Title: Doubt (2008)
Plot: A new more progressive priest Father Flynn (Philip Seymoure Hoffman) in 1964 can be bit questionable. When the catholic school accepts it's first black student Donald Miller (Joseph Foster) political change sweeps through the community. When Father Flynn displays interest in the boy the schools tough "rules and discipline" principle Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep) suspects that there is more at stake for young Donald Miller. Convinced of her suspicions but with no proof she digs as deep as she can so that she can finally rid of "good" old Father Flynn.
Acting/Directing/Writing: Of course you could not expect better acting from Philip Seymoure Hoffman and Meryl Streep both screen stealer's and well deserved award winners the film was perfectly acted. Directed by John Patrick Shanley the movie was drama filled and excellently executed. The story was deep but the ending of course was not satisfying because of the never ending "Doubt."
Basic Thought: I liked it. I enjoy watching Meryl Streep because she gets so into character. She was very convincing along side Philip Sermoure Hoffman. I'm glad I watched it and glad to see it's well earned awards. However like I said the ending was a little unsatisfying I felt at the end of the film that I could have seen at least a half hour more of film. I could have had more from the characters and from the story itself.
Would I Suggest It: I liked it, I'll give it a 7/10 due to lack of ending. I will be honest in saying however that I am glad I didn't pay $10 to see it. Not a need for big screen movie, but a good watch nonetheless.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Title: Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Plot: When Jamal K. Malik a young Mumbai boy brought up in the slums (Dev Patel) is one question away from $1 million dollars everyone is suspicious. Jamal is soon brought into questioning the night before the final question. He soon must prove he is not cheating. Jamal finds himself dwelling to the police certain sequences that lead up to why he knew every single answer. Jamal finds himself alone with his brother Salim at a very young age. They find themselves in some very dangerous and mature situations which helps Jamal learn a few things. They must survive by any means. Along the way Jamal finds love in a young girl Latika the story intertwines into a $1 million dollar love story.
Acting/Directing/Writing: Directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) very well done, reminded me of City of God. The layout of the story fit together so well. All the events that led to the final question were executed wonderfully. The actors brought every moment to life. As for the writing. I am interested in reading the book "Q & A" by Vikas Swarup.
Basic Thought: OK I really liked this movie. It was very well done and like I said the series of events reminded me a lot like City of God on a little more positive of scale. But still the same concept. Jamal is forced to fight for himself in the slums which helps him become smart in the ways of the street. The love story I will admit was nice. It was a wonderful touch and not over done in a sappy way. I really enjoyed it.
Would I suggest it: Most definitely. 9/10 a must see in my book!!
Plot: When Jamal K. Malik a young Mumbai boy brought up in the slums (Dev Patel) is one question away from $1 million dollars everyone is suspicious. Jamal is soon brought into questioning the night before the final question. He soon must prove he is not cheating. Jamal finds himself dwelling to the police certain sequences that lead up to why he knew every single answer. Jamal finds himself alone with his brother Salim at a very young age. They find themselves in some very dangerous and mature situations which helps Jamal learn a few things. They must survive by any means. Along the way Jamal finds love in a young girl Latika the story intertwines into a $1 million dollar love story.
Acting/Directing/Writing: Directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) very well done, reminded me of City of God. The layout of the story fit together so well. All the events that led to the final question were executed wonderfully. The actors brought every moment to life. As for the writing. I am interested in reading the book "Q & A" by Vikas Swarup.
Basic Thought: OK I really liked this movie. It was very well done and like I said the series of events reminded me a lot like City of God on a little more positive of scale. But still the same concept. Jamal is forced to fight for himself in the slums which helps him become smart in the ways of the street. The love story I will admit was nice. It was a wonderful touch and not over done in a sappy way. I really enjoyed it.
Would I suggest it: Most definitely. 9/10 a must see in my book!!
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Plot: When a mysterious object is discovered plummeting towards the earth there is of course cause for alarm. When the government starts taking highly respected scientists and doctors away from there homes there is even more cause for alarm. When Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) is suddenly taken from her home she is not sure why and what to think. The government is taking her for help, help to stop the mysterious object coming at an alarming rate towards our atmosphere. Once the object does get here it is not what we think. Soon a creature emerges and in true government fashion we of course shoot first and ask questions later. Soon this being named Klaatu (Keanu Reeves) from the outer limits is in our possession and we must find out why he is here and what his intentions are. Well his intentions are simple, he is here to save the planet. But that's the thing, he is here to save the planet, the planet that is being destroyed by it's inhabitants, us. So he must protect it from it's destroyers.
Acting/Directing/Writing: Directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) I would not say this is his better of the two. Keaunu Reeves has his very simple acting of a being that has little knowledge of our way of life, which I must say is almost funny to watch. He kinda has the Neo speech to him. Only slower. This is your typical "end of the world" movie.
Basic Thought: This of course really isn't my type of movie. The one thing I did like about this is the message. We our destroying our planet and we will only be forced to change in the grips of destruction. Ah the human race. I will say I am glad I waited to rent it.
Would I suggest it: I'll give this a 5/10 only for the message it sends. Other than that the acting was typical, the story was typical, and the special effects well were typical.
Plot: When a mysterious object is discovered plummeting towards the earth there is of course cause for alarm. When the government starts taking highly respected scientists and doctors away from there homes there is even more cause for alarm. When Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) is suddenly taken from her home she is not sure why and what to think. The government is taking her for help, help to stop the mysterious object coming at an alarming rate towards our atmosphere. Once the object does get here it is not what we think. Soon a creature emerges and in true government fashion we of course shoot first and ask questions later. Soon this being named Klaatu (Keanu Reeves) from the outer limits is in our possession and we must find out why he is here and what his intentions are. Well his intentions are simple, he is here to save the planet. But that's the thing, he is here to save the planet, the planet that is being destroyed by it's inhabitants, us. So he must protect it from it's destroyers.
Acting/Directing/Writing: Directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) I would not say this is his better of the two. Keaunu Reeves has his very simple acting of a being that has little knowledge of our way of life, which I must say is almost funny to watch. He kinda has the Neo speech to him. Only slower. This is your typical "end of the world" movie.
Basic Thought: This of course really isn't my type of movie. The one thing I did like about this is the message. We our destroying our planet and we will only be forced to change in the grips of destruction. Ah the human race. I will say I am glad I waited to rent it.
Would I suggest it: I'll give this a 5/10 only for the message it sends. Other than that the acting was typical, the story was typical, and the special effects well were typical.
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