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<b>Kong: Skull Island</b> would make an interesting case study for
anyone interested in making a good movie the wrong way. Much to the chagrin of
this reviewer's monster movie-loving heart, this film has a lot of problems.
Despite this sad reality, however, <b>Kong: Skull Island</b> still manages to dish out
enough of what it promises (namely ungodly havoc at the unnaturally large paws
of the largest primate ever put to film) for a good time at the theater. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Whether you enjoyed Gareth Edwards' 2014 <b>Godzilla</b> reboot or
not, many criticized it for a severe lack of the scaly antihero. Judging from
the trailers for 'Kong,' you would think Legendary and Warner Bros. had learned
a thing or two. Unfortunately, <b>Kong: Skull Island</b> boasts only a bit more screen
time for its own titular behemoth. To be fair, Kong's excellently choreographed
throw-downs are the best parts of the film. They're exhilarating. They're just
too sporadically spaced out between the dull human melodrama.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The hollow script (co-written by <b>Nightcrawler</b>'s Dan Gilroy,
I'll have you know) does not allow its stranded characters (I use the term
loosely) time to develop outside their ninety second introductions and none of
them are given any arcs, none with a satisfying payoff anyways. This is all
the more disappointing when you consider how well its superstar cast does with
so little to go off. Alas, we are left to imagine what they could have accomplished
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On that note, it would be a miss if I did not mention John
C. Reilly, who plays an Air Force vet who has been living on the island for
almost three decades after crash landing there during WWII. Despite this
nightmarish scenario, he perfectly embodies the film's tongue-in-cheek sense of
humor. While most jokes fall flat throughout, Reilly, much like his humongous
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Even in the face of its mounting imperfections, this
unabashed enjoyment ultimately rises to the surface. Whether you're jumping in
your seat from the intensity of the monster mayhem, busting a gut at one of
Reilly's self-referential jokes, or bobbing your head to any of the kick-ass 70s
rock selections, <b>Kong: Skull Island</b> succeeds in being what it is: a fun monster
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-44403441675229928732017-02-23T18:26:00.001-08:002017-02-23T18:26:41.194-08:00The Academy Awards 2017-- Who Will Win?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-62381871757462543672017-02-08T16:28:00.001-08:002017-02-08T16:42:15.285-08:00Box Office Predictions (2/10/17)Over the past few years, studio executives have been gleefully sliding the summer movie season further up each year, like that guy at the bar whose had too much to drink and doesn't think you'll notice if he scooches towards you a couple inches every few minutes. Movies one would expect to see between May and August are now starting to appear as early as February, which has recently proven to be as good a month as any for studios to plant a franchise tent pole. <br />
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This weekend is shaping up for a similar shakedown, with multiple, big franchises looking to stake an early 2017 claim. Such licenses include the second <em>50 Shades of Grey</em> installment, the next chapter in the surprise <em>John Wick</em> storyline, and of course the first of many <em>LEGO Movie</em> spinoffs. These newcomers are set to square off against the reigning champ <em>Split</em> as well as the hot underdog (and Oscar Darling) <em>Hidden Figures. </em>By the looks of it, the box office could be in for quite a slobber knocker this weekend.<br />
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Here are my predictions for the match (ranked by predicted domestic gross):<br />
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<strong>#1: The LEGO Batman Movie</strong><br />
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In February, 2014, <em>The LEGO Movie</em> grossed near $70 million its opening weekend and from there continued its box office marathon, earning into the millions every weekend until April 11th. Since then its popularity has only grown (though it failed to garner a mere nomination for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars that year). What's more, there hasn't been a new family release since December. Oh! I almost forgot: It also has "Batman" in the title and Batman sells. Big time.<br />
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Predicted gross: $80 million<br />
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<strong>#2: Fifty Shades Darker </strong><br />
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If the first 'Fifty Shades' film proved anything, it's that Americans like to get freaky. That's my rationale for predicting a second place slot for the sequel. Though a vast majority of its overall domestic gross was already accumulated by the end of its first weekend (a grand total of just over $93 million), it dropped more than 73% the following weekend. Many complained that the film did not live up to the promised promiscuity of its sexy source material. The disappointment may carry over from 2015, but if this film is freakier than the first (like its marketing campaign suggests), then this follow-up will have *ahem* better legs.<br />
