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Gran Torino (2009)
4/5 The film begins with a funeral, and a sermon about the bittersweet qualities of life and death. Bittersweet is about as good a word as any to describe Eastwood's newest film; it is an exploration of life, both good and bad, and the discovery of beauty and friendship through pain and loneliness. Something I've always admired about latter-day Eastwood is the way he is able to light up a cast, making his surroundings extraordinary because of his presence. Here, a collection of unknown actors become special and sympathetic because Clint allows them to be flawed, allows them to explore themselves. The film is a selfless one, both for Walt Kowalski and Clint Eastwood. It is for and about other people; this is the poetry of his craft.
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Pineapple Express
You know...it wasn't that bad. I was expecting the worst, but it turned out to be rather entertaining. Dumber than a sack of turkey shit, but in such a way that it kept me amused. James Franco completely stole the show. The Visitor Maybe it's because I'm an actor myself, but when I watch a film the #1 thing that can make it or break it for me are the performances. Where this one may be slightly lacking in a few areas, the actors here are utterly mindblowing: restrained, subtle, heartbreaking performances from all involved, especially Richard Jenkins and Haaz Sleiman. The story revolves around a college professor working in Connecticut, who returns to his apartment in New York City to find an immigrant couple living in his home. The film charts their relationship with each other through happiness and extreme hardship, and more importantly shows Jenkins' character rediscover what it means to be alive. I was blown away by this movie. Some of the most stunning performances ever put on screen...I can see a lot of people being turned off by the pacing (it's rather slow), but in my opinion it flowed perfectly. Alky, _V_, Fortunato, Geddy, Austin...Hell, anyone around here that appreciates good performances: If you haven't seen this movie, pick it up immediately. You will not be disappointed.
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