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]]>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:31:56 GMTMovies we do not want to seeWed, 22 Mar 2006 14:27:50 GMT203190Group Spout Post: Review: Eragon http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24456.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: I've heard that the book Eragon is very good. I've heard that its sequel Eldest is not. Unforutnately, the movie falls into the latter category. Eragon (the movie) wasn't actually bad; it just wasn't good. Everything felt like something that I'd seen before. The worst part of the movie is that I'm not sure that I want to keep the novel on my reading list. I was disappointed when I missed Eragon in the theater. Thankfully, I saved myself some money and only had to be disappointed at the cost of a Blockbuster rental.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:52:47 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:52:47 PMI've heard that the book Eragon is very good. I've heard that its sequel Eldest is not. Unforutnately, the movie falls into the latter category. Eragon (the movie) wasn't actually bad; it just wasn't good. Everything felt like something that I'd seen before. The worst part of the movie is that I'm not sure that I want to keep the novel on my reading list. I was disappointed when I missed Eragon in the theater. Thankfully, I saved myself some money and only had to be disappointed at the cost of a Blockbuster rental. Spout Post: Reivew: Equilibrium http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24455.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: I first noticed Equilibrium while walking through Blockbuster one day. The cover of the DVD states, in big bold letters, "Forget About the Matrix". As a fan of The Matrix, this intrigued me. But not enough to make me rent a movie I'd never heard of. I'm usually pretty wary of straight to video movies. Then I saw a brief, positive mention of the movie in (I believe) Entertainment Weekly. So, on somewhat of a whim, I decided to rent Equilibrium. I'm glad -- thrilled even -- that I took the risk. I enjoyed the movie so much, that I promptly went out and purchased the DVD so that I can watch it again and listen to the director's commentary.This is one of those movies where giving much of a description will give away too much of the plot. Thus, I will only offer a few very basic plot notes. The story takes place several hundred years in the future, following a nuclear war. Humanity is now ruled by a semi-mysterious, Hitler-like figure who has decreed that to avoid the wars and other mistakes of humanity's past, the root cause of those mistakes must be eliminated: emotion. Thus, the characters inhabit a world in which the population takes drugs to prevent emotions (think Vulcans, without pointy ears) and "Grammaton Clerics" scour the world to eliminate those guilty of "sense crimes"; that is, those who would dare to experience emotions or the things that might trigger emotions. To that end, music, art, and even pets are forbidden.The movie presents this future in a visually stunning way. The characters all dress in uniform colors, almost all blacks, blues, grays, and whites. Rooms are wholly unadorned (except those hidden quarters of "sense offenders"). In this world, we follow some of the Grammaton Clerics. These men are the elite police force and have honed their gunfighting skills to an extraordinary level. (How they do this is explained midway through the film.) One of these clerics, for reasons explained in the film, stops taking his daily drug ("prozium" -- could that be a plan on "Prozac" and "Valium"?) and begins to feel. The movie follows this cleric as he begins to explore something that he's never had: emotion. Christian Bale's facial expressions as his character begins the transition from non-emotional automaton to thinking, feeling, human are as fascinating (even stunning) as the sets his character occupies. Equilibrium is a very interesting take on a dark and violent future. The choreographed fight scenes (predominantly later in the film) give rise to some of the comparisons to The Matrix. Equilibrium does not rely upon bullet time; however, it makes good use varying camera angles, different speeds of action, and other neat "tricks". One fight scene is very reminiscent of Neo's entrance to the building at the end of The Matrix. Note that the fight scenes are very violent. We see blood spilled. Frequently.The film also offers a number of surprises. There were several times during the film when I thought the story would go a particular way or a particular result would occur, only to be surprised. I like when an intelligent movie can surprise me. Were there plot holes? Sure. But aren't there always?Overall, however, Equilibrium was a very solid example of science fiction film-making. For anyone who enjoyed movies like The Matrix, Minority Report, Gattaca, or Dark City, I strongly recommend Equilibrium. I think it compares very favorably to any of these. For those who prefer movies/books like Brazil or 1984 I can also recommend this film. For anyone looking for a warm, cozy romantic comedy, look elsewhere. I would recommend that children not see this film; I'm afraid that both the themes and the vision of such a dark future would be too much for most children.