An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three missing sons.
Director:
Russell Crowe
Writers:
Andrew Knight,
Andrew Anastasios
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After the Battle of Gallipoli, in 1919, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his 3 missing sons. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he meets Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko), the hotel manager. And tries to find a way to Gallipoli.
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The
preview did not hint at the complex and gripping tale in store for us,
beyond that of a father seeking his sons' fate on the battlefields of
Gallipoli. Crowe clearly sought to make a powerful statement about war
(my wife was moved to tears during the battlefield scenes) but did not
overdo it at the expense of an engaging plot. We left the cinema with a
new insight to the Gallipoli story, that being the cost to the Turkish
people.
Crowe was very convincing in his role of the grieving,
relentless father. Fantastic support role by Yilmaz Ergodan and,
although brief, Ryan Corr was very moving.
Don't wait for this to come to DVD, it is best appreciated on the big screen.
In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton's timber empire becomes complicated when he marries Serena.
Director:
Susanne Bier
Writers:
Christopher Kyle (screenplay),
Ron Rash (based on the book by)
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In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton's timber empire becomes complicated when he marries Serena.
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"I've think you've taken nine months to do about six months work."
It's
funny that Jennifer Lawrence was given this line in a film that took
over 18 months to make during post-production because for what it is,
this could have been edited much better in two or three months. The
narrative feels choppy and instead of focusing on the characters in this
period piece they move the narrative from one act to the next without
ever giving the audience anything to chew on. This is simply a flat
period romance with very little chemistry that misfires on all cylinders
(editing, casting, and screenplay). You can't help but feel that there
is another film in here somewhere that got lost in the editing room.
Serena seemed to be a film aiming for Oscar gold because it had
everything going for beginning from the romantic pairing of Jennifer
Lawrence and Bradley Cooper after their incredible success in Silver
Linings Playbook. Add the solid Danish director, Susanne Bier (In a
Better World), and a script based on Ron Rash's 2008 novel to the mix
and Serena seemed to be a sure bet. I had high expectations for it and
many were already including it as a contender for next year's Academy
Award even before it finished being produced. How could a film like this
end up being so forgettable and predictable at the same time? I'd guess
the blame relies on the producers who tried to cash in on Lawrence and
Cooper's success by centering the film on the romance instead of
focusing on the other interesting cast members. The romance never works
here because the characters are never fully developed so there is no way
we can invest in their relationship. The amazing chemistry these two
actors had in their previous film is completely wasted here. Everything
about this film seemed disconnected and I am sure it won't live up to
the aspirations the producers and critics had for Serena.
I have
genuinely enjoyed all of Jennifer Lawrence's performances up to this
film. The setting in the woods reminded me of the first time I saw J-Law
in Winter's Bone, a film so richly invested in character development
that I was expecting her to deliver another outstanding performance.
That comparison to Winter's Bone only ended up disappointing me. She is
extremely over the top in this film and the emotional scenes she gets
are never believable. The scenes where she breaks down and cries were
painful to watch. Bradley Cooper loses his charm as well, but I guess
the blame relies on the script. If you are trying to deliver a strong
romantic period piece you have the right actors to do so, but the script
doesn't help build the romance. Bradley Cooper's character catches up
to J-Law on a horse and asks her to marry him and then they are married.
The entire film felt sort of chopped up and fast forwarded to the key
parts of the story without taking time to give the characters any depth.
About 15 minutes into the movie I knew where everything was heading and
it was a huge disappointment for me because I expected a lot more from
this film. The secondary cast is interesting, but unfortunately very
little time is given to these characters. Rhys Ifans, Toby Jones, and
David Dencik are extremely talented actors and I wish the script
would've given them more time. Unfortunately Christopher Kyle's script
misses the mark at every turn. The only positive thing about Serena was
Morten Søborg's beautiful cinematography.
After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a
harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught
by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.
Director:
Angelina Jolie
Writers:
Joel Coen (screenplay),
Ethan Coen (screenplay), 3 more credits »
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The life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who joined the armed forces during the second world war. Only to be captured by the Japanese navy after a plane crash in the Pacific. During his capture, Louie must continue his fight by surviving through the war.
