ElisaLopez20
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| Name | Elisa Lopez |
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| Gender | Female |
| I'm From | New Jersey |
| Member For | 736 days |
| Last Login | Sat. Jul 19 |
| Profile Views | 718 |
| Age | 23 |
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| Movie: | I mainly like Sci-Fi/Fantasy movies, Action and Adventure, Some Drama movies as well, I pretty much like all kinds of different genres, except for romance(too sappy). |
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| Actor: | Check out my Favorite actors section |
| Director: | Shyamalan, Spielberg, Miyazaki, Terrintino, Peter Jackson, Ron Howard, George Lucas, Scorcese, Ummmm, I'm sure there's more |
| Quote: | "Doh!" - Homer, "Super Green" - Ruby Red:Fifth Element, "I stole the baby! from a Stupid Dykeeny!" - Willow |
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I love movies that make you think, have tons of action and suspense, a good story is great but not required...I like all types of movies actually, I'll see anything atleast once.
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1.
Serenity
PG-13
Blisteringly entertaining and wonderfully unique, Joss Whedon's SERENITY may have been born from a (wrongfully) failed TV series, but is one of the cleverest, crankiest, wittiest, wildest, and most character-driven sci-fi adventures I've ever seen. I love the world it creates, the people who populate that world, and the words that spill out of those peoples' mouths when they're not running away from lunatics or blasting their way through assassins. Obviously I'm a huge fan of the show, but for all you newbies who've never heard of Firefly, seeing the show is not a must for this movie. Serenity has action, comedy, mystery, adventure, thrills, chills, and a whole lot more. But deep down under the surface slickness and the well-wrought characters, there's a deeply satisfying and thought-provoking foundation of staunch sci-fi storytelling. Nathan Fillion (Mal) rascally portrays one of the most intriguing, conflicted, and fascinating heroes ever created and the delicate Summer Glau (River Tam) steals scene after scene with her sweetness, her vulnerability, and her amazing ass-kickery. This movie infuses your classic sci-fi concepts with all sorts of Western motifs, Far East influences, character-based comedy, and just a whole lot of gee-whiz gadgetry. The concept here is that Serenity takes place in the future, inside of a not-too distant solar system. As new colonies pop up on all sorts of planets, some of 'em get absorbed by the alliance and become all gleamy and shining, while the colonies a bit further out are forced to live much like our own forefathers did: In cabins, on horses, and packing revolvers. And just like that: You've got your Western in my Science Fiction ... and it tastes great!
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Léon (The Professional)
R
Kick Ass!...one of my all time favorite movies. Tons of blood and gore, clever wit and dry humour, and a unique love story, this movie has everything you can ask for, and more. The acting in this film is superb. Reno has such an expressive face which conveys emotions with great sensitivity and few words. He is cold as ice as the almost super-human 'professional', but his performance is most moving when he reveals his sensitive side. Watching as his wounded soul slowly begins to heal is enough to touch the heart of any woman, but it is handled so subtly that it never becomes too 'sappy'. In her film debut, Natalie Portman turns in a performance that is beautiful beyond belief. She manages the transition from a frightened child to a woman capable of killing so convincingly that it makes the relationship between she and Leon not only believable, but understandable. Gary Oldman is just the best psycho there is! As a dirty cop in this film he personifies evil, and it is a joy to watch him do his thing. This movie is and will always be my favorite action movie. Superb! Brava!
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Crash
NC-17
Crash features a top-notch ensemble cast which All put in superb performances in a tight script which is at once raw, heartwarming, shocking, tragic and witty. Action shifts between the various characters, whose lives collide with each other in unpredictable ways as each faces their own moral dilemma, and tries to cope with the consequences of their resulting decision made or action taken. Each of the dozen or so main characters undergoes some type of a personal metamorphosis as the various story lines head toward a striking, common conclusion, which succeeds at being both cathartic and unsettling. The soundtrack and cinematography was both brilliant and intense, especially with close-ups without sound (other than a very effective musical score) that captures the actors' facial expressions, which suitably detail key moments of the characters' aching pain, fear, anger, bitter anguish, remorse or grief, far better than any dialogue could. I loved it, one of the most intense movies I've ever seen. Crash took my breath away and blew my mind all at the same time, utterly superb!
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300
R
Visually speaking, 300 is a remarkable piece of art. Kind of like Sin City and Gladiator mixed with steroids. Snyder's striking use of color helps to emphasize and enhance the mood of each scene, and the CGI work is fluid and flawless. With surprisingly fleshed out characters and a plot that's both simple and deep, 300 blends bloody violence, sensuality, brutality, and moments of true beauty into a breathtaking and mesmerizing film experience. There's plenty of blood and body parts being chopped off and some of the best fight scenes on film. Snyder's use of stop-motion to capture specific moments during battle helps the film achieve a painting come to life kind of tone. And for all the dismemberments and killings, there are a few passionate moments between the Spartan king and queen tossed in to balance it out. In other words, there's a little something for action film freaks as well as those more into drama and romance. And let's be totally honest here. Just the sight of Butler and the talented cast of actors who make up the Spartan army running around in "codpieces" that barely conceal the family jewels and little else is reason enough for most women to want to check out the film.
