This documentary focuses on the inconsistencies in the MPAA rating system. It was really interesting the ways in which many of the movies I have seen have been altered in an effort to comply with the ratings. Most of the time the ratings have little to do with the amount of killing or language, but more with sex. If a film is to get an NC-17 rating, it is impossible for films to get any funding. Often times films that show women getting intense sexual pleasure and/or gay sex are immediately slapped with an NC-17 label because it is too "risque" aka straight up bullshit. This was a pretty interesting documentary. There was a lot of facts that I found really interesting throughout the documentary. It wasn't amazing, but decent.
3 out of 5.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
#46--What's Eating Gilbert Grape?--Day 119
So, yes, I realize that I am 17 years behind the curb on this film, but I've always wanted to see it. Therefore, I'm justifying its review. First, of all I can't believe that 1993 was seventeen years ago. Secondly, this movie is just one of the many examples that prove both Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio rarely choose bad films. After seeing this it really pisses me off that people associate Leo's breakout film as Titanic considering this was four years prior and his acting is about 10x better. Overall, this movie is both uplifting and depressing. I'm not going to bore everyone by giving a plot synopsis because I'm one of the few people who haven't seen this movie. However, if you haven't I totally recommend you check it out.
4 out of 5.
4 out of 5.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
#45--The Young Victoria--Day 118
I've been wanting to see this movie for so long because I think Emily Blunt is adorable and I love Paul Bettany, but I was incredibly disappointed by this film. First, of all it was extremely, extremely, slow. I felt like I was watching the four hour version of Pride and Prejudice. I learned a tad bit about her life, but it felt like it dragged on forever. Unless you're really curious about this time period and/or love Queen Victoria I don't recommend this movie. At least, not for casual browsing on a Saturday night.
2 out 5.
2 out 5.
#44--The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus--Day 118
Heath Ledger's last movie. :( This was a very interesting movie, but not particularly entertaining. Doctor Parnassus makes a deal with the devil that he will give his daughter to the devil on her 16th birthday unless he takes so many souls. In order to take these souls he forms a "carnival group" and then entices people through a portal into the land of their imaginations. The "carnival group" then stumble across the character of Tony who helps them. He also continually steps inside the mirror which is where Heath's doubles in the film: Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law step in. Overall, the movie is very slow and drags quite a bit. Definitely not anything spectacular, but then again perhaps the script was altered quite a bit to facilitate the parts that Heath had already filmed. Nonetheless, I will forever miss seeing Heath in a new film.
2 out of 5.
2 out of 5.
#43--How to Train Your Dragon--Day 118
So, I went to see Iron Man 2 at the drive-in which means...DOUBLE FEATURE. The movie that was showing before Iron Man 2, was How to Train Your Dragon, which I was a little skeptical of, but turned out great.
This was the first time in an extremely long time that I saw a kids movie, and it was awesome! It's somewhat of a typical storyline. A boy who doesn't fit in his Viking village dreams of slaying a dragon to impress his father; however, when he finally has the chance he cannot. Rather, he ends up bonding and training with an adorable dragon he names, "Toothless." This is a great family film and I would recommend it to people of all ages!
3.5 out of 5.
This was the first time in an extremely long time that I saw a kids movie, and it was awesome! It's somewhat of a typical storyline. A boy who doesn't fit in his Viking village dreams of slaying a dragon to impress his father; however, when he finally has the chance he cannot. Rather, he ends up bonding and training with an adorable dragon he names, "Toothless." This is a great family film and I would recommend it to people of all ages!
3.5 out of 5.
#42--Iron Man 2--Day 118
It is officially summer which means that I will be catching up on movies so that I can reach my goal!!
Iron Man 2 was pretty freaking fabulous. It wasn't AS amazing as the first, because quite frankly no movie really ever is as good as the first (Pirates for instance?); however, it was pretty close! Like the first, the character of Tony Stark is a conceited yet hilarious asshole and as much as I loved Terrence Howard, Don Cheadle fills his shoes quite nicely, maybe even better.But then again I LOVE Don Cheadle. The only thing this movie needed a little more of was Scarlett Johanson kicking ass and the final battle between the Iron Men and Mickey Rourke. Overall, the plot was great and the movie didn't really drag (which I was afraid of). I was also extremely impressed with Mickey Rourke in this movie. His accent and just overrall evilness was awesome. This movie is really awesome and I would DEF recommend going to see it in theatres! Don't wait for it to come out. It is worth $10!