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Although
it is an exceptional story in it's own right, the film fails to dazzle
or inspire as the book did. It never fully materializes into the epic
experience it wants to be. The script was problematic from the get-go.
Attributing a mans extremely brutal POW experience with a spiritual
awakening and strength in God does not translate well on the big screen.
Blending those two subject matters together in a seamless way while
maintaining the violent theme that the director imposes on the audience
just doesn't work. This films tries to be too many things so naturally
it fails to be anything. You cant please everyone.The buzz over the last
two years promoting this film really boosted my expectations. Only to
feel extremely let down and honestly, conned. Perhaps it was a lack of
budget or the lack of talent behind the screen. On screen the talent was
impressive and I think we have found a new budding star in newcomer
Jack O'connell. Very impressive indeed.
Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of
combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a
rising darkness.
Director:
Peter Jackson
Writers:
Fran Walsh (screenplay),
Philippa Boyens (screenplay), 3 more credits »
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After the Dragon leaves the Lonely Mountain, the people of Lake-town see a threat coming. Orcs, dwarves, elves and people prepare for war. Bilbo sees Thorin going mad and tries to help. Meanwhile, Gandalf is rescued from the Necromancer's prison and his rescuers realize who the Necromancer is.
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What
a difference an Extended Edition makes. For the first part we got some
jolly embellishment. For The Desolation of Smaug we got bags more depth
and character. For The Battle of the Five Armies, it may - I hope
be transformative. Because right now this feels like An Unfinished
Journey.
It's
as if, after all the complaints about splitting a pamphlet of a novel
into three parts, Peter Jackson is playing a joke on us: This is what
you get when you ask for Middle-earth-lite. Characters we've come to
love or loathe arc into nothing; others (e.g. Beorn and Radagast) are
given literally seconds of screen time; and for the first time in this
prequel trilogy, a whole chapter (The Return Journey) is pretty much
elided entirely.
I'd like to be clear on my admiration for what
Peter Jackson has done with The Hobbit so far. For all The Lord of the
Rings' mythic grandeur and complex world-building, there's a warm
geniality and brisk impetus to these lovingly crafted films. And those
qualities are married to a thematic depth missing from its bedtime story
source. Home and borders are themes that have run through this trilogy,
from Bilbo's (Martin Freeman) heartfelt declaration of solidarity at
the end of An Unexpected Journey, to Kili's (Aidan Turner) fevered
speech to Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly) as she heals his wounds in
Desolation, when they realise reconciliation is possible. Heck, I even
like the addition of Tauriel - though her unsatisfying conclusion is
perhaps typical of a final chapter that too often fails to tie up its
loose ends.
The movie kicks off from precisely where the second
ended, with the dread dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch) descending
upon Laketown. The citizens flee but nothing can stop the cataclysm -
until a certain someone finds an ingenious way to pierce the beast. Then
there's nemesis #2: Sauron (also Cumberbatch). We get to see some
familiar faces face-off with this faceless monstrosity.
The story
then enters its most intriguing phase: a kind of psychodrama involving
Thorin (Richard Armitage) and his sickening relationship with gold and
power. It's the one time we really glimpse that signature Jackson
oddness, in a wonderful hallucinatory sequence where Thorin imagines
he's sinking in a lake of gold.
The narrative follows the book
fairly closely. This was, after all, the stage of the story where
Professor Tolkien finally foregrounded politics and ethics and the
machinations of characters ahead of adventure. The film is at its most
successful in the quieter moments, as Thranduil (a subtle Lee Pace)
ponders the duty of the elves; as Bard (a brooding Luke Evans) comes to
the gate of the mountain to plead for peace; and as Thorin struggles
with his "dragon-sickness" (i.e. greed), while Bilbo wrestles with the
dilemma of what to do with a certain stolen gemstone.
Thorin was
presented at first as this trilogy's Aragorn. But over time we've
learned of the dangerous pride that ruined his grandfather. Thorin's
hubris and arrogance is in stark contrast to Bilbo's very relatable and
achievable traits of decency and humility. The gulf between them is
intriguing and wisely plundered for drama. Armitage and Bilbo provide
the best performances of the film - mostly internal; mostly in the eyes -
and their farewell is one of the more moving moments in a trilogy that
has largely prioritised humour over pathos.