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:49:44 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:49:44 PMI first noticed Equilibrium while walking through Blockbuster one day. The cover of the DVD states, in big bold letters, "Forget About the Matrix". As a fan of The Matrix, this intrigued me. But not enough to make me rent a movie I'd never heard of. I'm usually pretty wary of straight to video movies. Then I saw a brief, positive mention of the movie in (I believe) Entertainment Weekly. So, on somewhat of a whim, I decided to rent Equilibrium. I'm glad -- thrilled even -- that I took the risk. I enjoyed the movie so much, that I promptly went out and purchased the DVD so that I can watch it again and listen to the director's commentary.This is one of those movies where giving much of a description will give away too much of the plot. Thus, I will only offer a few very basic plot notes. The story takes place several hundred years in the future, following a nuclear war. Humanity is now ruled by a semi-mysterious, Hitler-like figure who has decreed that to avoid the wars and other mistakes of humanity's past, the root cause of those mistakes must be eliminated: emotion. Thus, the characters inhabit a world in which the population takes drugs to prevent emotions (think Vulcans, without pointy ears) and "Grammaton Clerics" scour the world to eliminate those guilty of "sense crimes"; that is, those who would dare to experience emotions or the things that might trigger emotions. To that end, music, art, and even pets are forbidden.The movie presents this future in a visually stunning way. The characters all dress in uniform colors, almost all blacks, blues, grays, and whites. Rooms are wholly unadorned (except those hidden quarters of "sense offenders"). In this world, we follow some of the Grammaton Clerics. These men are the elite police force and have honed their gunfighting skills to an extraordinary level. (How they do this is explained midway through the film.) One of these clerics, for reasons explained in the film, stops taking his daily drug ("prozium" -- could that be a plan on "Prozac" and "Valium"?) and begins to feel. The movie follows this cleric as he begins to explore something that he's never had: emotion. Christian Bale's facial expressions as his character begins the transition from non-emotional automaton to thinking, feeling, human are as fascinating (even stunning) as the sets his character occupies. Equilibrium is a very interesting take on a dark and violent future. The choreographed fight scenes (predominantly later in the film) give rise to some of the comparisons to The Matrix. Equilibrium does not rely upon bullet time; however, it makes good use varying camera angles, different speeds of action, and other neat "tricks". One fight scene is very reminiscent of Neo's entrance to the building at the end of The Matrix. Note that the fight scenes are very violent. We see blood spilled. Frequently.The film also offers a number of surprises. There were several times during the film when I thought the story would go a particular way or a particular result would occur, only to be surprised. I like when an intelligent movie can surprise me. Were there plot holes? Sure. But aren't there always?Overall, however, Equilibrium was a very solid example of science fiction film-making. For anyone who enjoyed movies like The Matrix, Minority Report, Gattaca, or Dark City, I strongly recommend Equilibrium. I think it compares very favorably to any of these. For those who prefer movies/books like Brazil or 1984 I can also recommend this film. For anyone looking for a warm, cozy romantic comedy, look elsewhere. I would recommend that children not see this film; I'm afraid that both the themes and the vision of such a dark future would be too much for most children. Spout Post: Review: Enchanted http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24454.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: Maybe it's because I watched this movie with my 8-year old daughter who adores Disney princesses, but I have to say that Enchanted was ... well ... enchanting (I know, I know...too easy). The story was great fun and offered entertainment for both the kids and adults. And Amy Adams has star written all over her. I highly recommend Enchanted (not just for kids, either). I have a feeling that when the DVD is released, it will be on the frequent play shelf in our house.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:46:33 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:46:33 PMMaybe it's because I watched this movie with my 8-year old daughter who adores Disney princesses, but I have to say that Enchanted was ... well ... enchanting (I know, I know...too easy). The story was great fun and offered entertainment for both the kids and adults. And Amy Adams has star written all over her. I highly recommend Enchanted (not just for kids, either). I have a feeling that when the DVD is released, it will be on the frequent play shelf in our house. Spout Post: Review: Elf http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24453.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: Cute and sweet. Probably the first film starring Will Farrell that I've enjoyed.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:43:41 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:43:41 PMCute and sweet. Probably the first film starring Will Farrell that I've enjoyed. Spout Post: Review: Ella Enchanted http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24452.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would. Think of a cross between The Princess Bride and Shrek and you'll have a good idea of the fantasy world that the characters inhabit. The movie would get four stars if a few of the special effects weren't so glaringly bad.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:41:05 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:41:05 PMI enjoyed this far more than I thought I would. Think of a cross between The Princess Bride and Shrek and you'll have a good idea of the fantasy world that the characters inhabit. The movie would get four stars if a few of the special effects weren't so glaringly bad. Spout Post: Review: Doom http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24451.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: I have been a fan of the game Doom since it first came out, so I really wanted to like the movie. Alas, while it had some moments, it didn't have enough of them. Certainly not the worst movie of the year, but not worth a sequel unless they do a much better job.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:36:31 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:36:31 PMI have been a fan of the game Doom since it first came out, so I really wanted to like the movie. Alas, while it had some moments, it didn't have enough of them. Certainly not the worst movie of the year, but not worth a sequel unless they do a much better job. Spout Post: Review: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24450.