Zombieland - 7 stars out of 10
You must be in a zombie mood to enjoy this one. They leave nothing to the imagination, graphically showing all (but one) of the zombie killings. I really enjoy the style of this film, from Jesse Eisenberg's narration to the "rules" displayed on screen throughout the movie. Despite being a zombie movie, all of the actors provide strong performances. You will just love to watch Woody Harrelson - he's totally B.A. but totally loveable! Bill Murray has one of the greatest cameos in all of movie history. It was just too perfect. Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin round out this great cast that thrust zombie films back into the limelight. Though the plot is nothing special, "Zombieland" is just fun to watch but be careful - you may feel a little nauseous until your stomach adjusts to the gore.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan - 8 stars out of 10
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan - 8 stars out of 10
This movie is incredibly offensive, but Sasha Baron Cohen's accent brings immediate forgiveness for every crude and racial remark uttered throughout. Despite the "stupid humor" of this documentary-style movie, Cohen's performance is really incredible and it feels as if his character is completely legit. Off the wall dialogue and situations keep you guessing how things could get any more ridiculous. "This is Natalia." [Romantically kisses hot blonde chick] "She's my sister. She is number four prostitute in Khazikstan." [Sister holds up trophy] "Nice." Though the extensive naked scene was a bit much, this movie is filled with classic moments like the bear in the ice cream truck (which was absolute genius). Who couldn't appreciate that this is one of the world's most elaborate practical jokes, all caught on camera? There may be a lot of language, but it is worth enduring for Cohen's beautifully unpredictable performance.
This movie is incredibly offensive, but Sasha Baron Cohen's accent brings immediate forgiveness for every crude and racial remark uttered throughout. Despite the "stupid humor" of this documentary-style movie, Cohen's performance is really incredible and it feels as if his character is completely legit. Off the wall dialogue and situations keep you guessing how things could get any more ridiculous. "This is Natalia." [Romantically kisses hot blonde chick] "She's my sister. She is number four prostitute in Khazikstan." [Sister holds up trophy] "Nice." Though the extensive naked scene was a bit much, this movie is filled with classic moments like the bear in the ice cream truck (which was absolute genius). Who couldn't appreciate that this is one of the world's most elaborate practical jokes, all caught on camera? There may be a lot of language, but it is worth enduring for Cohen's beautifully unpredictable performance.
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Wolfman (2010) - 2 stars out of 10
The Wolfman (2010) - 2 stars out of 10
All that I want to know is how a movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Benecio Del Toro could be so bad. I'm not sure where to even begin with this mess. For one thing, the wolf men look more like characters from Planet of the Apes than wolves. I guess they were trying to make it look like the original wolfman but I'm not crazy about this look. Next, this movie was more like a slasher movie, only the murderer used claws instead of a knife. And like a stereotypical bad slasher movie, they forgot to write in a plot. Unlike a slasher movie, it takes half of the movie to reach the first action sequence instead of strategically placing sequences throughout the movie to hold the audience's attention. The visual effects were cool but too sparse to make this movie worth watching. The combination of the constant dark atmosphere, slow movement of the film, and slow soft music put me to sleep. The icing on the cake was Hugo Weaving using his "Matrix voice" with a British accent. I would never waste my time on this movie again. I was warned ahead of time and saw it anyway - PLEASE do not be as foolish as I was.
All that I want to know is how a movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Benecio Del Toro could be so bad. I'm not sure where to even begin with this mess. For one thing, the wolf men look more like characters from Planet of the Apes than wolves. I guess they were trying to make it look like the original wolfman but I'm not crazy about this look. Next, this movie was more like a slasher movie, only the murderer used claws instead of a knife. And like a stereotypical bad slasher movie, they forgot to write in a plot. Unlike a slasher movie, it takes half of the movie to reach the first action sequence instead of strategically placing sequences throughout the movie to hold the audience's attention. The visual effects were cool but too sparse to make this movie worth watching. The combination of the constant dark atmosphere, slow movement of the film, and slow soft music put me to sleep. The icing on the cake was Hugo Weaving using his "Matrix voice" with a British accent. I would never waste my time on this movie again. I was warned ahead of time and saw it anyway - PLEASE do not be as foolish as I was.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Dream House - 6 stars out of 10
Dream House - 6 stars out of 10
The oft-overdone "psychological thriller with a huge twist at the end that you could have never predicted" genre receives a facelift with "Dream House." The thing that makes this film so good is the fact that the writers reveal the twist half-way through the movie. This might seem like a boneheaded move by them, but it's what makes this film so fresh. Instead of being shocked as the credits roll since the truth was revealed in the final five minutes of the film, this film toys with you by questioning whether the "truth" is actually true as you are trapped you between two realities. And just when you think that there can't possibly be a logical explanation, the ending sequence wraps everything up very neatly. The acting is good overall, though I'm biased since I love Naomi Watts and Rachel Weisz. The development of Daniel Craig's character was good, creating a sudden shift in his personality once the truth is revealed. The critics ripped this film to shreds but I think that "Dream House" is an exciting journey that leads you to dark, unexpected places and will keep you on the edge of your seat, far after the truth is revealed.
The oft-overdone "psychological thriller with a huge twist at the end that you could have never predicted" genre receives a facelift with "Dream House." The thing that makes this film so good is the fact that the writers reveal the twist half-way through the movie. This might seem like a boneheaded move by them, but it's what makes this film so fresh. Instead of being shocked as the credits roll since the truth was revealed in the final five minutes of the film, this film toys with you by questioning whether the "truth" is actually true as you are trapped you between two realities. And just when you think that there can't possibly be a logical explanation, the ending sequence wraps everything up very neatly. The acting is good overall, though I'm biased since I love Naomi Watts and Rachel Weisz. The development of Daniel Craig's character was good, creating a sudden shift in his personality once the truth is revealed. The critics ripped this film to shreds but I think that "Dream House" is an exciting journey that leads you to dark, unexpected places and will keep you on the edge of your seat, far after the truth is revealed.
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