Rated: PG
Duration: 115 mins
Genre: Comedy
Director: Rob Lettermen (Monsters vs Aliens 2009, Shark Tale 2004, Shrek 2001, Lake Placid 1999)
I went to see Gulliver’s Travels with a friend who had been to the same film the day before but liked it so much wanted to see it again. I thought it was a classic movie for kids and a laugh for the adults.
It stars the big kid himself, Jack Black, Emily Blunt and Jason Seqel, together along with Rob Lettermen they make a great film.
Gulliver has a pretty ordinary life running the mail room in a large company but has a major crush on the girl that runs the reports and writing room. When she gives him a task to go to sea, he gets swept away and ends up in a land where the people are as small as ants. When he becomes known as 'The Beast' and gets carried away with his own size, he tells the King that the land that he came from he used to be the President. This of course leads to an expectation that he can fight off all the enemies, which is easier said than done.
I thought the length of the film was just enough to not bore me. In my opinion Jack Black fits the role perfectly, a funny yet a bit stupid at times, he comes together to make the perfect Gulliver.
I would happily recommend this movie to anyone.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Movie Night
2nd of April afternoon session.
Location: Como
Time: 4pm
Movie: Barney's Version
Drinks: 3pm for those that want to meet at Como Bar for a drink beforehand. If l don't hear from anyone then l will be there from 3.30pm.
Hope to see you there.
PS: Have a BBQ/Dinner on that night hence the afternoon session.
Bernice Farrugia
CEO Bernsbackrow
04 100 626 74
Location: Como
Time: 4pm
Movie: Barney's Version
Drinks: 3pm for those that want to meet at Como Bar for a drink beforehand. If l don't hear from anyone then l will be there from 3.30pm.
Hope to see you there.
PS: Have a BBQ/Dinner on that night hence the afternoon session.
Bernice Farrugia
CEO Bernsbackrow
04 100 626 74
A Single Man
Rated: M
Duration: 99 mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Tom Ford
Once upon a time there was a man who was a fashion designer for one of the biggest houses, Gucci and YSL who decided to pack it all up and direct movies. Welcome Tom Ford. He had never directed anything before other than the models on a catwalk but obviously this was enough of a training ground because this first time effort is good but more to the point, stylish. Some may not like how neat and clean the movie is and how nothing is out of place. However this seemingly orderly and calm world clashes with the character of George Falconer who is feeling anything but peaceful.
Colin Firth was nominated for Academy Award for his role as George Falconer in 2010 but missed out because it was 'Jeff Bridges time'.
This film is slow in parts so be prepared. The movie takes place over one day only but that's enough to give you an understanding of how long a day can be when you are tormented.
I liked this film because of the love that is expressed, the set design and of course Colin Firth. He manages once again to immerse himself into the character so deeply you forget where one ended and the other began.
Next film please Tom Ford.
Duration: 99 mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Tom Ford
Once upon a time there was a man who was a fashion designer for one of the biggest houses, Gucci and YSL who decided to pack it all up and direct movies. Welcome Tom Ford. He had never directed anything before other than the models on a catwalk but obviously this was enough of a training ground because this first time effort is good but more to the point, stylish. Some may not like how neat and clean the movie is and how nothing is out of place. However this seemingly orderly and calm world clashes with the character of George Falconer who is feeling anything but peaceful.
Colin Firth was nominated for Academy Award for his role as George Falconer in 2010 but missed out because it was 'Jeff Bridges time'.
This film is slow in parts so be prepared. The movie takes place over one day only but that's enough to give you an understanding of how long a day can be when you are tormented.
I liked this film because of the love that is expressed, the set design and of course Colin Firth. He manages once again to immerse himself into the character so deeply you forget where one ended and the other began.
Next film please Tom Ford.
