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| Director: | Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, David Lynch, Martin Scorcese |
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Dustin's Recent Reviews
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
R
This was a much better movie than what I was expecting. I was pleasantly surprised and I really enjoyed this film a lot.
There Will Be Blood
R
Great movie!!!! Daniel Day-Lewis did an amazing job and definately deserved best actor for this film. One of the best movies of last year easily.
Mulva 2: Kill Teen Ape!
Unrated
Couldn't be any better than the first one so I won't waste my time with these either.
Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker!
Unrated
Pile of shit!!!! That's all I can say about this film. It's retarded. I couldn't even watch it all. I had to shut it off because of how awful it was. Don't waste your time.
In Bruges
R
Much better than I expected it to be. It's one of the better movies I have seen this year and a movie I enjoyed very much. All three of the main actors gave very good performances and I enjoyed all 3 of them. Very entertaining film with a lot of laughs. Highly recommended.
Dustin's Favorite Movies
1.
Pulp Fiction
R
First of all it is Tarantino's best movie by a long shot. Second of all it is my favorite movie of all time. I completely and utterly love this movie. The acting, directing, writing, everything about this movie was brilliant. I loved this film in every way you could imagine. It is fantastic. Samuel L. Jackson's character, Jules, is one of the best characters in a movie. This is also Samuel L. Jackson's greatest performance. I know what you are thinking, he has been brilliant in a lot of films but I am serious. THIS IS HIS BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MOVIE!!!!!!!!
2.
The Shawshank Redemption
R
This may not be my personal favorite movie of all time but I definately believe this is the best movie ever made. Personally it's my second favorite movie of all time. xD But still it's probably the best ever made. I have never seen a movie so perfect in every aspect. When you think about a movie that gives you all of the things that you love this is the film that you think of. This movie is just absolutely phenominal!!!! It's flawless and utterly fabulous to watch. If any person sits and watches this movie and says that they don't like it they might as well just stop watching movies now. If you say this movie isn't good then you have major issues and might as well just fall off the face of the earth right now. The acting in this film is just amazing and fun to watch. Tim Robbins gives a performance that will never be topped and never has been. Probably one of the best performances ever given. He puts so much emotion and feeling into this role and shows it brilliantly. Morgan Freeman has given many brilliant performances in his career and gives us nothing short of that in this film. He does what he does best. The others in this film including, William Sadler, Bob Gunton, and Clancy Brown all do wonderful jobs supporting the main two stars. Clancy Brown really plays a dick to perfection. It seems to me that he always plays a dick. >_> This is a movie that I can watch many many times and I have watched it many times and will continue to watch it. I'll watch this until I die. This is the best prison movie ever made and will never be topped. Others have come close but none will ever surpass this. Everyone needs to see this film and you probably won't be able to just watch it once. It's such a wonderful and truly touching story. If you haven't seen it go out and rent it NOW!!! It's a brilliant film you definately can not miss out on this one. *Number 2 on my Top 100 movie list*
3.
Fight Club
R
It took me a while to see this movie. I really had no desire to watch it at all. Mainly, because Brad Pitt was in it. I have never been a big fan of Brad Pitt. I didn't think he could act and I just didn't like him. But one day for some odd and strange reason I decided that I wanted to watch it. Mainly, because I decided that Edward Norton was enough to watch this movie. Man, am I happy that I decided to watch it. This movie was just plain phenomenal. I loved it. It was great. The performances that Brad Pitt and Edward Norton give are wonderful. Brad Pitt showed that he can act finally. I never thought that I would see a movie where he actually showed acting skills. Edward Norton was just great. He has been great in everything I have seen him in though so we already knew he could act. This is just a great movie with an awesome story line, one of the greatest twists ever seen in a movie, and great acting jobs. This is a must see for everyone. It is more of a guys movie but I know a lot of women that enjoyed it too.
4.
