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The Usual Suspects
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My all-time favorite movie. Great storytelling, perfect pace and one of the best twist endings in modern day cinema.
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The most faithful comicbook adaption I've ever seen. Perfectly shot & acted, with great atmosphere.
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One of the best sci-fi movies of our time. A perfect blend of horror, suspense, isolation and some amazing cinematography.
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Kevin Smith's debut feature shot for a measly $28k... this movie has heart, and is sooo funny. By the way - Randal is most definitely me when I worked in a video store! ><
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ashley43055posted 14 minutes ago -
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Whale Rider
by Alexander''My name is Paikea Apirana, and I come from a long line of chiefs.''
A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Keisha Castle-Hughes: Paikea
Whale Rider gets its namesake from the legend, a legend involving the Maori people coming to New Zealand as a result of their patriarch riding there many generations ago, from Hawaiki upon the back of a whale.
After many studies of language, farming, artifacts and sailing techniques, experts seem to agree that 'Hawaiki' is in fact the Huahine Island in French Polynesia, the Society Islands, northwest of Tahiti and perhaps 3000 miles northeast of New Zealand. It has been fairly firmly established that all of the Polynesian peoples originated from Eastern Asians who developed skills to build and correctly navigate large ocean-going douple-hulled canoes, which could transport not only people but also livestock including dogs, pigs, and chickens plus seeds and plants.
Today it is believed that the Maori in New Zealand and the natives Hawaiians originated from the same Polynesian people.
This background is necessary to fully appreciate the movie, Whale Rider while ultimately a simple story of family pride and honour.
Tradition has it that the first-born son of the chief will be groomed to become the next chief.
But Koro's son is not interested, instead wants to go to Europe and pursue his passion for art. His wife gives birth to twins, a boy and a girl, but the mother and son die at childbirth, leaving only the daughter, Paikea or Pai for short. But tradition does not allow a girl to become chief.
Whale Rider requires alot of thought and detail to capture into words. The sheer beauty of the film conveyed not just through the breathtaking scenery including vast landscapes, tantalizing oceans stretching out into the horizon or underwater shades of blue and green, but one of family, of people and of love, tradition and a bond that remains unbreakable.
This makes Whale Rider beautiful not just to look at but on a whole new level that transcends anything we see.
Be it Koro, perfectly played by Rawiri Paratene, who stubbornly sticks to tradition and rests all his hopes on a boy to carry on his tribes legacy. Not realizing that what he has is already before him, regardless of gender and a break from tradition.
Cliff Curtis as Porourangi also is breaking from his traditional roots as mentioned before. His acting and bond with Paikea wonderfully shown in a scene with them in the night where they talk about Koro not wanting them and this for me really moved me and made me begin to cry. End of the day acceptance is important, and not being wanted is the most painful thing imaginable. We all want to be loved and to be appreciated and valued and Whale Rider does a perfect job of capturing this as best it can, effortlessly.
Keisha Castle-Hughes as Paikea really ends up being the star of the show, showing pure talent and believability. Just watching her in the play, reciting a memorized verse for Koro tears rolling down her cheeks, shows how immersed she is in the role of Paikea. In my mind she IS Paikea and thats how far the believablilty for me goes, and thats all the way.
Also I'd like to mention Vicky Haughton as Nanny Flowers who was totally lovely in her role as a loving yet firm woman who shows her love for her family, for Paikei and for Koro.
Whale Rider cleverly plays on your emotions until the very end, and so immersed was I with my darling love watching with me that I totally felt as if I was part of this world, part of their life. When a film like Rider achieves this successful capturing of your soul and captivates you so intentively you are left breathless.
I just know that Maori people and customs, these warriors of old, these legendary men and women, I am totally and completely in awe of and fascinated by.
Whale Rider's story of Paikea Apirana, is like the Ocean. Infinite and forever connected, each time you immerse yourself into it, you always see the beauty.
Like rain drops that fall down from the sky, every single tear from the heavens above reminds me of my love and of Paikei riding her people's symbolic Whale. That is how I feel about Whale Rider, truly beautiful like my woman.Dedicated to my love Rachael xox
My loving review of Whale Rider.posted 2 hours ago -
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Hancock
by K JHancock earns 3 1/2 stars, being a bit above average because Will Smith was great and hilarious in the first 40 minutes, Jason Bateman was great in the first 30 minutes, a couple of scenes are totally roll on the floor funny and the story broke off into what could have developed as awesome drama. Could have become awesome drama, but someone went cutting crazy or decided to hurry up and end the film. Overall, I enjoyed this popcorn flick, but it could have been so much more....