Brothers
Rated: M
Duration: 104 mins
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Director: Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot 1989, In the Name of The Father 1993, The Boxer 1997. He has alot more films to his name but l chose these as they are among three great films if you haven't seen any of them please do.)
l wanted to see this film because it had Natalie Portman in it, not kissing a girl this time. l missed seeing this at the movies when it came out so have managed to view it while on holidays.
I knew it would be good and it did not disappoint. The three actors are all fantastic and give powerful performances. Tobey Maguire sheds his Spiderman outfit quite dramatically, Jake Gyllenhaal proves he is a man for all seasons and Natalie Portman is captivating as a woman struggling with loss, renewal and the unknown. The two little girls are worth mentioning because one of them is just divine and her sadness pulpable.
This is not an altogether uplifting film but it has it's joyous moments. It is about war, family, loss, change, comfort, uncertainty but ultimately love. I would highly recommend.
Duration: 104 mins
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Director: Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot 1989, In the Name of The Father 1993, The Boxer 1997. He has alot more films to his name but l chose these as they are among three great films if you haven't seen any of them please do.)
l wanted to see this film because it had Natalie Portman in it, not kissing a girl this time. l missed seeing this at the movies when it came out so have managed to view it while on holidays.
I knew it would be good and it did not disappoint. The three actors are all fantastic and give powerful performances. Tobey Maguire sheds his Spiderman outfit quite dramatically, Jake Gyllenhaal proves he is a man for all seasons and Natalie Portman is captivating as a woman struggling with loss, renewal and the unknown. The two little girls are worth mentioning because one of them is just divine and her sadness pulpable.
This is not an altogether uplifting film but it has it's joyous moments. It is about war, family, loss, change, comfort, uncertainty but ultimately love. I would highly recommend.
Black Swan
Rated: MA
Duration: 111 mins
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream 2000, The Fountain 2006, The Wrestler 2008)
l wanted to see this because it had Natalie Portman in it pashing a girl. The fact that the movie is good was a bonus. Darren Aronofsky likes making movies about tortured souls trying to make good somehow as he did in The Wrestler. Mickey Rourke was wrestling with not only his opponents but his own inner demons and Natalie Portman is doing the same.
We all know by now what the movie is about but what we don't know is, is she fighting her mother, played by Barbara Hershey of 'Beaches' fame or herself?. l watched this movie slightly hungover on New Years Day so l may need to re-visit it with less blood shot eyes or a blinding headache. Still, what l do recall is thinking 'is this going to be like the movie 'Fight Club?' You'll have to watch it and see if you make the same comparison. If you don't, then l can blame alcohol and we can all rest easy but if you do, then champagne is not the enemy afterall.
Regardless of my condition the movie is worth seeing for just the effort and committment Natalie Portman put into this film. One year training at a Ballet School (where she met her now boyfriend and father of her child) and the possibility it will earn her an Academy Award.
Keep an eye out for an actress we have not seen for awhile and who became more famous for what she stole then the roles she was given.
Go see people and massage your toes when you get home.
Duration: 111 mins
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream 2000, The Fountain 2006, The Wrestler 2008)
l wanted to see this because it had Natalie Portman in it pashing a girl. The fact that the movie is good was a bonus. Darren Aronofsky likes making movies about tortured souls trying to make good somehow as he did in The Wrestler. Mickey Rourke was wrestling with not only his opponents but his own inner demons and Natalie Portman is doing the same.
We all know by now what the movie is about but what we don't know is, is she fighting her mother, played by Barbara Hershey of 'Beaches' fame or herself?. l watched this movie slightly hungover on New Years Day so l may need to re-visit it with less blood shot eyes or a blinding headache. Still, what l do recall is thinking 'is this going to be like the movie 'Fight Club?' You'll have to watch it and see if you make the same comparison. If you don't, then l can blame alcohol and we can all rest easy but if you do, then champagne is not the enemy afterall.
Regardless of my condition the movie is worth seeing for just the effort and committment Natalie Portman put into this film. One year training at a Ballet School (where she met her now boyfriend and father of her child) and the possibility it will earn her an Academy Award.
