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North Country
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North Country is an old-fashioned story set in Minnesota in the mid 70?s highlighting an issue that is still relevant today, about sexual harassment on female mineworkers. Charlize Theron takes complete ownership of the film and her character. This is not a glamorous role, her talent shines through and makes a typically unattractive women, attractive and worth fighting for. She shows strength by carrying us through the hardship she faces. Frances McDormand is brilliant as always creating a one of a kind character. I found it moving and upsetting to see what the women had to and continue to deal with. This film does what its meant to which is to provide an emotional response to an inspiring uplifting story.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Unrated
Very well acted. I thought it was a nice story, I felt it didn't really go far in the end but it was great
Burn After Reading
R
I loved this, I like how the Coens make their movies its not a typical movie in any way. more on this later.
The Duchess
PG-13
Loved. This was rather beautiful. But painful at times to think that people lived their lives like this. First off Ralph was amazing gosh I dispized him. I understand that they were different times and everything but hes so not human. Though at the end you see a softer side. Ralph was very strong and you basically hate him. Keria is brilliant in these 18th 19th century roles. I loved her in Pride and Prejudice and shes done it again. She belongs in this time and the camera loves her face. Shes not the greatest actress but that doesnt matter you feel her pain and suffering. The actress who played Bess was alright. Dominic Cooper was a big mistake he meant nothing. James McAvoy wouldve been better :P.
these period films are always lovely and though this was just alot or repeated settings and talking it held its own and was beautiful.
Penelope
PG
I thought this was so sweet a very good message. And I like the sort of realistic vibe though its fully a fairytale.
I cannot not mention James :D.
Oh I love him he has amazing charm that I cant keep my eyes off him I adore him and he never lets me down. Good accent and well James being James :P.
Christina was lovely also she is rather beautiful. And Loved Reese part.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
PG-13
I thought this was pretty crap. I ended up walking out of the movie.
The first thing that annoyed me more than anything is they changed Evies character!!! OMG what the hell??? If ur going to randomly make a 3rd movie after like 9 years HAVE THE SAME CHARACTERS because there was no reason for the New movie in the first place. The new Evie was not British and couldnt do the accent she was actually a bad actress in this movie and couldnt take on the character. THeir relationship didnt feel real.
Also their son was so up himself and unlikeable thats not how he was surpose to be. Johnathan I used to love in the other movies was the only funny one but the timing and everything didnt quite work so even he couldnt save it.
I hated everything and they shouldnt have made it at all
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Into the Wild
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Everything I hoped it would be and more. An adventure everyone wants to go on the search of freedom and truth. But how many actually take the trip? This movie makes it possible to travel with Chris/Alex. Being free and finding a place in the world. To me it is everything. If there was a movie that could actually change your life or at least thinking, this is it! Well for me anyway. I cried because I was stund by the beauty of each second shown, There isnt a word that discribes it because there hasnt been anything like it before. More than perfection.
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Fateless
R
Wholey crap that was outstanding!!!! Totally amazing! I was shocked, so well made and you could feel the boys pain. So heart breaking it makes me upset thinking about it. Its haunting and unforgetable. A must see masterpiece!!!!
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Aladdin
G
What can I say? Aladdin is my ultimate Disney movie. To me its perfect. I love aladdin and jasmine. Beautiful. A WHole new world!
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Fight Club
R
Makes me laugh thinking of it. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. no words only that it is too cool
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The Departed
R
Nice, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio together are a prefect match. I cant complement the talent in this cast enough, the best of the best for sure. With the outstanding preformance and strong script it creates a griping masterpiece even though its a bit long. I adored it and Leonardo one more time is prefection.
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SnugglingBunnyposted 10 days ago -
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Quantum of Solace
by SarahYear: 2008
Director: Marc Forster
Country: UK/USA
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Stars: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton
Forensic intelligence links an MI6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation, Quantum.
That time has come again for another Bond film's release and I was once again there to catch it. Ever since I was 11, back in 1999 for the release of The World is Not Enough, I've caugh every Bond film since at the cinema. This time around the cinema was packed full of people of all ages. All I can say is Quantum of Solace equals Casino Royale but for me I prefer the realistic take on the story here than Casino Royale.
Althought I loved Casino Royale, it had a full cheesy moments which downgrades it's superiority over previous Bond's. What is great about Quanum of Solace is the realism inserted into the film by Marc Foster. Quantum has an Art House feel to it which I love, and it makes for an even more better film. Like many films released this year, it touches on upon world issues that are going on. The Dark Knight, for example touched upon our fears of Terrorism and this film uses the Oil situation in the west as the main part of the story. It's because of that I think many people have commented on the confusing plot. Having said that because it's a Bond film and the plot isn't always a necessry thing to focuss on.
