What I really hated: Every other thing other than the abovementioned point
If you have watched Hollywood films for the past 5-10 years, you can feel safe to skip this one. All the CGIs, action scenes and storyline has been done to death millions of times. If you really watch this movie, then Milla Jovonich must really be your idol. In terms of narrative, all avid movie-goers must have seen it all before countless times. It's almost comforting to know that the trilogy is coming to an end. It should be. And for good.
What I loved most: The character Fogell. Nothing more, nothing less
What I really hated: The movie never seem to progress. A perfect dampener to a movie-goer's expectations
When reviewers said that this movie is done in the tradition of "Road Trip", it's true. This is movie IS a road trip of three teenagers. However, when they said that this movie rocks, it is not entirely true since the pace is slow, with some laugable jokes thrown in for good measure. It seems that the three guys are simply dragged from one scene / place to another with minimal story development . The only saving grace for this film is the two policemen who added much laughter and provide a rather hilarious look at what it's like when legal enforcers flaunt the law and get personal.
On the whole, it's a good effort on the part of the filmmaker, but "Superbad" will never be on par with "The 40-year Virgin", which is a classic masterpiece to me, alongside "Borat" if you are into comedies. Yes, geeks are cool but as the movie illustrates, they are not so cool. Yet.
It has been sometime since a movie like “The Good Son” comes along and provides the bench mark to what makes a good domestic thriller. And “Joshua” is a good successor to this genre. Unlike most films which shock with gore and editing, this film shocks with normality. At the heart of a typical family lies a web of lies, psychological abuses and betrayals.
If you think that Sam Rockwell’s acting ability is proven in “Matchstick Men”, you should watch this film. But no one comes close to the versatile actress Vera Farmiga, whose eccentric antics in the midst of chaos can at times make you laugh. And kudos to Jacob Cogan who portray Joshua, a child whose inner thoughts is so deep and dark that it’s almost unfathomable. The same can be said for the depth of this movie.
This film is not for the weak of heart. While the film proceeds at a relaxed pace till the end, the real horrifying climax more than compensates for the admission price for this movie. Be warned.
What I loved most: Anthony Hopkins reprising his role as Hannibal Lecter. Well, almost..
What I really hated: Ryan Gosling playing a jerk that is just too charismatic to hate
The storyline is simple: A man (Anthony Hopkins) shot his wife dead and a persecutor (Ryan Gosling) is sent in to persecute the murderer.
While the premise is similar to "Primal Fear" (for those of you who have watch this film starring Edward Norton and Richard Gere), "Fracture" deals more with the internal turmoils of a calculated man who has to deal with the infidelity of his wife.
The film allows the audience to enter the psyche of this man and made them question his beliefs. A thought-provoking film indeed.
What I loved most: Knowing that internal beauty still shines
What I really hated: Promoting of plastic surgery for the not-so-svelte ladies
The female lead Kim A-Joong is a new actress, but her rawness in acting adds authenticity to her role as a plumb woman who has to adapt to her slimness after plastic surgery. And she pulls it off perfectly.
The fact that she used her own voice for the songs in the movie is simply amazing. Thanks to her vocals and this film, the music track "Maria" is now in the top music box office in Korea.
"200 pounds beauty" is simply a great film because it shows that while external beauty can be fixed through plastic surgery, internal beauty is so much more beautiful in so many ways - such a woman's tone of voice and an aura around her that exudes innocence.