The Dark Knight
PG-13
FUCKING UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! That was the first thought that came into my head after watching this film. WOW!!! Where to even begin with this one..... I will add that Heath Ledger is the fucking man though and it's so sad to think that we will never get another AMAZING performance like this from him ever again. Heath stole the show as the Joker. When you watch this film you don't see Heath Ledger. You see the "creature" that he became. He took the role of Joker and became him. Such an eerie, creepy, scary, and down right amazing performance given by him. None of this is being said by me because the guy died at a young age. No...this is well deserved props for him. He stole the show as The Joker and never let it go. Heath does at least deserve a nomination for this role but I think it's a long shot for him to ever win the award. He missed out on his chance at an Oscar with Brokeback another movie in which I feel he deserved an Oscar for. But this performance is definately better than his performance in Brokeback. None the less, this was an incredible performance and a role that I will NEVER forget. The movie as a whole was perfect. Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhart threw in great performances as well but they were definately overshadowed by Heath's performance. I think this is definately the best movie of 2008 thus far. I think it a long with Heath Ledger should be nominated for Oscars. The Dark Knight for best picture obviously and Heath Ledger for best actor. I think that if The Lord Of The Rings can be nominated and win Best Picture than The Dark Knight should definately be nominated. It is the best movie of 2008 thus far and I can't think of anything that is coming out later this year that should or could be better.
5.
Memento
R
This is another one of those movies where I just have to sit there and say it was BRILLIANT!!!!! This is by far Christopher Nolan's best work and probably one of the best directed movies ever made. Just the way the film was done has never been done before. When I first watched this movie I thought it was great but it was confusing so I watched it again and I was like Whoa this isn't just great it's fantastic. The beauty of this movie is the fact that everytime you watch it you find something new that you didn't notice or catch. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen and it truly is a masterpiece.
6.
Reservoir Dogs
R
I recently bought the 15th. Anniversary Edition of this movie and it is absolutely phenominal. I'm glad I waited to buy this movie because I love this 15th. Anniversary Edition. I've wanted to re-watch this movie for some time now so I can write an honest review for it well now is my time. First of all, Quentin Tarantino, this is his first movie that he wrote and directed and it's rare that you have a debut as good as this one is. Tarantino's movies are so wonderfully directed and this one starts it all off. I love the dialogue that has become so famous in Tarantino movies. There is a lot of dialogue. I also love the actors that he picks and he usually sticks with the same ones which I really like. In this one the acting is no different, it's phenominal. Tim Roth in my eyes gives the best performance. But everyone else in it also does a fantastic job. I don't understand why so many people dislike such a phenominal film. This is one of my favorite movies of all time.
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Dustin's Talk
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I recommend you see...
Schindler's List
by Inezposted 14 hours ago -
I recommend you see...
Dead Mary
by DeanThis is quite a good horror film that does borrow a lot from other films like Bloody Mary, Cabin Fever and a few others. It's a little slow to start and it won't please gore fans, but it was much better than I expected it to be.
Hey, you should really see this!
More of a thriller but worth checking out when it's on TV.posted 1 day ago -
I recommend you see...
The Midnight Meat Train
by KhrisPretty cool.... Loved the beginning of the story, but it slowly began to go downhill... why i dont know, I found myself laughing instead of being intensely fascinated. I guess the mystery was unravelling pretty fast and went of "the tracks" too quickly, but I still enjoyed the graphic horror and bloodshed.
Vinnie Jones is one of my favourite brit actors, the guy is definitely a person I WOULD NOT meet in a dark alley, he hardly says anything in the movie but his presence is good enough to give everyone the shivers... and then put a meat hammer or knife in his hand and then you realise why people are scared of this guy... his death stare can kill cats on the spot!
It does seem weird with a lot fo the emotional and love story behind it, but anyone who is familiar with Clive Barker's work should know that twisty emotions and twisty plot lines are his trademarks. Think of this as a horror / dark surreal fantasy with ten truckloads of blood, and you get the idea! XD
Anyways, it was pretty tensing at moments, and pretty much everyone should watch it for Vinnie. The first slaughter you see is breathtaking.... have to see it to believe it.
I think it does get a little silly near the ending, the proverbial tale of the hero fighting evil in a sorta classy action scene which was out of place, and it didnt leave much to the imagination or surprise... the movie did give away all its secrets too soon rather than let it build up, so the ending was deflated.
But I guess why I liked it was for the blood. Lots of claret spilling all over the place is good. ^____^
Watch it if you like Clive Barker and Stephen King, and lots of graphic scenes. The realism is great.Hey, watch this if you are a sadistic psycho carnivore and like big knives.
XDposted 2 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Laskar pelangi
by InezFrom the Indonesian book best seller of all time Laskar Pelangi, made by Andrea Hirata...
