*** 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+.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Scream 2 Review
*** Scream 2 Review***
Scream 2 Starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The film was equally as good as the original. The film was smart and entertaining like the original and it delivers the shocks and some unexpected plot twists. The film is remarkably well-acted, well written and well directed. Kevin Williamson's script and dialogue was incredible here. It builds on all the ideas that were touched on in the original and digs deeper into the characters and fan reception of horror movies in general. Wes Craven did a terrific job as director, and it shows again that he's the master of horror movies. The deaths are suspenseful, the characters are charming and likable, and the twist ending works better than it has any right to. I really enjoyed most devastating moment of the film, which is Randy’s death. Jamie Kennedy gets the movie's most shocking death scene, as well as, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s death scene was the best in the film. Overall, the kills are more threatening, it's double the horror and the film explains to us how a horror sequel works which is the most important fact of all. Again, I really liked the in-jokes, the self-aware characters, and the incredible level of gore in this film like in the original. I will give this movie an A.
Scream 2 Starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The film was equally as good as the original. The film was smart and entertaining like the original and it delivers the shocks and some unexpected plot twists. The film is remarkably well-acted, well written and well directed. Kevin Williamson's script and dialogue was incredible here. It builds on all the ideas that were touched on in the original and digs deeper into the characters and fan reception of horror movies in general. Wes Craven did a terrific job as director, and it shows again that he's the master of horror movies. The deaths are suspenseful, the characters are charming and likable, and the twist ending works better than it has any right to. I really enjoyed most devastating moment of the film, which is Randy’s death. Jamie Kennedy gets the movie's most shocking death scene, as well as, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s death scene was the best in the film. Overall, the kills are more threatening, it's double the horror and the film explains to us how a horror sequel works which is the most important fact of all. Again, I really liked the in-jokes, the self-aware characters, and the incredible level of gore in this film like in the original. I will give this movie an A.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Fast and Furious 6 Review
***Fast and Furious 6 Review***
Fast and Furious 6 Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez. The film was very entertaining with it’s over the top action and fighting sequences. When the action scenes happen, they are awesome. Justin Lin keeps getting better as a director, and it’s always easy to understand what's happening amidst the high-speed chaos that inevitably ensues. The film was so amazing during the action and fighting sequence because over the course of the series it’s easy to buy in to the insane logic of people jumping out of and onto speeding cars, or to survive burning wrecks without a scratch. But try to introduce a half-hearted romance, double-cross, or rivalry into the film and the momentum is lost. The script and dialogue in this film was so awful that it makes you wonder why they keep trying. The performances in the film were decent, but Dwayne Johnson and Gina Carano were just terrible in the movie. Johnson and Carano are just terrible actors and the audience can see how awful their performance was in the film. The film was explosively entertaining, wonderfully funny and outrageously over the top good time with intense action and fighting sequences. The film has the most ridiculous plot points and repetitious messages, but when it comes time to unleash some top-draw action, that's when Lin earns his mettle. The last two extended action set pieces in the film are stunners, massive, constantly evolving, and ridiculous in the best ways possible. The first was a freeway chase involving a tank and along a coastal Spanish highway high above cliffs. The second was the finale involves a giant military aircraft and a seemingly endless runway, which was the best thing about the film. I strongly believe that Fast 5 was way better than this film overall. I will give this movie a B.
Fast and Furious 6 Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez. The film was very entertaining with it’s over the top action and fighting sequences. When the action scenes happen, they are awesome. Justin Lin keeps getting better as a director, and it’s always easy to understand what's happening amidst the high-speed chaos that inevitably ensues. The film was so amazing during the action and fighting sequence because over the course of the series it’s easy to buy in to the insane logic of people jumping out of and onto speeding cars, or to survive burning wrecks without a scratch. But try to introduce a half-hearted romance, double-cross, or rivalry into the film and the momentum is lost. The script and dialogue in this film was so awful that it makes you wonder why they keep trying. The performances in the film were decent, but Dwayne Johnson and Gina Carano were just terrible in the movie. Johnson and Carano are just terrible actors and the audience can see how awful their performance was in the film. The film was explosively entertaining, wonderfully funny and outrageously over the top good time with intense action and fighting sequences. The film has the most ridiculous plot points and repetitious messages, but when it comes time to unleash some top-draw action, that's when Lin earns his mettle. The last two extended action set pieces in the film are stunners, massive, constantly evolving, and ridiculous in the best ways possible. The first was a freeway chase involving a tank and along a coastal Spanish highway high above cliffs. The second was the finale involves a giant military aircraft and a seemingly endless runway, which was the best thing about the film. I strongly believe that Fast 5 was way better than this film overall. I will give this movie a B.