Worth seeing, but you don't have to rush to the theater. DVD will be fine for Hancock...
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El Norte
by JamieExcellent movie about illegal immigration in the U.S...from the immigrants perspective. A young man leave his home in Guatamala to seek a better life in the U.S...it shows his stuggles along the way along and his hope of creating a better life. If you are lacking in the compassion department toward illegal immigrants, this may soften your heart a little bit.
Gritty, raw, and difficult to watch at times...there is a scene in a tunnel that will make your stomach turn upside down. A modern day classic!Hey, you should really see this! A modern day classic...in my humble opinion!
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Waitress
by JamieSlightly entertaining, but nothing special or unique about it. A story about a woman stuck in a love-less, abusive relationship who is longing to be free... to open her own pie shop??? Yup, I said it. Don't bother renting it, wait til its on TBS on a Sunday afternoon.
Very middle-of-the-road...Hey, you should see this...when it comes to TBS on a Sunday afternoon. Nothing special, but slightly entertaining.
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The Shining
by Alexander''Darling. Light, of my life. I'm not gonna hurt ya. You didn't let me finish my sentence. I said, I'm not gonna hurt ya. I'm just gonna bash your brains in. I'm gonna bash 'em right the fuck in. Ha, ha.''
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future.
Jack Nicholson: Jack Torrance
Shelley Duvall: Wendy Torrance
The Shining as soon as it begins, as soon as the music eerily plays and the landscape zooms in and past, you instantly know this is a piece by Kubrick. I mean it's so blindingly obvious.
The film is based on Stephen King's novel and the combination of Stanley Kubrick bringing it to life on the big screen we have before us gold.
We get a boy who right from the off is made apparent he has a psychic gift and visions of things best not seen.
Danny Lloyd plays Danny Torrance with remarkable skill for a boy so young which is a wonder to behold.
Shelley Duvall who portrays Wendy really annoyed the hell out of me. I mean here we have this strange looking woman who delivers her lines in such a flimsy fashion, and I mean some of the clothes she wears are so distasteful it makes The Shining in areas a horror movie for all the wrong reasons. Her scared disposition is believable in parts though and she doesn't do a totally bad job.
Moving on to the main attraction of Shining and yes you have guessed it, it's Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance who steals the limelight and ultimately the show. He's so insanely nuts and off the chain, my humour called for me to laugh every single time he went psychopathic. I mean he totally captures and freezes onto frame the sheer madness of Jack's character. Whether it be visions from his mind perhaps of figures from the past or real supernatural influences from the Hotel, we are treated to his mind and left to make up our own conclusions. Are the figures real or merely part of his sub conscious being drawn out? It's definitely an excuse for discussion and Jack going completely ape is an excuse to re-watch this horror masterpiece.
The Shining features some of the most warped music which reminded me of the other greats of Kubrick like 2001 and Orange. The Cinematography especially the last scene in the dizzying maze and the start with the countryside being shown is virtually faultless.
Be it the creepy visions the boy has of past occurrences, rooms splashing with blood, or a pair of twins who were blatantly murdered by a previous caretaker. Be it Jack's spiraling maddened journey into the dark side, or his conversations with a surreal bar man who appears to be from the past and part of Jack's weathered conscience. Shining really shines as a masterful piece in the horror stakes and will remain a shining performance for Jack Nicholson and a directorial achievement for the late Kubrick.
The REDRUM and ''HERE'S JOHNNY!'' has become iconic and it's not hard to see why.
Overall I felt Shining is a work of genius that obviously will be replicated and copied by many more horror films trying to achieve the same shocking outcome but alas they all pale in comparison. The ending wasn't as bloodthirsty as I would of hoped, and the closing part with him in the picture wasn't totally understood by me. But the more I think about it, the cleverer it appears to be, like The Shining is telling me Jack has been consumed and become one with a Hotel and place that has buried an ancient angry foreboding embodiment of anger.
The shining grand achievement of Kubrick.Read my review I won't hurt you! Just bash your head in but not hurt you bahahahahaha!
Jack Nicholson gives us one of his best performances, not to mention I couldn't stop laughing everytime he went psycho!
The Shining is a grand horror, still not sure about the ending but it's growing on me.posted 3 days ago -
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The Edge of Love (The Best Time of Our Lives)
by Alexander''First love is alright as far as it goes, last love that's what I'm interested in.''
Two feisty, free-spirited women are connected by the brilliant, charismatic poet who loves them both.