The battle itself is
undoubtedly impressive - great roaring hordes punctuated with
spectacular giants - but in a sense it compounds the problem of the
relatively truncated runtime. What was already the shortest Middle-earth
film is rendered artificially even shorter by the fact that there's 45
minutes of virtually wordless fighting. By now we should all be braced
for Super Legolas and his physics-defying fighting style. That reaches
new heights here; as he sprints up a crumbling bridge like he's on the
wrong escalator, it's like some sort of visual satire on the
weightlessness of CGI.
With its last bastion and swarming armies,
the titular battle resembles The Return of the King's Pelennor finale -
yet that movie took breath between its showdowns. Galadriel vs. Sauron;
Legolas vs. Bolg; Thorin vs. Azog... it's like we're watching someone
finish off a video game but we're powerless to stop them skipping the
tension- or character-building cutscenes. Moreover, the dubious editing
decisions create some strange and jolting juxtapositions and tonal
lurches, and negate the sense of time passing or of great distances
being crossed.
The result is a film that really earns its status
of "theatrical cut", insofar as it resembles many a boisterous
blockbuster. This is fairly damning criticism for a Middle-earth movie,
usually so luxurious and layered in its sense of a unique world. There's
plenty of meat here - but where are the bones that hold it all
together? 11 months away, perhaps.
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense
media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected
that he may not be innocent.
Director:
David Fincher
Writers:
Gillian Flynn (screenplay),
Gillian Flynn (novel)
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On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?
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The basic premise is as old as the movies.
An abduction leads to a media-circus.
Nick
Dunne (Ben Affleck) comes home one day to find his wife Amy (Rosamund
Pike) missing. The ensuing search and all the subsequent events, which
shall not be revealed here, draw the viewer closer and closer into a
complex world of everyday suburban reality and everyday suburban horror.
As
if it needed to be pointed out, this balance of reality and horror, or
horrendous reality, is the domain of Mr. Fincher. In his clear-cut
no-nonsense style he has fashioned a powerful mystery-thriller that
lands somewhere between Hitchcock, Lynch, Bergman and Chabrol. Although
vastly different directors, they have shared an interest in dissecting
reality and human nature.
Profiting from two exceptional lead
actors (doubts about Mr. Affleck's acting abilities will hopefully be
dispelled), it is Ms. Pike, who reveals herself as an immensely
versatile and unpredictable force in this movie. Over more than ten
years Ms. Pike has played big parts in small movies, or small parts in
big movies (such as „Pride & Prejudice", „Wrath of the Titans" or
„Jack Reacher"). Under the guise of Mr. Fincher she excels in every
aspect and if any contenders for awards are to be named so early in the
season, hers would be one of the first names (next to the outstanding
cast of Richard Linklaters „Boyhood") to be written down.
Visually
stunning as one would expect from Fincher, with an immersive soundtrack
by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross and an editing rhythm that cuts like
a knife through the tissue of the story and its characters, „Gone Girl"
leaves no doubt about its craft and the deceptive nature of its source
novel by Gillian Flynn. The author adapted her book into a tightly wound
screenplay, that adds fuel to an already burning analysis of modern
marriage and human frailty.
The themes are familiar to Fincher,
but he assembles them in an expertly fashion. And we are left wondering,
amidst the suspense, about many of the so called estimable American
values of the 20th century, that have now come crashing down under the
weight of an economic, political and spiritual crisis.
A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding
himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown
family, who offer him a temporary haven.
Director:
Paul King
Writers:
Paul King,
Hamish McColl (screen story), 2 more credits »
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A young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kind Brown family, who read the label around his neck ('Please look after this bear. Thank you.') and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.
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I
loved it. It didn't matter to me that myself and my husband were
watching it without the cover of escorting children, family movies are
probably one of the most satisfying things out there to watch when done
as well as this one was.
Cute is an understatement to describe
Paddington Bear: he is simply warm and cuddly and I fell for him
wholeheartedly. I may even add PB to my Christmas list of wants, even at
my great old age.
Adult comedies can engender one or two
laughs, if you're lucky, but this family fun trip had me and the
audience laughing throughout (apart from the odd serious moments where
it wouldn't have been right to do so).