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: This is a really, really stupid movie. But it is a really, really funny stupid movie. This was one of those rare comedies where the entire audience is laughing out loud for large portions of the film. I don't usually like to see comedies in the theater, but this one was worthwhile. The humor is often juvenile, but so what. It is very, very funny.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:33:49 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:33:49 PMThis is a really, really stupid movie. But it is a really, really funny stupid movie. This was one of those rare comedies where the entire audience is laughing out loud for large portions of the film. I don't usually like to see comedies in the theater, but this one was worthwhile. The humor is often juvenile, but so what. It is very, very funny. Spout Post: Review: The Devil Wears Prada http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24449.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: While there were many enjoyable scenes, ultimately the movie was a bit of a letdown.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:30:45 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:30:45 PMWhile there were many enjoyable scenes, ultimately the movie was a bit of a letdown. Spout Post: Review: Déjà Vu http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24448.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: A competent thriller that was better than I expected, but which just didn't do enough to engage me. The idea was both interesting and preposterous, but did lead to interesting situations. Somehow, I just felt that there was something missing. Denzel Washington at his "smarmiest".
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:28:14 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:28:14 PMA competent thriller that was better than I expected, but which just didn't do enough to engage me. The idea was both interesting and preposterous, but did lead to interesting situations. Somehow, I just felt that there was something missing. Denzel Washington at his "smarmiest". Spout Post: Review: The Day After Tomorrow http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24447.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Post Date: 1/28/2008 1:25:36 PM
Body: This is actually a difficult movie to review. As film goes, this one is certainly not a masterpiece; however, as disaster films go, this one is great. Leave real science (and your notions of whether global warming is real or not) at the door and just watch the movie for fun (and some cool special effects). Roland Emmerich is the best in the business at destroying major cities! Forgot about minor plot issues or sappy storytelling and just watch bad things happen. And tell me that you don't walk out of the theater feeling cold.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:25:36 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:25:36 PMThis is actually a difficult movie to review. As film goes, this one is certainly not a masterpiece; however, as disaster films go, this one is great. Leave real science (and your notions of whether global warming is real or not) at the door and just watch the movie for fun (and some cool special effects). Roland Emmerich is the best in the business at destroying major cities! Forgot about minor plot issues or sappy storytelling and just watch bad things happen. And tell me that you don't walk out of the theater feeling cold. Spout Post: Review: The Da Vinci Code http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/28/24446.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: I enjoyed the film version of The Da Vinci Code, but I didn't love it (and I certainly didn't feel about the film the way I felt about the book). On the whole, the film was fairly faithful to the book and didn't shy away from the subject matter of the book as many had feared it would. A few of the more complicated plot elements were simplified (e.g., one cryptex rather than two) and a few subtle changes were made that appeared to be designed to separate the film's villains from the Catholic Church. The biggest change involved the ending and, frankly, I have no idea why the filmmakers felt the need to make the changes that they did. On the "down side", I just never felt that Tom Hanks was Robert Langdon and Audrey Tautou had absolutely no chemistry with Hanks. On the positive side, the film looked great and it was fun to see the places that Dan Brown described so vividly brought to life.
]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:21:40 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/28/2008 1:21:40 PMI enjoyed the film version of The Da Vinci Code, but I didn't love it (and I certainly didn't feel about the film the way I felt about the book). On the whole, the film was fairly faithful to the book and didn't shy away from the subject matter of the book as many had feared it would. A few of the more complicated plot elements were simplified (e.g., one cryptex rather than two) and a few subtle changes were made that appeared to be designed to separate the film's villains from the Catholic Church. The biggest change involved the ending and, frankly, I have no idea why the filmmakers felt the need to make the changes that they did. On the "down side", I just never felt that Tom Hanks was Robert Langdon and Audrey Tautou had absolutely no chemistry with Hanks. On the positive side, the film looked great and it was fun to see the places that Dan Brown described so vividly brought to life. Spout Post: Review: Crank http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/24/24312.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: Jason Statham plays a character who is almost the diametric opposite of his character in the Transporter movies or, said differently, if the character in the Transporter movies was a drugged-out bad guy, he would be the protagonist of Crank. Ultimately, I enjoyed Crank, but I did not love it. The director made some odd camera choices (especially right at the beginning of the movie) that I didn't enjoy. Once the action got going (very over the top) the movie was a lot of fun. Plus, it had one of the most original sex scenes in recent memory. Recommended only for those who like quirky, off-beat humor mixed with violence.
