Boo! Happy Halloween everyone! Ok, technically I am writing this on November 1st, but I did watch a scary movie yesterday with enough scares and jumpy moments to last me a time. However, while the film did have scary moments, it was in the end not the best, so here is the review of not only Paranormal Activity 3, but the entire Paranormal Activity series.
**Spoilers Ahead**
Paranormal Activity
Unlike a lot of people who have seen these films, I like the first Paranormal Activity. While there are a lot of found footage films out there today (Cloverfield, [REC] etc.) PA is different. The way the scenes are filmed feel very real. The constant, static camera shots (which are a mainstay for the entire series) make you feel like you are watching the tapes later after all the action has happened, which is how found footage films should feel. Another reason I like this film is its building in the suspense and its subtlety. The tension raises as the film progresses, with the beginning activity being just a door moving or a shadow moving across the room. It then builds to the Ouija board fire and the foot prints in the baby powder, to the eventual dragging of Katie out of the room and Micah's murder.
The film does have some faults. The main problem are the characters. Micah is a f@*king idiot. Why the hell would you provoke the creature? Also, the demonologist told you NOT TO BUY A OUIJA BOARD! WHY WOULD YOU STILL GET ONE AND MAKE EVERYTHING WORSE! Also, as my dad points out, some of the performances are kind of forced, especially the demonologist at the end of the film. However the performance of Katie is great. The scenes where she is just standing over Micah really sold the possession by the demon.
Also, the ending is kind of lame, like the director was trying to throw in one last scare to the audience. The original ending, Katie just being possessed and being shot by the police was much better, but doesn't set up a sequel at all like the theatrical ending.
The film feels real and the subtle activities make the film not only creepy but genuinely terrifying.
Final Score: 7/10
Paranormal Activity 2
This is when the series really takes off and produces a great film. This film takes the premise of the first, and while keeping with the building suspense throughout, the film takes it one step further and creates a great ending which had me actually looking forward to the 3rd installment. The difference between this film and the first was that this film actually went into the story of why the demon was haunting these people. It basically added a story to the filming gimmick. Giving the demon motive, especially wanting the baby as the motive, made his haunting and activity even more scary.
I also like how this film ties in with the first, with Kristie sending the demon to Katie, and Katie coming back and killing everyone, thus creating the premise of the first film, and an ending to the entire series. Which probably why this is the best film of the three. As I stated before, this film creates a background and a story for the entire haunting, which the first was lacking.
This film also had the scariest moment of all three films. It happened when the daughter was sleeping on the couch. The TV goes to static, and the rumble of the demon begins. You then see a shadow slowly crawl across the couch and right when it's about to reach her head, she wakes up. The shadow disappears in an instant and the TV goes back to normal, as if nothing has happened. Very creepy.
So in general, this film is the best of the series. It created the story and mythology of the series which would continue in the third, but not for the better...
Final Score: 8/10
Paranormal Activity 3
This is the weakest of the there movies by far. It lacks the subtlety of the first and while it has the story like the second, it's jumble and confusing. My first problem with this one is there is no build up. There are scares from the beginning, which is not how these films work. They start off slow, and then builds to the climax when something intense happens. And while this films does have a high ending, which I will discuss later, its high throughout, it doesn't feel right.
Also, the activities in this film are kind of cheesy. The hair pulling and being under the sheets, while being cool are kind of stupid in the end. I did however like the part in the earthquake with the dust, aka the subtle part of the film.
Now on to the story. What is happening? Something about witches? Is the grandmother a witch? Why did she kill her own daughter? Is Kristie getting married to the demon or something? Nothing is really answered, this just creates more questions than it answers. The second film had more answers, with the demon wanting the first born male child. But this film didn't explain anything. I implore anyone to tell me what is going on in this film.
Ok, now the ending. This ending came out of nowhere, and very quickly. They go to the grandmothers house, and after one night WHAM! everyone is dead. WHAT!?! Why? I still don't understand what's going on in this story. I do like the part where you can see a bonfire outside of the window, and the filmmakers don't draw attention to it, but they just threw that out the window with the back crack murder.
