Drama, Sci-Fi
2 stars
So Weird! Tom Hanks,
Halle Berry and others are reincarnated over the centuries in this nonsensical
film. Mostly, I was distracted every
time I saw an actor in heavy makeup, trying to figure out which actor they
were, but why does it matter in this stupid film? Something about karma and how it effects our
next lives, but all the little clips of the different eras are thrown at you
seemingly all at once so it doesn't even start to make sense until halfway
through this 3 hour, bloated piece of weirdness. Skip it.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
The Sessions
Indie, True Story
4 stars
Very good. A man (John Hawkes) almost completely paralyzed by polio wants to lose his virginity, so he hires a sex therapist (Helen Hunt) to achieve his goal. William H. Macy is the great as the man’s priest and friend whom he confides in. This film is sweet and funny, but mostly you just want to root for Hawks in his quest. Excellent acting. Based on the true story of journalist Mark O’Brien. Excellent film.
4 stars
Very good. A man (John Hawkes) almost completely paralyzed by polio wants to lose his virginity, so he hires a sex therapist (Helen Hunt) to achieve his goal. William H. Macy is the great as the man’s priest and friend whom he confides in. This film is sweet and funny, but mostly you just want to root for Hawks in his quest. Excellent acting. Based on the true story of journalist Mark O’Brien. Excellent film.
Fun Size
Comedy, Teen
2 stars
Awful. A teenage girl (Victoria Justice) reluctantly takes her devilish little brother (Jackson Nicholl) out for Halloween and then loses him. Both the sister and brother have their respective adventures. The little boy was really cute and there was a touching scene near the end. But the focus is more on the gorgeous but geeky big sister, as well as their mother, Chelsea Handler, who both make embarrassing fools of themselves. Not funny. Skip it.
2 stars
Awful. A teenage girl (Victoria Justice) reluctantly takes her devilish little brother (Jackson Nicholl) out for Halloween and then loses him. Both the sister and brother have their respective adventures. The little boy was really cute and there was a touching scene near the end. But the focus is more on the gorgeous but geeky big sister, as well as their mother, Chelsea Handler, who both make embarrassing fools of themselves. Not funny. Skip it.
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Drama, Teen
4.5 stars
Loved this movie! Based on the best selling novel. Logan Lerman (3:10 to Yuma and Percy Jackson) stars as an awkward high school freshman who befriends two misfit seniors, Emma Watson (Harry Potter) and Ezra Miller (City Island). Each of the kids, including those in their wider circle of friends, has personal issues they must deal with. Mostly quirky and upbeat, though there is one scene requiring tissues. This film has been described as the modern day Breakfast Club, but I think it way surpasses the older film which I loved back in the day. Now I have to read the book since it seems evident that there are more back stories that couldn’t fit into the film. Loved it!
4.5 stars
Loved this movie! Based on the best selling novel. Logan Lerman (3:10 to Yuma and Percy Jackson) stars as an awkward high school freshman who befriends two misfit seniors, Emma Watson (Harry Potter) and Ezra Miller (City Island). Each of the kids, including those in their wider circle of friends, has personal issues they must deal with. Mostly quirky and upbeat, though there is one scene requiring tissues. This film has been described as the modern day Breakfast Club, but I think it way surpasses the older film which I loved back in the day. Now I have to read the book since it seems evident that there are more back stories that couldn’t fit into the film. Loved it!
Looper
Sci-Fi, Time Travel
3.5 stars
Good movie. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays an assassin who kills men sent back in time from the mob, from 30 years in the future. His last kill must be his older self, played by Bruce Willis. Time travel movies always seem to feel a little sketchy with the details, but this one mostly makes sense, aside from one “do over” scene when Levitt first meets his older self. But maybe that’s just me. I thought Levitt was awesome in his impersonation of Bruce Willis. I know he wore colored contacts, but his face seemed different somehow too. Emily Blunt co-stars as the young mother of Pierce Gagnon (TV’s One Tree Hill). There is some violence and gore. Decent flick.
3.5 stars
Good movie. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays an assassin who kills men sent back in time from the mob, from 30 years in the future. His last kill must be his older self, played by Bruce Willis. Time travel movies always seem to feel a little sketchy with the details, but this one mostly makes sense, aside from one “do over” scene when Levitt first meets his older self. But maybe that’s just me. I thought Levitt was awesome in his impersonation of Bruce Willis. I know he wore colored contacts, but his face seemed different somehow too. Emily Blunt co-stars as the young mother of Pierce Gagnon (TV’s One Tree Hill). There is some violence and gore. Decent flick.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Seven Psychopaths
Comedy, Dark
4.5 stars
LOVED this movie! Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell star as dog-nappers who kidnap the wrong Shih Tzu, which belongs to mobster Woody Harrelson. Colin Farrell plays Rockwell’s buddy writing a screenplay about psychopaths. There is plenty of gore, violence and profanity, but what I loved best was the oddball philosophical conversations between the characters. You never knew what was going to come out of their mouths. Similar to classics like Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and the lesser known In Bruges (one of my favorites). Original, quirky, and hilarious. Loved it!
4.5 stars
LOVED this movie! Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell star as dog-nappers who kidnap the wrong Shih Tzu, which belongs to mobster Woody Harrelson. Colin Farrell plays Rockwell’s buddy writing a screenplay about psychopaths. There is plenty of gore, violence and profanity, but what I loved best was the oddball philosophical conversations between the characters. You never knew what was going to come out of their mouths. Similar to classics like Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and the lesser known In Bruges (one of my favorites). Original, quirky, and hilarious. Loved it!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Argo
Drama, True Story
5 stars
Excellent film starring Ben Affleck as a CIA operative who goes into Iran during the hostage crisis to extract 6 Americans taking refuge at the Canadian Ambassador’s home (Victor Garber), under the guise of a sci-fi film crew. Bryan Cranston co-stars as Affleck’s contact in the CIA, and John Goodman and Alan Arkin play the Hollywood moguls who help put together the faux film. Stay through the credits to see photos of the actual people involved in the story as well as an acknowledgment from Jimmy Carter of the historic events. Excellent reenactment of the era. Quite the nail-biting climax even though we already know the outcome. The only reason I could see for the R rating was the humorous use of the f-word regarding the film title. Teens and tweens should really see this film too. Best Picture nominee for sure.
5 stars
Excellent film starring Ben Affleck as a CIA operative who goes into Iran during the hostage crisis to extract 6 Americans taking refuge at the Canadian Ambassador’s home (Victor Garber), under the guise of a sci-fi film crew. Bryan Cranston co-stars as Affleck’s contact in the CIA, and John Goodman and Alan Arkin play the Hollywood moguls who help put together the faux film. Stay through the credits to see photos of the actual people involved in the story as well as an acknowledgment from Jimmy Carter of the historic events. Excellent reenactment of the era. Quite the nail-biting climax even though we already know the outcome. The only reason I could see for the R rating was the humorous use of the f-word regarding the film title. Teens and tweens should really see this film too. Best Picture nominee for sure.
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