back and admit defeat. Every performance in this movie was superb. Robert Deniro gives everything he got as the lead character. Joe pesci and Sharon Stone are equally as great and fun to watch. Their dynamic was the meat of this film and I never felt bored watching them. |
04-03-2015, 08:52 PM | #1253 |
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The Last Samurai. That was actually pretty good. Not historically accurate, mind you, but for the most part a very enjoyable movie. 8.5/10
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04-03-2015, 11:10 PM | #1254 |
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Fast and Furious 7 - As a whole, the movie is a pretty solid entry in the franchise, as it is a great conclusion, but it is not without its negatives. The characters are pretty much invincible throughout the entire thing while the villains clearly know they are in a movie because everything is so scripted. There is a scene where the villain should not even know what is going to happen, and yet, he is not surprised when it happens, which did take me out of the movie for a moment. Also, this movie is more of a generic action flick rather than a car heist one, which is disappointing. Most of the action scenes were great though and there was some really good dialog. It is a fantastic ending to the series and Universal does NOT need to do anymore because this is the best ending you could ask for. Overall, it isn't as good as the last movie that came out, but I still give it a nice 7/10 stars.
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04-07-2015, 11:29 PM | #1255 |
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The Incredible Hulk - This isn't anywhere near my favorites list for the Marvel movies, but it is a damn good movie nonetheless. Norton is fantastic as Banner and Liv Tyler is not bad as Betty. Definitely the best version in live action to date. I also love Hurt as General Ross and Roth is amazing as Abomination. The CGI does look a bit dated by today's standards, but it still looks decent enough to the point that it doesn't take away from the movie one bit. It is a shame Norton decided to be a little baby after this movie, but hey, at least it got us Mark Ruffalo instead. I give this one a nice 7/10 stars.
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04-12-2015, 07:25 PM | #1256 |
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Iron Man 2 - This movie is a mixed bag. First off, it isn't as good as the first one, which is one of its downsides. Secondly, the entire Stark Expo thing is kind of dumb. Finally, Whiplash is such a lackluster villain and he was utterly pointless here. There was no need for him to be in here. On the positive side, Downey is amazing and I loved the scenes with Black Widow, especially when she kicks all of the guards' asses while Tony's body guard is excited to have beaten one dude. There are a lot of face palm inducing moment but movie is at least entertaining. I give it a 6/10 because its negatives do majorly hurt the film.
Thor - Utterly fantastic. Still one of the best Marvel movies to date as it not only features characters from Norse mythology (a subject that is severely lacking in movies) but it also gives us an interesting take on the Marvel version of it. The casting is nothing short of great and the plot is enjoyable even if simple. The chemistry between Chris and Natalie is top notch and one of the better romances to occur in these things. Overall, this movie gets an easy 8/10. |
04-12-2015, 07:45 PM | #1257 |
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yo, 2014 Godzilla.
still as awesome as ever. "ret them feiht."
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04-13-2015, 09:42 PM | #1258 |
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Captain America - A flawed, but fantastic origin movie for Captain America. I've never been a big fan of the character, but this movie made me really like him and the casting was top notch. Not only was Chris Evans a great Steve, but my god, Hugo Weaving was born to play Red Skull. He was just flat out amazing and I hope we do see him again in an upcoming movie. Overall, I give it a 7/10 stars.
Something Funny Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer - Okay, this really isn't a movie, but I never noticed this before in the extras. It was awesome. Hands down 10/10 stars. |
04-18-2015, 07:14 PM | #1259 |
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Avengers - This was my third time watching it and I have to say it was far more enjoyable than I remembered. I loved it. There are some many great lines in it and the action is fantastic. The characters are fun and it is by far one of the best super hero team up movies ever, if not the best. I give it an 8/10.
And with today I kick off the Marvel phase 2 movies, none of which I have watched since seeing them in the theater on their opening weekends. Iron Man 3 - I hated this movie when it first came out. I hate what they did to Mandarin, not because of the twist, but because the movie fizzled out into redundancy of the first two movies. I still hate that aspect of the movie. That makes three movies in a row where the main villain was just some jealous spoiled baby. However, everything about the movie was so much better this time around. I highly enjoyed it a lot more than I had before. As such, I'm upping its score from my original 6 to a 7/10. It is still far from perfect, but it is an enjoyable movie in the long run. Agent Carter One Shot - Again, not an actual movie, but it was quite enjoyable. I give it a 9/10. Item 47 - Forgot about this yesterday, it is decent. Probably the weakest of the four one shots I have watched so far, but still interesting. I give ita 7/10. Thor 2 - This one is about the same as it was when I first saw it. I like it a lot, but it is not as good as the first one. Malachi is a lackluster villain as he doesn't really do much and has little to no development. The fight at the end is great though and both Hemsworth and Portman have excellent chemistry together. Nevertheless, Loki is by far the highlight and I cannot wait for Ragnarok. I give this one a 7/10. All Hail the King - Whoa, THANK YOU!! It was nice to see them remember the Ten Rings from the first Iron Man movie and that there is really a Mandarin. This was awesome and I hope we see more of this later. 10/10. Last edited by Dr Kain; 04-19-2015 at 05:25 PM.. |
04-25-2015, 09:01 PM | #1260 |
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Captain America 2 - Now THIS is how you do a super hero movie!! This movie is just down right fantastic and easily the best Marvel movie to date. It has the perfect balance of action, plot, drama, comedy, and character development. There is so much that it does right that even the little bits of its faults are easy to ignore. Oh, and the music for Winter Soldier is down right phenomenal. I give this movie a 9/10 stars.
Guardians of the Galaxy - Like the others, I haven't watched this since I saw it in theaters. Surprisingly, this movie is just as amazing the second time around as it was the first time, so I definitely have to give it pointers for that. The characters are fun and while they don't have the greatest amount of development, everything has been crafted so well that it takes nothing away from the overall enjoyment of the movie. It isn't as good as Winter Soldier, but better than Avengers. I give it an 8/10. Ex Machina - If you are a fan of cyberpunk in general, especially Blade Runner or Ghost in the Shell, check this movie out. It is hands down one of the most thought provoking movies I have seen in quite some time that relies heavily on dialog and visuals to tell its story rather than explosions. Nearly every seen is written quite craftily to the point that the movie feels like an hour long rather than 110 minutes. The music is quite intense and knows how to fit the mood of the scene when it needs to. Not just that, but there is so much to be found here that it is going to take a couple more views to catch everything, and I for one an looking forward to doing so. This is what Transcendence and Interstellar should have been last year. I give this amazing film a 9/10 stars. Last edited by Dr Kain; 04-26-2015 at 11:55 PM.. |
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