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Predicted gross: $55 million<br />
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<b>#3: John Wick Chapter 2</b><br />
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Sometimes franchises are built on low budget surprises. Such was the case with <em>John Wick</em>. When it came out in 2014, it didn't put up blockbuster numbers (raking in a little over $14 million its fire weekend out), but it also didn't have to. A relatively low budget coupled with high critical praise, including a pretty lucrative home video life. However, now the cat's outta the bag and people know what to expect from this retired-not-retired assassin.<br />
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Predicted gross: $19 million<br />
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<b>#4: Split</b><br />
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After two consecutive box office successes, many are hailing the return of Writer-Director M. Night Shyamalan. After <i>Split</i> rocked three back-to-back-to-back weeks on top the box office while also pulling in positive critical praise, it's difficult to argue otherwise. With three heavy hitters joining the fight this weekend, a drop to the number four slot should still mean a pretty decent return for the defending champ.<br />
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Predicted gross: $8.3 million<br />
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<b>#5: Hidden Figures</b><br />
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<i>Hidden Figures</i> recently passed<i> La La Land</i> to become the highest domestic grossing Best Picture nominee this year. Based on general reactions from moviegoers and critics alike, there seems to be a thirst for a feel good theater experience and <i>Hidden Figures</i> definitely delivers on that front. Expect this true story to continue hanging around the top five for at least another weekend or two.<br />
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Predicted gross: $6.9 million<br />
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*All box office figures provided by Box Office Mojo & The Numbers.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-30932671985495030112017-02-07T13:41:00.001-08:002017-02-07T13:43:23.440-08:00UNBOXING: Independence Day Steelbook (20th Anniversary Edition)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-88679144826435217202017-02-04T17:45:00.000-08:002017-02-04T17:53:43.108-08:00Lion: A Tale of Two Halves It's a tale of two halves for Best Picture nominee <em>Lion</em>. Though both halves work together to tell the true life story of Saroo, an India native who was separated from his family for almost three decades when he was just five years old, the first half represents more effective storytelling while the second is cluttered and unfocused.<br />
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There are a couple reasons for this. First, the actual story of the first half is simply more engaging on a primal level. It follows five-year-old Saroo as he learns to survive on the streets of an unfamiliar India a thousand miles away from home. It's impossible not to viscerally react as this helpless child narrowly avoids abduction attempts, starvation, and a myriad of other threats. What's more, Sunny Pawar gives the best performance in the film as young Saroo. He never has a disingenuous moment and it never clicks that you're actually watching a movie. <br />
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The first half also has the luxury of a more narrowed focus. There are no subplots at this point so the audience spends their entire time with Saroo while he's figuring out the world. When we are introduced to supporting characters, they are never around for long. It is obvious that Director Garth Davis (also nominated for Best Director) took advantage of this half to highlight his technical talents as a filmmaker. The gorgeous cinematography captures the grandeur of the mysterious, sometimes beautiful world Saroo is lost in. Infrequently does Davis rely upon close-ups to convey the harrowing sense of confusion that pervades the small protagonist's mind. <br />
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Once the story jumps ahead twenty years we are introduced to Dev Patel (who you may remember as the kid from <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>, which was also nominated for and eventually won Best Picture back in 2008). He plays older Saroo, who now lives in Australia thanks to his adoptive parents and is determined to locate his Indian family. Unfortunately, this is where things begin to clutter up and slow down. <br />
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A multitude of prominent characters are introduced, including Rooney Mara as Saroo's love interest, Divian Ladwa as Sarro's adopted brother, and many more. With these news characters comes the introduction of new subplots that crowd the film. Saroo struggles to hold his romantic life together after his wife begins accusing him of spending more time on Google Earth than with her. There are also a couple mild confrontations with his troubled adopted brother over the heartache he often causes their Australian mother. All the while we get intermittent montages of Saroo researching possible locations of the hometown he cannot seem to recall. <br />
