SgtDobson

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Personal statement: I love film, writing, anything that gets the adrenaline going, and drinking. Of course. Doesn't every writer?

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Interested in:Action, Adventure, Comedy, Comedy Drama, Crime, Drama, Historical Film, Horror, Reality Show [TV], Science & Technology, Sports & Recreation, Theater, Visual Arts, War

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United 93

First Heroes of the War on Terror
By SgtDobson in SgtDobson Blog
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"As much as I love serving my country, I love a stunning tribute to true heroes. Although I don't think anything less than the Medal of Honor should be accorded the men and women portrayed in this film, it is a moving tribute to the heart of patriotism and the true American spirit. One of the few films I cried through, and the story of this sacrifice for the good of the Nation is truly moving. " [More]

Night at the Museum

Bully!
By SgtDobson in SgtDobson Blog
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"Stiller fizzled. Then again, he was playing across from comic greats, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Robin Williams. Williams was hilarious, and Ricky Gervais was a riot. Ricky's humor works best after a dry spell in the movie, and he's got these little one liners, that are just amazing. It is a good story, a bit minimilist as far as plot goes, but maintains a steady rhythm throughout. Ricky Gervais, man. That guy, is good. " [More]

Apocalypto

Heads will roll!
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"Heads rolling down the steps of temples, frog poisoned tipped darts, women and children near death, burning death and destruction, and a good old fashioned central American pig hunt. And right in the middle of all that is a good guy just trying to get back to his family. What's not to love about this one? It's like a documentary, only interesting. Stunning visuals, rich imagery, and I assume its profound dialogue, but I don't speak whatever it is they were speaking. This one had me from start to finish. Except for the fact that I had to take a lunch break halfway through. Then the Europeans showed up, and that kind of ruined the ending for me, becasue the historian in me says "Hey, this good guy is gonna die of smallpox, bubonic plague, gunpowder or some other western disease." All that I loved about the characters until that point went out the window. To much of a social statement. " [More]

The Last King of Scotland

Devestatingly Powerful
By SgtDobson in SgtDobson Blog
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"I can't say enough about the performances. Stunning imagery, and the story! I love a good story, and the story of Gerrigan is just provocative. It feels like a psychotic Hemingway story: the good guy doesn't win, and the bad guy is powerfully charismatic. The question of how good guys go bad is subtly answered here; they just don't see it coming until it's too late. On top of that, it is an honest portrait of hate and paranoia, and the development of a dictator. I was a little shocked to see Gillian Anderson tanned with blonde hair, but the shock was quickly dismissed by the performances. Can't say enough about this one. " [More]

Munich

Munich
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"I saw this only a couple months after leaving my first tour in Iraq. Politics nonwithstanding, this movie touches on some very real emotions and issues revolving around fighting, particularly terrorism. What struck me about this movie was how remarkably real the devolution of morality was played out. It was so hard to watch, in part because it forced me to confront my own hatred towards the same terrorists, and come to terms with some other things. In short, this movie sums up the general struggle of the warrior: fighting with honor or fighting without it. But fighting regardless. Not to mention it was visually spectacular. Loved it so much it hurts. " [More]

Ivan the Terrible, Part 1

Ivan and the snow.
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"I caught this movie late one night in a hotel trying to get back to Michigan from a face melting concert in Chicago. The chances of this being the movie I would happen to see were slim at best, but it is incredible. Rousing score by Sergei Prokofiev, vivid imagery and the revolutionary zeal of Sergei Eisenstein make for a thoroughly enjoyable film experience. Coupled with Stalin's love of the first part and hatred of the second call into quesiton not only his personal feelings of Ivan, but also paint a stark picture of the hubris of the Soviet Empire. " [More]