Archive for February, 2010
February 28, 2010 - 11:53 pm
After “The Ring”, Hollywood bigwigs decided to try to copy more of the horrors of Japan. Source Nice little income.
What these fools in suits do not understand that some of these horrors in Asia are really good, because they match with Asian cultures. Some stories can not change the culture of (example of a Japanese ‘Coronation Street’, for example - that would not work, would be because Corrie contains a lot of British culture).
This simply does not work for me. The film was made to try to make money out of fashion in Asia, “fear of long-haired woman” that raised its head in the early Noughties.
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February 28, 2010 - 9:12 pm
I ve only really blame myself, the warning sign in big neon was a Michael Bay movie. Those four words really should have screamed not rent this movie, but he ignored me and as a result viewed the most complacent, sycophantic, consumer-driven film I’ve seen. Michael Bay, along with Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott are more vain than men currently working in Hollywood.
Visually appealing and build strong gold pieces don t equate film, Bay, would be more prepared to make a music video and really someone should tell that overuse of the story is not it great ta slow motion saying device. On a side note, the plot is labored and boring, the action scenes are done better elsewhere, the action is laughable, and Ewan McGregor s horrible generic American accent which is adopted for every single movie bars than ever. Apart from that.
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February 28, 2010 - 4:21 pm
This is perhaps one of the most cringe worthy films produced by Bollywood in recent years. I can not understand how this film could receive as much public criticism and international acclaim. Public Respondents should be ashamed of applying the word ‘cool’ or ‘masterpiece’ to something so imperfect.
Although much work as in this film (songs, performances, etc. cast of stars), many are watching with gritted teeth - particularly during scenes starring Kareena Kapoor side handle. If you are looking for an all-singing all-crying masala modern classic, this is the film for you, but if you are also hoping to maintain their sense of dignity and respect for contemporary Indian cinema, Karan Johar’s Kal tries’ Ho Na Ho ‘in place.
People will look back on this film in 10 years and wonder what all the fuss. It swallowed up in the hype with it.
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February 28, 2010 - 1:56 pm
First, I explain that I gave 1 star is for the movie itself, is for this version of the film. Like the 2 girls in it, this film is cut into pieces. I love the ‘Video Nasties’ of 70’s and 80’s and I had not seen this movie before and (foolishly) rented from here.
The problem is that the BBFC got to it first and remove everything that gave her the ‘ugly’ tag he received. It is now left with a dated movie, strange and somewhat useless.
If you really want to see this movie, do I intend to do and pick up an uncut copy elsewhere.
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February 28, 2010 - 9:55 am
After a good first round, a second series of great third series comes a little trash. After one episode I realized how tired this program had become suddenly and doens’t improve, I fear.
I really wanted to go back and Quentin Tarantino to the sample (although a small cameo v.). Gervias The episode is, well, intresting (which plays an IRA terrorist, yes David Brent himself as a terrorist-and not done for laughs).
JJ Abrahms, was obviously too busy to be lost from giving this show the attention it needs. And boy, doe sit show.
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February 28, 2010 - 5:53 am
A very trite story, which was much better done in “Darkman” or the first “Mad Max”. Very slow to get into the action (almost a quarter of the film shows what a happy family, that is) and the script was terrible.
If this had been reduced to little more than an hour and was the pilot for a series of low budget television might have been acceptable as a big-budget movie screen is not. It said ‘X-Men’ is a lesson in how to adapt Marvel to the big screen - if that is so, then unfortunately “The Punisher” is a lesson in how not to.
Well I will lower my gallery now ….
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February 27, 2010 - 7:53 pm
Slightly confused by the tests? This seems to be the worst movie of all time or one of the best of revision based on what you read. Well let me clear the fog …
As its a movie about a serial murderer, so if you’re expecting or maybe 7even Wolf Creek will be dissappointed. If you rent movies from Blockbuster, I was very pleased about Pirates (out in the same week), or come from Peterborough are likely to hate him too.
However, if you like the film subtly designed, totally discreet and do not mind hitting the end credits with more questions, then you had at the start then you may love this book. The main plot of a serial murderer loose is nothing more than a backdrop to the tangle of human emotions to unravel in the course of the film.
The acting is first class, photography sublime and moody soundtrack. If these are what you are looking for in afilm then rent this movie. If not, then wait for the American remake, which will take you certianly want to produce the usual sterotypical bilge mainstreem always do, and then everyone who saw it as a zero come to love it to!
Indeed, the only track that I think you get as to the motives of the murderers is the first line tells the victim .. .. one to discuss later.
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February 27, 2010 - 5:28 pm
I find it difficult to define much of the music of ABBA. Sold as pop, but then it is not. It has a depth that pop music is not real.
This music is timeless. There is an undercurrent of sadness and life in the music of ABBA, that the basis of that reality.The videos are excellent. Of course they are dated and sometimes little awkward - not the slick pop videos face today - but that adds to it.
Agnetha still looks as sexy now as it did 30 years go when I was in my music 20s.The, well what can you say? Just listen and enjoy …
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February 27, 2010 - 9:27 am
We all know what happened, we all know how it ends. But somehow, as I saw it.
I was hoping it would end differently. At first I thought it was just another “take” of the facts.
We’ve all seen the documentaries and new ordinances. But this was much, much more.
I found it very interesting to see everything that was happening behind the scenes in the center of Air Traffic Control. I felt I was there with them, worry, disbelief, frustration and panic.
And of course you feel like you’re on the plane with these poor souls, and I wonder what would have done in their situation. It was really fascinating.
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