*** Man of Steel Review ***
Man of Steel Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner , Diane
Lane, Michael Shannon, and Russell Crowe as Jor-El. The film was an
awesome movie and I really enjoyed how freshly original it was. I really
enjoyed how they concentrated on Clark Kent/Superman personal and
emotion growth more than the romance between Superman and Lois Lane. I
thought the film was very raw, gritty,
and it's one of the most realistic comic book films ever made. The film
was darker, more confident and more character driven piece than
expected. The script and dialogue by David S. Goyer and Christopher
Nolan manages to take an all-too familiar story (the script is a
combination of the first two Donner Superman movies) and tell it with
emotional depth, subtle humor, and with enough variables changed around
that prevents it from feeling like a dull film. The script and dialogue
did had a few flaws specially when we get into the climactic battles,
third act of the action and fighting sequences were stretched too long.
The film has a big problem of pacing. Director, Zack Snyder crafted an
extraordinary masterpiece with gorgeous action sequences that is shining
with a Terence Malick-type of art-house quality. Snyder also proves to
be the perfect choice to direct the epic-scale visceral action that was
severely lacking in the 2006 'Superman Returns'. Henry Cavill steps
into the cape as the Man of Steel and he was an absolute revelation in
the part. Cavill does a great job in balancing raw charm and unflinching
sincerity while also convincingly selling a younger more uncertain
Clark Kent who is just beginning to realize his calling as a superhero.
Amy Adams was delightful and fantastic as Lois Lane and it was great to
see her become a more active character in the plot (aside from being the
damsel in distress). Kevin Costner and Diane Lane gave such strength
and heart to their characters and delivered wonderful performances.
Russell Crowe was excellent, he has more screen time than you expect and
leaves a strong impression. Michael Shannon was incredible, his
interpretation of General Zod was just fearless. The special and visual
effects are amazing and astounding, which makes it feels real and such
an eye candy experience. The action sequences are immaculate and well
choreographed. But, they were just stretched way to long for the screen
time of the film. I thought that the film provides a successful and
refreshing reboot to a franchise that was in desperate need of it after
the disaster of 2006 'Superman Returns’. The film was a powerful and
entertaining rebirth of the American icon that has been clearly made
with complete care to the source material and as a film as well. I will
give this film an A-.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
The Conjuring Review
*** The Conjuring Review ***
The Conjuring Starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor. The film was very intense and very scary. The film takes its time to build up tension; therefore it's more harrowing, because you don't know when the scares will start. Everything in the film was unpredictable. While it is not the scariest movie in recent memory, the scares themselves are well-crafted, and smartly delivered, and incredibly effective. The best part about them was that they are old-schooled crafted where CGI has little or nothing to do with them. The events, for the most part, was well made that it is almost impossible to find the computer made scares. While the scares are effective and realistically made, the creepy atmosphere is where the movie really shines. The creepiness of this movie is fantastic as there are numerous scenes where you cannot help but shudder. The script and dialogue by Chad and Carey Hayes was perfectly well written and who show off their skill at setting up scares and delivering increasingly suspenseful scenes. The plot was perfectly well constructed and the film boasts a powerful and tense atmosphere that will chill and terrify you. The Director James Wan did another amazing job and the fact that he can craft a truly intense and creepy ghost tale. The acting on this film was very strong and convincingly well acted. The film uses a unique framing to create tension, with creative camera angles and shots that don't feel gimmicky, rather fresh and often ingenious. The cinematography is both beautiful but is also a classical throw-back. The film really does feel like its setting, that of the late 60s. I will give this film an A.
The Conjuring Starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor. The film was very intense and very scary. The film takes its time to build up tension; therefore it's more harrowing, because you don't know when the scares will start. Everything in the film was unpredictable. While it is not the scariest movie in recent memory, the scares themselves are well-crafted, and smartly delivered, and incredibly effective. The best part about them was that they are old-schooled crafted where CGI has little or nothing to do with them. The events, for the most part, was well made that it is almost impossible to find the computer made scares. While the scares are effective and realistically made, the creepy atmosphere is where the movie really shines. The creepiness of this movie is fantastic as there are numerous scenes where you cannot help but shudder. The script and dialogue by Chad and Carey Hayes was perfectly well written and who show off their skill at setting up scares and delivering increasingly suspenseful scenes. The plot was perfectly well constructed and the film boasts a powerful and tense atmosphere that will chill and terrify you. The Director James Wan did another amazing job and the fact that he can craft a truly intense and creepy ghost tale. The acting on this film was very strong and convincingly well acted. The film uses a unique framing to create tension, with creative camera angles and shots that don't feel gimmicky, rather fresh and often ingenious. The cinematography is both beautiful but is also a classical throw-back. The film really does feel like its setting, that of the late 60s. I will give this film an A.
The Heat Review
*** The Heat Review ***
The Heat Starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. I thought the film was hilariously laugh out loud funny film. I thought that Bullock and McCarthy have terrific chemistry and elevate the simple-minded material with their riffing and adept physical comedy. The film does have a few flaws mainly in the script and dialogue which relies on the same type of buddy cop dynamic and clichés that have been done hundreds of times before. But despite similarities and an overdone plot, it's still a very funny movie. Surprisingly, there are also a few twists in the film that few will see coming. The main reason the film was awesome was because of Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy made this movie better than it should be. The action and fighting sequences were very well done and very well choreographed. The talents of director Paul Feig, who we know is highly capable of showing the intricacies of female relationships from his other film, 'Bridesmaids' and he knows funny, and he gives his actors plenty of room to work and improv time to knock back shots, bust a move and beat up men . The film has no claims on sophistication or originality, but it includes perhaps a never seen level of absurdity and joyful sense of naughtiness. I just thought it was simply hilarious, very enjoyable and surprisingly witty lines. I will give this film a B+.
The Heat Starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. I thought the film was hilariously laugh out loud funny film. I thought that Bullock and McCarthy have terrific chemistry and elevate the simple-minded material with their riffing and adept physical comedy. The film does have a few flaws mainly in the script and dialogue which relies on the same type of buddy cop dynamic and clichés that have been done hundreds of times before. But despite similarities and an overdone plot, it's still a very funny movie. Surprisingly, there are also a few twists in the film that few will see coming. The main reason the film was awesome was because of Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy made this movie better than it should be. The action and fighting sequences were very well done and very well choreographed. The talents of director Paul Feig, who we know is highly capable of showing the intricacies of female relationships from his other film, 'Bridesmaids' and he knows funny, and he gives his actors plenty of room to work and improv time to knock back shots, bust a move and beat up men . The film has no claims on sophistication or originality, but it includes perhaps a never seen level of absurdity and joyful sense of naughtiness. I just thought it was simply hilarious, very enjoyable and surprisingly witty lines. I will give this film a B+.
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