I was excited to see this movie but for the first few minutes I was afraid that the writer was substituting cute, precious language for being funny. Like, if you give a character quirky, kitchsy knick-knacks you don’t have to develop the character in any way; Their belongings ARE their character! Clever.
It mostly got over itself [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Juno
Posted in '07, Comedy, Oscar Race, Reviews, tagged Ellen Page, Jason Bateman, Michela Cera on January 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Once -2007
Posted in '07, Musical, Oscar Race, tagged movie, oscar nominated - best original song, Reviews on January 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
When I was in middle school or high school I remember talking with my dad about the state of musicals. He said they were dead. He claimed there wasn’t much of a point to make more because they always look so tired and remote. I agreed. Audiences had grown accustomed to seeing big hollywood movies and these [...]
Mr. Brooks
Posted in '07, Thriller on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is another that slipped by me.
When I hear Kevin Costner and Demi Moore, my thoughts are: Is it 1992 again? Already?
But…
(I’m waiting for SRP to edit this one)GO:
Cloverfield
Posted in 2008, Creature Feature, Movies, Thriller, horror on January 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I admit freely and openly, I still don’t really understand the title of this movie. But if you are looking for a fun little movie, with no really explanations of what is going on – this is the one to see.
It was a great creature feature, with lots of action and plenty of excitement. But [...]
Atonement
Posted in '07, Based on a Book, British, Movies, Oscar Race, Period Piece, War on January 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Well, let me say this. I saw it with my Mother, and she cried (not a lot, but still). It was a great movie, and I completely see why it was nominated for an Oscar.
It was deeply tragic and had a fantastic cast. The costumes were fantastic. I enjoyed it very much.
If you want to [...]
Enchanted
Posted in '07, Comedy, Family, Movies, fairy tale on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What a fun little movie.
I suspected going in that the scene in the clips with the rats and roaches cleaning the house would absolutely crack me up, and it really did.
This is a lite and fluffy movie, nothing complex or complicated, just a fun way to spend a few hours. Its nice to see that [...]
Blade Runner: The Final Cut
Posted in Based on a Book, Movies, tagged 80s, Retro on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I admitit. I saw the first one years ago and only once, so I have no idea what the changes are that were made.
That being said, its still an excellent movie. As with all Sci-fi there are a few moments that the technology we have today is better that what they imagined we would have, [...]
No Country for Old Men
Posted in '07, Based on a Book, Oscar Race, Westerns on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Great movie.
I, unfortunately saw it in a theater that served food. You know the drill…a waiter innterrupts you to check your order, bring out drinks, then bring out candy and popcorn, then bring out food, then bring out the check then take the check, then bring your receipt.
In a movie that feels like it has [...]
Oscar Nominations Are In. Predictions? Surprises?
Posted in Oscar Race, tagged Awards, Movies on January 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We’ll only do the top categories, if you please. They Are:
Best Picture:
No Country For Old Men
There Will Be Blood
Juno
Micheal Clayton
Atonement
Best Actor:
George Clooney, Micheal Clayton
Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood
Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd
Tommy Lee Jones, In the Valley of Elah
Viggo Mortensen, Eastern Promises
Best Actress:
Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Julie Christie, Away From Her
Marion Cotillard, Lie Vie [...]
