| Name | Robert C |
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| Gender | Male |
| I'm From | Long Beach, CA |
| Member For | 526 days |
| Last Login | Tue. Jul 22 |
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| Movie: | Grey Gardens, Ponette, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, La Dolce Vida, Swingers, Opera, City Of Lost Children, All About My Mother, Brazil, Repulsion, Blue Velvet, The Others, Magnolia, The Fountain, Bringing Up Baby, The Devils, Nightmare Before Christmas, True Stories, Dance With A Stranger, A Taste Of Honey |
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| Actor: | Helen Mirren, Clive Owen, Miranda Richardson, Heath Ledger, Cate Blanchett, Vince Vaughn, Ian McKellen, Catherine Deneuve, Colin Firth, Daniel Craig, Audrey Tautou, Ricky Gervais, Kristen Scott Thomas, Colin Farrell, Joan Allen, Pierce Brosnan, Isabella Rossellini, Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn |
| Director: | David Lynch, Pedro Almadovar, Federico Fellini, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Dario Argento, Tim Burton, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Terry Gilliam, Michel Gondry, Paul Thomas Anderson, Mario Bava, Guillermo del Toro, Wes Anderson |
| Quote: | "Sometimes BIG SHOT, you don't give me credit for very much intelligence at all. I've been to school in my life and I'm a magazine reader!" ~ "Baby Doll" "There arrives a moment in life when you discover that what you've been told at home, in school, or in church is simply not true. You discover that this binds your authentic self, your instinct, your true growth. And this opens a schism, creates a conflict that must eventually be resolved - or succumbed to." ~ Federico Fellini |
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I like films that make you think or that move you in a way that might be slightly uncomfortable or that perhaps make you feel uneasy. Not necessarily in a bad way, just in a way that is different to you.
Though I'm hardly some snooty "world traveler"...I have traveled a bit and would love to do more. I mention this because I feel a good film is very much like taking a good trip. Here is my film / travel analogy: Most people (especially Americans) don't like to leave their "comfort zone" even when they travel. They like to be spoon fed (preferably by familair chain restaurants), sleep in sterile cookie-cutter hotel rooms, held by the hand and shuttled onto tour buses. Drug through the places that someone else has deamed significant and allowed only the amount of time in each place that someone else has deamed "sufficient". Content to be able to say that they "have been there", even if that only means for 30 minutes or that they viewed it from the window of an air-conditioned bus. While I'll admit that there is something cathartic about hitting all of the "tourist spots" and seeing what all of the hype is about...I'm of a mind that it's ultimately more fulfilling when you get off the beaten track. When you allow yourself to see and feel things that you might not in your normal daily life or from the window of a bus or train, THAT is when you have TRULY experienced a place. Whether I'm traveling or simply sitting in the local movie theater...THAT is what I look for in a journey. There are few things more frustrating to me then a blatently formulaic, homogonized film. |
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Dolly Dearest
R
We DVR'd this little "gem".
It is mostly PURE CHEESE...but there are some scenes with the creepy possesed dolls that are kinda creepy.
The storyline is ridiculous and the acting is mediocre, but (at times)..."dolly" is one creepy little bitch!
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Hellboy 2)
PG-13
I hate to say this because I consider my self both a del Toro (and to a lesser extent a Hellboy) fan, but parts of this were (visually) almost "too much" for me.
Part of the appeal of del Toro's work is his glimpses of the surreal, fantastical and horrific. And and in this film, the scenes where these creatures were just glimpses and brief encounters...worked for me.
I think part of my problem with the scenes where we are being totally immersed and visually bombarded in "del Toro land", was that he really is a genius when it comes to creating these mystical creatures and seeing them ALL running around EVERYWHERE and not being able to learn ANYTHING about them (they are basically just background after all) was driving me crazy!
These scenes also came across to me as a bit "showy" and while I would have probably enjoyed it immensely in a different film, I think it distracted from the main story and the general "Hellboy feel"l.
Although overall I was a little disapointed...it was (mostly) a fun film and not horrible for a sequel.
Now if we could just get del Toro to make a film about all of these AMAZING creatures (which he obviously went to great lengths to create) I would be a VERY happy camper!
The Spirit of the Beehive (El Espíritu de la colmena)
Unrated
There are aspects of the film that I feel are truely exceptional and some that left me totally frustrated. Mainly because I feel like it could have been brilliant, but fell short.
I must say that I've never been opposed to having to think things through on my own or "fill in the blanks", when it comes to film. As a matter of fact I'd much rather be "left to my own devices" then spoon fed or made to feel like I'm being pandered to. So I'd like to think that I'd be an ideal audience for this film.
That said I felt that there were entirely too many unanswered questions when the film ended. Not that I feel like everything must be tied up in a little bow when a film ends...there were just too many continuity and "timeline" issues for my liking.
Perhaps it is a case of "lost in translation"? I know that much can be lost via subtitles.
I'm interested to discuss it further with others who enjoyed it, but will refrain from doing so here as to avoid any possible "spoilers" for those who have yet to see it.