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These disingenuous subplots eventually overshadow the main through line for most of the second half. The focus shifts to Saroo's relationships with the new people in his life instead of trying to find his original family. The result is mostly moping around over a lot of moot conflict. The main plot becomes so enveloped that Saroo's reunion with his Indian family feels like a forced 10 minute tag on at the end and ultimately kills the spirit of its inevitable happy ending. <br />
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The contrasting quality of storytelling between the two halves, while not exactly night and day, is still the deciding factor in my final verdict: B-. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-37293958624380017942017-02-02T17:18:00.000-08:002017-02-02T17:18:21.279-08:00Video Review: RINGS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-78905437005020623642017-01-20T13:33:00.000-08:002017-01-27T23:39:40.389-08:00Review: SplitIs Writer-Director-Producer M. Night Shyamalan back in the proverbial saddle? Many critics seem to think so. I, however, am not in any rush to declare a triumphant return to form for the filmmaker. Time will be the ultimate decider on that. What I am prepared to proclaim is that I thoroughly enjoyed Shyamalan's last film <em>The Visit</em> and was equally entertained by <em>Split</em>. <br />
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Let's be upfront right now. James McAvoy is the pulse of this film. His unabating commitment to each of the various personalities within his conflicted character is what drives the film. In fact, most of the tension derives from not knowing which personality is going to "step into the light" at any given time. One moment he is making sandwiches for the teenage girls that he's abducted and the next he is climbing on walls trying to eat them (not spoilers since this is all in the trailer). It's a performance as wild and creepy as it is enjoyable. Arguably a career best from McAvoy. <br />
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Behind the camera, M. Night Shyamalan is as sure-handed as he has been in a long while. His cinematography is consistently dark and drab (with the exception of a few contrasting flashback sequences). The pacing is deliberately plodding despite immediately plunging into the narrative. Familiar Shyamalan-esque themes such as trust and redemption are woven in throughout the script, even if some are more subtly hinted at than others. <br />
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With <em>Split</em>, Shyamalan seems to trust his audience a bit more than he had this past decade. The film appropriately allows the story to breath at different moments, allowing viewers to extrapolate on certain things while giving concrete details on the more important narrative elements. There are sparsely any instances where exposition is handed heavily through clunky, unnatural dialogue.<br />
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And then of course there is the signature plot twist that will likely isolate large portions of the audience. To say much more than that would be giving too much away. What I can say is that <em>Split</em> is a step in the right direction for Shyamalan's on hi supposed comeback tour. <br />
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Grade: B+Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-4280678368463037012017-01-16T18:31:00.000-08:002017-01-16T18:31:23.693-08:00Favorite Films of 2016 (Part 2)<b><span style="font-size: large;">DOCTOR STRANGE</span></b><br />
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Marvel Studios' latest simultaneously plays it safe and takes big risks. After almost a decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we have grown accustomed to its familiar origin beats. Those same beats have a home in <em>Doctor Strange</em>; however, Director Scott Derrickson brings a fresh eye to the formula. Much like Agamotto himself, Derrickson is a natural fit for the mystical realm and crafts some of the most fun, fantastical, and visually dazzling action sequences in the MCU thus far. Derrickson also works his magic on his cast, drawing out terrific performances from everyone as if he were summoning their astro-form. <em>Doctor Strange</em> proves that Marvel can turn any of their characters into cinematic gold. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">MOANA</span></b><br />
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2016 may have been a great year for superhero movies but it was a great year for animation as well . With the likes of <em>Zootopia</em>, <em>Finding Dory</em>, <em>Kubo and the Two Strings</em> earlier in the year, expectations were high for <em>Moana</em>. Thanks to charismatic, infectious performances from crowd-favorite Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Auli'i Cravalho, as well as a wonderful soundtrack from Hamilton Star Lin-Manuel Miranda, <em>Moana</em> sailed past expectations and right into the pantheon of classical Disney animation. It's funny, fun, and endearing no matter your age. <br />