Everything was right: the
colours, the cast (except I'm not a fan of Nicole Kidman: her pert
nose, pert bum or whispered speech), and again...I was entranced by the
great warmth of the entire piece.
Folks, go see this one, whatever your age, with kids or without. You'll all love it, I'm sure.
My
hubby hadn't wanted to see it, but he thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly
recommended. I'm sure it will grace many TV screens at many Christmases
for many years to come.
During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.
Director:
Morten Tyldum
Writers:
Andrew Hodges (book),
Graham Moore
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Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
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Truly excellent film and definitely Ocsar worthy material for both the film and the actors. The entire cast are amazing.
As
Cumberbatch says near the start of the film "are you paying attention".
You should pay attention, Alan Turing deserves your attention, his
story deserves to be told.
I went to see this at the London Film
Festival last week and I am going to be one of the first ones in the cue
to see it when it comes out next month. It is an excellently paced and
executed script that has you gripped from beginning to end. The whole
audience were laughing and applauding and crying in places, including
the man next to me who had to borrow a hankie from his wife.
The
film switches between the drive of the team of code breakers to solve
the Enigma code, young Alan Turing and the events after the war that
destroyed his life.
It is truly heartbreaking in places, and
Benedict Cumberbatch's performance as Alan Turing is outstanding. He
really deserves an Oscar nomination for his performance.
It has
been a very, VERY long time since I enjoyed a film so much, that when I
came out of the Cinema I wanted to turn right round and go back in and
watch it again. A lovely script that had you switching back and forwards
between tears and laughter.
I know some wanted a more in depth
and in detail look at Alan Turing's life and have commented frequently
that this does no focus enough on his sexuality or the events after the
war.
In this case I think less is more, this film highlights the
man and the mind. It shows us the genius that was destroyed by a society
that was seriously homophobic. It brings to life the man behind the
facts and we laugh at his interactions with his fellow code breakers and
cheer as he proves his theories and our hearts break as we watch him
try to cope after his court case.
One of the best films I have seen in a long time. Go and see judge for yourself.
A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe.
Director:
James Gunn
Writers:
James Gunn,
Nicole Perlman, 2 more credits »
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After stealing a mysterious orb in the far reaches of outer space, Peter Quill from Earth, is now the main target of a manhunt led by the villain known as Ronan the Accuser. To help fight Ronan and his team and save the galaxy from his power, Quill creates a team of space heroes known as the "Guardians of the Galaxy" to save the world.
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I
remember sitting in Hall H at Comic-Con two years ago, when Marvel
first announced Guardians of the Galaxy. This came on the heels of the
title reveals for Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Thor: The Dark
World, and my initial reaction was one of utter confusion. What the
hell was Guardians of the Galaxy? I was completely unfamiliar with the
source material, and upon learning that the team featured a gun-wielding
raccoon and a fighting tree creature whose could only speak a single
phrase, I was even more puzzled.
Fast forward to Comic-Con 2013,
when James Gunn appeared onstage in Hall H to showcase the first trailer
for the film. It was so unlike anything Marvel had ever done before, so
far outside the box that I immediately fell in love with it and
couldn't wait to see more. Although that first trailer was well-received
by the Comic-Con audience, the general public seemed to be scratching
their heads in much the same way that I had when the film was first
announced. Marvel fans would love this, no doubt, but could this bizarre
little sci-fi romp with a cast of unknown characters actually work?
The
answer is a resounding "yes," as Guardians of the Galaxy is not only an
exceptionally well-made comic-book film, but an exceptionally well-
made film, period. It's a sprawling space opera with a host of memorable
characters, a joyous sci-fi romp through beautifully realized worlds,
wildly inventive action sequences, and an almost nonstop barrage of
humor and fun. The protagonists are a bizarre assembly of losers and
misfits, with the CG-created Rocket and Groot providing some of the most
emotional and human moments of the film, and it's all brilliant. Marvel
should be applauded for allowing Gunn the opportunity to realize his
vision, because rest assured, this film wouldn't have been nearly as
good with someone else at the helm.
Guardians of the Galaxy has a
distinct personality that sets it apart from other Marvel offerings,
yet there are enough recognizable elements to remind audiences that it
exists in the same world. Clocking in at just under two hours, the film
maintains an impressively well-balanced pace, avoiding the problem of
over-inflation that many superhero films fall victim to. I can't think
of a single moment when I wasn't completely enthralled with everything
that happens on screen, and as soon as the credits began to roll I was
ready to watch it all over again.
