At the risk, and with no guilt my tag line for this film: He's just not that into you, meets Jules and Jim.
This film was fantastic, I loved it every bit about it. I wish more films were of this caliber. Dolan beautifully captured the essence of being in love with someone who is for the most part ambivalent about your feelings. The cast did a great job.
I also really liked the coloring and composition of the film. The pillow talk, although redundant in explaining the feelings of the character, really emphasized the sadness they felt.
The scenes of the expository interviews really added depth (and that's where the He's Just Not that Into you analogy comes from).
Overall amazing film, definitely recommend it. Now if only J'ai Tue Ma Mere was available outside of Quebec I'd be set.
Cheers.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
127 Hours (2010)
From when this movie started the only thought I had was "oh god, when is he going to saw his arm off", and I think that might have been the general thought in the theatre. Once the sawing started to go down we were all squirming in our seats, ha.
That being said 127 Hours was alright. I didn't feel like it was a masterpiece. The editing, pacing and general character development was very much done in a music video/ fast-paced style, which albeit worked with this concept, I just feel like it inhibited this film from being a classic.
The film is enjoyable, but it's not a film that will require more than one viewing to get the gist of it.
Definitely a good performance by James Franco, but not the best performance I've seen of the year. I can't take him completely seriously, maybe as a result of his earlier work, but he definitely is working toward getting some dramatic chops. Rock it, dude.
Worth checking out, it is inspiring, Danny Boyle knows how to put together a film, overall.
That being said 127 Hours was alright. I didn't feel like it was a masterpiece. The editing, pacing and general character development was very much done in a music video/ fast-paced style, which albeit worked with this concept, I just feel like it inhibited this film from being a classic.
The film is enjoyable, but it's not a film that will require more than one viewing to get the gist of it.
Definitely a good performance by James Franco, but not the best performance I've seen of the year. I can't take him completely seriously, maybe as a result of his earlier work, but he definitely is working toward getting some dramatic chops. Rock it, dude.
Worth checking out, it is inspiring, Danny Boyle knows how to put together a film, overall.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sympathy for the Devil (1968)
If you're looking for a clean transition between art cinema and classic rock 'n roll, look no further. A grand combination of The Rolling Stones' hit Sympathy for the Devil, and Jean-Luc Godard zany political monologues, this film really makes you scratch your head, and go huh. I can't say I enjoyed it much past the recording sessions of The Rolling Stones. I zoned out, and websurfed during the political scenes.
It was cool to watch, but probably not something I would revisit.
It was cool to watch, but probably not something I would revisit.
Knight and Day (2010)
I'm not even done watching this movie and I already need to say it's shit. I was hoping for some ridiculous "crazy" scenes of Tom Cruise. Oh wait, Paul Dano showed up. Nah, he wouldn't be able to contribute enough to save this sinking ship. Weak. Only benefit to this excursion is the business I gave Bay St Video when I rented it.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Stop Making Sense (1984)
I really liked this movie. David Bryne and the rest of the Talking Heads are very talented. I thought the movie was very well shot and the band's performance was really good. Byrne's crazy dancing were really cool, and I like his big suit outfit.
Overall very enjoyable.
Overall very enjoyable.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Tron: Legacy (2010)
I enjoyed this film. I saw it about a week ago, and it's not like the film particularly resonated with me, I just found it entertaining. It's the 2nd film I've seen in 3D now (the first one being Avatar, which I detested) so I'm still a lightweight when it comes to this medium. I thought the 3D was really appropriate for this film, and was used well in the story framework.
Components that stood out: Daft Punk's OST - wicked choice of group, and definitely made a point to listen to the OST before the film came out, and after watching the film.
Michael Sheen's performance as a backstabbing badass. In the same vein as Alan Rickman as Snape in Harry Potter, Sheen steals all his scenes, I only wish there was more of him.
Awesome scene with the motorcycle game - I think this was meant to be the scene that carried the film. Definitely the scene that I remember most.
Lacking Components: CGI Jeff Bridges - He looked like a friggin Benjamin Button, I hated looking at it.
Couldn't have been bothered to try and connect Legacy with the original Tron from the 80s. I thought Legacy stool by itself. I've seen parts of the original, and had no problem following Legacy with my limited knowledge of the on going story.
Cheers.
Components that stood out: Daft Punk's OST - wicked choice of group, and definitely made a point to listen to the OST before the film came out, and after watching the film.
Michael Sheen's performance as a backstabbing badass. In the same vein as Alan Rickman as Snape in Harry Potter, Sheen steals all his scenes, I only wish there was more of him.
Awesome scene with the motorcycle game - I think this was meant to be the scene that carried the film. Definitely the scene that I remember most.
Lacking Components: CGI Jeff Bridges - He looked like a friggin Benjamin Button, I hated looking at it.
Couldn't have been bothered to try and connect Legacy with the original Tron from the 80s. I thought Legacy stool by itself. I've seen parts of the original, and had no problem following Legacy with my limited knowledge of the on going story.
Cheers.
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