This film needed a better story. I was so looking forward to this film, I wanted to know where the demon came from and finally find out why it's terrorizing these people. But it dropped the ball. It could have been better is all I'm saying. Not looking forward to a fourth.
Final score: 4.5/10
So there's the reviews and scores. While the first and second films are interesting to say the least, the last is just a disappointment. Until next time this is me signing off.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Film Review "Source Code"
Ok, I haven't done one of these in a while, have to get warmed up. (Stretching of fingers and critiquing skills commences). Now I'm ready. Going into this film I had high expectations. This film received critical praise from reviews and also made profit at the box office, but I don't care about any of that. My biggest concern was the director, Duncan Jones. Before Source Code, Jones has directed only one other film, but it is one of my favorite films of all time, Moon starring Sam Rockwell. After learning that Jones was directing this, I knew I had to see this film. Would Source code live up to its predecessor? (predecessor as in Jones' first master piece).
Sadly, it does not. It is not a bad film, I did enjoy watching it. The idea of sending someone back in time over and over again to find a killer is a cool concept. It reminds me of the film Deja Vu starring Denzel Washington. I also like films that repeat themselves in a way, like the films Run Lola Run and 11:14, but this film was different, in that it was the same character going back in time, and reliving the past again and again. Sort of like Groundhogs Day. Ok, I just noticed I cited a lot of different films there, but this film is not just a cookie cutter version of those films. This film in a way is a mystery on 2 levels. The first, ** Spoilers Ahead** is finding out who planted the bomb on the train. The second is what is going on at the facility that the source code program is being run, which allows a person to travel back into someone else's memories for 8 min. In this case, Jake (not gonna try to spell his last name, lets call him Steve, his character's name), must go into the body of Sean, a school teacher who was aboard the train and died in the explosion. The process of sending him back is very secretive and not told to the audience until the very end (reminds me of the film Buried, sorry last reference) which I liked, it was like Moon in that most of the secrets aren't told till the end. Also the mystery of who the bomber was also interesting.
Time for some negatives. First, casting Steve in the main role was bad. I'm not the biggest Steve fan, and don't really like many films he has been in. Second, the plot seemed to fast. They had a great idea, sending someone back in time over and over to stop a bombing. But eventually they cut to a montage of him going back? Why? Make it so that every time he goes back he discovers some new clue that leads to solving the case. Why the montage? That just makes the film seemed rushed. Next, the idea that Steve was actually dead the whole time. Why reveal that so nonchalantly like it was nothing. It could have been a good reveal, but instead turned into somewhat of a disappointment. Lastly, then ending. What the hell was that all about? How the hell can he change the future from peoples past memories? Did he just create another new world in his own head? Or did he actually create a whole new universe? And why the happy ending? This was a film that didn't need one. Look at Moon and Buried, I love those films because they feel real, not in a reality sense, but they show the audience that life isn't always happy. Now, I'm not saying that every film should not have a happy ending, but when you have your main character be in a dark room which is essentially his death room, how can you have a happy ending? It doesn't make sense.
This film had a some good things going for it. A great director, interesting science, and a good plot device in the source. However it falls apart at the end, and could have been rewritten to be more interesting, rather than your normal American action film.
Final Grade: 6/10 Possibly even a 5/10
Great Film Aspect: Good Director
Recommendation:If you liked any of the movies I quoted from before, you will probably like this film as well.
Sadly, it does not. It is not a bad film, I did enjoy watching it. The idea of sending someone back in time over and over again to find a killer is a cool concept. It reminds me of the film Deja Vu starring Denzel Washington. I also like films that repeat themselves in a way, like the films Run Lola Run and 11:14, but this film was different, in that it was the same character going back in time, and reliving the past again and again. Sort of like Groundhogs Day. Ok, I just noticed I cited a lot of different films there, but this film is not just a cookie cutter version of those films. This film in a way is a mystery on 2 levels. The first, ** Spoilers Ahead** is finding out who planted the bomb on the train. The second is what is going on at the facility that the source code program is being run, which allows a person to travel back into someone else's memories for 8 min. In this case, Jake (not gonna try to spell his last name, lets call him Steve, his character's name), must go into the body of Sean, a school teacher who was aboard the train and died in the explosion. The process of sending him back is very secretive and not told to the audience until the very end (reminds me of the film Buried, sorry last reference) which I liked, it was like Moon in that most of the secrets aren't told till the end. Also the mystery of who the bomber was also interesting.