]]>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:52:03 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/24/2008 2:52:03 PMJason Statham plays a character who is almost the diametric opposite of his character in the Transporter movies or, said differently, if the character in the Transporter movies was a drugged-out bad guy, he would be the protagonist of Crank. Ultimately, I enjoyed Crank, but I did not love it. The director made some odd camera choices (especially right at the beginning of the movie) that I didn't enjoy. Once the action got going (very over the top) the movie was a lot of fun. Plus, it had one of the most original sex scenes in recent memory. Recommended only for those who like quirky, off-beat humor mixed with violence. Spout Post: Info: Constantine's Sword http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/24/24311.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: I just came across the page for the film Constantine's Sword which is based on the book by the same name written by James Carroll. The book traces the history of relations between Jews and Christians (in particular, the Catholic Church). I highly recommend the book. Now, I need to track down a copy of the film!
]]>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:49:07 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/24/2008 2:49:07 PMI just came across the page for the film Constantine's Sword which is based on the book by the same name written by James Carroll. The book traces the history of relations between Jews and Christians (in particular, the Catholic Church). I highly recommend the book. Now, I need to track down a copy of the film! Spout Post: Review: Constantine http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/24/24310.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: I thought that this was going to be more of a horror movie (I haven't read any of the Hellblazer comics upon which it was based), so I was pleasantly surprised. The plot was much more involved than I expected. And I still think that Keanu Reeves is a good actor.
]]>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:44:41 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/24/2008 2:44:41 PMI thought that this was going to be more of a horror movie (I haven't read any of the Hellblazer comics upon which it was based), so I was pleasantly surprised. The plot was much more involved than I expected. And I still think that Keanu Reeves is a good actor. Spout Post: Review: The Constant Gardner http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/24/24308.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: Ralph Fiennes is a fabulous actor and he gives a tremendous performance. The story is not a bright, shiny happy tale and if that is what you are hoping for, go see a different movie. The story isn't as complex as most John LeCarre stories, but then I suspect that it was simplified for film. I would not be surprised to see Fiennes' performance nominated for an award next spring.
]]>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:43:24 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/24/2008 2:43:24 PMRalph Fiennes is a fabulous actor and he gives a tremendous performance. The story is not a bright, shiny happy tale and if that is what you are hoping for, go see a different movie. The story isn't as complex as most John LeCarre stories, but then I suspect that it was simplified for film. I would not be surprised to see Fiennes' performance nominated for an award next spring. Spout Post: Review: Control http://www.spout.com/blogs/mswallack/archive/2008/1/24/24307.aspx Post By: MSWallack
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Body: An "art film" about Ian Curtis, lead singer for the band Joy Division (that morphed into New Order, one of my three favorite bands). The film is done in stark black and white to highlight the dreariness of Manchester, England in the late '70s. The performances are outstanding (especially Sam Reilly as Curtis). I guess the biggest problem with the film is that it is limited by the source material and, given the real-life events, is not a particularly uplifting film. Not a movie for everyone.
]]>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:41:32 GMTMSWallackMSWallack Blog1/24/2008 2:41:32 PMAn "art film" about Ian Curtis, lead singer for the band Joy Division (that morphed into New Order, one of my three favorite bands). The film is done in stark black and white to highlight the dreariness of Manchester, England in the late '70s. The performances are outstanding (especially Sam Reilly as Curtis). I guess the biggest problem with the film is that it is limited by the source material and, given the real-life events, is not a particularly uplifting film. Not a movie for everyone. Spout Member:The_MOW - Mickey Micklon http://www.spout.com/members/148616/default.aspx Identity: The_MOW
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]]>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMTArgueta0Beginner (<10)Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:52:15 GMTMember Film:Funny Games http://www.spout.com/films/Funny_Games/288707/default.aspx Title: Funny Games
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Year: 1967
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Year: 1991
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Year: 1963
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]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:08:29 GMTThe Sadist1963James Landis43http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t27402rl1sl.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/The_Sadist/29811/default.aspxFilm Film:The Alligator People http://www.spout.com/films/The_Alligator_People/50507/default.aspx Title: The Alligator People
Year: 1959
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