Keira Knightley: Vera Phillips
Sienna Miller: Caitlin MacNamara
The Edge Of Love obviously is a drama set in the mist of World War 2 in London and the beautiful Welsch Countryside. You could say Edge of Love is in the same style of Atonement.
I found it hugely amusing that Keira Kinghtley now has a love interest in the guise of Irish actor Cillian Murphy's William Killick, whereas in Atonement it was Scottish James McAvoy.
Anyway back to Edge of Love and the scenario that comes into light. We have Dylan Thomas played by Matthew Rhys who I don't recollect seeing before, we have his wife Caitlin portrayed by Sienna Miller then we have Keira Knightley who is Vera Phillips a childhood flame from Dylan's past.
Let's face it the plot isn't exactly original we have all seen films which give us a love triangle scenario. But Edge of Love does it in a way that makes the journey compelling to watch. Into this trio's life quite soon emerges William Killick, who is played by Cillian Murphy as I mentioned, who falls for Vera and becomes involved with her having the obvious advantage over Dylan in the fact he is unmarried. What transpires is a drama that involves William going off to war only for Dylan and Vera to have a rekindling of their childhood love. Edge of Love is a WW2 drama piece that shows electrifying performances from all players.
Whether it be Sienna Miller's out going do what she likes Caitlin or Keira's faceted dimensional Vera it's wonderfully depicted.
Edge of Love also shows a friendship between these two and a bond that in essence shows the delicate intricacies of the female and their reaction toward each other.
The chemistry I felt was stronger even than that of Cillian Murphy & Keira especially the last scenes where the two leads totally grasp emotion and flair not just in their words but in their eyes too which to me is and was beautiful.
Dylan was a character who was interesting but I tended to dislike for the movie due to his surprisingly selfish choices and arrogant ways. Misusing his poet skills for a cowardly way out of War and ending up with no money or determination to do the right thing even in a grueling court case in which he should of not done what he did.
Cillian Murphy also has some powerful scenes near the latter part of how the War has effected him and how if pushed, how easy it is to just snap and be forced into violent and retaliative action.
Keira and Sienna also pull off and attempt to muster Welsh accents which was very amusing to hear them do. In my opinion Keira had a more profound performance and beauty due to her stylized, colourful life depicted of her in the Underground singing for the people as the bombs are being dropped above.
The costumes, uses of footage back in the day, locations, the casual, frequent smoking by all the characters and the effective props all help capture the feel and quality of the period.
Edge of Love gives us a story that really shows an array of people and how their lives are ultimately effected by one another, in this regard it succeeds in it's detailed emotional study of love, loss and newfound aspects of life.A very good WW2 Drama, The Edge of Love depicts the lives of four very interesting characters.
Cillian Murphy, Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller & Matthew Rhys all shine as the leads and give some effective class acting.posted 4 days ago -
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Donnie Darko
by Alexander''They say right when they flood the house and they tear it to shreds that... destruction is a form of creation," so the fact that they burn the money is ironic. They just want to see what happens when they tear the world apart. They want to change things.''
A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.
Jake Gyllenhaal: Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko is a deep insightful look into a very deep and meaningful subject that borders on the metaphysical and into a realm bordering between psychic channels, dreams and the deepest recesses of the mind. Not only this but time as a parallel and the idea of loop holes and alternative realities pops up throughout the journey of Donnie and all those around him.
Donnie Darko may conjure up an apparition in a bunny suit called Frank and Abyss like liquidy shapes showing people's desires and future paths protruding from everyone's chests but on a emotional level it is very much human, an extremely psychological case.
Darko is a drama and thriller but also a superb character study too . We are often led to question whether Donnie's visions and actions are the result of a paranoid, deluded, drug induced mind? Or whether in fact he really is experiencing all these surreal happenings.
His gradual decay as he realizes that there is no hope and that he may have to go through eternity alone is beautifully executed, while the sense of peace and inner fulfillment he ultimately achieves shows he knows what he has to do. That's why he gets back into bed, that's why the paradox of him not choosing to listen to the voice a 2nd time is such genius and that in itself is a symbol and act of true sacrificing heroism.
Darko concludes in a most mouth wateringly mind bending, emotional way. It will fuel debates for years and years to come but emotionally it redefines the workings of how movies are defined.
The last few minutes where Tears For Fears & Mad World is played over shots of various characters contemplating their actions are miraculously shown, while the lyrics perfectly summarize Donnie's state of mind.