Time for some negatives. First, casting Steve in the main role was bad. I'm not the biggest Steve fan, and don't really like many films he has been in. Second, the plot seemed to fast. They had a great idea, sending someone back in time over and over to stop a bombing. But eventually they cut to a montage of him going back? Why? Make it so that every time he goes back he discovers some new clue that leads to solving the case. Why the montage? That just makes the film seemed rushed. Next, the idea that Steve was actually dead the whole time. Why reveal that so nonchalantly like it was nothing. It could have been a good reveal, but instead turned into somewhat of a disappointment. Lastly, then ending. What the hell was that all about? How the hell can he change the future from peoples past memories? Did he just create another new world in his own head? Or did he actually create a whole new universe? And why the happy ending? This was a film that didn't need one. Look at Moon and Buried, I love those films because they feel real, not in a reality sense, but they show the audience that life isn't always happy. Now, I'm not saying that every film should not have a happy ending, but when you have your main character be in a dark room which is essentially his death room, how can you have a happy ending? It doesn't make sense.
This film had a some good things going for it. A great director, interesting science, and a good plot device in the source. However it falls apart at the end, and could have been rewritten to be more interesting, rather than your normal American action film.
Final Grade: 6/10 Possibly even a 5/10
Great Film Aspect: Good Director
Recommendation:If you liked any of the movies I quoted from before, you will probably like this film as well.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Film Review "The Hangover Part II"
Saw the second part of The Hangover; well it’s not really a second part as it is a retelling of The Hangover. Stu, Phil, and Alan wake up after a crazy night of partying, they do not remember what happened the night before, and they have to find their friend before Stu’s wedding. Basically the same story as the first one; kind of repetitive.
Most of the critics are calling that repetitiveness the film's major flaw and the possible cause of its downfall, but is the repetitive such a bad thing? We all know that this is not the greatest movie series, as in these are not film masterpieces. The Hangover films are a fun time filled with stupid jokes that will make you laugh, and Zach Galifianakis one liners that you will repeat for the weeks following the film’s release. Walking into this film, I didn’t have the highest expectations, I had about the same as I did for the first thinking it was just going to be a funny film, and this is what this is, your basic comedy. The audience shouldn’t expect to see the greatest film they have ever seen when they see these films; just go and have a good time. If you are expecting to see the same as The Hangover, you will not be disappointed. The jokes are hilarious, Galifianakis does not disappoint and *Spoilers* it all wraps up nicely in the end. However, if you are walking into this film expecting a completely different film from the first part, you will be disappointed in the end because the plot is basically the same as the first. However as I stated before, if that is what you want, which is what I expected, it is an enjoyable film.
Final Grade – 7/10
Great Film Aspect – None
Recommendation- If you like The Hangover, and want to see The Hangover in a different setting, go see the film.
Most of the critics are calling that repetitiveness the film's major flaw and the possible cause of its downfall, but is the repetitive such a bad thing? We all know that this is not the greatest movie series, as in these are not film masterpieces. The Hangover films are a fun time filled with stupid jokes that will make you laugh, and Zach Galifianakis one liners that you will repeat for the weeks following the film’s release. Walking into this film, I didn’t have the highest expectations, I had about the same as I did for the first thinking it was just going to be a funny film, and this is what this is, your basic comedy. The audience shouldn’t expect to see the greatest film they have ever seen when they see these films; just go and have a good time. If you are expecting to see the same as The Hangover, you will not be disappointed. The jokes are hilarious, Galifianakis does not disappoint and *Spoilers* it all wraps up nicely in the end. However, if you are walking into this film expecting a completely different film from the first part, you will be disappointed in the end because the plot is basically the same as the first. However as I stated before, if that is what you want, which is what I expected, it is an enjoyable film.