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Before stepping behind a camera, Director Tom Ford was a designer and it shows. <em>Nocturnal Animals</em> is aesthetically hypnotic frame to frame. It's also one of the strangest, boldest films of the year. Simultaneous storylines, both equally fascinating and heartbreaking, are driven almost entirely by stirring performances, most notably by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Michael Shannon. It's not a particularly pleasant watch-- though there are frequent moments of much-needed levity- but it is a captivating one. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A MONSTER CALLS</span></b><br />
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This film deserves more buzz. It's a powerful coming of age tale about a young boy learning to grieve in the face of one of life's harshest realities (I'm tearing up just writing this). Lewis MacDougal is spellbinding as said young boy and Felicity Jones gives an Oscar-caliber performance as his mother. Liam Neeson lends his thunderous tones to the titular Monster, who is dreamed up by the boy during his greatest time of need. Director J.A. Bayona seamlessly fuses fantasy with actuality to tell a story that at some point everybody can relate to. Bring tissues. The tears will flow. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Personally, I was not expecting great things from this film. I was never a huge fan of <em>Star Wars</em>. I enjoyed it fine enough: the movies, the games, the toys, but I was never into it like a lot of people. I was also not a fan of Director Gareth Edwards' last film, the recent <em>Godzilla</em> reboot. That said, <em>Rogue One</em> was a pleasant surprise! Everything, from the characters to the action and even the frequent Easter eggs, served the purpose of the story. It also manages to carve out a niche for itself in the larger Star Wars universe by being a full-fledge war film for adults. For the first time we get to experience the "Wars" element of "Star Wars" and all the ambiguous politics motivating both the Empire and the rebels. What's more is the talented roster in front of the camera. They make it easy to invest in the headlining band of rogues. </span><br />
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<strong>Honorable Mentions:</strong><br />
The Neon Demon<br />
Zootopia<br />
Fences<br />
Kubo and the Two Strings<br />
Hello My Name Is Doris<br />
Eye In the Sky<br />
Arrival<br />
10 Cloverfield Lane<br />
Edge of Seventeen<br />
The Lobster <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-76408271928683865472017-01-14T17:37:00.003-08:002017-01-14T20:11:26.349-08:00The Bye Bye Man reviewThough <em>The Bye Bye Man</em> lifts a number of familiar elements from superior films (<i>The Amityville Horror</i>, <i>A Nightmare On Elm Street</i>, etc.), Director Stacy Title manages to mesh those elements together to shape an intriguing mythology that attempts to explain why sometimes seemingly normal people snap and commit awful atrocities. The film's captivating first scene proves that the Bye Bye Man is a horror flick with franchise potential; unfortunately, this first entry is severely restricted by its PG-13 rating and struggles to overcome subpar acting and cheap special effects. <br />
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There were many points in <em>The Bye Bye Man</em> where I was taken out of the film because of a lack of basic realism. For example, the lack of blood during the more brutal moments kept reminding me that I was watching a movie. Obviously the film is intended to be PG-13 but the story calls for a more mature rating. <br />
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The performances from the two supporting actors is also distracting. Douglas Smith does a fine job as the lead teenager who stumbles upon a long-suppressed, evil secret in his new house; however, Cressida Bonas is bland as his girlfriend and Lucien Laviscount is annoying as their live-in friend. Though the psychological torment that develops among the trio is truly horrifying, the obvious acting made it difficult for me to truly immerse myself into the world of these characters. <br />
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The cheap special effects also made it difficult for me to get immersed. In particular, the Bye Bye Man's C.G. dog-creature-sidekick-thing is so cartoon-ish looking that when I first saw it, I laughed out loud in my seat. Judging by the pup's poor production and laughably short screen time, I got the impression that nobody working on this film wanted viewers to even take notice of it. <br />
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Had the studio allowed <em>The Bye Bye Man</em> to be the film it obviously wants to be, it could have been something much more memorable. As it stands, the film merely serves as a potential step in the right direction: bright ideas blackened by the typical flaws of a January horror flick. <br />
