Sunday, January 17, 2010
Blind Side (Brodie)
Really liked it. Ok, so it did have some overly sentimental parts, and the obligatory look-how-good-things-are-going-now montage. But it was a great story with lovable characters. I was also surprised and pleased by the lack of football in a movie about the beginnings of an NFL star. It was less cheesy than Remember the Titans and Radio (which I compared it to in my mind from the previews), so that was good. I got pretty wrapped up in this story and its sentimentality. Nothing wrong with a feel-good movie.
Sherlock Holmes (Brodie)
Loved it. I'll start by saying, I've never read a Holmes book. But the movie... Witty, quick dialogue, great fights, and interesting glimpses into how his mind works. Had all the components I need to love a movie. I look forward to the next one. (I'm really liking Robert Downey, Jr. as the super smart arrogant hero--liked the Iron Man 2 preview too.)
Friday, January 8, 2010
Avatar (Charlie)
Saw it and also loved it. I was worried about all the hype and that it would not be as good as everyone was saying. Well it went above and beyond. If you have not seen this movie yet make sure to see it on the big screen and in 3D.
I enjoyed the cast and their Avatar look a likes. One of my favorites is a Native American actor Wes Studi (Last of the Mohicans, Heat) and as soon as his CG character walked on the screen I knew who was doing his voice before he spoke. All the CG characters have facial features of their actors.
One thing I would like to have seen with this movie is more about the Na'vi (I think I spelled that right) and less with the battles. This coming from an action junky. I would have been happy sitting through a 3 hour drama about the Na'vi and no violence. Much of the movie (and some of my favorite parts) felt like i was watching a documentary on the Discovery Channel.
This is a beautiful movie. The landscape and CG was amazing to watch. Combined with a lot of actors that I really enjoy (Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Wes Studi and Giovanni Ribisi) made this movie well worth what I paid for the ticket.
I enjoyed the cast and their Avatar look a likes. One of my favorites is a Native American actor Wes Studi (Last of the Mohicans, Heat) and as soon as his CG character walked on the screen I knew who was doing his voice before he spoke. All the CG characters have facial features of their actors.
One thing I would like to have seen with this movie is more about the Na'vi (I think I spelled that right) and less with the battles. This coming from an action junky. I would have been happy sitting through a 3 hour drama about the Na'vi and no violence. Much of the movie (and some of my favorite parts) felt like i was watching a documentary on the Discovery Channel.
This is a beautiful movie. The landscape and CG was amazing to watch. Combined with a lot of actors that I really enjoy (Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Wes Studi and Giovanni Ribisi) made this movie well worth what I paid for the ticket.
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