Wednesday, December 27, 2006

I've Watched SO Many Movies

I can remove the following movies from my Must See List, I've seen them:

An American Splendor - Sorry not for my taste. Im not sure if I was really tired or what, but I just couldn't watch the whole thing. I love Giamatti, but I dont know why he was so unbearable in this one. I love the way that the movie explores a new and refreshing approach to artists and their relationship with their art, but still, this movie was too slllooooowwwww...

Clerks - aaahhh... this is by far the best witty comedy that you'll ever be able to find. I dont think it falls into a class with any other movie. It very realistically, and humoristically, demonstrates that reality isnt always what Joe Blow thinks it is. You'll definitely enjoy it. But for those of you who dont know what to expect, do not expect action. It's a movie about the lives of.. yes you've guessed it: Clerks! 95% of the movie is behind the counter, or at least in the store. I'd definitely rate this 8 out of 10.

Clerks 2 - ditto.

Derailed - Clive Owen is just the best. Even with Jennifer Aniston, he seems to be able to keep the viewers' attention. You should definitely see this movie at home, on a relaxing Friday or Sunday night. :o)

An Inconvenient Truth - A breath of fresh air! Good to know that such documentaries can actually be shown to the wide public. It is a great approach... you watch Al Gore in a seminar, displaying all the facts, and occasionally talking about his past and how he got involved in the environment. It is all fact based, but those who dont want to listen, will still ignore. I just hope that we wont have to live through the floods and hurricanes that can be heading towards NY! Let's see if the SUV population will ease up a bit...

The Break-Up - Aside from getting to see Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn together and making it easier for us to figure out how their final days as a couple were, this movie really isn't much. I would say that it would be a good pick if you're looking to spend a light night, and really dont want to use any of your brain cells. 4 over 10.

WolfCreek - Stay away if you can. It's a regular horror movie, nowadays they dont have the big bang anymore, it's like we know what's going to happen from the first scene on.

Wrong Turn - Now this one is probably one of my favorite horror movies. Though it's far-fetched and somewhat predictable, it still gives you those jolts that you look for when watching a horror movie. It's got the touch, though bad acting in certain parts. I'd give it a 6 over 10.

Saturday, January 28, 2006

Match Point

Match Point starring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers just keeps you questioning yourself all the time! It's a very well made movie (duh! it's Woody Allen!!) about lust, luck, trust and honesty. It's very exciting to watch, even though it's rather long, you cant really leave your seat when the credits start rolling.
Until the end, it really doesnt look like a Woody Allen movie... but like I said, until the end. The ending is something that you'll never forget. As a whole the movie takes you into the routines of a wealthy British family, and then the not-so-routine part. Also the cast, except for Johansson, are all British. They are all very good actors, especially Emily Mortimer, playing the all too loyal and unsuspecting wife.
It's definitely a must see!!!