"Caprica" (2009) - 3.5/5
Not the greatest, but it gets a lot of credit for what it tried to do and the restraints and pressure on it.
SPOILERS
The "sin" stuff in the club seemed forced. No biggie.
I wondered if they were going to turn out to be the Adamas, but what ruled that out for me was that the boy was 11 years old (I think) and it was 58 years before the fall. I just didn't think Admiral Adama was 69 years old... at the start!
Zoe being in the Cylon at the end was one millimeter away from being total cheese. I'm a little in disbelief that it wasn't but somehow they pulled it off... mostly.
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) - 3.5/5
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) - 3.5/5
Pretty much what you'd expect, but well done. Using the ghosts, you see his life and get to know the character more deeply. He's a stereotype, so you feel like you know him b/c of that too, but the combination of childhood and stereotype is a powerful mix.
I think they really set themselves up for a cliche movie of obvious story and such, but they did a good job and pulled me in emotionally too - I was invested in the outcome.
Pretty much what you'd expect, but well done. Using the ghosts, you see his life and get to know the character more deeply. He's a stereotype, so you feel like you know him b/c of that too, but the combination of childhood and stereotype is a powerful mix.
I think they really set themselves up for a cliche movie of obvious story and such, but they did a good job and pulled me in emotionally too - I was invested in the outcome.
The Wrestler (2008) - 4.5/5
The Wrestler (2008) - 4.5/5
Great story and characters and solid acting.
SPOILERS
The main (somewhat obvious) comparison is btwn this and "The Passion of the Christ" (which is mentioned in the movie). The comment being something like "they beat the crap out of him for 2 hours and he just takes it." To which the response is "tough dude."
Of course, Randy is "the Christ" in this story and he sacrifices his body and life for those he loves. Even unto death. Unfortunately, the motivation is questionable as far as does he do it b/c he loves them, or so that they will love him, or b/c it's all he knows, etc.???
Like Christ on the cross being apart from His Father for the first time, Randy doesn't want to be alone, as he tells he daughter. Great scene.
Also, I really, really liked the scenes of him behind the deli counter... he has a different role, personality and even name (Robin). He interacts and serves the people and loves them, they love him and he really enjoys it. He just lights up and entertains while serving. So great.
But then, when it's not going so good and someone points out his real identity, he explodes into "The Ram", jamming his finger into the blade, spreading blood on his face (just like he did in the ring earlier), hitting, throwing, yelling, etc. He can't escape it. Almost as if he was saying "if it's your will, let this cup pass from me, but not my will but thine be done." Maybe.
His relationship w/ Cassidy/Pam (the Mary Magdalene of the story) is great too.
Great movie.
Great story and characters and solid acting.
SPOILERS
The main (somewhat obvious) comparison is btwn this and "The Passion of the Christ" (which is mentioned in the movie). The comment being something like "they beat the crap out of him for 2 hours and he just takes it." To which the response is "tough dude."
Of course, Randy is "the Christ" in this story and he sacrifices his body and life for those he loves. Even unto death. Unfortunately, the motivation is questionable as far as does he do it b/c he loves them, or so that they will love him, or b/c it's all he knows, etc.???
Like Christ on the cross being apart from His Father for the first time, Randy doesn't want to be alone, as he tells he daughter. Great scene.
Also, I really, really liked the scenes of him behind the deli counter... he has a different role, personality and even name (Robin). He interacts and serves the people and loves them, they love him and he really enjoys it. He just lights up and entertains while serving. So great.
But then, when it's not going so good and someone points out his real identity, he explodes into "The Ram", jamming his finger into the blade, spreading blood on his face (just like he did in the ring earlier), hitting, throwing, yelling, etc. He can't escape it. Almost as if he was saying "if it's your will, let this cup pass from me, but not my will but thine be done." Maybe.
His relationship w/ Cassidy/Pam (the Mary Magdalene of the story) is great too.
Great movie.
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