Sunday, July 30, 2006
Miami Vice
USA 2006
Dir: Michael Mann
Stars: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Li Gong
In a word: Hypermacho
Where was Sonny's aligator? They do not walk in 'Miami Vice', they swagger. They do not talk, words come out in stuccato. Colin Farrell and most of the cast looked like they had been freshly cut from a forrest. For an action film there was only a few action set pieces, which was good. So what was the plots: drugs, guns, deception, desire, does it matter? Overall a disappointing film. It may have been Michael Mann's intention to portray a serious image of undercover work, or to have the stuccato speach represent gun fire, it did not work for me.
Why see it? Some lovely South American scenery, you have a thing for one of the stars, you watched the TV show.
Dir: Michael Mann
Stars: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Li Gong
In a word: Hypermacho
Where was Sonny's aligator? They do not walk in 'Miami Vice', they swagger. They do not talk, words come out in stuccato. Colin Farrell and most of the cast looked like they had been freshly cut from a forrest. For an action film there was only a few action set pieces, which was good. So what was the plots: drugs, guns, deception, desire, does it matter? Overall a disappointing film. It may have been Michael Mann's intention to portray a serious image of undercover work, or to have the stuccato speach represent gun fire, it did not work for me.
Why see it? Some lovely South American scenery, you have a thing for one of the stars, you watched the TV show.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Clerks II
USA 2006
Dir: Kevin Smith
Stars: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Rosario Dawson
In one word: Twisted
The boys of Quick stop are back, along with Jay and Silent bob. Jay (Jason Mewes) seems to have toned it down a little, Randal (Jeff Anderson) has not. Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal are working at Mooby's (remember the big evil corporation from 'Dogma'). Becky (Rosario Dawson) is there boss and Elias (Trevor Fehrman) is the geek co-worker who Randal hassles constantly. Dante is about to get married and move to Florida, and Randal is going to miss his best/only friend, but does Randal want to get married. That pretty much covers the plot, but you are not seeing this film for the plot, but the dialogue, and that is as good as ever. So if you have liked any of the Kevin Smith movies this film should be on your to see list, but it does not need a big screen, although who wants to wait.
Why see it? You like to laugh at twisted jokes, basically you are a little (or a lot) warped, or you would like to see a dialogue film.
Links: IMDB
Dir: Kevin Smith
Stars: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Rosario Dawson
In one word: Twisted
The boys of Quick stop are back, along with Jay and Silent bob. Jay (Jason Mewes) seems to have toned it down a little, Randal (Jeff Anderson) has not. Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal are working at Mooby's (remember the big evil corporation from 'Dogma'). Becky (Rosario Dawson) is there boss and Elias (Trevor Fehrman) is the geek co-worker who Randal hassles constantly. Dante is about to get married and move to Florida, and Randal is going to miss his best/only friend, but does Randal want to get married. That pretty much covers the plot, but you are not seeing this film for the plot, but the dialogue, and that is as good as ever. So if you have liked any of the Kevin Smith movies this film should be on your to see list, but it does not need a big screen, although who wants to wait.
Why see it? You like to laugh at twisted jokes, basically you are a little (or a lot) warped, or you would like to see a dialogue film.
Links: IMDB
Monday, July 17, 2006
The Devil Wears Prada
USA 2006
Dir: David Frankel
Stars: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathwaway
In a Word: Stylish
A chick flick that guys can enjoy. A very funny movie. Meryl Streep and Anne Hathwaway put in brilliant performances along with Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. While the rest of the cast are ok, at best. This film though is very focused on the 2 leads. The best way for me to describe this film is to say it is a milder version of 'Swimming with Sharks' (a very good black comedy from a few years ago). Meryl Streep plays Miranda Priestly bitch boss from hell. Anne Hathaway plays Andy Sachs a wantabe journalist who is using the job of Meryl's assistant's assistant to make connections. This ends up being a bit of the clash of slob (Anne) versus the fashionista (Meryl), or should that be fascistista. Anne's inevitable transformation to stylish clothes horse has a ring of her Princess Diaries movie. What makes this movie is the many jokes that just work beautifully and the fine performances from the leads.
Why See It? Because you wish to sit down and have a laugh with just a dash (a very small dash) of seriousness.
Links: IMDB
Dir: David Frankel
Stars: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathwaway
In a Word: Stylish
A chick flick that guys can enjoy. A very funny movie. Meryl Streep and Anne Hathwaway put in brilliant performances along with Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. While the rest of the cast are ok, at best. This film though is very focused on the 2 leads. The best way for me to describe this film is to say it is a milder version of 'Swimming with Sharks' (a very good black comedy from a few years ago). Meryl Streep plays Miranda Priestly bitch boss from hell. Anne Hathaway plays Andy Sachs a wantabe journalist who is using the job of Meryl's assistant's assistant to make connections. This ends up being a bit of the clash of slob (Anne) versus the fashionista (Meryl), or should that be fascistista. Anne's inevitable transformation to stylish clothes horse has a ring of her Princess Diaries movie. What makes this movie is the many jokes that just work beautifully and the fine performances from the leads.
Why See It? Because you wish to sit down and have a laugh with just a dash (a very small dash) of seriousness.
Links: IMDB