Final Grade – 7/10
Great Film Aspect – None
Recommendation- If you like The Hangover, and want to see The Hangover in a different setting, go see the film.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Film Review "Thor"
The road to Joss Whedon’s The Avengers continues with this summer’s WWII period piece Captain America: The First Avenger, and the Norse mythological adventure which is Thor. Thor is the story of Thor, duh, the son of Odin and brother of Loki.
* Spoilers Ahead*
In the beginning of the film, Thor is a hot headed warrior who thinks only with his fists and hammer. He is one of those “shoot first” kinds of guys. An attack by a set of Frost Giants befalls the realm of Asgard during Thor's initiation to becoming King and fearing further attacks, Thor retaliates against the Giants by attacking the Giant’s home world head on. Upon his return, Odin punishes Thor for his ignorance and lack of careful planning by banishing him to Earth. Upon arrival, Thor meets Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and after trying and failing to retrieve his hammer, and after his brother tells him that Odin has died (he hasn’t), Thor tries to make the best of his new life on Earth. Back in Asgard, Loki is revealed to be the one who allowed the Frost Giants to enter Asgard and attack, and also reveals that he wants to impress his father and be rid of his better brother Thor, so he sends a type of giant robot to earth to kill him. In the end, Thor defeats the robot thing, returns to Asgard, defeats Loki, and accidently throws him into the universe. Then there are some scenes of filler between this film and The Avengers.
All and all this is a good film. The visuals are very well done; the film industry has come a long way in C.G.I. Also the fight scenes are well choreographed. The acting is also very good, with Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, and Tom Hiddleston all playing Thor, Odin and Loki very well.
The thing is, this film doesn’t sit well with me story or pace wise. I do not know the story of Thor, I will admit that. But I think the second act of the film was way too fast, and Thor’s character development from the hot headed, angry, kind of an ass warrior to the helpful, loving superhero was rushed. It seemed like one minute he’s one way then bam, he is another in the next scene. There was no time for character development, and yet it happened anyway, way too quickly. The first and third acts were very well paced; it is just the middle that I do not like at all. I think for this to have been a better movie, it needed to be longer. If they expanded the middle more, showing the change in Thor, it would have been a better story and more believable (although, this is a superhero movie, how believable does it need to be). It needs to be believable in its own world, and the characters just aren’t believable. Maybe there is a director’s cut with more in the middle, but all and all this film is lacking and could have been better. Did it do its job and make me excited for The Avengers film? Yes, but that is all it seems to be, just filler and marketing for another film. As a standalone film, it doesn’t stand on its own story wise, and could have been better.
Final Score – 7/10
Great Film Aspect: None, except it makes me want to the Avengers movie.
Recommendation – If you like superhero movies, and are looking forward to the Avengers, go see it. If not, rent.
* Spoilers Ahead*
In the beginning of the film, Thor is a hot headed warrior who thinks only with his fists and hammer. He is one of those “shoot first” kinds of guys. An attack by a set of Frost Giants befalls the realm of Asgard during Thor's initiation to becoming King and fearing further attacks, Thor retaliates against the Giants by attacking the Giant’s home world head on. Upon his return, Odin punishes Thor for his ignorance and lack of careful planning by banishing him to Earth. Upon arrival, Thor meets Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and after trying and failing to retrieve his hammer, and after his brother tells him that Odin has died (he hasn’t), Thor tries to make the best of his new life on Earth. Back in Asgard, Loki is revealed to be the one who allowed the Frost Giants to enter Asgard and attack, and also reveals that he wants to impress his father and be rid of his better brother Thor, so he sends a type of giant robot to earth to kill him. In the end, Thor defeats the robot thing, returns to Asgard, defeats Loki, and accidently throws him into the universe. Then there are some scenes of filler between this film and The Avengers.
