Earthbound
29Mar12
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The body language of each character are not only brilliantly realized by the animators, but are perfectly matched to each voice actor's style. Inspired performances by Spade, Goodman, Kitt, and show-stealer Patrick Warburton as Kronk, remind us that Disney voice-casting should be more than just employing hot commodities. The story arc limitations of the "Disney formula" are recognizable- and promptly transcended.
Jeff Goldblum + Will Smith + Bill Pullman = Most Endearing Film Trio EVER. Too bad they couldn't squeeze Owen Wilson in there...oh, and somehow, even the blatant Alien-plagiarizing is endearing! It is a dream of mine someday to discover an untamed crevasse with a dusty VHS inside. Upon picking up and cleaning off the '90s artifact, its title will read: INDEPENDENCE DAY. And much pizza will be had that day.
A fresh pick-me-up in the wake of all the bleak films I've watched recently. Near perfect in the sense of character direction.
Incredibly shot panoramic action scenes + "your mission, should you choose to accept it" repeated FIVE TIMES. Oh that's good because I forgot this is a Mission Impossible movie! (we get it, its self-parody...done poorly) P.S. I'm eternally grateful that they never actually said "Impossible Missions Force." We'll just pretend IMF means something else.
The power to crush one's spirit with one plotline, one location, and relentless focus. Remarkably intense, considering its subtlety.
A nice treat if you've taken a hard look at Kubrick's style. Even as far back as 1953, the seeds are sown. The subject matter isn't enthralling, nor does his style seem to especially indicate that he is. But there is something special about that glint in detail.
No matter what cries of distaste metalheads may produce (I'm a metalhead myself), this is a documentary on the genre that is far beyond sufficient. Keep in mind that interpretation has to be made as to what metal is limited to, when it started, and- what the hell is a subgenre anyway? The fact that such a well-researched film can communicate the overriding truths of the scene in barely over 1.5 hours is miraculous.
Definitely a guilty pleasure of mine. Dumb humor that works.
This gets better and better every time I see it.
Michael Jackson is terrible at acting-at-directing (yes that's right, you'll see at the end) but I kind of like the original concept of this video: opening up the limitations of music videos a bit.
I was always fascinated with the alternate-POV Hamlet story this was (but sorry, I don't like reading) so I'm definitely going to see this. Roth and Oldman sounds like a promising combo...
Pizza.
Well...Jared Harris was good.
What a haunting final shot. I've never forgotten that for a moment.
Abstract ideas: ruined. Interpretation: ruined. Tone: ruined. What's left: another boring, ultra-linear SFX exhibition. There's a reason Kubrick went out of his way to DESTROY ALL THE MATERIALS from 2001.
The time-tested pairing of gorgeous visuals and solid soundtrack almost never fails. Unfortunately, their unwelcome friends dead-horse-beating-Red-Riding-Hood-allegory and meager-character-development had to come too, otherwise I would have definitely given a 5.
I don't know about the movie, I just know the narrator of this trailer is so ill-fitting it gives me a headache.
Yes its possible: Nick Cage has a few movies where he can really act.
One of those rare sequels that is better, as a whole, than the original. The plot devices are not as good in this one, however: the direction, acting, sound character development, and atmosphere are all superior to the original. This is a more mature film, made by filmmakers who are more mature. A must-see if you've seen Infernal Affairs.
Convoluted but occasionally engaging end to the trilogy.
Argento's continuing struggle to remain relevant...now in 3 dimensions.
YES! BRING ON THE CAMP! Rock and roll, anarchy, Rick Moranis, Willem Dafoe as the villain, guns, alleys, and 80s motorcycles, and the director of THE WARRIORS. Must. See.
Found this title by accident...it has nothing to with Singapore and is a far cry from what- by most- is deemed 'enjoyable.' I think I'll see it.
http://mubi.com/cast_members/665 Cast member #665..."the neighbor of the beast"
Hold your breath, everyone. Not that you need reminding.
I'll to try my best not to be biased, as overblown epics are my favorite cup of tea: Miike conjures a world of physical suspense, of unbridled excitement at the notion of violent justice, and you just know this must ultimately arrive in the downpour of incredible amounts of human blood. I praise this film for its impassioned battle and pacing. The 13 assassins tire like finite warriors who fight by death's door.
While almost all would agree this is better than Ang Lee's HULK from a few years back, its actually pretty average. Unsurprisingly, the action is the coolest part about it- everything else is shrug-worthy to poor. The fact that this movie is entertaining and light on its cinematic feet is what keeps it from being bogged down by its miscast characters and less-than-incredible script.
Many may forget that Mewtwo had a pretty fascinating existential crisis in this film, especially in his inception. His Grendel-like search for purpose leads him to power, and his logical deductions from birth in a laboratory encouraged me to think deeper. That said, where the film goes from there results in hum-drum crowd-pleasing cliche, but I still like that nostalgia and that classic hand drawn animation!
Seeing this tomorrow on the big screen at AMC Santa Anita 16. There are several theaters around LA with an 8 PM showtime, and tomorrow is the last day to catch the 35th anniversary REMASTERED screening. SO DON'T MISS IT. Order your tix online.
Probably my top guilty pleasure...when you factor in the joy ride action/comedy style, nostalgia, the endearing factor of Jeff Goldblum and the movie's characters, Will Smith just running on comedy autopilot...I could enjoy this movie with 1 IQ point and I can also enjoy it now (with however many points I still have).