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Salo (Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma)

Based on the book The 120 Days of Sodom by the Marquis de Sade. Because of its scenes depicting intensely graphic violence, sadism, and sexual depravity, the movie was extremely controversial upon its release, and remains banned in several countries to this day. When Pier Paolo Pasolini was asked who is the film's audience, he said, "It's for everyone. For people like me."

Pier Paolo Pasolini, as is well known, was murdered not long after he finished work on this, his most audacious and confrontational film, yet even the most casual viewing of SALÓ begs the question - had he not been murdered, would he have taken his own life anyway? Every sequence, every shot and practically every moment of this film is so burdened with despair, barely concealed rage and a towering disgust with the human race, one gets the impression that Pasolini was barely hanging onto life - and any attendant shreds of hope - by his fingernails. Although ostensibly an adaptation of one of DeSade's most depraved works channeled through the horrifying excesses of the Second World War with the Fascist ruling classes as its (authentically vile) villains, SALÓ also contains a lot of contemporary criticism - Pasolini hated the modern world, and explained the stomach-churning 'banquet of s**t' as a none-too-subtle attack on the encroaching global domination of the fast food chains. (The scenes of sexual excess can similarly be read as a despairing attack on the permissive society - those who come to SALÓ expecting titillation or B-movie sleaze will be sorely disappointed.) Beyond the nihilistic content, which has been well documented elsewhere, the film has an overall mood that seems to have been engineered to make the viewer thoroughly depressed. Shot on washed-out, faded film stock using primarily static cameras, long shots, choppy editing and very few cutaways, SALÓ has a visual style reminiscent of cinema-verite documentary. Add to this the unnerving use of big band music, piano dirges and the (intentionally?) scrappy post-dubbed dialogue, and the distancing effect on the viewer is complete. SALÓ comes across as one long primal scream of rage, designed to shake the viewer out of his complacency, and in this respect, the film succeeds unequivocally. Whether or not you would care to watch this more than once, or indeed for 'entertainment', is another matter, but SALÓ is an important film that demands a careful viewing ONLY by those prepared for it.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Much better then the last outing but still feels long in the tooth(sorry) with long strech out scene that is just plan boring.Kristen Stewart looking better then ever and looks more comfortable in her part.But again its Robert Pattinson who still looks so gay and can not see why women are falling over him???And what is it with the two male leads taking there shirts off all the time? Apart from that its a ok movie and now looking forward to the next installment.

Watchmen

incredible movie the acting is top notch visuals are great and every charecter is just dripping with personality its a definte must watch for fans of superhero movies and i believe film noirs crazy fight scenes and the ending was tottally unexpected

Terminator Salvation

Update: Just watched this again in BlueRay, still thought it was really good but had to bitch about the terminators that can't actually terminate anything. The T-600 and T-800's weigh what, a 1/4 ton? More than Andre the Giant I'm sure. They can pick up and hurl a 200 lb guy 10' across the room so hard that he crushes metal tables (and somehow does't break anything or have internal bleeding) and there have been scenes when they crush metal with their hands yet still find it necessary to throw Batman through seemingly fragile obstacles instead of just giving him a squeeze. Skynet seems to be great at making nigh indestructable robots; FAIL on the programming. I also have a big problem with the use of the radios. It would be suicide to use radios as Skynet would be able to easily triangulate the signal and have a Hunter Killer on top of it in minutes.

Does the theatrical version show Moon almost nude? Well the directors version does...well more of a side view, in fact that was the only thing I noticed that was different. I thought I would have remembered that from the movie.

Wow, I really enjoyed this. Special effects and action scenes were absolutely fantastic. It really was a treat for the eyes and senses. The story line had a few holes based on what was established in the first movies and the Resistance was WAY too well equipped. I was iffy on wether Bale would be a decent John Conner, but he does alright. The main focus and actually the better story was following Marcus (Sam Worthington) and Kyle Reese. The Kate character (BD Howard) was given the preggers and in the kitchen role in this movie and you barely see her which is probably good as she was annoying in 3... Again, Major guns and explosions and gigatic robots blowing stuff to smithereenies! Now I think I will go look at pictures of Moon Bloodgood.

Boot Camp

Good movie over all but you seen it dozens of times over.Always like Christen Duguay movies from screamers,art of war and the assignment to name the good ones.Its surpose to be based on true events but you can be the judge.The performances are good but not outstanding but over all a good watch and was never boring.

Seven Pounds

What 27% critics liked it? WTF? 77% flixster liked it, that proves we are better than them! ;)

Seven Pounds is a touching movie, dramatized till the max, but hey.. i enjoyed it; more less my parents enjoyed it! Narration, directing is great - they keep you on the edge till the end, you will have a lot of expectation for the finale, but well imo the finale was average. Will Smith proves once again, why after decade he is still one of the best; Rosario Dawson should get appreciated - her acting is fantastic! 2 hours package; worth it.

8/10.

The Transporter

Once in a while there would be some brainless, cool action movie that comes around and The Transporter is it! Love the movie, watched it years back just get around the DVD. Jason Statham is the new Bruce Willis, he is damn awesome. As for the story not too shabby, they don't over dramatized it.

7/10.

Ninja Assassin

Hands down the most thrilling action film of the year, with some of the most awesome and bloody stylized fight scenes ever filmed. the film's biggest surprise is korean pop star Rain who delivers a magnetic star performance, he is a fantastic martial artist and his moves are incredible. An audacious and highly effective action thriller. Recommended!

The Bone Collector

A engrossing suspense thriller from director Phillp Noyce, Denzel Washington delivers a charismatic and highly convincing performance as a bedridden quadriplegic forensics expert determined to track down a ruthless serial killer with the aid of reluctant female cop played wonderfully by Angelina Jolie. A exciting and intelligent film with a superb supporting cast that includes Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker, Ed O'Neil and Luis Guzman.

The French Connection

A milestone realistic police drama and action-filled thriller based on a true story, sheer entertainment and gripping suspense. Gene Hackman's knockout Oscar winning performance and a great supporting cast with the late Roy Scheider a standout in a fine performance as Hackman's partner, remarkable direction by William Friedkin and exquisitely photographed by Owen Roizman. A nail-biting climax featuring one of the best car chases ever filmed. Winner of 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Brothers

Awakenings

Inspiaring, heart-warming but yet very sad. Robin Williams and Robert De Niro where both terrific in this movie which i would even call a masterpiece. The on a true story based screenplay is directed greatly by Penny Marshall. It had allot of 'goosebumps' moments for me, allot of really touching scenes.

Dog Day Afternoon

Histoire D'O (The Story of O)

WTF??? Seriously WTF? This movie is only for you masochists and crazy women. Or if you are 13 - serious T&A in this. PEACH right up your alley - you can stream it on netfix and fast forward through the talking. Set in the days of when men were men and women were...hairy. It's a garden woman, let it grow!

Law Abiding Citizen

To start off it loses a star for the ending,wont tell if u havn't seen it yet but it just never cut it for me.On a whole its a good movie,a death wish updated.Butler is on great form here and the best performance hes done this year with all the other movies hes put out,Fox is fine but can do better.Twist is fine but can see it coming,On a whole a voilent,bloody at times and enteraining way to spent 2 hrs,

(500) Days of Summer

Really original and also the first fairly realistic romantic comedy I've seen to date. Funny and pretty sad at various points, there's nothing fluffy about this one :)