All and all this is a good film. The visuals are very well done; the film industry has come a long way in C.G.I. Also the fight scenes are well choreographed. The acting is also very good, with Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, and Tom Hiddleston all playing Thor, Odin and Loki very well.
The thing is, this film doesn’t sit well with me story or pace wise. I do not know the story of Thor, I will admit that. But I think the second act of the film was way too fast, and Thor’s character development from the hot headed, angry, kind of an ass warrior to the helpful, loving superhero was rushed. It seemed like one minute he’s one way then bam, he is another in the next scene. There was no time for character development, and yet it happened anyway, way too quickly. The first and third acts were very well paced; it is just the middle that I do not like at all. I think for this to have been a better movie, it needed to be longer. If they expanded the middle more, showing the change in Thor, it would have been a better story and more believable (although, this is a superhero movie, how believable does it need to be). It needs to be believable in its own world, and the characters just aren’t believable. Maybe there is a director’s cut with more in the middle, but all and all this film is lacking and could have been better. Did it do its job and make me excited for The Avengers film? Yes, but that is all it seems to be, just filler and marketing for another film. As a standalone film, it doesn’t stand on its own story wise, and could have been better.
Final Score – 7/10
Great Film Aspect: None, except it makes me want to the Avengers movie.
Recommendation – If you like superhero movies, and are looking forward to the Avengers, go see it. If not, rent.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Film Review "The Room"
When you think of the greatest movies in the history of time, what comes to mind? Citizen Kane? Casablanca? The Godfather? The Shawshank Redemption? All pieces of s#%t compared to the visual and storytelling masterpiece that is Tommy Wiseau's The Room. If you want your mind literally blown and your eye's to melt out of your head out of sheer enjoyment of what you're watching, see this film. This film will have make the pleasure centers of your mind explode and have you screaming for more. Lets being the analysis of what can be called the film industry's magnum opus.
*Spoilers Ahead*
The film begins with the greatest tragic hero of our time, Johnny, just Johnny (simple and elegant), as he comes home from work to the most beautiful woman in the world, his future wife Lisa. After a few classic moments of small talk, their semi-adopted child prodigy Denny arrives for some hilarious banter until Johnny and Lisa begin making love which could only be compared to the upside down kissing scene in Spiderman and the pottery scene in Ghost in erotic nature, but this and the 3 others that follow blow all previous love making scenes out of the water. As the story progresses, Lisa begins to see the bad side in Johnny and the good side in his best friend Mark, creating complex character development. We are introduced to some of the greatest side characters in film and all of art history, and in the end, Lisa goes with Mark, and Johnny has to conclude his life in order to repent for the sins of his ex future wife.
Now am I saying that Johnny is basically a Christ figure. Possibly. What I am saying is that this film works on so many levels it is hard to keep track. For example, each character exhibits qualities of each of the 7 deadly sins:
Lust - Lisa - She can not be with just one man, she must have them all in a very erotic nature.
Wrath - Chris R - After Denny doesn't pay the money he is owed, Chris R must take his revenge on the boy.
Envy - Denny - Denny wants Lisa to himself, and is envious of Johnny's life.
Sloth - Mark - Does he work? We never see him work at all. Interesting...
Greed - Claudette - All she talks about is Lisa marrying Johnny to get his money and live the easy life.
Gluttony - Mike - All he ever does in this film is eat chocolates and cake.
Pride - Peter - Mister high and mighty, thinking he knows everything all the time.
And where does this leave Johnny, as the Shepard leading these characters through their sinful acts until he must sacrifice himself in order to absolve them from their sins. This film has a very strong religious theme that persist throughout. But it is also the greatest love/revenge stories of all time, with the complex love triangle between Mark, Johnny and Lisa creating a dysfunctional utopia that in the end is so life like, mirrors our own society and becomes the social commentary of our time.
Final Score - Over 9000/10
Great Movie Aspect - Everything you ever wanted to see in your life is in this film. You can die after watching this film, your life is complete.
Recommendation - If you haven't seen this film, go out and rent it, break into the nearest house you can find, and force the family living there to watch this masterpiece with you.