DIRECTED BY: Riri Riza
STARRING: Slamet Rahardjo, Cut Mini Theo, Tora Sudiro, Rieke Dyah Pitaloka, Mathias Muchus, Ikranagara, Jajang C. Noer, Lukman SardiSynopsis
The first opening day in Muhammadyah elementary school, is wonderful day for two teacher, Muslimah (Cut Mini) and Harfan (Ikranagara), and 9 students who live in Gantong village, Belintong. Because if the student less than 10, the school will be closed. On that day, Harun is a special student who save them. And they are named Laskar Pelangi by Ibu Muslimah, who has unforgetable moments with them. Ikal, is the main character. His poor family condition doesn't keep his father to give Ikal a proper education. Ikal
was sent to the village school that far from the standard of education. The school only has 10 students. But fortunately, in this school, Ikal learned many important things in his life. More than learning how to read, count or even being a champion. With all member of Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warriors) : Mahar (an exentric artist), Lintang (the genius one), Trapani (a mother complex), Samson (the bulk), Sahara (the only girl), Kucai (talkative), Harun (who always trapped in his childhood life), Syahdan (the loser), and A Kiong (
brother of Ikal's first love, a Chinese heir), he lived his school life that full of surprised. Defeating another school in carnival contest, debating a professor in debate contest, until searching for Flo, child from the rich family, who finally join in Laskar Pelangi's school. They did a lot of craziness, almost everyday. Even crossing the sea to find a shaman loved by Mahar and Flo. But everything has an end. Economic condition became main forces that separated them.Source: Exodiac, ShvoongMy Review
Okay, let me make this clear. I've seen many Hollywood movies. And I've seen bunch of pain in the asses, and I've seen the Oscar qualities. If only I have a right to pick the Best Foreign Pictures nominees in Oscar, I would pick Laskar Pelangi as one of them. And it is not a nepotism, but I think THE MASTERPIECE DESERVES IT.
Laskar Pelangi is a movie with powerful emotions inside, all the characters altogether side by side making the marvelous storyline about a living of 11 children of Belitong, who once had one of the most beautiful views in Indonesia. I'm sure you all know Bali , imagine it, but calmer, and more peaceful. Obviously, the main characters took control of the movie. The movie's soul lies on the characters' development. I was surprised that Muslimah's character is played perfectly by the Indonesian actress Cut Mini Theo. I never knew she had all the power, and completely all-out to bring the character alive.
I always amazed by the Riri Riza and Mira Lesmana's collaboration, which had already given birth to movies that will make Indonesia proud with his movie industry, which still improving each days.
The education issues brought to screen perfectly, that it is a right of everyone's to be educated, even the poors, just like the kids in Laskar Pelangi. All of them, don't have a good economic living, their education is only bassed in Ibu Muslimah's kindness and dedication to save these kids' dream. A HEARTWARMING EXPERIENCE WATCHING, A MASTERPIECE.

Hiduplah dengan memberi sebanyak-banyaknya dan bukan menerima sebanyak-banyaknya!
(You live to give as many as you can, not to receive as many as you can.)-Ikranagara as Pak Harfan-
I feel honored to be one of the people who got a chance to see this Indonesian masterpiece. A MUST SEE!
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Which Star Wars Hero are you?posted 3 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas
by DaveAlthough I found this movie to be fun and somewhat inspiring, it might make you do that thing you've been wanting to do but haven't, it lacks real smarts. The theories he has are never really talked about in any way that will bring you to new thoughts. He just doesn't come across as a mad scientist/philosopher because he never says anything scientific or philosophical.
It does feel good because it has that angsty virgin thing who gets together with a gorgeous woman because of his ideas, and that is something we can relate to, but it's just not smart. I never heard a simple list of ideas, a rundown of why he is perplexed, a question or a theory. His character has problems to deal with, but they are revealed in one moment and then that scene is forgotten. If that is why he is so perplexed about how to be happy, then it should have been a persistent look on his face, an explanation that is revealed as to why he does things so differently than the rest of us.
This kid in the movie is not weird or even nerdy, he's regular and boring. Even his anger is silly. The one real "crazy" person in the movie, an actor who I hope will find his "reality" one day, is presented in a way that demeans what it is to be truly different. Even the not selling out idea is... Well, just not inspirational. The token gay is silly as well, his coming out comes across as disingenuous and devoid of any feeling.
