The "Contagion" spreads
"Kings Speech" Wins at the Toronto Film Festival
PS3 set for 3D movies
Christopher Nolan
Monday, 20 September 2010
The Buzz: 20/09/10
The "Contagion" spreads
"Kings Speech" Wins at the Toronto Film Festival
PS3 set for 3D movies
Christopher Nolan
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Friday, 17 September 2010
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010
The Last Exorcism
Exorcism, a subject used countless times in horror movies. It’s a scary thought being possessed by a demon or ghost, even worse with a child. Sadly most films using, or in some cases abusing the subject, just aren’t scary. The Exorcist set that particular bar too high with its slow burning psychological approach, playing more on what you can’t see than what you do. The Last Exorcism is a good attempt, harking back to an era of old school horror long forgotten...but then there’s that ending.
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The Invention of Lying
It’s not very good, honest
Lover: Taken from IMDB
“I thought this movie was fantastic, The truth is that people at their core are to that extent superficial and "rude" to put it lightly. This movie revolves around how the world would word if absolutely everything you thought to say but suppressed out of courtesy instead came flying off your tongue without a thought. To put it bluntly I think this movie was being far too kind compared to what would really happen if a world like this actually existed, but on top of that the actors in it played perfectly. It had just the right mix of comedy and drama to make it a success. Ten out of ten, I recommend you don't miss this one”
ok, the bottom line is that this films premise is funny for about 5 mins till it gets dry.
Hater: Taken from IMDB
“The characters in this movie may very well be incapable of lying. They may be honest, but far more than that, what they really are is frank. In fact, what defines these characters is their frankness, gullibility, stupidity, and hatefulness - not their honesty. What we are left with is a woeful fusion of "What Women Want" and "Idiocracy," - both of those films - while ordinary - are better than this one. This movie, a bait and switch debacle, fails to be clever at every turn and is doomed by its inability to run with a promising premise. The fictional world of this film characterizes a planet devoid of lies in a clumsy manner and lacks sufficient comic payoffs to keep it afloat as it tries to tackle a cavalcade of social issues. The Invention of Lying tries to be a lot of things. Unfortunately, a worthwhile comedy is not one of them. (5 of 10)”
Same point as above pretty much except they liked it for that reason.
What I thought:
Ricky Gervais has had his head inflated by the media enough and this film is proof of it. Everyone who has seen him in The Office, Extras and his stand ups knows he is a very funny man. The Premise; a man invents lying in a world where everyone tells the truth does sound like comedy gold but trust me its gets dry after 5 maybe 10 mins. It’s mainly because the film has nothing else to go on. There’s a romantic story in there somewhere but it’s lost in all this religion bating humour!
So basically man who invents lying also invents religion? Hmm it’s an interesting theme and does inspire conversation but in the film it’s like the bits that didn’t make it into Ricky Gervais Animals. My Wife pointed out that the moment Mr Gervais appeared as Jesus was the worst point of the movie, deflate that ego of yours Mr Gervais and come back down to ground (or in this case England!).
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Paranormal Activity
Actually really bloody scary
Lovers: Taken from IMDB
"I honestly don't get what's with all the hating on this movie. Paranormal stuff, such as ghosts, aliens, time-traveling, etc has always fascinated me, and I guess that's why I felt more like living through this movie, rather than just watching it. Although it felt more like a first person, double-length episode of the show "A Haunting", rather than a movie, I can really say that I enjoyed absolutely every minute of it. I heard rumors about someone dieing in the movie theater because of a heart attack caused by a scare from this film. Seriously, I think that's ridiculous..though I must say the movie really shook me up, while it lasted. After being released in '07, it didn't see the "light of day", only until last year ['09]. If you're looking for a good & realistic horror movie, then I absolutely recommend Paranormal Activity."
I'd recommend it to but please, please have an open mind...
Hate:Taken from IMDB
"What can I say about this film. After all the hype, i was expecting something good, a new Blair witch project, or a new exorcist. What I got instead was an awful episode of candid camera! The acting was shocking, My houseplants do a better scared! Her 'fear' was completely non existent. His acting of 'big hero out to save his girlfriend' was simply woeful, with little or no emotion shown by either of them. The plot made as much sense as a drunks ramblings. if a demon makes a shadow, then where is the demon, has to be there somewhere? 1 is too high of a rating. Of the 'scary bits', where were they? Doors opening ans closing by themselves, ooh thats so scary, if your 12. As an adult, i was expecting more of a horror show, not bad special effects, like the appalling baby powder incident. Just why? being hunted by a demon, great, show us something scary then. Something worth the entry price maybe? There are two scary bits, and they are only scary as a sudden shock, not a horror aspect. Truly, truly terrible Don't waste your time and money When i had to go to the loo. yes it was that boring, i saw a lad saying he'd rather see this film than new moon, i was happy to tell him no, this is a waste of your time. Oh, and if you do go and see it, pick your audience. Ours was shared with 20 pubescent girls, who screamed at the slightest thing, such as the spider."