Final word - April Fools. This movie is terrible. ;-)
*Spoilers Ahead*
The film begins with the greatest tragic hero of our time, Johnny, just Johnny (simple and elegant), as he comes home from work to the most beautiful woman in the world, his future wife Lisa. After a few classic moments of small talk, their semi-adopted child prodigy Denny arrives for some hilarious banter until Johnny and Lisa begin making love which could only be compared to the upside down kissing scene in Spiderman and the pottery scene in Ghost in erotic nature, but this and the 3 others that follow blow all previous love making scenes out of the water. As the story progresses, Lisa begins to see the bad side in Johnny and the good side in his best friend Mark, creating complex character development. We are introduced to some of the greatest side characters in film and all of art history, and in the end, Lisa goes with Mark, and Johnny has to conclude his life in order to repent for the sins of his ex future wife.
Now am I saying that Johnny is basically a Christ figure. Possibly. What I am saying is that this film works on so many levels it is hard to keep track. For example, each character exhibits qualities of each of the 7 deadly sins:
Lust - Lisa - She can not be with just one man, she must have them all in a very erotic nature.
Wrath - Chris R - After Denny doesn't pay the money he is owed, Chris R must take his revenge on the boy.
Envy - Denny - Denny wants Lisa to himself, and is envious of Johnny's life.
Sloth - Mark - Does he work? We never see him work at all. Interesting...
Greed - Claudette - All she talks about is Lisa marrying Johnny to get his money and live the easy life.
Gluttony - Mike - All he ever does in this film is eat chocolates and cake.
Pride - Peter - Mister high and mighty, thinking he knows everything all the time.
And where does this leave Johnny, as the Shepard leading these characters through their sinful acts until he must sacrifice himself in order to absolve them from their sins. This film has a very strong religious theme that persist throughout. But it is also the greatest love/revenge stories of all time, with the complex love triangle between Mark, Johnny and Lisa creating a dysfunctional utopia that in the end is so life like, mirrors our own society and becomes the social commentary of our time.
Final Score - Over 9000/10
Great Movie Aspect - Everything you ever wanted to see in your life is in this film. You can die after watching this film, your life is complete.
Recommendation - If you haven't seen this film, go out and rent it, break into the nearest house you can find, and force the family living there to watch this masterpiece with you.
Final word - April Fools. This movie is terrible. ;-)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Film Review "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind"
My journey to watch every Hayao Miyazaki film continues with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and man was I emotional about this one. The film is the story of Princess Nausicaä as she tries to save her village from both invading dictators and poisonous insects/forests. As with most Miyazaki films, there is a strong connection between man and nature, with the poison forest being the direct result of man. Spoiler Ahead. In the end, the village is almost destroyed, and Nausicaä is killed but brought back to life and everyone begins to grow new forests.
This film really angered me, and probably not for the reasons people may think. This film is great; as always the visuals are amazing, the female lead is a very strong character and the story is very well though out and sweet at times. The reason I am so angry are the secondary characters, mainly the people of Tolmekia and Pejite. These people are f*#king idiots (pardon my language). If it wasn't for them, nothing in this film would have happened, which would be fine. The Valley of the Wind was a peaceful place, albeit that there was a poison forest not to far away, but the princess had solved the problem and seeing how the people of the valley listened to her, they forest would probably eventually go away. But no. The queen of Tolmekia had to come along and f*#k it up for everyone. If the Tolmekian's just stayed where they were and minded their own business, the village, and countless number of people would have been saved. But she had to just try to destroy the forest which she did not understand anything about and ruin every one's lives. And don't think the people of Pejite are much better. Why send the Ohums through the valley, killing all the villagers in the process, just to kill all the Tolmekian soldiers? That seems extreme, just outright genocide to kill one army. Man.
Ok, I calmed down a little. Basically this film is really good. I like to think that Miyazaki films fall into 2 categories; the cute children films and the epic fantasy action films. This is definitely an epic fantasy, along the lines of Princess Mononoke. It is a good film, but you can see that it is early in Miyazaki's film career, with it being a little rough around the edges, which he has smoothed out with each film he directs.
