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Blu-ray Ninja
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Blu-ray Ninja
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I was thinking about it the other day... there is so much diversity among his films. You can tell they are all his, but each story is so different. |
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I'll be seeing the newest film from Studio Ghibli, From Up on Poppy Hill, in March, at Toronto's Cinematheque. It's co-written by Hayao Miyazaki and directed by his son.
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Looper- 8.8/10
Great movie. I almost rated this a 9, but in my opinion has a very, very slow start. I thought the beginning was very "meh". But once Young Joe gets to the barn this film just gets really, really good. Definitely the best science fiction film since Inception. By the way the kid who played Cid creeped me the hell out. |
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Blu-ray Prince
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Blu-ray Grand Duke
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Kill List
This film again, watched it last year, said it was great, said you should all watch it, only Al did. So here I am again and guess what... It's great, you should all watch it. ![]() ![]() Watch it in darkness, watch it at the loudest sensible volume and don't let anything break your concentration on the film. Because this is a film that'll crush you with it's atmosphere. I'm saying David Lynch would wet himself in such conditions with this film. ![]() And I'm still none the wiser as to what the film is actually about. 8.5/10 |
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Blu-ray Ninja
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Blu-ray Knight
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![]() ![]() Pan's Labyrinth (2006) dir. Guillermo del Toro The Good: Everything. Never fails to blow me away every single time. |
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Blu-ray Grand Duke
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Blu-ray Ninja
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Comedy, Drama, Romance, 122 minutes Directed by David O. Russell Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, and Chris Tucker ![]() What kind of romantic comedy do you prefer? Classics, such as It Happened One Night, Pretty Woman and Roman Holiday, or something quirky, like Annie Hall or Harold and Maude? Silver Linings Playbook has more drama present than most romantic comedies, but it still belongs in that category. It would also be classified as somewhat quirky. Mental illness isn't funny, but I don't think that any subject should be off limits when it comes to comedy. The key is doing it with respect and a degree of realism. For example, cancer is one of the most unpleasant things in existence, but 50/50 was a comedy that worked, because the screenplay allowed us to see some of the seriousness of the situation. Silver Linings Playbook follows the same path. If you have ever seen As Good as It Gets, you might have some idea what to expect from Silver Linings Playbook. Both films feature incredibly good actors, who are capable of mixing drama with comedy. Both include serious scenes that an average actor might struggle with. The two stories revolve around unlikely romances, that shouldn't work, but it feels right when they do. Jennifer Lawrence has to be one of Hollywood's hottest properties. She received an Oscar nomination for Winter's Bone, and has reached huge audiences by appearing in X-Men: First Class, and The Hunger Games. I'm sure a lot of people saw Silver Linings Playbook just because Lawrence was involved. She's certainly attractive, but she can really act too. This role requires more than just a pretty face, and she pulls it off with apparent ease. The setting reminds me of Russell's last film, The Fighter; it's gritty and realistic, and full of dramatic scenes. Families often become involved in shouting matches rather than sitting down to have rational conversations. Two actors won Oscars in that film, and I wouldn't be surprised to see another nomination go to Lawrence for her work here. The story focuses on Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper), who we see being released from a mental institution. He is married, and has plans to reconnect with his wife. He is friendly and calm most of the time, but can sometimes snap. One trigger is a song, and sometimes he hears it in his head when it's not even playing. Pat moves in with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert De Niro), and walks into their bedroom at 3am for insignificant reasons. His judgment is not exactly reliable. Pat's life begins to change when he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who is the sister-in-law of one of his friends. She's direct and irrational at times, and it soon becomes clear that she has problems of her own. The two enter into a sort of alliance and become friends. Tiffany agrees to give a letter to Pat's wife if he'll train with her and enter a dance contest that she wants to be a part of. De Niro is funny in almost every scene in which he appears. He plays a Philadelphia Eagles fan, and he's convinced that his actions, and the actions of those around him, have an effect on the team's results. One of the best scenes in the film occurs when Tiffany confronts him about his superstitions. Chris Tucker is also funny in all of his scenes. He was a fellow patient at the mental institution and seems to care about what happens to Pat. Another huge plus is the soundtrack. Led Zeppelin finally allowed songs to be used in movies and ads, and the placing of What is and what should never be is particularly effective. You'll also hear The White Stripes, Alabama Shakes, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder, and the Eagles of Death Metal. It's one of the best soundtracks of 2012. I won't ruin the outcome, but it's fun to see Pat and Tiffany work through their problems. It's good to see a film avoid the usual romantic comedy formula and come up with some original ideas. Comedy works best when it surprises you, rather than something which tries to make you laugh with every action or line of dialogue. It's well-written and well-acted, with a number of memorable scenes. Catch it while it's still in theaters if you can. Overall score 4.5/5 |
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Blu-ray Knight
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Blu-ray Knight
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![]() Wha......?? Go! Now! ![]() Yeah, those two are kinda similar, although I also didn't like Hiroshima the one time I saw it. I suggest Night and Fog. It's a straight documentary without his style. Also try to check out Mon Oncle d'Amérique. ![]() |
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Blu-ray Archduke
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So did I, but given what I just said about it being a small indie film that didn't even get that much attention, her not being mentioned for any major awards isn't surprising. I would say the script deserved it at least, but oh well. Quote:
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Blu-ray Prince
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Cast Away
This movie starts off a little dry (and ultimately ends a little dry) as it follows the main character around the world on these time-crunching Fedex deliveries, all caught up in a modern world of conveniences and expediency. Then, BAM! Dude winds up on a tropic island in the middle of nowhere, all alone, with all the time in the world and absolutely no modern conveniences. Sure, we've all seen survivalist stories before, but something about Cast Away feels fresh and rewarding. It focuses so much on very simple things (finding food, shelter, how to make fire, etc) and turns it all into harrowing struggles. You can really feel the pain and suffering the character endures, and it makes all the minor victories all the more pleasing (and sometimes funny). Obviously, I've found the actual island scenes the best and most entertaining, but the film suffers some drag in the beginning and ending. Despite all its simplicity, the story is well-told and carries a surprising amount of weight. It excels with its pathos, since the main character's pain, longing, and lonliness are so apparent that we can really feel it and relate to him. It gives the story a good emotional oomph, and it digs up some integral themes regarding life, time, survival, and endurance (and possibly faith). The film is competently-made, with some gorgeous tropical locales and quality photography. It's especially interesting that so much of the film is digitally enhanced or altered, but rarely feels fake. Acting and writing are excellent; Tom Hanks is the man. This production makes ample use of its given sets, props, costumes, and special effects. Music is minimal, but effective. 4/5 (Entertainment: Pretty Good | Story: Very Good | Film: Good) Recommendation: Yep. This Blu-Ray will have an abundance of grain and noise, and some softness in certain scenes, but it is sharp and has a number of great-looking shots. It's a good transfer, but probably could be better. Sound quality is great though. PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4.5/5 Last edited by Al_The_Strange; 01-07-2013 at 07:14 PM. |
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Blu-ray Knight
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![]() ![]() Zero Dark Thirty (2012) dir. Kathryn Bigelow The Good: Great performances from Jessica Chastain and company. Intense. A little bit on the talky side, but the dialogue is well-written and well-delivered. The second half with the Navy SEALs, which was shot documentary-style with night vision, is pretty cool. It's a joy to watch Chastain's character evolve into a hard-ass. "I'm the motherf*cker that found this place, sir." Last edited by jvince; 01-19-2013 at 12:38 PM. |
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