A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory
where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will
stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.
Director:
Damien Chazelle
Writer:
Damien Chazelle
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A young and talented drummer attending a prestigious music academy finds himself under the wing of the most respected professor at the school, one who does not hold back on abuse towards his students. The two form an odd relationship as the student wants to achieve greatness, and the professor pushes him.
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After
seeing Damien Chazelle's Whiplash - a film the young up-and- coming
director wished to do for some time now - being so beautifully realized
and brought to life by everyone involved in the project, I was glad and
relieved, mainly because I have seen the short film, which was pretty
incredible.
I believe that among the most telling facts about a
film's fortunes and qualities, is the ability to broaden it's public,
but in the same time not forgetting that cinema is not all about
commercial success and mass audiences.Or with other words - a film that
is not just eye candy and booms and explosions, but also craft, soul,
dedication and wits.
Those are some of the things not only the film itself possesses, but the people behind it have in abundance as well.
The
upcoming Miles Teller plays the young and dedicated student Andrew
Nieman, who has the drive, the ambition to succeed and to be great,
which is fine, as long as it doesn't derail your personal life.A lesson
the young drummer learns the hard way.
Blind ambition is the
thing, that can describe our anti-hero of sorts, Terrence Fletcher a.k.a
the brilliant J.K. Simmons, who has a thing for mindeffin' his students
to the point of total physical and mental exhaustion and even
depression.But he does it for a reason, for the sole purpose of finding
the next big, even great, thing in jazz and in music as a whole.The next
prodigy, the next "Yardbird" Charlie Parker that will be otherwise
lost, if not being pushed to the very limit.
And boy, does J.K.
Simmons nails it.Chazelle has done a masterful job in casting the two
leads in Teller and Simmons.Their respective acts are full of purpose,
full of tension and ultimately terrific.
Expect some awards going
in the way of "Whiplash" and look out for Simmons in the Oscars
shortlist, that's how good he is in it.And in his own words: "What a
shame we wrapped it up in only 19 days".It must have been really fun
playing a part like Terrence Fletcher and Simmons completely sold it.
As
I said, the best movies are those, that reach out to the most diverse
and wide spectrum of audiences, not those, who can connect to a massive
number of people, who are representatives of only one specific audience
type.And Chazelle has achieved just that with "Whiplash" - a precise,
tension-building film, full of beautifully staged pieces and above all
else, a love towards music and the challenges it often represents if you
want to get to the very top.
The film ended in a big round of applause from the packed theater and I am sure that will be the case a long time from now!
Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever.
Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted
friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a
nation moved by her courage.
Director:
Francis Lawrence
Writers:
Peter Craig (screenplay),
Danny Strong (screenplay), 2 more credits »
Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson,
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With the Games destroyed, Katniss Everdeen, along with Gale, Finnick and Beetee, end up in the so thought "destroyed" District 13. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her friends, Katniss becomes the "Mockingjay", the symbol of rebellion for the districts of Panem.
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Great
acting from the cast; especially Jennifer Lawrence, the characters were
as believable and entertaining as they were in previous films, this is
pretty much the highlight of the film.
The plot however was dull
and uneventful, as in nothing really went anywhere. in the majority of
the film there was no tension; for the most part it was basically "stuff
happens in a bunker for 2 hours: The Movie." which is super
disappointing because although I haven't read the books; I'm told by
people that have that they skipped a bunch of the action and downplayed
the apparent love triangle.
If you wanted an action packed flick
like the first two or you are the type of fan who doesn't like stuff in
the book to be left out, you will be sorely disappointed as this is
clearly a filler movie to get some extra $$$ before the series ends.
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses,
setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and
its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
Director:
Ridley Scott
Writers:
Adam Cooper,
Bill Collage, 2 more credits »
Stars:
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Epic adventure Exodus: Gods and Kings is the story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
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What
a waste of my time and money this movie was. Just feels wrong from
start to finish. A fake epic devoid of any real emotions and soul.