Final Score: 8/10
Great Film Aspect: Makes you want to look away.
Recommendation: I recommend this film again if you like Miyazaki films, and anime films of this nature. Also if you really want to get angry at some people.
This film really angered me, and probably not for the reasons people may think. This film is great; as always the visuals are amazing, the female lead is a very strong character and the story is very well though out and sweet at times. The reason I am so angry are the secondary characters, mainly the people of Tolmekia and Pejite. These people are f*#king idiots (pardon my language). If it wasn't for them, nothing in this film would have happened, which would be fine. The Valley of the Wind was a peaceful place, albeit that there was a poison forest not to far away, but the princess had solved the problem and seeing how the people of the valley listened to her, they forest would probably eventually go away. But no. The queen of Tolmekia had to come along and f*#k it up for everyone. If the Tolmekian's just stayed where they were and minded their own business, the village, and countless number of people would have been saved. But she had to just try to destroy the forest which she did not understand anything about and ruin every one's lives. And don't think the people of Pejite are much better. Why send the Ohums through the valley, killing all the villagers in the process, just to kill all the Tolmekian soldiers? That seems extreme, just outright genocide to kill one army. Man.
Ok, I calmed down a little. Basically this film is really good. I like to think that Miyazaki films fall into 2 categories; the cute children films and the epic fantasy action films. This is definitely an epic fantasy, along the lines of Princess Mononoke. It is a good film, but you can see that it is early in Miyazaki's film career, with it being a little rough around the edges, which he has smoothed out with each film he directs.
Final Score: 8/10
Great Film Aspect: Makes you want to look away.
Recommendation: I recommend this film again if you like Miyazaki films, and anime films of this nature. Also if you really want to get angry at some people.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Spring Break Films
So, as my spring break comes to an end...and since I am lame and didn't to go Mexico or somewhere exotic and party until I couldn't see straight, I watched movies instead. Let us see what I watched. *1001 Film to See Before You Die
Unknown - Good Liam Neeson action thriller, like Taken. 8/10
The Goonies - Classic film. One of the best. HEYYYYY YOU GUYYSSSSS! 10/10
*Princess Mononoke - Already reviewed this. 8/10
Ponyo - A cute Miyazaki film. Not one of his best, but a cute little film. 7/10
*The Sting - Good con film. Paul Newman and Robert Redford are top notch. 8/10
*Big - Classic film. Tom Hanks is perfect in this film. Has kind of aged a bit, but some funny scenes make up for this. 7/10
Rango - Greatest animation I have ever seen. But, not the greatest animated movie. Story is kind of weak, kind of cliche western, but not so much that it is not a very enjoyble film. Johnny Depp is great, and Bill Nighy is always one of my favorite actors. 8/10
Kiki's Delivery Service - Another cute Miyazaki film, again not one of his best, but a cute little film. 7/10
So there you go, highest is The Goonies with a 10/10 as it should be because it is a great film. So for now, this is me signing off.
Unknown - Good Liam Neeson action thriller, like Taken. 8/10
The Goonies - Classic film. One of the best. HEYYYYY YOU GUYYSSSSS! 10/10
*Princess Mononoke - Already reviewed this. 8/10
Ponyo - A cute Miyazaki film. Not one of his best, but a cute little film. 7/10
*The Sting - Good con film. Paul Newman and Robert Redford are top notch. 8/10
*Big - Classic film. Tom Hanks is perfect in this film. Has kind of aged a bit, but some funny scenes make up for this. 7/10
Rango - Greatest animation I have ever seen. But, not the greatest animated movie. Story is kind of weak, kind of cliche western, but not so much that it is not a very enjoyble film. Johnny Depp is great, and Bill Nighy is always one of my favorite actors. 8/10
Kiki's Delivery Service - Another cute Miyazaki film, again not one of his best, but a cute little film. 7/10
So there you go, highest is The Goonies with a 10/10 as it should be because it is a great film. So for now, this is me signing off.
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