Daniel Craig seems to be coming if not one of the best Bond's of all time. Surpassing even the great Sean Connery. His cold-blooded brutality creates his Bond as convincing as ever. This creates his appearance on screen as incredibly real and one which could be exsisting today. I have to see him in a few more films before he could become my favourite and surpass Connery. Judi Dench is brilliant as M and seems to be underated in many reviews. I think even her character could match Bond. The more films i see of them the more I'm convinced that's the way the writers are going. Gemma Arterton, who impressed me in Tess of the D'Urbevilles, made a brief appearance as agent Fields and was again impressive on screen. Would like to have seen more of her character than what was shown. Mathieu Amalric, was excellent as Dominc Green. Perhaps he was undeveloped and under-used but he definatly surpasses the previous Bond villian. Would also liked to have seen more of Jeffery Wright, as he makes for a great Felix Leiter.
One great strength of Quantum of Solace is just how great it's filmed. The stunning locations and photography, particularly at the end, make for an interesting film to watch. Many of the sequences were shot very very well and I loved one slow motion sequence shot against an opera, which related releated to the scene and film well. Would like to have seen a more intense build up to the arrival of Dominc Green, as I felt it was rushed a little and not allowing us to understand the character either.
Perhaps some weaknesses of the film, keeping it from being 5 stars, is the first half of the film. I felt a little underwhelmed throughout that and felt that there was something missing. The film does pick him in the middle and makes for a great film. I think the key to remember is that Bond films will never be perfect, some might say that films are never perfect but for me some are. Forster like Campbell previoulsy, is trying to move the franchise into a new era. This is evident in many scenes of the film. What's important to remeber is that, whilst doing that not everything you've seen in previous films will be in this one. The dialogue is less witty and more convincing, thus relating to the context of the film. Less action means that there is more focus on characters and the plot, meaning we can find deeper meaning within the film and enjoy it better. That's somehing I think the franchise will do in future films. Not only to move the franchise forward but to compete with other action films and add more meaning to Craig's Bond. After all this is only the second film he's in and the more he does the more we can get a sense of the way Craig plays his version of Bond.
Overall, Quantum of Solace takes a more emotional stance than Casino Royale. Less action and more meaning in the plot. Far more dialogue and attention to detail in the devlopment of characters. In only his second Bond film, Craig is shaping up to be one of the best Bond's if not the best. Both Casino Royale and his are pretty much equal in terms of quality. f I had to pick out of the two, it would be Quantum because of the realism it depicts. Without a doubt in my top 3 of the year so far!
Highly recomend. Go and see it when it reaches you a.s.a.p!
8/10Hey, you should really see this!
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Layer Cake
by JackA middle-ranking cocaine dealer has his plans to take early retirement scuppered. Debut feature from Guy Ritchie's regular producer Matthew Vaughn, starring Daniel Craig
Try as he might, Matthew Vaughn is unable to step out of Guy Ritchie's shadow with his directorial debut. Faithfully adapted - to the finished film's detriment - by JJ Connolly from his own novel, Layer Cake is a more restrained affair than Ritchie's hyper-stylised debut Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and his follow-up Snatch (2000).
But this is not enough to distance itself from Ritchie's oeuvre. It still can't resist showing off with a belly-full of camera tricks, sketching a gallery of one-dimensional gangland thugs or choreographing designer violence to a well-timed pop song. With Lock, Stock alumni Jason Flemyng and Dexter Fletcher cast in minor roles, Vaughn invites comparison.
At least he has the good sense to cast Daniel Craig as the nameless narrator (let's call him Mr X), a small-time but smart coke dealer. Craig conveys his character's streetwise savvy with aplomb, using enough rough charm to ensure we're with him rather than against him. With the material on offer, Craig does a solid job - though compared to some of his previous performances, notably in Sylvia and The Mother, this is an undemanding role. The trouble with Layer Cake - and this is another echo of Ritchie's work - is that it gets bogged down in a dense narrative. Dispensing with the archetypal rise-and-fall structure that drives most gangster films, it begins with a lengthy voiceover sequence in which Mr X introduces us to his world. Already as high as he wants to go, Mr X wants to quit the business and get out before he gets caught. Easier said than done. Above him in the gangland hierarchy, kingpin Jimmy Price (Cranham) enlists his help to find the missing daughter of an associate of his named Eddie Temple (Gambon). Meanwhile, Mr X's sidekick Gene (Meaney) has set up a deal involving a shipment of ecstasy - stolen by the unhinged JD (Foreman) from a gang of ruthless Serbians who have despatched an assassin to retrieve their goods.
To complicate matters, there are further sub-plots - Mr X flirting with Tammy (Miller), flighty girlfriend to Sidney (Whishaw), one of JD's gang members; Mr X's associate Morty (Harris) brutally attacking a tramp who he knew once upon a time. It's not that the story won't hold your attention. It's just, as with Ritchie's films, you'll have trouble remembering it within minutes of leaving the cinema. At least it's less cocky and cartoon-like than its stable-mates, even if the depiction of violence is equally gratuitous. With the exception of Meaney, the support cast will barely cause you to raise an eyebrow; casting the likes of Foreman and Gambon in such roles is not exactly imaginative. Even Cranham is obvious, particularly when compared to Jonathan Glazer's use of Ian McShane in Sexy Beast. But what disappoints most, as with Ritchie's films, is the sterile atmosphere. Layer Cake provides no sense of authentic criminal life in contemporary London, neither does it attempt to draw attention to the social and political backdrop that impacts upon these characters - in the way, say, John Mackenzie's The Long Good Friday did.