Wish
Mr. Scott has the courage someone like Mel Gibson had when he made this
movie. Passion Of The Christ & Apocalypto are prime examples of a
director willing to risk everything for what he believes in(even if you
disagree with it). And after watching this film. I can safely say Ridley
only believes in money.
Moses & Ramesses should've been
played by middle eastern actors. Christian Bale should've played Moses'
brother Aaron(according to old scriptures, he did most of the talking
for Moses). While John Turturro & Sigourney Weaver casting was just
plain wrong!
The story has been told so many times and it
would've been much better if Ridley told the story of the Hebrews after
leaving Egypt. Their 40- year Sinai plight for example. Started the film
with the plagues & the Red Sea parting, then took off from there to
show us events not many know of.
Don't waste your money on this. Wait for the director's cut then rent it. Maybe Mr. Scott can save this from the $4.99 shelf.
The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot
Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to
form a band of high-tech heroes.
Directors:
Don Hall,
Chris Williams
Writers:
Jordan Roberts (screenplay),
Daniel Gerson (screenplay), 5 more credits »
Stars:
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Scott Adsit,
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Storyline
From Walt Disney Animation Studios, the team behind "Frozen" and "Wreck-It Ralph," comes "Big Hero 6," an action-packed comedy-adventure about the special bond that develops between Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called "Big Hero 6."
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This
movie was unoriginal and totally cliché. We've seen it all before. Some
of the attempts at "comedy" were simply random. The cool graphics were
eclipsed by a holey plot and the inventions were backed with a lack of
creativity. I feel as if the creators were just trying to get it to be
dramatic, then got bored with it and said lets move on to the next
project. I was extremely disappointed with what I expected to be a fun,
cute and well-thought through kids' action story and am appalled that
this movie got an Oscar on account of its blatant absence of depth.
There were many parts where I rolled my eyes because of the overused
script. The big moments were not explained and left the watcher
unsatisfied.
A washed-up actor, who once played an iconic superhero, battles his ego
and attempts to recover his family, his career and himself in the days
leading up to the opening of his Broadway play.
Director:
Alejandro González Iñárritu (as Alejandro G. Iñárritu)
Writers:
Alejandro González Iñárritu (as Alejandro G. Iñárritu)
,
Nicolás Giacobone, 3 more credits »
Stars:
Michael Keaton,
Zach Galifianakis,
Edward Norton|
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Storyline
Actor Riggan Thomson is most famous for his movie role from over twenty years ago of the comic book superhero Birdman in the blockbuster movie of the same name and its two equally popular sequels. His association with the role took over his life, where Birdman is more renowned than "Riggan Thomson" the actor. Now past middle age, Riggan is trying to establish himself as a true artist by writing, directing, starring in and co-producing with his best friend Jake what is his Broadway debut, an adaptation of Raymond Carver's story, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. He is staking his name, what little artistic reputation that comes with that name and his life savings on the project, and as such will do anything needed to make the play a success. As he and Jake go through the process of the previews toward opening night, Riggan runs into several issues: needing to find a replacement for the integral supporting male role the night before the first preview; hiring the talented .
User Reviews
Every
once in a while, there comes a movie that really invigorates someone
with its performances, story, and direction. Birdman is one of those
films that just delivers on all forms to bring a unique experience.
While that sounds like over the top praise, I feel like this film will
be heralded as a classic as the years fly on by.
Good: I love the
story for this film as it encompasses pretty much everything that comes
along with being in the entertainment world whether it is Hollywood or
Broadway. It talks about the plight former A list actors have with
trying to stay relevant, the over saturation of superhero movies and how
every major actor seems to be a part of one, the battle between big
budget movies against indie films, an actor's need for either
credibility or box office draw, and the infiltration of Hollywood into
Broadway among many other topics. It balances all of these subjects with
grace and it never feels disjointed. Add to that the very meta and
excellent performance by Michael Keaton, a hilarious turn from Edward
Norton, a career best for Emma Stone, a revelatory one from Zach
Galifianakis, and a great supporting cast helps makes the beautiful
chaos on screen work. Then there's the direction which is marvelous how
the movie seamlessly looks like it was shot in one take. Fantastic
editing involved along with beautiful cinematography with some
breathtaking shots.
Overall, this is one fantastic dissection of
the entertainment industry without feeling pretentious and having a lot
of fun doing it.
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