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Grade: C-Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-78810217245463774722017-01-08T22:14:00.000-08:002017-01-25T16:39:02.283-08:00Movies Everyone Should See Before Kicking the BucketThere are movies and then there are movies everyone should see before they die (to put it bluntly). The thing is, everybody has their own list of movies they think everyone should see and many of those lists include a lot of the same films (aka: the "classics"). You know the ones: <i>The Godfather</i>, <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i>, <i>Casablanca</i>, etc, etc. Well, I've thought long and hard about the films I would recommend to everyone and I've come up with a list that includes many different types of films from various genres in order to hit on something for everyone not concerned with seeing "gold standards." Most of these films have made a home in the deepest valves of my heart but find themselves on this list because either they are technicality brilliant, unique, emotionally powerful, address important issues, or just pure fun. Without further ado, here is my list of movies everyone should see before kicking the bucket (writer holds the right to tweak this list as he sees fit anytime between now through eternity):<br />
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(500) Days of Summer<br />
12 Years a Slave<br />
127 Hours<br />
Alien<br />
American Beauty<br />
American History X<br />
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy<br />
Arrival<br />
The Babadook<br />
Back to the Future<br />
Batman Begins<br />
Being John Malkovich<br />
Birdman<br />
Black Swan<br />
Blackfish<br />
Blade Runner (Master Cut)<br />
The Blair Witch Project<br />
Blow Out<br />
Body Double<br />
The Cabin in the Woods<br />
Carrie (1976)<br />
Chinatown<br />
Cinema Paradiso<br />
Citizen Kane<br />
A Clockwork Orange<br />
Clue<br />
The Color Purple<br />
The Dark Knight<br />
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)<br />
Deadpool<br />
The Departed<br />
The Descent<br />
Die Hard<br />
District 9<br />
Django Unchained<br />
Drag Me to Hell<br />
Dredd<br />
Drive<br />
The Drop<br />
Donnie Darko<br />
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind<br />
Event Horizon<br />
The Evil Dead<br />
Evil Dead II<br />
Ex Machina<br />
Exit Through the Gift Shop<br />
The Exorcist<br />
Fargo<br />
Fences<br />
The Fifth Element<br />
Fight Club<br />
Finding Nemo<br />
Forest Gump<br />
Forgetting Sarah Marshall<br />
Food Inc.<br />
Fruitvale Station<br />
Galaxy Quest<br />
Ghostbusters<br />
Goodnight Mommy<br />
Gran Torino<br />
The Grey<br />
Grizzly Man<br />
Groundhog Day<br />
Halloween<br />
Hell or High Water<br />
The Help<br />
Hidden Figures<br />
The Hills Have Eyes (Both original & remake)<br />
Hot Fuzz<br />
How to Train Your Dragon<br />
Hush<br />
I Love You, Man<br />
In Bruges<br />
Inception<br />
The Incredibles<br />
An Inconvenient Truth<br />
Independence Day<br />
Inglorious Basterds<br />
Inside Out<br />
Into the Wild<br />
Jaws<br />
Jurassic Park<br />
Kingsman: The Secret Service<br />
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang<br />
The Last Exorcism<br />
The LEGO Movie<br />
Little Shop of Horrors<br />
The Lord of the Rings<br />
Man on the Moon<br />
The Matrix<br />
Million Dollar Baby<br />
Monster<br />
A Monster Calls<br />
Monsters Inc.<br />
Monty Python and the Holy Grail<br />
The Muppets<br />
Mother (Korean)<br />
Neon Demon<br />
Night of the Living Dead<br />
Nightcrawler<br />
A Nightmare On Elm Street<br />
No Country for Old Men<br />
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest<br />
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl<br />
Predator<br />
Predestination<br />
The Prestige<br />
Prisoners<br />
Psycho<br />
Pulp Fiction<br />
The Raid: Redemption<br />
The Raid 2<br />
Raiders of the Lost Ark<br />
Rear Window<br />
Re-Animator<br />
Robocop<br />
Rocky<br />
The Rocky Horror Picture Show<br />
Roger & Me<br />
Rosemary's Baby<br />
Room<br />
Room 237<br />
Saving Private Ryan<br />
Saw<br />
Schindler's List<br />
Scream<br />
Seven<br />
Seven Psychopaths<br />
Shadow of the Vampire<br />
Shaun of the Dead<br />
The Shining<br />
Sicario<br />
Signs<br />
The Silence of the Lambs<br />
Silver Linings Playbook<br />
Singin' In the Rain<br />
The Sixth Sense<br />
Spotlight<br />
Stand By Me<br />
Star Wars<br />
Straight Outta Compton<br />
Stranger Than Fiction<br />
Some Like It Hot<br />
Son of Saul<br />
Swiss Army Man<br />
Taken<br />
The Terminator<br />
Terminator 2: Judgement Day<br />
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre<br />
There Will Be Blood<br />
The Thing<br />
Titanic<br />
Titicut Follies<br />
Toy Story<br />
The Truman Show<br />
Tropic Thunder<br />
Unbreakable<br />
The Usual Suspects<br />
Vertigo<br />
Waiting for Superman<br />
Wall-E<br />
West Side Story<br />
When Harry Met Sally<br />
Whiplash<br />
The Wizard of Oz<br />
Young Frankenstein<br />
You're Next<br />
ZodiacAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-32966307376188536932017-01-08T20:27:00.000-08:002017-01-08T20:27:28.689-08:00Underworld: Blood Wars reviewBelieve it or not, Hollywood has been dishing out <em>Underworld</em> movies for almost fifteen years now and critics have been panning them for just as long. That doesn't stop them from making money, which means there is still a market for these films. While I cannot speak for an entire market, I can admit these films are a guilty pleasure of mine. I enjoy action set pieces, the ridiculous leather getups, and I yearn to uncover more of the mythology behind these vampire and werewolf factions. Then, of course, there is Kate Beckinsale, who is a credit to any film she is in. <br />
