Showing posts with label movie review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movie review. Show all posts

Friday, August 5, 2011

Another Earth - Review



Upon discovery of a planet exactly like our own planet earth, a terrible tragedy emerges.



This story is about a yound teen - Rhoda (played by Brit Marling), who is captured by the mysteries of astronomy. The circumstances of her wonder lead her into harm's way. With a promising life ahead of her, Rhoda is thrown onto another life path because of the events leading up to the discovery of this new earth.



A very sombre film that touched my heart.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - REVIEW

Pirates of the Caribbean ~ On Stranger Tides is here!!!

Depp fans are in for a treat. What could be better than watching Johnny Depp? Johnny Depp on IMAX AND in 3D!!!

The movie starts off with a real "Wow!" factor. We're thrown straight into a chase scene that starts off inside the castle and then leads onto the streets of London. There are a lot of cool stunts. Shortly after, you're right in the middle of a challenging dual of swords. I was already engaged as the first part of the movie was promising to deliver lots more excitment throughout the movie.

In this adventure, Jack Sparrow (Depp) is forced onto Blackbeard's ship to lead the crew to the fountain of youth. Angelica (Penelope Cruz) is onboard posing as Blackbeard's daughter (the bad guy) and the playful tension is fun between her and Depp. There are new characters and lots of "pirate speak". Aye! The special effects are really interesting and my personal fave were the mermaids. The 3D special effects were also very good, I only wished there were more.

In all, an entertaining movie with lots of "aye" candy. Aye, it be lovely!

Opens in theatres this Friday.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

The Conspirator - Review

This film is based on the true story of Mary Surratt (played by Robin Wright) and her son John (played by Johnny Simmons) and their involvement of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.



Mary was the owner of a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth (Toby Kebbell) and a gang of others (including her son John) met to organize, conspire and plan attacks on the President, Vice president and Secretary of State.
As the nation turns against her, Surratt is forced to rely on her lawyer Frederick Aiken (James Mcavoy) to defend and save her life.




The settings, costumes and lighting created by Robert Redford (director) were second to none. He really captured the tone of post-Civil War. The cast were outstanding and held up the story, which was very powerful.


I really enjoyed this drama although found that one needed a bit more patience than usual as it was a bit slower than one is used to. But, in all, it worked.


Bravo Redford!


Opens in theatres 6th May 2011

Monday, April 4, 2011

HANNA - Review




The awaited "Hanna" opens in theatres this Friday.

This film opens with the breathtaking scenery of the alps, Bad Tolz, where the uncharted wilderness reveals Hanna (newcomer Saoirse Ronan) running through wintry woods. Hanna is a natural beauty in the forest and is armed with a bow and arrow. Not more than 16 years old, she runs like a deer, hunts like a tiger and is apparently accustomed to the winter climate and survival of the fittest. There, she kills a deer. First with her bow and arrow, then with a pistol. Soon after, she is silently approached by her father, Erik (played by Eric Bana) and there, you really see her talents shine as a fighter. And so sets the foundation of the movie... You soon learn that Hanna and Erik have been living in the wilderness since Hanna was a child. She has been intensely home schooled and preparing for the day she departs into the "real" world.

The "real world" includes the diabolical and ruthless intelligence operative Marissa Weigler played by Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett who has been looking for Erik and Hanna for years. The movie "Hanna" takes you on a thriller of a ride through the mountains of Finland, Germany, then through the desserts of Morocco and the bustling marketplaces. The scenery sequences are a feast for the eyes, the music is more than outstanding (The Chemical Brothers) and really adds to the suspense of the movie. The film starts off with such thrilling promise that somehow doesn't hold through. It just wasn't as engaging throughout as I hoped it would be and lost momentum in the middle. This movie is still worth a "look see" for the scenery and the music.

Opens in theatres this Friday.