Keep an eye out for an actress we have not seen for awhile and who became more famous for what she stole then the roles she was given.
Go see people and massage your toes when you get home.
Somewhere
Rated: M
Duration: 98 mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Sofia Coppola (The Virging Suicides 1999, Lost In Translation 2003, Marie Antoinette 2006)
Anyone remember Stephen Dorff? You know the guy in that movie, you know the one? Well l didn't know the one and couldn't remember any of his movies and had to look them up. Among the numerous films he has been in the three l kinda recognised was Public Enemies 2009, Blade 1998 and Backbeat 1994.
Stephen Dorff is good at not doing much and looking lost and Elle Fanning is good at playing his daughter and just hangin out and looking lost also. Maybe this film should have been called 'Somewhere Else' because at times l wanted to be just that.
Sofia Coppola has a filming style that you either like or dislike. If you don't like, stay away, because not much happens and not much talking takes place either.
Duration: 98 mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Sofia Coppola (The Virging Suicides 1999, Lost In Translation 2003, Marie Antoinette 2006)
Anyone remember Stephen Dorff? You know the guy in that movie, you know the one? Well l didn't know the one and couldn't remember any of his movies and had to look them up. Among the numerous films he has been in the three l kinda recognised was Public Enemies 2009, Blade 1998 and Backbeat 1994.
Stephen Dorff is good at not doing much and looking lost and Elle Fanning is good at playing his daughter and just hangin out and looking lost also. Maybe this film should have been called 'Somewhere Else' because at times l wanted to be just that.
Sofia Coppola has a filming style that you either like or dislike. If you don't like, stay away, because not much happens and not much talking takes place either.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Keep In Mind
No reviews for the following films just ones to look out for that may still be at the cinema or out on dvd/internet, they are in no particular order. Feel free to send me your critic or let me know some others l can add to the list.
- Animal Kingdom
- The Hurt Locker
- Inception
- Shutter Island
- Social Network
- Chloe
- The Kids are Alright
- Black Swan
- The Village
- I am Love
- Boy
- Rachel at the Wedding
- Gran Torino
- Changeling
- Frost Nixon
- The Messenger
- The Reader
- Revolutionary Road
- Departed
- Mother and Child
- Bobby
- Damned United
- The Queen
- Blind Side
- Up In the Air
- City Island
The Kings Speech
Rated:M
Duration:118 mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Tom Hooper (Red Dust 2004 and Damned United 2009)
If you want a movie that is purely character driven and the actors immerse themselves so deep within the role that you forget you are watching actors, then go see The Kings Speech.
Colin Firth plays King George VI and was Queens Elizabeth's Dad. At the beginning of the film he ain't the King but just a Prince with a wife and two kids and of course a bloody bad stutter. Sadly for George he needs to give speeches every now and again, as you do when you are a Prince and this of course is somewhat of a health hazard. In his attempt to rectify the situation he comes across some interesting remedies. Finally through his wife, played by Helena Bonham Carter, he comes across an aussie bloke named Lionel, Geoffrey Rush and as they say 'The rest is history'. Guy Pearce is a lovely presence as the tormented older son who by the death of his Father inherits the thorne but because of the love for an American Divorcee, Wallace Simpson, must abdicate and therefore 'Stutter' is thrust right into the limelight.
Colin Firth's abililty to make you believe his stutter will be the death of him and the pulpable frustration with wanting to speak but cannot is superbly acted out. Geoffrey Rush is just lovely on screen and when 'George and Lionel' are together you just know everything will be ok.
Stay till the end becuase some information comes up that was quite touching.
Duration:118 mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Tom Hooper (Red Dust 2004 and Damned United 2009)
If you want a movie that is purely character driven and the actors immerse themselves so deep within the role that you forget you are watching actors, then go see The Kings Speech.