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Sadly, my interest in this franchise has been waning with the last couple installments, 'Blood Wars' included. They have been bland and Director Anna Foerster seems more interested in rehashing old plot points than in exploring the material and taking the sort of risks that may invite intrigue. <br />
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Another aspect I admired about the original <em>Underworld</em> was its large reliance upon practical effects, most notably for their werewolves. Unfortunately, as the series progresses, those practical effects are increasingly replaced with CG monstrosities and the result is decreasingly engrossing. 'Blood Wars' in particular lacks any standard, let alone impressive, digital effects. <br />
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On the other hand, Kate Beckinsale continues to hold up as the series' backbone. She seems just as committed as ever to her role as the Death Dealer Selene (still no last name) even though her scripts seem to grow thinner by the entry. There are also a couple of solid action sequences that made the gothic horror fan in me grin like a giddy school boy. <br />
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Grade: CAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-25089274241173023252017-01-06T11:50:00.001-08:002017-01-06T12:39:28.418-08:00Favorite Films of 2016 (Part 1)Another year, another wrap-up. It sounds boring and mundane but the truth is I enjoy this time of year. Despite the difficulty of narrowing down my favorite films of the year (which feels like picking my favorite child), it's fun to reflect back on the year in movies and see how different films moved me. It's even more fun to compare that list with others and to engage in spitfire debates with friends and colleagues. That said, here are the first six of my twelve favorite movies of 2016 (in no particular order):<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">HUSH</span></strong><br />
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In recent years Writer-Director Mike Flanagan has come on as one of Hollywood's most exciting talents in horror. Frankly, I struggled between <em>Hush</em> and <em>Ouija: Origin of Evil</em> (both by Flanagan, obviously) and which to include on this list. Both films rejuvenate their respected subgenres, but ultimately I gave the edge to <em>Hush</em> because of its scope. Flanagan does more with less with this unique cat-and-mouse thriller. He relies on intelligent characters and creative twists to scare his audience and the result is deafening.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">SWISS ARMY MAN </span></strong><br />
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Originally, I had <em>Swiss Army Man</em> pegged as "the farting Harry Potter corpse movie (I'm not the only one, right?)." And while it is undoubtedly one of the stranger films released this year, nothing could prepare me for this profound adventure. Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano give heartfelt performances in this quirky pic helmed by a duo known simply as Daniels. Exploring the importance of self-acceptance, not only is it one of 2016's most sincere films but it is also one of the year's most important films. It also features one of the most apt kisses in cinema history. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR</span></strong><br />
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We now live in a world where comic book movies often transcend the tired phrase "popcorn flick" and become something much more impactful. Such is the case with <em>Captain America: Civil War</em>. Brilliantly choreographed action sequences accent long stretches of psychological warfare that ultimately fracture Cap and Tony and all the other heroes we have come to love over the last decade while naturally introducing exciting, new Avengers like Black Panther and Tom Holland's Spider-Man. It is a well-rounded film that capstones arguably one of the best trilogies in movie history. The twenty minute airport sequence alone is worth the price of admission (or, at this point, at least a rental). <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">HELL OR HIGH WATER</span></strong><br />
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If the Academy recognized Best Ensemble Cast(as they should), no doubt <em>Hell or High Water </em>would see a nomination. As it stands, Jeff Bridges will see a nod for Best Supporting Actor along with his co-star Ben Foster, but the film is full of wonderful performances. Chris Pine arguably gives his best performance as a desperate Texan who, along with his brother (Foster), turn to robbing banks. Meanwhile, a veteran Texas Ranger (Bridges) seeks to bring the boys to justice before his impending retirement. Equal parts funny, heartbreaking, and thrilling, <em>Hell or High Water</em> is a strong, enjoyable Western that makes the old feel new again. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">DEEPWATER HORIZON</span></strong><br />