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The Fifth Element
PG-13
This movie is a slam-dunk sci-fi extravaganza that totally blew me away. It is propelled by a lively assortment of special effects, exotic sets, and wild costumes. There is plenty of action, adventure, and carnage delivered by big boys playing with big guns, tons of bizarre and silly comedy scenes (especially by Chris Tucker), and even an advocacy for love to boot, this movie has got everything, and yet its not like anything I've ever seen before. Simply awesome, I never get tired of watching it.
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Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno)
R
This is one of those films that's so moving, heartbreaking and wonderfully haunting, you sigh when the end credits roll. Using fantasy and horror to explore the darkness of human nature, del Toro gives us a bravura film that is a cautionary gothic fable in every way. Pan's Labyrinth is a dazzle of deep forests, hidden passageways, creepy creatures, a wicked stepparent, cruelty, undying love, dark promises, deadly danger, and grotesqueries galore, blurring the lines beautifully to show that the boundaries between what we see as reality and make-believe don't exist at all. It's dark poetry set to startling images, a one-of-a-kind nightmare that has a soaring, spiritual center transporting its audience into an intoxicating fantasy world generally seen only in dreams.
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The Dark Knight
by UserHarvey Dent: You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain
Wow. Just wow. And I thought Batman Begins is the epitome of comic book movies. The Dark Knight isn't just the best comic book film ever, its one of the best films to have come out in recent memory. Everything in it is amazingly done and in tip-top shape. From the out-of-this-world acting to the heart pounding musical score courtesy of elite scorers James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer. Every little bit worked in the film's advantage and not one bit seemed annoying or dragged. The story is near damn poetic especially the end parts where Batman had to make a big decision for the betterment of Gotham city. To avoid spoiling the film, I will only say this: the ending is epic. Though there were a couple of questions left unanswered like what will happen to Harvey Dent and since Heath's untimely death, what will become of The Joker in the 3rd installment?
Speaking of the late great Heath Ledger, his portrayal of The Joker is beyond words. It was much hyped even before its release and some were highly speculating that he might get a posthumous Oscar for this one. Well, along with the millions of people on this side of Earth, I think he really, really deserves it. The Oscars must be high up their asses if they pass up this one. If an Oscar won't work because of the film's mainstream status, at least have the heart to recognize it. Heath Ledger went away with a bang and he deserves all the praise he gets. It was a darker, mature and grittier version than Nicholson's comical performance in the Tim Burton film. Granted, Nicholson's performance was stellar that is until Heath Ledger came into the picture. Ledger's Joker makes Nicholson's look like a mascot for a Disney ride. His Joker is a walking hell on Earth and his devilish philosophies and ideas will make you cower in absolute fear. I'm so glad Nolan left out the origin idea for The Joker because if they did, the mystery and creepy factor of the character will turn down a notch. It won't be as "absolute" as planned. Every scene with Ledger's Joker is hellacious and watching it on IMAX is a thousand times more hellacious. His Joker is near perfection his portrayal easily catapults the character as one of the best movie villains of all time. He takes the top spot alongside Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter, Star Wars' Darth Vader and Spacey's John Doe. And to tell you the truth, if I think of The Dark Knight, one enduring image is imprinted on my mind: The Joker with his head sticking out a police car with no audible sound in the background. That's it right there, I knew I had to give this film a 5. The theater went silent for a while because that scene was just too much to handle. Ledger's maniacal portrayal combined with Nolan's masterful skills, its a match made in heaven.
Of course its not all Joker with this film. The titular hero portrayed by Hollywood thespian Christian Bale, need I say more? He's the guy you can trust to amazingly portray dark and gritty characters. And yes I think he's the best Batman, no doubt Keaton's was excellent and Kilmer's was just "eh?" and don't start with Clooney, I'm still not over with those Bat Nipples. But Christian Bale is the embodiment of Bruce Wayne. Just as much as Heath Ledger is The Joker, the same thing applies with Christian Bale. He is Batman, he is Bruce Wayne.
And then there's Aaron Eckhart. He superbly portrays District Attorney Harvey Dent and fiendishly embodies his menacing alter-ego Two-Face. This is the first time I've seen Eckhart do a serious dramatic role, his previous films were either cheeky love stories or cheeky comedy flicks or a combination of both. Not that I'm getting tired of him seeing in those films but every actor needs to tread uncharted territory to prove their versatility and I think Mr. Eckhart just did that here. His Two-Face makes Tommy Lee Jones' portrayal in Schumacher's appalling rendition a big hunk of fecal matter. And man, for a PG-13 of a film, Two-Face's ugly side is gory-licious to the umpteenth dimension.
The remaining actors should be proud too. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, they were all amazing. A wise move for Nolan to replace horrendous Katie Holmes for Maggie "Sherrybaby" Gyllenhaal. Her character's fate in the film saddens me but you see...it's all...part of the plan.
The Dark Knight is the best film of 2008. There is no "so-far", there is no "to date". This is the best film of 2008 hands down no questions asked bar none. You're missing out a lot if you still haven't seen this one. I suggest you go now. Like, now.
5/5You had to expect it coming. The Dark Knight is much hyped and in my honest opinion, it lived up to it.
Watch it now in your nearest theater. IMAX is better tho.posted 5 days ago
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