Colin Firth plays King George VI and was Queens Elizabeth's Dad. At the beginning of the film he ain't the King but just a Prince with a wife and two kids and of course a bloody bad stutter. Sadly for George he needs to give speeches every now and again, as you do when you are a Prince and this of course is somewhat of a health hazard. In his attempt to rectify the situation he comes across some interesting remedies. Finally through his wife, played by Helena Bonham Carter, he comes across an aussie bloke named Lionel, Geoffrey Rush and as they say 'The rest is history'. Guy Pearce is a lovely presence as the tormented older son who by the death of his Father inherits the thorne but because of the love for an American Divorcee, Wallace Simpson, must abdicate and therefore 'Stutter' is thrust right into the limelight.
Colin Firth's abililty to make you believe his stutter will be the death of him and the pulpable frustration with wanting to speak but cannot is superbly acted out. Geoffrey Rush is just lovely on screen and when 'George and Lionel' are together you just know everything will be ok.
Stay till the end becuase some information comes up that was quite touching.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Love and Other Drugs
09/01/11
Rated:MA
Duration:112 Mins
Genre: RomCom
Director: Edward Zwick (Glory 1989, The Seige 1998, Legends of the Fall 1994, The Last Samurai 2003, Blood Diamond 2006, Defiance 2008)
First film off the rank for 2011 is the 'so so' Love and Other Drugs starring Jake Gyllenhaal, (looking very handsome) playing the character Jamie Randall and Anne Hathaway (looking very naked), playing the character of Maggie Murdoch. By the way Anne Hathaway will be hosting the Academy Awards with James Franco (he played the friend of Peter Parker who turns evil in the early Spiderman films and also the lover of Harvey Milk, along side Sean Penn in the film 'Milk').
My first suggestion if you have decided to check this flick out is DON'T GO WITH YOUR MOTHER. Lots of sex and naked bodies and even though you may be ok with it, trust me they ain't.
Love and Other Drugs is basically a story of a young man who never felt he needed to do more than be charming and score the chicks and a woman who has a particular issue (telling you that will ruin the story somewhat) which she believes negates her right to be loved.
For a RomCom it is better than most and there are particular scenes which are genuinely funny and poignant moments which may or may not bring a tear to the eye, (one scene brought 4 or 5 tears to the left eye only.)
If you want a light heartish film which your brain need not be really awake for then go, sit back and switch off from the world at large. (Hopefully you do not go to a cinema that is really small, the screen really high and the carpet stinks of something odd.)
Rated:MA
Duration:112 Mins
Genre: RomCom
Director: Edward Zwick (Glory 1989, The Seige 1998, Legends of the Fall 1994, The Last Samurai 2003, Blood Diamond 2006, Defiance 2008)
First film off the rank for 2011 is the 'so so' Love and Other Drugs starring Jake Gyllenhaal, (looking very handsome) playing the character Jamie Randall and Anne Hathaway (looking very naked), playing the character of Maggie Murdoch. By the way Anne Hathaway will be hosting the Academy Awards with James Franco (he played the friend of Peter Parker who turns evil in the early Spiderman films and also the lover of Harvey Milk, along side Sean Penn in the film 'Milk').
My first suggestion if you have decided to check this flick out is DON'T GO WITH YOUR MOTHER. Lots of sex and naked bodies and even though you may be ok with it, trust me they ain't.
Love and Other Drugs is basically a story of a young man who never felt he needed to do more than be charming and score the chicks and a woman who has a particular issue (telling you that will ruin the story somewhat) which she believes negates her right to be loved.
For a RomCom it is better than most and there are particular scenes which are genuinely funny and poignant moments which may or may not bring a tear to the eye, (one scene brought 4 or 5 tears to the left eye only.)
If you want a light heartish film which your brain need not be really awake for then go, sit back and switch off from the world at large. (Hopefully you do not go to a cinema that is really small, the screen really high and the carpet stinks of something odd.)
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