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With <em>Deepwater Horizon</em>, Director Peter Berg has crafted one of the most spellbinding disaster flicks in recent memory. His slow-burn approach to the tragic B.P. oil disaster of 2010 allows the crew to take front and center well before any literal sparks fly. Once they do though, the action cranks past eleven while everything aboard the doomed vessel goes up in flames. It's not played for simple thrills, however. Mark Wahlberg leads a tremendous cast including Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, and Kate Hudson, all of whom bring a grounded humanity to the calamity of the Mexican Gulf through compelling performances which serve as constant reminders that this is a true story suffered by real people. I found my jaw stuck to the sticky theater floor the entire time. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">DON'T BREATHE</span></strong><br />
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Stephen Lang deserves (but won't get) an Oscar nod for his performance as the Blind Man in Fede Alvarez's stylish horror flick. His deft performance is chilling, the way he sneaks and slinks around in the darkness, wreaking hellish torment upon the young burglars who've invaded his home. But Lang is simply one element of this frightful vision. Alvarez slowly stacks the suspense with shrewd scares that relentlessly push the boundaries of what horror can be. Not only is this film one of 2016's scariest but it also made for one of my favorite theater-going experiences of all time. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-5110461739505888802016-11-02T19:20:00.003-07:002016-11-02T19:25:28.709-07:00REVIEW: DOCTOR STRANGE After hours of sorcerer-esque meditation and introspection, I have come to the realization that <i>Doctor Strange</i> is my favorite entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far. Its tremendous cast; sharp direction; breathtakingly trippy visuals; and quirky sense of humor make for a welcomed, if only slight, diversion from the well-established Marvel Studios formula.<br />
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The unsung superhero of <i>Doctor Strange</i> is Director Scott Derrickson, who maintains a strong sense of tone despite this being Marvel's most ambitious film to date: from the brilliant, psychedelic visuals to the goofy costumes and elaborate, otherworldly set pieces. By keeping the focus on the story and its characters, Derrickson expertly crafts cohesion from what could easily have been a muddled mess.<br />
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As fans of the comics will tell you, the Doctor Strange books are consistently funny. So too is the film. Though the quota of jokes is not nearly comparable to that of an <i>Iron Man</i> film, <i>Doctor Strange</i> has a number of visual gags that take advantage of the content's atypical mysticism. There is one gut-buster in particular set up early on between Strange and his assistant Wong that pays off huge come the falling action.<br />
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Though <i>Doctor Strange</i> often coincides with the predictable "superhero's journey (that, one could argue, was established by Marvel themselves almost a decade ago)," it is a still great fun and definitely worth your time.<br />
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Grade: AAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-12836477916521830612016-08-25T19:10:00.001-07:002016-08-25T19:10:54.754-07:00DON'T BREATHE REVIEW<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rXS2ahnkTR0" width="459"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-5582927433505645612016-08-18T13:01:00.003-07:002016-08-18T13:11:20.782-07:00Review: Kubo and the Two Strings Computer animation dominates the landscape of animated films and with the likes of Pixar or Dreamworks, it's easy to see why; however, when it comes to stop-motion animation, nobody does it better than Laika (<em>Coraline</em>, <em>Paranorman</em>, <em>Box Trolls</em>). Imaginative storytelling and a distinctive visual style set Laika apart and with <em>Kubo and the Two Strings</em>, the studio takes on their most ambitious project yet. What results is a playful yet patchy story brimming with stunning technical effects. <br />
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Kubo (Art Parkinson) lives a peaceful life in foregone Japan as a storyteller who uses magic origami to recall tales of mysticism and bravery to nearby villagers. After accidentally summoning an ancient evil, Kubo embarks on his own adventure to track down mythic artifacts supposedly capable of slaying the sinister forces. <br />
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If this sounds familiar, that's because it is. 'Kubo' relies heavily on common story beats. There isn't anything wrong with that either. There's enough creative mojo flowing through this film to forge an identity all its own. The story mostly suffers when it blazes its own path. A lot of its mythology is explained while some of it isn't, which may leave elder viewers feeling as if they've missed something.<br />
