Holly2003 wrote:
The Hurt Locker is powerful and no doubt captures some of the madness, confusion, terror and bravery of war. Like a lot of American war films, it doesn't show the British in a good light (what's up with that anyway?). Even though it's based on a true story it seems too implausible, and I found it difficult to suspend my disbelief throughout.
If you find that it seems implausible, it is because the main character is a composite of many people. The events are all real experiences of different people but they were made to happen in the one character's life in the movie. This information is from the Wikipedia page on the movie.
GratefulFan · Member since
Iron Man 2 was great last night. Tony Stark is such a great character and RDJ is a truly fantastic actor. Scarlett J. was great as well, and looking gorgeous in dark hair. Does everybody know that Gwyneth Paltrow sings? (Not in this movie, but previously) She did a duet with Huey Lewis with a slow, sexy groove that is really down to her smooth expressive voice. I love the song.
Micrówave · Member since
@ Saif
For Scorsese, you would probably enjoy The Departed, Casino, or Gangs of New York. Shutter Island was his first foray into this type of film in recent years, and, indeed, it was far too long.
Other Scorsese stuff that is great (and totally unlike GoodFellas) are Kundun, Last Temptation Of Christ, or Taxi Driver.
We need more directors like this, who are more concerned with storyline than special effects. Cameron is a Special Effects director, nothing more. You won't find deep meaning in The Terminator, Aliens, or Rambo II. And when he does try, we end up with sappy Special Effects movies like Titanic, The Abyss, and Avatar.
See I know about the war in Iraq or 9/11, I don't need a 3 hour optical orgasm to "get it". Perhaps that's why I thought the new Star Trek movie was far better than Avatar. It had a good story. Sure the characters may have been a little green (no pun intended Avatar Blue People) but you weren't bored halfway thru the film as you were at Avatar, awaiting the next political reference.
It tells of a sister's care for her black sheep brother to the extent of still looking for him when his disappeared after they had a big row over his debts and her sacrifice to pay off his debts. When her daughter could not understand her actions, she explained to the daugher that when she gave birth to her, she had in mind numerous names to give to the daughter. However, her husband (the girl's father) put aside her suggestions and instead got her black sheep brother to pick a name for their daugher so that the black sheep brother could at least do one good thing in his life.
Towards the end, the black sheep brother asked the sister why she did not remarry after the husband died at a young age. She replied that she had not come across any man who could match the husband's kindness and love for her.
Micrówave · Member since
EW gives the new Rush video a positive review as well...
[QUOTE]It would be hard to think of a rock & roll band with more chops, and fewer hooks, than Rush. Yet {Beyond The Lighted Stage} is a doc that anyone can enjoy. Fans will gorge on this deft, year-by-year portrait of the ultimate enduring cult band. And even a skeptic may come away with an affection for the intricate labor of Rush's skewed-time-signature epics. Geddy Lee, the banshee-voiced lead singer who's like a peacock Howard Stern, grew up a nice Jewish boy, and for 40 years he has stayed nice: Even on tour with Kiss, the band avoided groupies. Maybe that explains what's missing from Rush's music. They're the sound of all rock and no roll. B+[/QUOTE]
GratefulFan · Member since
We rented Shutter Island off the dish Saturday night, but I was restless and couldn't give it the attention it needed, though I still look forward to watching it soon. I went outside instead and just for the hell of it took cell phone video of a cheeky raccoon mucking about in my yard and garbage. Anybody feel the need to review it? Bet I'd get three stars for it from Roger Ebert these days. It would still be better than 'Splice', whatever he said.
tcc · Member since
Shutter Island is a waste of time. They copied the same technique from A Beautiful Mind. Much Ado About Nothing.
GratefulFan · Member since
'Beyond the Lighted Stage' arrived today, and it was a terrific use of an evening. Runs about 1:45 and includes bonus material - mostly new, some already seen other places. The format was typical- a chronological run through with archival video and stills (including some old family video, which was neat) with commentary by the band, management, fans and other artists who were inspired by Rush. Some of those people could be anticipated, and some less so. Didn't expect Taylor Hawkins, for example, but he was great. One always hopes to hear some great music and see some great behind the scenes stuff and some great images and gain more insight into the band in films like this, and this absolutely did not disappoint. What I didn't expect was to feel as moved by their personal and business relationship as I did. An inspiring example of the value of long, old friendships and shared history.
One of the best lines in the film- when talking about some of Rush's more average work: "Rush's middle of the road is still everybody else's left field'. Some great bonus footage of them getting progressively drunk on wine at at a hunting lodge while sharing a private (if filmed) dinner for just the three of them.
GratefulFan · Member since
Making my list of top 10 (ahem) songs made me think of this scene in Almost Famous. I really loved this scene a lot.
Anybody else? Favourite scenes? I've got lots more.
GratefulFan · Member since
Saw 'Inception' last night and loved it. One of those I and probably a whole bunch of other people will see twice because you want to watch it again knowing what you know. Unlike pure phsychological/sci-fi thrillers in the vein of Memento (same diretor), The Machinist, Vanilla Sky (hated it) etc. this has a generous action/special effects element. Intruiging plot advancement that almost always surprises. Apparently director Christopher Nolan has been writing this movie for a a decade. It shows. It's intricate and satisfying. Great ending that leaves you hanging, but not annoyed. Highly recommended! But be prepared to have to focus.
john bodega · Member since
"Inception" sounds fun but I think Ellen Page would prefer "Insemination". I'll have to ask her next time.