Furthermore, the last few lines of the movie are meaningful on so many levels, and mark the end to a film drenched in turbulent emotion, flowing surrealism and unrivaled beauty.
This remains the part of Darko which will make you want to watch it again. You'll think you've discovered what's really going on after the first time, prove yourself wrong on the second time, and will sit and watch every possible detail the third time.
Extremely well written with three dimensional layered characters speaking electrifying dialogue. Richard Kelly has created an instant cult classic, and undeniably something more than that, something deeper.I know most of you have probably seen this but I just wanted to share my appreciation for such a deep and thought provoking film that makes you think everytime you watch it.
Donnie Darko is the kind of film that remains a reason why some films captivate and engage our minds like a delectable puzzle.
A definite masterful piece of work from Richard Kelly and an outstanding performance from Jake Gyllenhaal.posted 5 days ago -
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
by JamieComplete utter CRAP!!! Don't waste your minutes or money to rent it...not my cup of tea! Slow, pointless, and meaningless ..what the hell was Brad Pitt thinking?? Wannabee westerns are not his deal...go back to something like Fight Club and use your acting chops appropriately. Even the score of the movie made me bonkers...I wanted to strangle the narrator, he was trying too hard to sound cool, like the cowboy in the Big Lebowski...didn't happen for him, he needs to go back to his day job. Casey Affleck was annoying and unbelievable.
All around, a waste of my Sunday afternoon. I didn't even get through the entire movie...Hey, you should really NOT see this! Complete utter crap!
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Charlie Bartlett
by JamieI've read some horrible reviews about this movie...I HIGHLY disagree with them! I really liked this movie...one I will add to my "dysfunctional family favorites" list.
I found this movie smart and funny...but not in the slap your knee, laugh out loud kind of way...at times, Bartlett reminds me of Harold (from Harold and Maude) and his dry humor is entertaining. The counseling scenes in the boy's bathroom are my favoriite...watch and see!Hey, you should really see this! Despite what you may have heard, I found this little gem quite entertaining.
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The Incredible Hulk
by BrianA vast improvement of Ang Lee's 2003 effort, but it can't touch this year's Iron Man.
It was just ok. Liv Tyler was convincing with a character with more meat than than Spiderman's MJ,
Again, it's ok, but the plot was tired and the whole film seemed unnecessary.
As we all are, I'm anxiously waiting for The Dark Knight.Fans of comc book films will find some reason to love this, but I wasn't loving it.
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P.S. I Love You
by BrianVery cute, touching and funny in parts with a great cast (Swank, Bates, Kudrow, Butler, Morgan).
One major complaint is that it went on too long.
Good rainy day fun tho. And hot guys.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 6 days ago -
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Wanted
by BrianWanted is the perfect kind of summer fun, Enough action to never be boring and Brad Pitt's partner, Miss Angelina Jolie who's hot enough to cause a tightening even in MY pants!
Of course it's ridicuklously unrealistic, but WHO CARES!
It's fun AND funny and did not dissapoint!Hey, you should really see this!
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Cronos
by Alexander''In 1536, fleeing from the Inquisition, the alchemist Uberto Fulcanelli disembarked in Veracruz, Mexico. Appointed official watchmaker to the Viceroy, Fulcanelli was determined to perfect an invention which would provide him with the key to eternal life. He was to name it... the Cronos device. 400 years later, one night in 1937, part of the vault in a building collapsed. Among the victims was a man of strange skin, the color of marble in moonlight. His chest mortally pierced, his last words... Suo tempore. This was the alchemist.''
In 1535, an alchemist builds an extraordinary mechanism encapsulated into a small golden device. The invention...
Federico Luppi: Jesus Gris
Ron Perlman: Angel de la Guardia
Guillermo Del Toro's Cronos is a surreal and stylish take on the vampire legends of old and remians one of the most strangely underrated films of the 90's.
Del Toro was little more than a rookie director at the time this came into being but in that regard he's more than given the pro's a drove of competition.
Every scene in Cronos is skillfully filmed, and the way that Del Toro makes contrasts between locations and the two central families is a grand achievement.
The way that Cronos alternates language from English to Spanish and back again is very clever.
Many subjects are explored, from obvious ones like addiction, to more concealed ones such as a thought on family, tracing the way to the roles of child and parent or even Nephew and Uncle.
For the story of Cronos Del Toro has taken the timeless vampire theme and blended it with mechanics and the human lust of being able to sustain life indefinitely.