Iron Man 3 Review
*** Iron Man 3 Review***
Iron Man 3 Starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, and Guy Pearce. The film was just amazing and very exhilarating adrenaline-rush of a film. Director, Shane Black succeeds perfectly with his direction, writing and mixing it up with real world events and villains. Shane Black (of the fantastic "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang") wisely takes a deeper look at the humanity of Stark, by the process of stripping him bare and making him ask himself if he really needs the suit. The script and dialogue was ambitious but not wise enough to be rightfully beneficial. The film delivers some decent dialogue, intriguing plot-twist, sharp humor and incredible non-stop action sequences. Aside from its darker tone it still manages to be a load of fun to watch. The all-star cast was truly amazing in the film. Robert Downy Jr. is at the top of his game once again, delivering humor, charm and confidence. Downy Jr. adds new depth to the character and shines in a different light. Downey Jr. has an amazing chemistry with Paltrow and Cheadle. Don Cheadle was just terrific. Gwyneth Paltrow was fantastic. Guy Pearce was excellent. Ben Kingsley was brilliant. Pearce and Kingsley are outstanding villains and it looked like they are having a blast. I totally like that the film was darker and more serious than its predecessors. The pacing is perhaps a little uneven, but it was still enjoyable. The twist in the tale revolving around The Mandarin was a great idea and very effectively smart and extremely thought out. The Plot of the story kind of feels a little cliché and very similar to the plot line of Batman Forever. The special and visual effects were amazing and well planned out with exhilarating imagination. I thought the film ended with a bang and it was a very satisfying conclusion to the series. I will give this movie an A.
Iron Man 3 Starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, and Guy Pearce. The film was just amazing and very exhilarating adrenaline-rush of a film. Director, Shane Black succeeds perfectly with his direction, writing and mixing it up with real world events and villains. Shane Black (of the fantastic "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang") wisely takes a deeper look at the humanity of Stark, by the process of stripping him bare and making him ask himself if he really needs the suit. The script and dialogue was ambitious but not wise enough to be rightfully beneficial. The film delivers some decent dialogue, intriguing plot-twist, sharp humor and incredible non-stop action sequences. Aside from its darker tone it still manages to be a load of fun to watch. The all-star cast was truly amazing in the film. Robert Downy Jr. is at the top of his game once again, delivering humor, charm and confidence. Downy Jr. adds new depth to the character and shines in a different light. Downey Jr. has an amazing chemistry with Paltrow and Cheadle. Don Cheadle was just terrific. Gwyneth Paltrow was fantastic. Guy Pearce was excellent. Ben Kingsley was brilliant. Pearce and Kingsley are outstanding villains and it looked like they are having a blast. I totally like that the film was darker and more serious than its predecessors. The pacing is perhaps a little uneven, but it was still enjoyable. The twist in the tale revolving around The Mandarin was a great idea and very effectively smart and extremely thought out. The Plot of the story kind of feels a little cliché and very similar to the plot line of Batman Forever. The special and visual effects were amazing and well planned out with exhilarating imagination. I thought the film ended with a bang and it was a very satisfying conclusion to the series. I will give this movie an A.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Scream (1996) Review.
*** Scream (1996) *** Review
Scream Starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Rose McGowan and Skeet Ulrich. The film has a great mixed of bone chilling suspense and witty dialogues. The film is scary, tightly structured, and often effective as a straight horror film. I really enjoyed the in-jokes and the self-aware characters and the incredible level of gore in this film. The script and dialogue was just very cleverly crafted with well developed characters and very original killing scenes. The film is also very original and entertaining with great suspense throughout, great plot, and a smart way of making fun of itself and all other great scary flicks. The film is directed with precision by the master of horror Wes Craven, who populates the film with tons of neat little in jokes as well. The script and dialogue by Kevin Williamson is very intelligent and smartly written. I just love the opening sequence with the taunting and eventually brutal phone call is very gripping and I still have fond memories of Rose McGowan going out to meet her demise in the garage doggie door. The acting was very great with intense and very emotional performances by all the actors in the film. I will give it an A+.
Scream Starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Rose McGowan and Skeet Ulrich. The film has a great mixed of bone chilling suspense and witty dialogues. The film is scary, tightly structured, and often effective as a straight horror film. I really enjoyed the in-jokes and the self-aware characters and the incredible level of gore in this film. The script and dialogue was just very cleverly crafted with well developed characters and very original killing scenes. The film is also very original and entertaining with great suspense throughout, great plot, and a smart way of making fun of itself and all other great scary flicks. The film is directed with precision by the master of horror Wes Craven, who populates the film with tons of neat little in jokes as well. The script and dialogue by Kevin Williamson is very intelligent and smartly written. I just love the opening sequence with the taunting and eventually brutal phone call is very gripping and I still have fond memories of Rose McGowan going out to meet her demise in the garage doggie door. The acting was very great with intense and very emotional performances by all the actors in the film. I will give it an A+.
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