I did have fun watching it though, and I suspect that that has more to do with the beauty of Olivia Wilde, who is, a stone cold fox. It is hard to watch her in any scene and not question where a woman so beautiful comes from and what exactly makes her so damn good to look at.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 5 days ago -
I recommend you see...
The Dark Knight
by CraigDirected by: Christopher Nolan.
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman.
<< "You see, madness is like gravity, all it takes is a little...push" >>
The Dark Knight continues the legacy of Batman. Based a year after his encounter with Ra's Al Ghul and his thugs, the streets remain the same and Batman continues to do what he can with the help of newly appointed Commissioner, Jim Gordon and Gotham's new D.A, Harvey Dent. Before long a menacing madman called the Joker introduces something into Gotham that no one would have ever expected.
This is no doubt the hundredth review you have read on this film, massively hyped for years by fans and recently by the general public, reviews have been pouring in by the bucket load...my review is simply just a reminder, from both an obsessed fan and a general moviegoer, that this film is beyond anyone's expectations, especially mine and that it simply...is...outstanding.
Everything about the first film is simply raised in level here, both in quality, complexity and story; everything seems to be in a new direction, yet never forgetting what made Begins so great. Christopher Nolan has always been one of my favorite directors and he has simply proved it here by a mile. To many it might appear flashy that he has taken hold of the newest technology for the film with IMAX cameras etc and in the wrong hands it would have just been for show, but Nolan is god behind these cameras and the sweeping, epic scope is deftly handled and perfectly assured, the man is long overdue to be recognized more...and Wally Pfeister once again, dazzles with his thoughtful tone on this epic scale, it adds such a lovely feel.
The Nolan brother's screenplay is simply remarkable and again, 'beyond' everything I expected from the film. I was one of the men who knew the film was going to be more than just a Batman film, the footage I saw showed it, the dialogue rang true of it and as I am no doubt repeating in this review, it's more than you would ever expect. In Batman 89, the problem that fell on it was the fact that the storytelling was lax and extremely second-rate, while the Joker became a first rate character over Batman, who simply became third rate. Begins proved that Batman and Bruce Wayne can be powerful forces and complex humans and faces and TDK continues that power by delving that much deeper into the complexities of human emotions and morals. Morally complex from every angle, it's a perfect crime saga under the superhero cover. Each character is given special treatment and in one word, a 'soul'. Bruce Wayne must now face the facts of Rachael being with another man, especially the one appointed as the challenger to Batman's moral values on Gotham. Harvey Dent is seen as the 'White Knight' of Gotham, a man without a mask who is ridding the streets of Gotham of its criminals. Batman has to make that choice on where he stands in Gotham and where exactly his morals have taken him, especially when revenge, the one thing he has pushed himself away from doing, lingers so close. That there is the simplistic overview of the films elements, it delves so much deeper. The Joker is also never given a major origin story and thank god for that, because the direction of Nolan's vision didn't need it. He's unrelenting, mysterious much like Batman yet so self destructive and simply one hell of a scary, menacing clown that promises anarchy and chaos...and that he delivers.
I can't go on without mentioning something highly under-looked in films...the score. It is the first soundtrack I would have ever bothered to sit down and listen to throughout and for good reason. Its a rich force that blends beautifully with the complexities of the films morals and emotions, beautifully adding richness to every epic scene on screen, its up there as one of the greatest pieces of music I've heard that can add so much to the moving image.