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Eventually, Kubo joins forces with an obstinate talking monkey (Charlize Theron) and, ironically, a quick-witted yet forgetful samurai-bug (Matthew McConaughey). While all three are strong characters in their own right, it's McConaughey's quirky insect warrior who stands out as the hilarious comic relief, even though a lot of the childish humor seemingly undermines the ancient, mythological setting established early on. <br />
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Kubo's travels teach him important lessons about family, faith, and legacy. While these messages are important for youngsters, parents may walk out looking like Rudolph after how frequently the cheesy dialogue hits them on the nose with these morals. <br />
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The best thing about 'Kubo' is that despite the clunky, obvious script, it's never dull. Laika's hyper-stylized technical prowess combined with strong performances and an innocent sense of joy help balance out the more uneven elements, making <em>Kubo and the Two Strings</em> definitely worth your time. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-69381107068924558042016-08-16T16:25:00.003-07:002016-08-16T16:25:26.019-07:00Review: Pete's DragonKids movies are exactly that: movies aimed at kids; however, it's the parents who pay the hefty prices of admission, so they deserve a wink and a nod every now and again. Tag on that Disney has been in the game long enough now that they know how to satisfy movie-going audiences both young and old. They've proved it time and again so there's no excuse for the tunnel vision this reimaging of <em>Pete's Dragon</em> has for the 12 and younger demographic.<br />
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What's more bland than the performances and these characters is the adventure they go on. It's very by the numbers. From the first familiar frames you know how this movie is going to unfold. <em>Pete's Dragon</em> hits so many recognizable beats that you'll quickly be singing along (so to speak). <br />
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The emphasis was obviously on bringing to life Elliot, the giant, plush-faced, computer generated dragon and to Disney's credit, he is the most enjoyable thing in the film. <em>Pete's Dragon</em> is very much a tale about a boy and his dog so it's not unexpected that most of Elliot's mannerisms resemble that of a domesticated hound. To be fair, it's quite endearing the way Elliot wags his tale when he's happy or whines when he's sad. You'd have to be heartless not to be won over by Pete's mythic pet. <br />
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Ultimately, that's about the only thing to be won over by. Because the filmmakers are so desperate to reach their younger audience, adults may often find themselves bored. I understand it sounds ridiculous to rag on a children's movie for being "too childish," but parents are people too and should be considered if they're going to be the ones financially supporting your product, especially at a cost that doesn't come cheap at the box office.<br />
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Is Pete's Dragon worth your time? Well I can tell you it's definitely not worth a ticket at the theater. I highly recommend waiting for digital release if you and the family want to take a ride with <em>Pete's Dragon</em>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-85851953446296162472016-08-12T23:54:00.001-07:002016-08-12T23:54:11.771-07:00ARRIVAL TRAILER REACTION<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q2vmRYExODg" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-40994887016268269652016-08-11T20:45:00.001-07:002016-08-11T20:45:12.968-07:00ROGUE ONE OLYMPICS TRAILER REACTION<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uirmgEDGeM0" width="459"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02431819465640537847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535851366183836372.post-89675475674844409232016-08-07T15:41:00.003-07:002016-08-07T15:41:50.027-07:00"Star Trek Beyond" review<em>Star Trek</em> is supposed to be about going where no one has gone before, yet the current big screen iteration hasn't covered new ground, err, space since it was brilliantly rebooted by J.J. Abrams back in 2009. While 'Into Darkness' cleverly rearranged familiar elements, it was still just a reworking of an existing story. In the same vein, <em>Star Trek Beyond</em> could easily pass as a glorified episode from the original series: <br />
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Action aside, the heart of any <em>Star Trek</em> story is and always will be the crew and the relationships they share. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, and newcomer Sofia Boutella all do excellent work; however, this might as well have been called "The Bones Show" as Karl Urban practically eats up the scenery and spits it back out as a series of one-liners. He steals every scene he's in for better or for worse. And while Idris Elba is a terrific talent and his makeup is on point, he isn't given much to do here as the villain outside of growling the typical evil mumbo jumbo. It's also unfortunate that his motives are strong but the logic behind his actions is lacking. <br />
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