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Speed Racer (2008)

June 18th 2008 10:24
7.0/10

There seems to be a lot of disappointment surrounding this film, perhaps some people lost in their desire for a film to provide the depth. Perhaps some people are looking to cling desperately to the silver screen in the hope that it will deliver a strong, progressive, narrative that that leaves them a little confused, but mostly feeling intelligent and oh my- much richer for the whole experience.

Sometimes I want these things. Sometimes I want colours, lots of fu*%ing colours. Dead pan, rad dudes and a whole lota speed. I don't think the Wachowski brothers can't be faulted on this one, sure its not as hard hitting as the Matrix, doesn't require so much from the audience, but it is a hell of a lot brighter.


If you go into this with an empty head, not looking to hang to much on, and please remember to check the rating, (that's normally at least a hint to who it's targeted it at) then I think you'll have a good time.

Oh the synopsis- racing cars, good guys, bad guys, good guy win (oops, sorry- oh what the hell; while I'm at it, if you haven't seen it- the Titanic sinks too)

Starring: Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Matthew Fox
Directed by: Wachowski Brothers
Written By: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Produced By: Joel Silver, Grant Hill, Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Composer: Michael Giacchino
Trailer: Really Long Link
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Bee Movie (2007)

April 30th 2008 02:35
7.0/10

It's light, entertaining and doesn't linger with you like some other, parasitic texts. Exactly what you want and expect from an animated adventure.

Don't get me wrong, some of my favourite films and books stay with me for days, weeks, months and a special few are with me for years; that's not what you're looking for when you order pizza and get settled into the couch to watch Bee Movie.

You want something that you can sit wide eyed in front of and easily digest. Jokes that don't require your brain to clunk over and consider. The film, as it should, asks nothing of the viewer. It is an entertainer happy to be in front- bright and colourful, asking little in return.


Following the Journey of a young honey bee, dissatisfied with the prospect of the mundane that awaits him; his discoveries of the wide world and finally a compelling reason to exist.

I laughed, not barreling, uncontrollable laughter, simple, nice, through the nose chuckles. (Except for Chris Rock's character who I opened my mouth to laugh for.)

Watch it when you've had a hard day at work and want to slide smiling into a bright jovial world where even serious problems remain colourful.

Directed By: Simon Smith
Starring: Renee Zellwegger, Jerry Seinfeld, John Goodman, Chris Rock & Matthew Brodrick
Written By: Jerry Seinfeld, Barry Marder, Spike Feresten & Andy Robin
Trailer: Really Long Link
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Hitman (2007)

April 25th 2008 09:24
4.0/10

I'm probably being a little generous with that score, because there's something in me that loves this style of film. To look at it objectively however; the dialogue may be better if there was none at all, the violence stands out as being there just to be there & the story lines feels disjointed- like a computer game. Funny that. It was probably better to leave this one as what it started out as, but perhaps as someone who was never a die hard fan of the game- maybe I'm missing the point. I'm sure there would be something magical for those who loved the game and the character to get to see it as a film. I know I'd love a movie about Sam Fisher (Splinter Cell) even if it deserved less than a 4.0 out of 10.

Anyway- it's based on the Playstation game. A hitman trained from birth by a radical faction of the church to eradicate all the evils of the earth. "The only thing neccessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Something like that somewhere in the Bible. Meets sexy woman, lives are in danger, fight, fight, run, fight, outwit the smart cop, let him live, fight, fight, nearly have sex with sexy woman...etc fight.

It's better than watching T.V, no ads- that's a plus. Gratutious violence is a bit of fun, let's all be honest with ourselves. Timothy Olyphant pulls off the tough guy well. Looks pretty good with a shaved pill. Few witty quips. You've seen it before if you think about it.

I think if you know what your in for, you may find yourself enjoying the feel of it all. Some of the scenes are almost impressive, very nearly, though not quite Jason Borne, though the parellels are binding- it's blasphemy to compare the two really.

Directed by: Xavier Gens
Starring: Timothy Olyphant
Written by: Skip Woods

Trailer: Really Long Link
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The Bucket List (2008)

March 23rd 2008 04:22
6.0/10

Two men get up off their death beds and in their last months work through all the things they want to do before they die


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Rambo (2008)

March 23rd 2008 03:57
Rambo (2008)

7.0/10


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Into The Wild (2007)

March 23rd 2008 03:40
Into The Wild

9.0/10


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And so it begins...

March 23rd 2008 03:14
To all out there in Orble Land,

I am creating this blog to offer oppions and insight disucussion about the art of film. As I see it; every film contributes to the delicate fabric of the art of film as a whole. I am not one to rip appart a film with negative opinion, rather I tend to look at it in a slightly different light


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