As pure Friday night entertainment, Layer Cake won't leave you screaming for your money back. But as an entry into the once great sub-genre that was the British gangster film, it's of minor interest.
Verdict:
Straining to deliver a more adult gangster film than Guy Ritchie has managed, Vaughn never achieves anything more than superficial story overburdened with plot. As a result, Layer Cake is like a stylised episode of 'Minder'.Hey, you should really see this!
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Name the Leonardo DiCaprio movieposted 26 days ago -
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Body of Lies
by MikeMonahan's adaptation is fantastic. Into an intricate and urgently tense plot, he incorporates an intelligent political approach and piles of memorable dialogue. Added onto the top-notch script are Ridley Scott's sure-handed direction and an intense, electrifying performance by DiCaprio. He is, hands down, in the front ranks of the best working American actors. Much of the film's compelling and intense nature is owed to the performance of the leading man, who is backed up by a nicely honed piece of character work from Crowe. This is a gripping spy thriller that I'm sure I'll watch several more times.
This movie's opening weekend box office results and critical reaction were shamefully poor.
It's a great film. I normally don't do recommendations, but believe me... this one's worth checking out.posted 35 days ago -
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Primal Fear
by the walrusThis entire movie is basically an interesting twist on whatever kind of genre convention it's using. First there's the defense attorney who this time has no morals and doesn't care rather than his own moral code, than there's the open shut case but somehow the kid's innocent, than you have the kid being a loon than the final twist is the icing on the cake.
The thematic development is weak at best and the acting sits at about a par throughout the movie if you don't include Edward Norton who makes Richard Gere look like an amateur despite being the noob on set.
But the plot makes up for it I can't help but love the twists and turns and for the most part the script lets the actors look better than what they are really doing, not to say the acting is bad just that the script is good.
worth a watch for anyone that considers themselves a movie buff or likes Edward Norton/Richard Gere or even crime/legal movies, so worth the watch for basically anyonedefinitely worth watching
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Laberinto del fauno, El, (Pan's Labyrinth)
by JackHaving dazzled mainstream viewers with Blade 2 and Hellboy Mexican director Guillermo del Toro returns to his roots for this deeply impressive adult fairytale that rates as one of the best films of 2006.
Set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, Pan's Labyrinth follows the fortunes of young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero), as she travels with her pregnant mother (Ariadna Gil) to stay with her new stepfather Captain Vidal (Sergi López) at a remote outpost.
But while Vidal spends his days ruthlessly pursuing anti-fascist rebels in the woods, Ofelia discovers the entrance to a strange labyrinth in the forest and befriends a mystical faun named Pan (Doug Jones), who informs her that she is the rightful heir to his kingdom.
In order to regain her place, however, the young girl must complete a number of dangerous tasks.
But as the line between the two worlds blurs, Ofelia finds herself torn between caring for her sick mother and unborn brother and fulfilling her unusual quest.
Pan's Labyrinth derives its inspiration from a number of sources, including - most obviously - the Grimms' fairytales, Alice In Wonderland and some of the imagination of Jim Henson. But it also owes much to the work of Spanish painter Goya (in particular, his gory creation Saturn Devours His Children), the illustrations of the director's favourite Victorian illustrator, Arthur Rackham, and del Toro's earlier work such as Cronos and The Devil's Backbone.
As such, it's a very adult tale that features some truly disturbing imagery, a consistently melancholy tone and some extreme moments of violence. But it's an emotionally enriching experience that has some very important things to say for anyone willing to listen.
The depiction of the hell of war is particularly memorable and occupies a large part of proceedings, serving as a timely comment on some of today's human rights abuses as well as a reminder that monsters aren't merely confined to fantasy. Yet the triumph of the human spirit and man's capacity for bravery and sacrifice is just as effectively relayed via some of the actions of Ofelia and the rebels hiding in the woods.
The director draws some exemplary performances from his Spanish cast, with young Ivana Baquero providing a fearless presence as the determined Ofelia and López revelling in his role of evil incarnate.
The most striking thing about Pan's Labyrinth, however, is its look, which succeeds in mining the depths of del Toro's wonderfully vivid imagination. The film juxtaposes the ugly with the beautiful in exemplary fashion, creating a world that's fun to explore and impossible to forget.
Some of his creations, too, are incredibly striking, such as Pan himself, a horrific Pale Man (both played by Doug Jones) and an over-sized toad that Ofelia must confront and defeat as part of her journey.
All combine to create an experience that is truly unforgettable, a film that confronts the horror of war and fascism within the cleverly constructed confines of a fantasy adventure. It's bold, inspired filmmaking that deserves the maximum praise.My new favourite movie ever. I'm sure I said that with my last recommendation.
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Yeah, I love it. I bought it for my friend for her birthday tomorrow actually :) xx
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