KATTmandu

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The Bourne Ultimatum

Re: Best trilogy ever
By KATTmandu in Best Trilogies
"I wish I wouldn't have been as pumped up! I enjoyed the fiilm, but unfortunately it was my least favorite of the trilogy! Worth seeing, just don't expect more than action sequences and chase scenes. " [More]

The Bourne Ultimatum

Entertaining, but not my favorite
By KATTmandu in KATTmandu Blog
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"As I settled into my chair at the movie theatre last night, I was overflowing with anticipation for what I was about to see. The film began and there was the hero, Jason Bourne. Unfortunately for me, The Bourne Ultimatum did not live up to the hype machine that surrounded it. While I thoroughly enjoyed the film, it was my least favorite of the Bourne series. This film flowed solely on action sequences and chase scenes. Okay, we get it, Jason Bourne is can not be caught or defeated, but what's the point? In the first film, Jason Bourne was responsible for himself and a woman, both who he had to protect. In the Bourne Supremacy, Bourne was out to avenge the death of that woman. So what is the point in Ultimatum? Jason Bourne wants to know who he is. That's it?! Without giving away the film, it doesn't matter if Bourne was or wasn't satsified with what he found out, because I wasn't! The film was still thrilling and creative, but it seemed like a poor extension of ... " [More]

The Bourne Supremacy

Re: Best trilogy ever
By KATTmandu in Best Trilogies
"Going to see Ultimatum tonight. Can't wait! " [More]

The Bourne Supremacy

Iron Man
By KATTmandu in KATTmandu Blog
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"After watching this film again last night, I remembered why I want to go see Bourne Ultimatum so badly. In The Bourne Supremacy, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) suddenly discovers himself as the target of an unknown, foreign assassin. The man accidentally kills Bourne's lover Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente) with an errant shot. Because the main character is immediately forced into turmoil, the audience is forced to pull for him to achieve revenge. As the sequel continues, it becomes clear that Jason Bourne has changed. He is no longer just a killer, but he now has a heart. He slowly remembers his first mission, where he killed a husband and wife, and by the end of the film he finds himself apologizing to their daughter. Bourne still has the killer instinct, but his now a caring heart and mind that seeks justice. As a result, this makes the audience love him even more. This film contained fantastic action sequences and a stellar soundtrack. I found myself thoroughly entertained by the ... " [More]

Russian Ark

This has to be good
By KATTmandu in KATTmandu Blog
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"While perusing Spout's awesome website today, I couldn't help but notice the film Russian Ark. I had never heard of it before, but it turns out that it's a film consisting of one, that's right one, shot. It's filmed using a steady cam and it runs a whole 90-minutes. Apparently it took them only four takes to complete, but when the takes are each over an hour, it makes sense to cut them down. They were filmed on a camera that had 100 minute hard disk, and clearly everything was choreographed to a T. The film uses over 2,000 actors and takes place in the Winter Palace in Russia. Now while this may seem dull, I really want to see it. Chances are I may lose interest, but who knows maybe this film is truly magnificent. I look forward to seeing it soon! " [More]

Knocked Up

Slightly appalled
By KATTmandu in KATTmandu Blog
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"As more films like Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin continue to make money and get released, I become more and more disturbed with the direction of the entertainment industry. Under no circumstance should a film about pregnancy outside of marriage be funny. I don't understand how our society has decided to accept that pre-marital sex is not only okay, but encouraged. I may be speaking under false pretense as I have not actually seen Knocked Up, but the idea behind the film makes my stomach cringe. I don't really know what more to say. To be honest, if I did actually see the film, I would probably laugh quite a bit, but that is exactly what the producers and directors of a film like this expect. The entertainment industry has decided that anything goes, and anything that can get a buck is something that needs to be made. This couldn't be more clear in a film like Wedding Crashers, which is absolutely hilarious, but to be honest is almost like a softcore porn in some ... " [More]

Re: What's new at the UICA
By KATTmandu in GR Movies and Happenings
"Watched the trailer and it looked pretty crazy! Sounded like a cool soundtrack too. " [More]

Film Festival
By KATTmandu in GR Movies and Happenings
"Most of us know about and have been to the Waterfront Film Festival in Saugatuck, but what would it take to have a big time film festival in Grand Rapids? " [More]

Re: Best trilogy ever
By KATTmandu in Best Trilogies
"These are the exact type of money making trilogies I'm talking about! I hardly even consider it a trilogy. More like a bad Mtv show. " [More]

Re: What's new at the UICA
By KATTmandu in GR Movies and Happenings
"Showtimes 8/3 Friday - 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 PM 8/4 Saturday - 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 PM 8/5 Sunday - 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM 8/6 Monday - Closed 8/7 Tuesday - 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 PM 8/8 Wednesday - 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 PM 8/9 Thursday - 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 PM " [More]

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Re: Best trilogy ever
By KATTmandu in Best Trilogies
"I don't know if there is an exact definition for a trilogy. Some directors have such a unique style that all their films appear to be similar. Nowadays in Hollywood, a lot of comedies are including overlapping characters and certain actors playing virtually the same character in completely different movies. (Will Ferrel is the number one example of this) I appreciate dedicated trilogies more than films that simply try to pump out what was successful the first time but with a slightly different twist (American Pie). I also think trilogies that start with the intention of being a trilogy are always more successful then film series that pop up simply because the first film was successful. " [More]

Pather Panchali

Re: Best trilogy ever
By KATTmandu in Best Trilogies
"I have actually seen Pather Panchali (1955),but to be honest fell asleep for almost a third of it. I don't know if it was the theater I was in or the actual film that made me so tired. I did actually enjoy parts of the film, I just felt it dragged on way to long. Satyajit Ray became famous for this trilogy and the way he displayed rural indian life. The first film has a sad ending, and from what I've heard the rest of The Apu Trilogy is pretty grim as well. " [More]