The story follows Jesús Gris, an antique dealer that lives with his granddaughter Aurora and wife Mercedes. One day our hero chances upon a mechanical beetle that latches itself onto his palm, causing him to shed blood.
Jesús slowly gets addicted to the mystical object, but there's someone else that desires it and will stop at nothing to get hold of this wondrous device.
The mythology of the beetle is told in a great opening prologue that sets the viewer up for an intriguing original story.
Del Toro ensures that his audience is always left guessing and two steps behind.
Cronos works and clicks due to interesting characters that the audience is able to feel for, a story to be compelled by and a mystery tastily wanting to be uncovered.Guillermo Del Toro's first directorial debut Cronos that was before the comic book class Hellboy, and even the mesmerizing perfection of Pan's Labyrinth.
If you haven't seen this and you're a fan of Del Toro then maybe that claim should be retracted.
Better yet see Cronos. May not be his best but Del Toro's majestic beginnings as a director.posted 7 days ago -
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Semi-Pro
by JamieTRAINWRECK! I am so disappointed...yeah, I know some of you are saying..."its Will Ferrell, what do you expect?" I usually like hisbrand of humor, but I guess there is a point where it is just too much and over the top...and a piece is missing. Let's hope his next one doesn't miss the mark...I will cry...
Hey, you should NOT really see this! TRAINWRECK!!
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
by Alexander''You're a mouse.''
''You people have no imagination! ''
The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land's throne, Prince Caspian.
Ben Barnes: Prince Caspian
Prince Caspian is the 2nd installment of the Narnia series following The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
What follows is the Pevensie returning to Narnia after one year has passed for them, they possess all the memories of them growing up as Kings and Queens.
They return to Narnia to find it a new and changed land having endured a gap of 1300 years without them.
We are treated to a new people in the form of the non-magical, Elizabethan Spanish-like, depicted Telmarines.
Prince Caspian played by Ben Barnes, has an exotic Spanish flavoured accent that sounds more like Antonio Banderas. He's a handsome young new comer and a fine addition to a vibrant array of casting.
Sergio Castellitto as King Miraz Caspian's murderous Uncle is a good villain, ruthless and power hungry.
A battle between good and evil takes place in Caspian. Due to the duel aspect of the final battle, the writers decided to add a more straightforward siege to compensate for the machine warfare at the conclusion.
The scene reminiscent of a Minas Tirith battle from Return of the King, adds some nice weight and action, allowing the plot to progress a tad faster and be more interesting than without.
By utilizing it as a chance to show the fallibilities of both Caspian and Peter, it lends more credibility to the idea of resurrecting a former evil to help in the fight against the tyrant Miraz.
Caspian bears alot of similarities to Rings for examples the Telmarines look like Gondor people visually and we have Trees fighting and helping, not to mention a man made of water at a river scene that looked like Arwen's scene in Fellowship.
Although Caspian succeeds in feeling more darker and adult to it's predecessor The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which was lighter, colourful and more kiddish and magic laden.
Directed once again by quaint director Andrew Adamson who utilizes the land of New Zealand with it's lovely landscapes and settings to breathe life into Prince Caspian the fabled story by Brit C.S Lewis.
Incredible creatures, immense battles, a mysterious Aslan and a White Witch trying to claw her way back into the realms of Narnia. Prince Caspian delivers a family film which can be loved by lovers of the books or family fantasy enthusiasts alike.Worth a look if you love C.S Lewis or Fantasy Family Films or both.
More adult, more grand battle scenes than the first Installment.posted 8 days ago -
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Wanted
by Alexander
''Curve the bullet...Shoot the target!''
"Wanted" tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice...
James McAvoy: Wesley Gibson
Morgan Freeman: Sloan
Angelina Jolie: Fox
Well what can I say about Wanted? I can start by saying it's one of the most adult, graphic novel adaptation's of brutal execution that is bordering, seaming even, with fast paced drool worthy action sequences and over the top violence.
Think Matrix or a kick ass shoot out film like Shoot em Up or Equilibrium but with a hell of alot more guns, even more tantalizing possibilities and skillfully defined plot twists.
Mark Millar's graphic novel is brought to life by visionary Director Timur Bekmambetov, who did Night Watch and Day Watch.
Might I say the music also on this, which is very important to me in a film, was sheer perfection that really made the scenes totally seeped in adrenaline.
I don't know why but Danny Elfman musical tastes always appeal to me, he does a more unorthodox approach with Wanted which pays off in spades.
