The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Thin acting and a tough adaptation from the book. The theology is garbage, but the book does a decent job of making it a fun read. The movie only has time for the 'story' and such so it loses a lot.
A disappointment from Hanks and Howard.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Strangers with Candy (2005) - 1.5/5
Strangers with Candy (2005)
Pretty funny show, but weak movie. The story was very thin (at least on the show the overall story had a pretty funny premise).
It just felt like a 20 min show stretched over 90 mins w/ little more to it.
Pretty funny show, but weak movie. The story was very thin (at least on the show the overall story had a pretty funny premise).
It just felt like a 20 min show stretched over 90 mins w/ little more to it.
Kicking & Screaming (2005) - 2/5
Kicking & Screaming (2005)
Pretty much a let-down. Will Farrell is one of the funniest people IMO. However, playing a less silly character is harder for him to pull off. The silliness doesn't play as well and there isn't much else.
The story was predictable as you wd... predict, but I expected that.
There was a few good spots, but overall it's not worth it.
Pretty much a let-down. Will Farrell is one of the funniest people IMO. However, playing a less silly character is harder for him to pull off. The silliness doesn't play as well and there isn't much else.
The story was predictable as you wd... predict, but I expected that.
There was a few good spots, but overall it's not worth it.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Over the Hedge (2006) - 4/5
Over the Hedge (2006)
Very cute and funny animated movie. A fairly moral and not too over-the-top environmental message too.
We're getting farther and farther away from a Disney-only animated movie world and starting to see more and more styles. I think "The Incredibles" might have been the biggest leap up to it's time.
Now we're seeing that type of jump in the animal animation world.
Anyway, this is pretty funny, very cute and quite clever in a lot of ways.
NOTE: This was the first movie my son ever watched w/ us. We hadn't tried before and were surprised he sat thru the whole thing.
Very cute and funny animated movie. A fairly moral and not too over-the-top environmental message too.
We're getting farther and farther away from a Disney-only animated movie world and starting to see more and more styles. I think "The Incredibles" might have been the biggest leap up to it's time.
Now we're seeing that type of jump in the animal animation world.
Anyway, this is pretty funny, very cute and quite clever in a lot of ways.
NOTE: This was the first movie my son ever watched w/ us. We hadn't tried before and were surprised he sat thru the whole thing.
Monster House (2006) - 3.5/5
Monster House (2006)
Good animation and very modern, technical technique. The story isn't the greatest, but that's not the point IMO. The kids are really good and funny characters.
They are CGI'ed over live-action acting which has to get a new name for that type of animation probably. It makes the action look more 'real' which isn't always the goal of course.
SPOILER:
Unfortunately I sorta guessed that Nebbercracker was trying to protect the kids, but I didn't know why. The idea that the woman was somehow joined to the house after she dies was a bit weak to me, but no biggie.
Good animation and very modern, technical technique. The story isn't the greatest, but that's not the point IMO. The kids are really good and funny characters.
They are CGI'ed over live-action acting which has to get a new name for that type of animation probably. It makes the action look more 'real' which isn't always the goal of course.
SPOILER:
Unfortunately I sorta guessed that Nebbercracker was trying to protect the kids, but I didn't know why. The idea that the woman was somehow joined to the house after she dies was a bit weak to me, but no biggie.
Miller's Crossing (1990) - 4.5/5
Miller's Crossing (1990)
Probably my favorite Cohen Brothers movie. The dialogue is so crazy rich I cd just read the thing. I use subtitles to make sure I don't miss anything and it's worth it.
The acting is right on and the camera work is pratically perfection.
This is a piece of art on film.
NOTE: My uncle is an extra in this movie. My dad has seen him in it, but I haven't. I usually forget to look for him. Apparently they pulled him out of the crowd to do a bit more in some scene that was later cut.
Probably my favorite Cohen Brothers movie. The dialogue is so crazy rich I cd just read the thing. I use subtitles to make sure I don't miss anything and it's worth it.
The acting is right on and the camera work is pratically perfection.
This is a piece of art on film.
NOTE: My uncle is an extra in this movie. My dad has seen him in it, but I haven't. I usually forget to look for him. Apparently they pulled him out of the crowd to do a bit more in some scene that was later cut.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Casino Royale (1967) - 1.5/5
Casino Royale (1967)
Weak. Not a good spy movie and not a good spoof. Maybe in '67 it was better, but by today's standards, it doesn't hold up.
I'd seen it about 10 years ago, but didn't remember much.
Not much to say - don't bother.
Weak. Not a good spy movie and not a good spoof. Maybe in '67 it was better, but by today's standards, it doesn't hold up.
I'd seen it about 10 years ago, but didn't remember much.
Not much to say - don't bother.
Casino Royale (2006) - 3.5/5
Casino Royale (2006)
I felt the mood/feel of this movie was great: dark and tense. However, I felt the story was a bit thin and the action a bit small-scale.
I really wanted to like this one a lot and thought it had a lot going for it, but also some faults too.
The characters were pretty good, but...
SPOILERS:
Action - I felt it was too localized. The first action sequence of him chasing that guy. Who was he? Why did he want him? What was the point? I wasn't that tied into the action b/c I didn't know what the goal was and why. I felt most of the action was this way.
Characters - They were pretty good, but it always bothers me when they play cat-and-mouse w/ the villian. He's the bad guy, no she is, no this other guy new to the whole story is, wait...
I felt the mood/feel of this movie was great: dark and tense. However, I felt the story was a bit thin and the action a bit small-scale.
I really wanted to like this one a lot and thought it had a lot going for it, but also some faults too.
The characters were pretty good, but...
SPOILERS:
Action - I felt it was too localized. The first action sequence of him chasing that guy. Who was he? Why did he want him? What was the point? I wasn't that tied into the action b/c I didn't know what the goal was and why. I felt most of the action was this way.
Characters - They were pretty good, but it always bothers me when they play cat-and-mouse w/ the villian. He's the bad guy, no she is, no this other guy new to the whole story is, wait...
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