You all knew I was getting to this...the performances. Christian Bale once again proves to be the greatest mix put on screen for these characters and has settled in nicely. As Bruce Wayne, he continues to show the charming and cheeky wit around the way he is seen in city, yet he remains so human, dark, and troubled and battles the strong emotions with others as we all do. Aaron Eckhart simply blew me away, especially when everyone is going in for Heath. He's perfect...there I said it and easily blows Tommy Lee off the face (no pun intended) of the earth. He's got the perfect charisma to play this all American man as D.A of a major city and really is a nice threat for Bruce in his personal life, because he is not only similar in statue as the force of Gotham, but he has won Rachael over, who no doubt sees him as Bruce without the mask...and when Harvey changes into who he is destined to become, Aaron is scary as hell and really is compelling and chilling. Maggie Gyllenhaal is a great replacement over the horribly sub-par Katie Holmes and is given much more to work with this time around and she blends in just well, showing an intimidating streak where need as her character should....AND of course Heath Ledger. What more can I say that no one has already said? Many still believe a posthumous Oscar win would be a sympathy vote; the truth is, if anyone said that, they deserve no audience. If the man was still alive today, he would wipe the supporting field for what is quite possibly the greatest villain to ever grace celluloid...and that will be argued. Equally unexpected and expecting, his performance as the Joker will stand for a lifetime. Sure Cesar and Jack will always have a face for Joker as the showman side of the character, but Heath is the dark side everyone knows from a 50+ year old character. Charismatic, dark, edgy and scary as all fucking hell, he breezes into every scene easily stealing it and delivering something so intense, so unexpected, yet so real. It?s a performance to be remembered by someone who died so suddenly and whether or not he wins the truly deserved Oscar, he's already in the hall of fame in my eyes.
The Dark Knight is a fucking masterpiece. This is, of course an 'opinion', because no one can stand as being right, it is up there as one of the greatest films I have ever seen and blew my obsessive and very high expectations right out of the water. Moral complex, beautifully captured, deftly controlled, greatly performed...all the elements I look for in a film, put to near perfection. I still can't say that the film is 'flawless' and I ain't going to nitpick at what those flaws are, but The Dark Knight comes so damn close...and being a film so deserving of everything it gets and a film of such exquisite quality and somehow managing to beat my insane expectations, it comes so daringly close for me...as perfect.
98/100
<< "You truly are incorruptible, aren't you? You won't kill me out of some misplaced sense of self-righteousness...and I won't kill you because your just too much fun. I think you and I are destined to do this forever." >>EVERYONE...I know I have sent these 2 reviews before (Batman Begins and TDK), but the reason I am sending them back out again is due to complete rewrites (not so much on my TDK review though). More recently in the last 2 months I have lost the 'skill' or confidence to really review a film like I used to. Even now I still feel that I haven't got what I used to have back in the day (for those who remember and said so), but I felt that these would be amazing movies to try my best and review as indepth as I can at this point in time...and your comments on the reviews would be really helpful :)
Thanks everyone and continue to review!!!posted 5 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Batman Begins
by CraigDirected by: Christopher Nolan.
Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Morgan Freeman Katie Holmes.
<< "People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy and I can't do that as Bruce Wayne, as a man I'm flesh and blood I can be ignored I can be destroyed but as a symbol, as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting." >>
Batman Begins reboots the legendary comic book character we all know...Batman. Lost away in a Chinese prison, he meets a man, Henri Ducard, a dangerous ninja who works for Ra's Al Ghul, who mentors him to find out who he truly is, many years after his parents are murdered and when Gotham is falling to pieces.
I was never a very big fan of Batman. I mean sure, being a kid, I distinctly remember having some toys and as I got a little older, I watched all the previous Batman films (yes unfortunately, all). The main thing that drew me to this film I'd say, among the other things we were promised, was Christopher Nolan's name on it and his decision to create the origins for Batman, something that no doubt sounds intriguing but it can go horribly wrong...thankfully, it doesn't.
The movie is close to being a true masterpiece, by my opinion and is, as you all know, critically received...and for a damn good reason. Christopher Nolan has created a movie so respectable and so faithful to the title character and with such incredible depth, that it will please any 'film goer' or fan. In previous adaption's, mainly Burton's pieces, Batman came in like a ghost and we accepted the character because of his name, his 'mythology' as such...and the fact that with any comic book character and film, you can suspend your disbelief and enjoy the extraordinary world. Nolan has seem the human flaws of this character, rich in morals and with a stand on his beliefs and created a back story so fulfilling, setting him up in a much more realistic world makes it that much more.
The draft script was written by David S. Goyer and big credit to him for creating what is a great base story with the core ideas, but the script is very much full of Chris' sharp, intellectual writing based in reality and brilliantly developed characters. The flaw of Burton's Batman was the fact that aside from all the, shall we say, amazing spectacle, he was simple a third rate character. Nolan's is very much the Batman we all want to see. Questions on moral judgment seep through every scene, really asking a few of the many questions of life...'Who are we'...'What do we stand for', alongside the intricate study into the difference of justice and vengeance...and even the power of love. Now even with this great focus on our leading man, the plot never ceases to be strong and the dialogue never stays mature or serious for too long, with its nice touch of wit...and not to forget the additional developed character of the film which was lacking in previous films, Gotham itself.
