Posts Tagged ‘Scarlett Johansson’
I was not sure what to do with this film, when it appeared the trailer had me interested enough to want to see it, very exciting, but not the kind of film that would go for, if u like Catherine Cookson and Nicholas nickely then u will like it enough This film, about a girl that her parents can no longer maintain and Intoto l world comes independently in a Cinderella Environement hard work has a strong interest in art and the owner of the cellar of the house has a taste for their cause in the fight home, worth watching on a Sunday afternoon.
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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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January 10, 2010 - 10:40 am
Quite possibly the worst film I’ve seen. The film features a cast of accomplished so I can only blame the director for the extraordinary performances of wood. The London of the film is cliché (shots of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, the flat front of the Houses of Parliament) and the plot is as old as
the hills.
There is zero chemistry between any of the characters and some real cringe worthy and vomit-inducing lines. Also for too long - I wish I could get a refund in the (more) two hours of my life I lost in this absolutely useless chatter.
I wish I could give this movie a negative score. Avoid at all costs.
Amazing.
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December 2, 2009 - 7:59 pm
WOW! If you like art, and even if you do not, you’ll love this movie. The lighting and photography are sublime - you can freeze frames, and imagine you’re looking at a Vermeer painting …
Any Firth-Files there will love the look on his face, his smile, but unfortunately they are few. Spinelss also seen as a bit - maybe that is what Vermeer was actually?
Who knows? The tension between the two main characters is
very sexy … And all without nudity.
One thing that is spoiled a bit for me and it’s a small thing, is the fact that Scarlett Johansonn it disturbing, as Matt Lucas … (sorry, only you will know if you saw the programs as “Shooting Stars”Little Britain ‘, etc.). He also spent the most time with your mouth open - that drove me crazy!
She is a good actress, however. If you like a beautiful movie, see it now …
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November 18, 2009 - 1:59 pm
Are you crazy? 56%?
I saw this movie recently and was thoroughly beaten fear. Woody Allen is a genius.
I thought it would be a movie about ‘tennis’ (Wimbledon) - but was informed it was written and directed by Woody, so we really wanted to see. I knew the man was a great
writer, actor, director - but this movie really hits on all fronts.
Brian Cox, the father figure in the film has many lines - but each line is like gold, honey … And that goes for all dialogs. Custom give anything in the story, but I recommend this as a ‘must see’.
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October 7, 2009 - 2:56 am
I was expecting the usual romantic comedy, which was what got me out of the caravan. Instead I was disappointed in the warm fuzzy feeling that I expected and was sad and disappointed … BUT …
only the first time I saw him. Luckily I saw him again with my husband, knowing he would not be predicted chick flick, I enjoyed it.Sometimes I love movies that do not really do much, but give a good story (Shipping News, Life as a house), sometimes sad, but very real.
The performance was all low key and subtle, and 2 to see what really gave the character of young people the opportunity to maintain their number remains low in quality but with a little extra lift managed to subtly inject youth and enthusiasm without over acting. Definitely a producer!
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September 12, 2009 - 11:08 pm
Many critics will tell you more skilled at great length on the qualities of cinema in this film, so I’ll keep it simple. This film is superb.
You hardly see a better representation of a real, human between Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. This is especially notable because the characters play very different worlds who meet by chance in a foreign city (Tokyo). Despite (or perhaps because of) the age difference between the two protagonists, the story is totally convincing, although very little really happens.
I can not recommend this film strongly enough. I’ve never seen a movie more exciting and I promise that anyone with a heart will enjoy it.
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September 7, 2009 - 2:48 am
Put it this way, the title of this review is more entertaining than the movie. I have no idea why Harnett was elected as the narrator, who seemed bored with the film in person!.
Her voice I hear, he muttered through all the way, had no personality or emotion and is a ridiculously bad actor. We all thought that the TV was broken as the sound quality was so bad and had to rewind and his voice was so boring that kept ‘off’ and disappeared in the plot. If you’ve read the book, please do not watch the movie, it’s rubbish and pieces of the best parts, I’m ashamed I really expected this and ruined.
The star 1 i have is for teams of Scarlett, their shoes were very nice.
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September 6, 2009 - 2:42 am
There were great expectations for this film, based on trailers (totally misleading) and awards / buzz, but nothing prepared me for one of the most boring movies I’ve seen. The film obviously has a lot of intelligent and creative people behind it, but left me totally cold.
Indeed, Murray and Johanson are excellent and the direction and photography are beautiful and well developed, but none of them can supply the complete and total lack of any plot. There are plenty of long shots of the skyscrapers of Tokyo and places, often feels more like a promotion of tourism in a Hollywood movie, leaving the audience feeling Copola really just do not know what * a * a movie theater so devoid of any plot to drive the address. And more importantly, the fundamental relationship between Murray and Johanson felt totally false and had little chemistry between them making the spot really just feel strangely empty.
What was the movie trying to say? I do not think Copola knew.
All the supporting characters are two dimensional, and even stereotypes, and none of the wefts actually lead to anything. This is not a film about cultural differences in reality, does not lead to anyone “who are” or even “lost”, just feels like a self indulgence Copola.
Avoid, unless you run out of paint drying!
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