I will say only one thing about this review, its a point a lot of the haters bring up... slamming doors on their own is not scary. BULLSHIT! if that happened to you while you were cuddled up in bed with your saw doll or whatever crap torture porn movie is out that week, that slamming doors wouldn't scare the poo out of you?? utter crap!
What i thought:
despite being a bit emotional about the slamming door, i am willing to accept certain points of the film that are bad. For instance there are some terrible plot holes and the decision making of the couple is a bit dubious at times. The thing is, watched with an open mind paranormal activity is one of the best psychological horror movies of the last decade.
What you don't see is always more important than what you do, paranormal plays with your imagination. by the end your not exactly comfortable turning off the light when you go to bed. Someone said to me the other day that they hated this movie, then when on to tell me how later that evening she found herself leaving her bedside light on? Now tell me a crap and non effective horror can do that?
Paranormal activity is genuinely unnerving.
Friday, 10 September 2010
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Changeling
A hard watch for any parent
Lover: Taken from IMDB
“Changeling is the new film from director Clint Eastwood. It is based on a true story that takes place in 1928 L.A.The story is about a woman who returns home one day to find her son missing. Then a few months later the police return a child to her, but it isn't her son. The woman keeps on telling everyone that this child isn't her son, but the police keep on claiming that it is her son and are calling the woman crazy.The film is a wonderful study about police corruption in L.A. in the late 1920s. The film is emotionally gripping, and at times disturbing.The film was superbly directed by Clint Eastwood, who was working from a terrific script by J. Michael Straczynski. Not only that, but Eastwood also wrote the film's score, which was very good as well. Of course the acting is what truly stole the show for me. Angelina Jolie delivers an Oscar worthy performance as the mother of the missing child, but what truly surprised me was how good these children in the cast were. All of the child actors were very well cast and all delivered amazing performances.As a whole Eastwood's Changeling is one of the best films of the year, and should be up for some big-time Oscars at year's end.A perfect 10 out of 10!”
crazy to think this was a true story and I know nothing about the era so not sure how “accurate” it is. I also had no idea Clint did the music, is the man limitless!!
Hater: Taken from IMDB
”This movie is utterly craptastic in every aspect. From the very beginning to the very end it's a never ending plea for Oscar nominations, although not an unusual approach for a movie, this time Clint Eastwood took it too far. It's too obvious that the people behind and in front of the camera thinks too much about the "oscar" scenes than the outcome of the movie as a whole. Angelina Jolie does an average appearance in this role, although everyone knows that the role would be perfect for Nicole Kidman. Angelina may be pretty, but her "fake" look does not fit the 1930's scenario and her acting is not good enough. Several times during the movie a single line is repeated over and over to the point where it becomes annoying, and it seems to me that the writers just simply where out of good ideas. Sorry Clint, you fail. The movie might be based more or less on a true story, this is a farse of uninspired cliché.I know there will be loads of people disagreeing with me on this one, because if you got names like Clint Eastwood and Angelina Jolie on the cover you can sell people crap and make them eat it. Watch the movie twice and I'm sure you see my points.”
Well now usually my favourite part of these reviews is to comment on the hater’s opinion. This is no exception, firstly “craptastic”! So what if a film is “Oscar baiting” firstly your never going to know for certain what the filmmakers were thinking and even if they were should all filmmakers try and make award winning movies? Angelina Jolie in my humble opinion was fantastic in this, possibly my favourite of all her performances. The pain and anguish of losing a child is utterly convincing and heart breaking! Not hard for someone who is clearly a loving mother in reality. The “single line” I think the reviewer is referring to is “He’s not my son!” Well to be honest how many other ways can you say it? It’s an overly harsh review for a film that is a pleasure to watch.
What I thought:
Changeling will be a challenging film to watch for any parent, it issues will hit hard. Losing a child is one of the hardest things that any parent can go through and it’s played out brilliantly in this! As a father myself I could relate to the mothers pain and conviction when looking for her son.
The production is sublime but what do you expect from ol Clint, trams grind there way through an incredibly authentic 20’s LA. It’s a gritty drama about the loss of a child and deals with it in a very real way, without sugar coating the theme. Of course that may be a bit to dark for some viewers but like the man said, “A true story”.
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