Weekly Movie Review II

[BenL]

Watched Daybreakers. Typical Liongate movie with the blood and gore, and it included an interesting concept of having vampires being able to transform back into humans.

Personally, I didn't enjoy the film that much - I give it a C-.

[*El Ocho 1*]

Watched Daybreakers. Typical Liongate movie with the blood and gore, and it included an interesting concept of having vampires being able to transform back into humans.

Personally, I didn't enjoy the film that much - I give it a C-.

yeah, I also saw it this weekend. I thought it was OK (just OK).


I kinda did like the premise that the world was mostly vampires, instead of humans.

[Cougar6]

"Ghost Writer". Good movie, excellent cast, well acted... this is Roman Polaski's attempt at a Hitchcock genre. Interesting story that keeps you guessing til the end. Surprise ending, too. (did I review this one already? Or am I just having deja vu all over again?)

"The Jones" Forgettable David Duchovny/Demi Moore flick. Barely watchable. I rented it because the wife is a big DD fan. Here's the Trailer: YouTube - 'The Joneses' Trailer HD

Can I put in a plug for an "old" movie that I really liked, but one that didn't get a lot of promotion or press? Yeah? Thanks! Its called "Miracle Mile". Its about a guy who finds real love one night, only to discover that it might all end suddenly because of a possible nuclear exchange between the US and the USSR. Its a lot better than it sounds. Taut script. Good acting. Suspenseful. Surprise ending. It probably would have been more popular if it had an "A" List cast. It stars a young Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham. Here's the trailer: YouTube - Miracle Mile Movie Trailer

Anyone else have a favorite movie that nobody saw?

Oh, I'm happy to report that I found out this weekend that they are filming Edgar Rice Burroughs' "John Carter of Mars". Excellent! I loved those books as a kid. Has the makings of a great movie. Any other ERB fans out there? Can't wait to see Tars Tarkus (Wilem Defoe) as well as Dejah Thoris' costume.

[Cougar6]

Saw the "Art of the Steal" last night. Its a fascinating documentary about the struggle for control of one of the World's most prized art collections between the foundation that originally controlled the collection and the cultural art elites in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The documentary is very well made, interesting, and entertaining. Not dry or dull at all.

The Barnes art collection is considered to be the World's best collection of Post-Impressionism, It includes 181 Renoir's, 69 Cezanne's, 59 Matisse's, 46 Picasso's, 18 Rousseau's, 11 Degas', 7 Van Gogh's, 6, Seurat's, 4 Manet's, and 4 by Monet. So, you can see its impressive. And it is valued at over $4 Billion (USD) (not bad for a private collection, eh?).

If you are a fan of documentaries or art - or enjoy stories about the struggles of the "David" against "Goliath" - you will certainly enjoy this film.

UPDATE: While on a business trip to Philadelphia a couple of weeks back, I was able to take a couple of hours and go see the Barnes Collection, in-person. WOW! What an art collection! Very impressive. Very interesting. If you enjoy art even the least bit, you owe it to yourself to see this collection. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience - especially, since they limit the number of people who can see the collection and since its going to be moved and 'modernized' with a new building in the heart of downtown Philly.

I was also amazed at the priceless examples of early American furniture that is displayed alongside the artwork. There wasn't any information on the furniture, but its obviously the work of master craftsmen.

Oh, and I was a little off on my appraisal of the collection. Its not valued at $4 Billion dollars (USD). Its more like $25 - $35 BILLION (USD). Just wanted to correct this small error.

[GinGinD]

"Ghost Writer". Good movie, excellent cast, well acted... this is Roman Polaski's attempt at a Hitchcock genre. Interesting story that keeps you guessing til the end. Surprise ending, too. (did I review this one already? Or am I just having deja vu all over again?)

How fortuitous. I've got that one sitting on top of my DVD player right now waiting for a spare couple of hours. I'll let you know my impressions once I've found the time to watch it.

Jeannie

[Lilhoody]

REPO MEN, with Jude Law and Forrest Whitaker. The previews were far better than the movie. I was let down, perhaps a "D". Nice sound track though.

[GinGinD]

I watched Ghost Writer and it was pretty good, but I wasn't blown away. I didn't find the "surprise" ending very surprising. The ghost was always at least a step behind the villain who was so obviously manipulating him that I couldn't believe he couldn't see it.

I also thought it dragged in places, but I'm not a huge Roman Polanski fan anyway.

I'd give it a B-

Jeannie

[BenL]

Watched the A-Team on the plane. A great action flick, with a good cast. I have a feeling there will be a sequel.

I rate this one a B+.

[BenL]

Also watched Letters to Juliet on the plane. Not terribly my type of movie, but it was not bad. Ladies will probably enjoy this one.

I give it a B.

[Lilhoody]

Nice, it is in my que.