Having said that, another key achievement of the film is the cinematography. Wally Pfister adds exactly what is needed for both character and story. Any vivid contrasts and colors are completely removed to be replaced with grungy, murky tones...which are just perfect. A dark, gritty and intense atmosphere, it adds tone to Bruce Wayne's consciousness and quite importantly, Gotham's depression, where the city is simply being eaten from the core up. The set design is superb; there's no eccentric fantasy based sets like in the first film, Gotham is finally made into a realistic and gritty world, pulled to an underworld.
Now I am blabbering about all the amazing technical features of the film without mentioning Christopher Nolan's direction, the man to lead it all. He has a brilliant assurance with his vision which is made only the more better that he co-wrote the script, he deftly balances character and spectacular with such grace. His action sequences are where the film falls just a little. The car chases and the like are not in question though, as they are brilliantly shot and certainly thrilling, but it's the shot setups for the fight sequences that are iffy and with too much quick cutting, it ruins it. I understand Nolan's own words state that he shot it that way to give the effect of 'the victims point of view', but any movie goer, no matter where they stand on film watching wants to see the fight in full frame, without the unnecessary, jumpy quick cutting, which is a shame when Lee Smith's editing elsewhere is superb.
The acting ensemble is amazing, with Christian Bale creating what I see as the very best Batman/Bruce Wayne ever put onto film, which is a hard title to take. He has a powerful essence on screen that is needed and his sheer commitment and great range he gives to both roles is everything that is needed for these fully developed characters. Michael Caine is the perfect Alfred, he is a true British bloke through and through and he adds the right charm, care and humor to his role. There are also some very fitting and strong performances from Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy, Gary Oldman (genius) and a small role from Morgan Freeman...the only piece that doesn't fit is Katie Holmes, who delivers a relatively sub-par performance. Set for the role as an assistant DA, a character with powerful charisma and strong morals, Katie Holmes is a bad choice.
I think I've said all I can say about this film and no doubt I've missed something. Batman Begins is simply a near masterpiece. Christopher Nolan has created a world that was really needed for such a character, he has made a flawed superhero nearly flawless and kept full focus on not only Batman, but the dark veil that is Gotham, by making it realistic, gritty and another character in itself. Easily up there as one (with major competition) of the best comic book films ever made and the perfect direction for the remaining installments.
90/100.
<< "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." >>EVERYONE...I know I have sent these 2 reviews before (Batman Begins and TDK), but the reason I am sending them back out again is due to complete rewrites (not so much on my TDK review though). More recently in the last 2 months I have lost the 'skill' or confidence to really review a film like I used to. Even now I still feel that I haven't got what I used to have back in the day (for those who remember and said so), but I felt that these would be amazing movies to try my best and review as indepth as I can at this point in time...and your comments on the reviews would be really helpful :)
Thanks everyone and continue to review!!!posted 5 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Rescue Dawn
by InezA true story of survival... declassified.
DIRECTED BY: Werner Herzog
STARRING: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies, Galen Yuen, Abhijati 'Meuk' Jusakul, Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat, Craig Gellis, and Zach GrenierSynopsis
In 1965, while bombing Laos in a classified mission, the plane of the German-American pilot Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale) is hit and crashes in the jungle. Dieter is arrested by the peasants, tortured and sent to a prisoner camp, where he meets five other mentally ill prisoners. He becomes close to Duane (Steve Zahn) and organizes an escape plan; however, the unstable
Gene (Jeremy Davies) opposes to Dieter's plan. When they discover that there is no more food due to the constant American bombings in the area and their guards intend to kill them, Dieter sets his plan in motion. However, an unexpected betrayal split the group and Dieter and Duane find that the jungle is their actual prison.Source: IMDbMy Review
First, I want to blab something (again) about the pitiful condition in Indonesia. You know what? Rescue Dawn had just been released a few weeks ago, instead, they now already promoting about High School Musical 3: Senior Year everywhere. The trailer, banners, oh.. This really got my concern, fully. THIS IS IRONIC.
