Thursday, August 9, 2012
Snow White and the Huntsman
Friday, July 30, 2010
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Pre-digitally destroyed Zemeckis delivers a visually stimulating send-up of film noir genre. Hoskins and Lloyd lend credibility to a ridiculous concept with a mediocre screenplay. Clever effects maintain interest, as do constant cartoon character cameos. Wins points for being first film to do this and for not being Space Jam.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Stay
Borderline experimental film that absolutely requires a second viewing. Similar to a smoothly cut variation on Mulholland Dr. complete with a peculiar performance from Naomi Watts. McGregor and Gosling do their jobs adequately but the editor definitely deserves a raise. Brilliant title and transitions add to this thought provoking masterpiece.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Mrs. Henderson Presents
Dench and Hoskins perform fantastically in true story of the most high class nude bar ever built. War scenes ring theatrical and untrue, and ending is abrupt and melodramatic. More than offset by entertainment value and artistry of all the stage scenes and of course by the beautiful supporting cast.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Doomsday
Combines worst parts of Resident Evil, Timeline, and Road Warrior in attempt to create film with self-fulfilling title (which ironically is unrelated to plot). Pseudo-Beckinsale delivers decent performance which can’t help but stand out in a washed up land where Malcolm McDowell is king. Makes the Reaper virus look desirable.
