Tuesday, January 06, 2004
Jason's Recent Viewings
Things I have seen recently and a quick blurb as to whether or not I liked
it:
Big Fish
A true fable told in a beautiful way. Hard to believe anyone could leave
this film not feeling good about life and wanting to live it in as grand a
fashion as possible. On the down side, I feel as if Tim Burton tamed the
overall look and feel of the film.
LOTR: Return of the King
Excellent way to end the long awaited trilogy. Length and pacing would be
the only negative things to say about this third installment. Now I have to
sit and wait for the DVD and hopefully some day... The Hobbit.
The Last Samurai
As it begins I have a hard time getting past the "Hollywood Heartthrob"
status of Tom Cruise. It also starts out very conventional and
unimaginative. By the end I am sucked into this passionate and overwhelming
story and loved the film. It does however owe a great deal of thanks to
Braveheart.
Cronos
Cool flick! This is Guillermo del Toro's first major film released in 1993
and shot in Mexico. As a director del Toro is often overlooked for the
sheer brilliant creator that he is because many of his films are of the
horror genre. The Devils Backbone is a truly hypnotic film and this earlier
work of his is no exception. PUT IT IN YOUR QUEUE!
The Safety of Objects
Yawn... don't bother with this convoluted tale of neighbors interacting
with neighbors. Trust me no neighborhood ever has this much impact on
itself.
Dumb and Dumberer
hehehehe... don't pay money for it but it does have its funny moments.
it:
Big Fish
A true fable told in a beautiful way. Hard to believe anyone could leave
this film not feeling good about life and wanting to live it in as grand a
fashion as possible. On the down side, I feel as if Tim Burton tamed the
overall look and feel of the film.
LOTR: Return of the King
Excellent way to end the long awaited trilogy. Length and pacing would be
the only negative things to say about this third installment. Now I have to
sit and wait for the DVD and hopefully some day... The Hobbit.
The Last Samurai
As it begins I have a hard time getting past the "Hollywood Heartthrob"
status of Tom Cruise. It also starts out very conventional and
unimaginative. By the end I am sucked into this passionate and overwhelming
story and loved the film. It does however owe a great deal of thanks to
Braveheart.
Cronos
Cool flick! This is Guillermo del Toro's first major film released in 1993
and shot in Mexico. As a director del Toro is often overlooked for the
sheer brilliant creator that he is because many of his films are of the
horror genre. The Devils Backbone is a truly hypnotic film and this earlier
work of his is no exception. PUT IT IN YOUR QUEUE!
The Safety of Objects
Yawn... don't bother with this convoluted tale of neighbors interacting
with neighbors. Trust me no neighborhood ever has this much impact on
itself.
Dumb and Dumberer
hehehehe... don't pay money for it but it does have its funny moments.
