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Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
Very nice introduction to the work of Woody Allen. Never seen any of his stuff before, but I thought this was great. Really impressed at how deep it was - lots of big ideas are tackled here, and are addressed very well. A thinking-man's movie with a great ensemble cast - I'll be looking into more or Allen's films for sure. The Boondock Saints (1999) Not going to lie: I thought this was a fucking blast. It's not a great movie - lots of little plot holes/gaps in logic, a lack of coherence in places, some poor acting here and there - but all in all, it was still a lightening fast action flick that kept me engrossed right to the end. Willem Dafoe was the high point for sure...gives a hugely entertaining performance as a flamboyant FBI agent, and provides some of the films greatest scenes...both comic and otherwise. The entire confessional scene was incredible. This one gets a lot of shit, and I'll admit that I can see why. But if you look past the flaws, you'll find some fantastic entertainment that's still - sadly enough - smarter than most of the action fare you'll find these days.
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It feels more like 2 movies, the first half a comedy with some dramatic bits, the second half a drama with some comedy bits. I'd recommend it, my favorite film of the year so far. 8/10 from me.
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Boring. 1st 20 minutes were interesting. Turned into another 'haunted' flick. Then turned into Hostel, but "with a deep purpose!" I found it to be completely stupid, and utterly irritating that this is supposedly transcending the genre. Overall... It was generic. Sorry to the adorers.
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My Hitchcock Movie Week
The 39 Steps (1935)
A true classic & completely enjoyable espionage thriller with bit dark humor that's about an innocent man caught up in extraordinary events which are quite beyond his control. From London to the Scottish Highlands and back again the lead character Hannay assumes numerous identities on the way - a milkman, an auto mechanic, a honeymooner, a political speaker among others... Hitchcock's pretty earlier 'everyman hero' who unintentionally finds himself in incredible dilemmas. >>: A- Going to watch some more Hitchcock thrillers in this week...Dial M for Murder, Suspicion and The Man who knew too are next in the list.
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Often remembered for its cheaper, more schlocky scares, Spielberg's breakthrough is most remarkable because of its genuine sense of adventure. This is one of the movies that changed the movies, a step in industry evolution for better or worse, and its easy to see why it did so well that summer in 1975; it was a film designed to tickle everyone's fancy, and it dutifully fulfills every need from the blood 'n' guts to the analytical subtexts. It can also be enjoyed now in a unique way, as a bridge between an old style of filmmaking and a more modern one. Spielberg's influences- most obviously Hitchcock- can be seen on his screen most vividly here, but there is also something audacious about his method, and whether he knew he'd have a hit on his hands or not, there is confidence to his bold images. Fun, important, and blissfully timeless. Cleo From 5 to 7 (1962) Artfully realized if not a little too fluffy, Agnes Varda's pacey story about a woman waiting to hear if she has cancer is one which is ultimately admirable. There isn't much to latch onto during the first two-thirds of the film, but the last act really pulls the piece together nicely; when Cleo meets the only real person in her world, her joy is shared with us, and moments of peaceful quiet shared between her and her new friend's eyes are beautifully genuine. Concieved in near-real time and shot somewhere between neo-realism, documentary and new wave, the film is visually exquisite and casted tremendously.
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Ice Age 3D - A fun film that may not have been as good as the first but it was sure as hell better than the second. The jokes were made to appeal to both adults and kids and there were a fair amount of laugh out loud moments for me. I thought the 3D aspect worked a treat and Simon Peggs character was entertaining. What I particularly liked, however, was that they didn't make the film a 3D film. It was just a film that happened to be in 3D. By not focusing simply on trying to make the audience go "oooh" by just trying to make things look like they're out of the screen, it somehow felt more realistic and convincing. Yeh, we were force fed all the "all we need is each other to be happy" crap, it was a fun film to watch and although I wouldn't rush to see it again, I probably would in the future. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - I was told bad things about this film by other people who viewed it, but I still walked into the cinema with an open mind. And I wasn't disappointed for the most part. The effects were good, the acting was as best as could expected from them, and casting was done well. I was annoyed by the amount of relationship stuff in the film compared with the main storyline. Maybe is they'd cut that down and spent more time on the important stuff, people like my dad, who haven't read the books, wouldn't be so confused half the time. I also thought characters could have been explained better. For instance, Greyback the werewolf was included but a lot of the audience had no idea of the fact that he was a werewolf or that he was the one who turned Lupin into a werewolf. I also felt it was very unspectacular, especially the final act. I understand that they removed the battle to avoid repetition in the coming films but I thought without it, the end really peetered out. And after 2 and a half hours, I was hoping for a better finish. That, and Dumbledore's death being very dull and not at all powerful as well as the fact it did feel like just a stepping stone film made me think of this as one of my least favourite Harry Potters.
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