The three main stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie who is strangely gaunt but beautiful still, and Morgan Freeman shine bright in this, giving professional believable performances as skilled assassins. The former McAvoy who plays Wesley is the perfect transition from a nervous medication taking accountant unaware of his destiny, to a honed, skillful bullet curving assassin. A particular scene where he stands up to a fat bitchy woman at work and his so called friend who's sleeping with his Girlfriend is a total pleasure to watch.
Also pleased to see Thomas Kretschmann as Cross who has more to him than meets the eye, and Terence Stamp as Pekwarsky shows some older class.
Be it the amazing car chase or epic battle on a fast moving train or that last showdown with an array of rats blowing up and substantial killing by Wesley as he tries to shoot his way to Sloan.
You think you know who the villains are or that it will consist of a simple plot, you don't have a clue, Wanted turns us upside down along side it.
Wanted appeals to the dark side of my humour and the ending and conclusion had me smiling and feeling inspired. Wanted may use decoys pardon the pun but it ends up being a full blown tour de force in it's own right.
Wanted stands up as an action packed Blockbusting Shoot out masterpiece.An adult and violent depiction of a dark and gun shooting riot of a piece.
James McAvoy shines most as the sensational lead.
Timur Bekmambetov's who did the masterful NightWatch gives us his latest offering, the shoot fest blast of Adult,shooting and action packed,Wanted.posted 8 days ago -
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Cashback
by Alexander''I've always wanted to meet a painter.''
''Why?''
''I think it might have something to do with their ability to see beauty in everything.''
After a painful breakup, Ben develops insomnia. To kill time, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket, where his artistic imagination runs wild.
Sean Biggerstaff: Ben Willis
Emilia Fox: Sharon Pintey
Cashback is an artistic film, like its main character Ben, that I have seen recently. It has qualities that blend together and result in unrivaled beauty and imagination.
The Director Sean Ellis usually delivers comedic romances, something which I'm relatively unphased by, but Cashback right from the off showed me something deeper, something bordering on a lesson in life, in love and the failed attempt only to be re-blossomed anew with a new chance. Sequences can be dreamy and surreal and as Ben suffers from insomnia from his heartbreak we see that in his new found job he can stop time to study one thing that he loves above all else. That thing in perspective being the female anatomy, not for it's lustful qualities to any typical man but for its proportionate shapely perfection form that is defined above all else.
Some useful flashback sequences of Ben as a boy help explain why he loves the female body so much, the scene when he sees the beautiful body of a Swedish Student naked on her way back to her room. Then as a curious mesmerized young boy would knocks on her door to return her left behind underwear, then he see's all, his view complete. The supple ripely formed breasts and perfect bottom effortlessly displayed that hell even makes me appreciate a goddess of a woman in all her splendor. To capture that on paper or in any sense, to possess that even, is nothing short of perfection.
Other things we get from Cashback is an array of characters doing some comical stuff in the work place, such as a salami BJ or a maddened race between Barry Brickman and Matt Stevens. Even the addition of a Kung fu Brian or the block headed manager was amusing. This really does make you feel like you're in Sainsburys.
Sean Biggerstaff who I recall in Philosophers Stone really shines as the lead being dreamy and suffering from insomnia.
Emilia Fox who works on the Checkouts, also impresses proving she does pick some very interesting choices in her films.
Michelle Ryan as the volatile Ex was very good also even though her part was a fine example of how obsessed we can be or how hard it is to let go after you have had a break up.
Ellis has crafted and created a film of such grandeur and creativeness that ends up being artistic, stylish and untouchable, the fact that he has made Cashback that is both perfect Art-House material and universal is a beacon to his talent and maturity funneled into vision.
Love is unpredictable like a snowflake and in this sense Cashback throws an unusual tale of love lost and love found again, that really does indeed show love does let you keep the change.A surprisingly effective Art-house Movie.
Artistic,romantic and highly imaginative.posted 10 days ago -
I recommend you see...
True Romance
by JamieWhere have I been since 1993? I can't believe I did not see this until recently. Everyone I know loves it. I read an article in Maxim and it inspired me to watch it.
Written by Tarantino, directed in his style of blood and gritty violence by Tony Scott. Slater plays a man obsessed with Elvis and his lady Alabama...a love story with a suitcase full of cocaine to sell, so they can leave their past behind them and start a new life together. One of the gnarliest fight scene I've seen...almost unbearable to watch.
If you haven't seen this (like me), you really need to jump to it...especially if you are a Tarantino fan and you enjoy a insane love story.
"YOU'RE SO COOL."Hey, you should really see this! i'M SO BEHIND THE TIMES...
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