A very slow (in a good way) and visually intriguing film, it is definately worth seeing if you enjoy thought provoking films.
The Fly II
R
Hey...it was a "double feature"!
More silly, gross-out fun.
Basically they just changed the charaters and the location and improved (slightly) on the special effects.
Other then that, it was practically the same film as "The Fly".
The Fly
R
Just rewatched this.
I remember thinking it was absolutely HORRIFIC when I saw it in the theater as a kid. Sadly as an adult it wasn't as impressive.
Still, it's a fun (though dated) "gross-out" flick. (If you like that sort of thing)
Gattaca
PG-13
Loved the premise. Even more thought provoking now then it would have been eleven years ago when it was released.
Although it was very futuristic in it's premise it had a very 1950's almost 'film noire' feel to it. A mixture that worked surprisingly well for me.
Aside from some plot holes and what is really just mediocre performances by a cast that could (and has) done better...this was an enjoyable film.
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Ponette
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This movie is so beautiful and touching. the star (Victoire Thivisol) is an AMAZING actress, The performances (especially the children's) are so real and natural that it's almost like watching a documentary.
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Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain)
R
Beautiful, charming, touching, quirky AND romantic. What more could you ask for?
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Magnolia
R
A collection of heart wrenching stories, all loosely connected by fate. Not a traditionally moving movie, but moving none the less. And Tom Cruise shines as the swarmmy, slick, egomaniacal self help / sex guru.
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover
R
Bizzare, erotic, funny, sad, disturbing and visually stunning. Also the film in which I first fell in love with Helen Mirren.
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Grey Gardens
PG
I must say that the first time that I saw this film I was not prepared for it. I wasn't sure what to expect. Technically it is a documentary, but to me it is almost like watching a stage play (if somehow Tennese Williams and David Lynch had ever colaborated on one). The way that these woman speak is at times very beautiful and surreal. It is like a car crash in the sense that you are compelled to watch, even though you feel like you really shouldn't. It is uncomfortable at times, but it is also a very sad and heartwarming story of two "society dames" who got left behind. I never get tired of watching it.
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Blue Velvet
R
This the film that begain my "lust" of the talents of David Lynch. Later to turn into "true love" with the birth of Twin Peaks.
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Penelope
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In Bruges
by BrianAmazingly funny in a perfectly witty way that says a big FUCK YOU to political correctness and just has a good time with itself.
Also very shocking at times, and expertly acted by Farrell and Gleeson in a way that pulled us in to their characters so well.
YOU must see this!
I must OWN this!Hey, you should really see this!
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The followup to V for Vendetta. I'm curious...are you?
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Get Smart
by BrianOK, I know I had originally decided I didn;t want to see this film but I changed my mind.
And it's pretty decent for what it is. Yes, there are definitely a lot of "funny parts" that just aren't funny (like what was the deal with Bill Murray in the tree?), but I did laugh enough to be mostly satisfied.
I still see Hathaway as a one-trick pony who gets parts for her looks and by playing characters with personalities so close to what I imagine is her own.
Most of you will wait for the DVD. No need to rush out.Funny enough, but nothing amazing. Wait for the DVD.
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The Bank Job
by QuintoJason Statham steps back from his usual ass-kicking, car-chasing, explosions-surviving persona and lets a good, solid story deliver the thrills and suspense that keeps you glued to the screen.
To every Jason Statham hater, trust me, this is different.
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I recommend you see...Guess what, Heath Ledger fans? We've got one more new movie to look forward to with Ledger in it!
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by QuintoEverything looks shiny and brand-new; the cast is dynamic and easy to look at, but the fun comes and goes way too fast and the story doesn't really grab you until the last half hour of it's two-hour running time. Also, the two asian supporting characters were more interesting than its leads and they didn't get enough screen time.
The trailers are more fun and have a better story than the final product.
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Blood, gore and crushed/decapitated heads.
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The Dark Knight
by BrianSome of you might hate me for this review, but at least read it before you string me from the rafters.
The Dark Knight delivers more than even Iron Man or The Crystal Skull could. And it makes the Incredible Hulk look like a joke. It's easily the best Batman of the franchise,
Bale makes Keaton look frumpy and Clooney Clooney look like a bad joke.
Heath Ledger's performance WAS amazing. I was amazed at how he took all of himself out of the character of the Joker and just WAS the joker.
The supporting characters also were expertly cast and did great job.
The one thing I'm not compelled to do is what I considered a lot of people's over-exaggeration/ I'm not speechless, it didn't make me cry, iy's not the best movie of all time (all of which I read in different reviews_. This, s I said, is just a slight overstatement in my opinion that makes me uncomfortable.
However, I will say that The Dark Knight delivers amazingly as the best "summer film" of this year. It's pacing is near perfect and it is totally deviod of cheesy one-liners and moments that made me cringe.
For all this, it gets five starts from mw. Because it delivers.
But it's not a masterpiece.Go see this now! Dance, monkeys, dance!
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***1/2. I like it more than "28 Weeks Later"
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