Now, back to the movie itself. I am not addicted to war movies, especially, it is not really my type of movie. But the trailer caught my breath, it had me at 'hello'. So the true story about Dieter Dengler was brought to us PERFECTLY. I can't imagine something with more humanity, combined with thrills and excellent characters development, as it is brought by Rescue Dawn.
The main idea about the movie is, THE CHARACTERS DEVELOPMENT. It is where the true power of the movie lies on. The intrigue between characters, the anger and sadness, all seem REALISTIC. So you have seen Bale in bunch of great movies to realize how great he really is. Started with Empire of The Sun, Ameican Psycho, Batman Begins, I'm Not There, The Dark Knight, an other brilliant works, but Rescue Dawn is one of those movies that really brought Bale's brilliant performance, focusing on the characters and all, Bale is flawless here. Steve Zahn played the scene-stealer as Duane. No one can really brought the movie's soul as much as Zahn did. All the desperations, emotion, and how the scenes showed how vulnerable he is, this is the movie's point. Without Zahn, Rescue Dawn would be like Pulp Fiction without Samuel L. Jackson and The Dark Knight without Ledger.
The scriptwriters maybe didn't have to do a tough job writing when they had so many talents like Bale and Zahn. The brilliant script brought alive by one of the best duo in Hollywood history. Rescue Dawn is a movie where we can find full of personality, humanity, and a gold between another shits parading around. (Should I mention again the High School Musical-ceae family?)

Empty what is full. Fill what is empty. Scratch what itches.
-Dieter Dengler-
Hey, you should really see this!
posted 6 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Camp Rock
by InezDIRECTED BY: Matthew Diamond
STARRING: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, featuring Nick Jonas, Kevin JonasSynopsis
Camp Rock, a music-filled Disney Channel Original Movie, features the Jonas Brothers as members of a leading musical group, Connect 3. When member Shane Gray (Joe Jonas) needs to counter his bad boy rocker image, he is sent by his fellow band members Nate (Nick Jonas) and Jason (Kevin Jonas) to the music camp as a guest instructor.
There he meets camper Mitchie Torres (Demi Lovato), a teen girl with an extraordinary voice and a driving ambition to be a pop singer but unfortunately she can only spend her summer at the expensive camp by helping her mom work in the mess hall between classes. When Shane overhears Mitchie singing from behind closed doors, he sets out to find the girl with the beautiful voice. Source: About.comMy Review
It's like the three High School Musicals are not enough, they made this SINGING'O'CRAPPY all over again. Please, they are not as cool as think they are. Obviously, the Jonas brothers can't act. And Demi Lovato was so over the place. I can't believe that Disney, once brought us the beautiful Beauty and The Beast, the masterpiece Lion King. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THOSE ERAS?

Hey, being a jerk is part of the rock star image.
-Joe Jonas as Shane Gray-
Don't worry. This is not a recommendation. Shall we call it a WARNING?
posted 6 days ago -
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Mamma Mia!
by Jose Daniel Mamma Mia the Broadway hit musical arrives to movies with an very good version. If you watched and liked the musical then you will love the movie. I must say that this movie has everything, its entertaining, enjoyable, funny, it has a very nice rhythm. The story is great, the plot is excellent. It has a wonderful cast, Merryl Streep is excellent, her performance is flawless and she doen't sing that bad, she looks that she really enjoyed this role. Pierce Brosnan is also very good as always, although he can't sing, Colin Firth on a very nice role, Amanda Seyfried is lovely as Meryl's daughter and Christine Baranski was a real joy, she was so funny. The music was excellent with all ABBA hits. The photography is amazing, the Greek landscapes are the most beautiful I've ever seen, it is a plus the movie gives you that the musical can't. In conclusion, if you are a fan of ABBA and musicals, this is the perfect movie for you and if you don't, it doesn't matter because still you will spend a wonderful time watching this movie. You will leave the movie theater with a smile on your face.
Hey, you should really see this!
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Pineapple Express
by Dreama™ABSOLUTLY GREAT FILM!...AN AWESOME 'LMFAO' TYPE OF FILM!
...was p*ssing myself laughing all the way through this film!
SETH ROGEN ROCKS! :P
'HIGH'LY recommended...watch this peep's! xDDDDDw00t! ^___^
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