4 out of 5.
Iron Man 2 was pretty freaking fabulous. It wasn't AS amazing as the first, because quite frankly no movie really ever is as good as the first (Pirates for instance?); however, it was pretty close! Like the first, the character of Tony Stark is a conceited yet hilarious asshole and as much as I loved Terrence Howard, Don Cheadle fills his shoes quite nicely, maybe even better.But then again I LOVE Don Cheadle. The only thing this movie needed a little more of was Scarlett Johanson kicking ass and the final battle between the Iron Men and Mickey Rourke. Overall, the plot was great and the movie didn't really drag (which I was afraid of). I was also extremely impressed with Mickey Rourke in this movie. His accent and just overrall evilness was awesome. This movie is really awesome and I would DEF recommend going to see it in theatres! Don't wait for it to come out. It is worth $10!
4 out of 5.
Monday, April 5, 2010
#41--Clash of the Titans--Day 82
Holy freaking Craken! I had to think about this movie for a little bit before I decided to actually do my review. Overall, it was a fairly decent movie and definitely worth seeing. I was planning on seeing it in 3D; however, 1.) our theatre still has "How to Train Your Dragon" in 3D in that theatre and 2.) this movie was not originally shot in 3D. They pushed the release date and made it 3D in the hopes of making more money off of it. Thus, I decided it probably would not have been that amazing in 3D anyway.
A group of men from Argos begin a journey with a demi-God, Sam Worthington to cut off the head of Medusa to kill the Craken. Of course huge challenges arise along the way. Thus, my biggest problem with this movie was that it would take a half an hour to get anywhere and then when they did get to where they needed to the battles would be like 5 mins. For instance, probably the entire first hour the goal is to reach Medusa, when they get there a lot of people die and Sam Worthington kicks ass (hopefully this isn't a spoiler, much more happens, I promise). Overall, the special effects are pretty ridiculous...the creatures in this movie are UNBELIEVABLE. I can also say that Sam Worthington has somewhat stepped up his acting abilities in the movie. I mean, he barely spoke in Terminator, he spoke in Avatar, but he was an Avatar the whole time so it wasn't really him. This movie it's him the whole time and he's speaking! Though I couldn't say he's phenomenal he's definitely a crazy awesome new action star, which I may or may not be in love with. The verdict is still out on that one.
I think that what this movie needed a little bit more of was some humor. It's a great guy flick, but if you wanna rope the girls in with something more than Sam Worthington you need some humor. Think Pirates, if it had a little bit of the humor Johnny Depp provides this movie would be insane! Nonetheless, this movie was pretty good. I recommend you see it, maybe not more than once, but see it.
3 out of 5.
A group of men from Argos begin a journey with a demi-God, Sam Worthington to cut off the head of Medusa to kill the Craken. Of course huge challenges arise along the way. Thus, my biggest problem with this movie was that it would take a half an hour to get anywhere and then when they did get to where they needed to the battles would be like 5 mins. For instance, probably the entire first hour the goal is to reach Medusa, when they get there a lot of people die and Sam Worthington kicks ass (hopefully this isn't a spoiler, much more happens, I promise). Overall, the special effects are pretty ridiculous...the creatures in this movie are UNBELIEVABLE. I can also say that Sam Worthington has somewhat stepped up his acting abilities in the movie. I mean, he barely spoke in Terminator, he spoke in Avatar, but he was an Avatar the whole time so it wasn't really him. This movie it's him the whole time and he's speaking! Though I couldn't say he's phenomenal he's definitely a crazy awesome new action star, which I may or may not be in love with. The verdict is still out on that one.
I think that what this movie needed a little bit more of was some humor. It's a great guy flick, but if you wanna rope the girls in with something more than Sam Worthington you need some humor. Think Pirates, if it had a little bit of the humor Johnny Depp provides this movie would be insane! Nonetheless, this movie was pretty good. I recommend you see it, maybe not more than once, but see it.
3 out of 5.
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