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I went on holiday to Dubai last week. Stayed with my Aunt & Uncle. An alright-ish holiday, but I did get to watch a lot of films. So here I am, doing the predictable thing...
Lost in Translation - 5/10.
Oh dear. What a disappointment. After the likes of Groundhog Day, I was expecting another comic gem from Murray. Despite having a fair amount of good jokes towards the beginning of the film, it started to slow down around the middle. Even though some capable acting managed to make the love interest between Charlotte and Bob believable in spite of the age difference, this was simply dull for the most part. The ending also left it all feeling a bit... pointless.
Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World - 6/10.
Not too bad, surprisingly. Some very gritty, down-to-earth sailing action aplenty here and it's far more character driven than I'd have expected. Which is a good thing. On the downside, I can't say I really felt how epic the mission was to those on the ship. Not unlike Black Hawk Down, I saw little significance for the events that took place.
Gangs of New York - 7.5/10.
The best of the bunch. DiCaprio was alright, but left me thinking "Why wasn't Johnny Depp cast for this role?". Everyone else was good, except perhaps for Diaz in places. A good story and some excellent direction from Scorsese. Recommended.
Bruce Almighty – 5.5/10.
Shockingly predictable, and merely Liar Liar all over again with just a few details changed. Many of the jokes are poor, and there are some eye-rolling moments as Jim Carrey goes frequently over the top. However, the film has a certain amount of charm and remains quite watchable with some good jokes here and there. Light hearted fun.
Catch Me if You Can - 6.5/10.
An enjoyable film in essence, despite it’s few flaws here and there. Its major failing is telling us that DiCaprio eventually gets caught at the beginning of the film, detracting from the overall surprise.
Signs - 6/10.
Some gaping plot holes and ridiculous coincidences littered the film, but they weren't enough to overshadow some of its better aspects. The direction was nicely done, with a disjointed and unsettling feel right until the end of the film where it smoothly flows together during the final epiphany (though the change in pace was a little abrupt). Satisfying.
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - 6/10.
This had some well choreographed fight scenes and a nice adventure storyline that wasn’t told particularly well – mostly through dull dialogue between characters. I also felt the honour the fighters must hold for their respective purposes wasn’t conveyed very well, but the ending was nicely rounded off and left a good feeling.
15 Minutes - 4/10.
Representing much of what is bad about Hollywood these days, 15 Minutes is a mixture of weak plotline, poor dialogue and lacklustre acting (with the exception of De Niro). It’s still watchable, but annoying.
The Recruit - 7/10.
Colin Farrell’s becoming something of an overnight success, and holds his own opposite the ever great Pacino, in this competent CIA thriller. While it uses the familiar format of taking a talented civilian and throwing them into a new way of life with different disciplines and whatsoever, it’s gripping from the outset. While the double and treble crossings at the end of the film get a bit too confusing, and open up a few plot holes, it’s a good ending to a good film.
The Score - 7/10.
Considering the cast, I was a little disappointed with this theft thriller. Don’t get me wrong, it is most certainly a good film and the acting is top notch, but I was expecting something great. I think the main structure is seen a little too often these days, and also Edward Norton was made out to be too much of a likable character – so him getting screwed over at the end is a little annoying.
Adaptation - 7/10.
Weird and different. Which is almost always a good thing these days. Cage and Streep are excellent, and I’m sure many can empathise with the main character’s lust to do something original and how he has to overcome the frustrating obstacles in his way.
Finding Nemo - 7/10.
This is a little too familiar to Pixar’s previous work for me, and lacks the grown-up humour of Toy Story, but is still a very fun and very funny family film that everyone should watch. Even if it’s not your thing, the animation is astounding.
Just a few initial impressions I've stuck down here, as I always find discussion helps me best form an opinion on something (I watch films with an open mind, not an analytical one).
Lost in Translation - 5/10.
Oh dear. What a disappointment. After the likes of Groundhog Day, I was expecting another comic gem from Murray. Despite having a fair amount of good jokes towards the beginning of the film, it started to slow down around the middle. Even though some capable acting managed to make the love interest between Charlotte and Bob believable in spite of the age difference, this was simply dull for the most part. The ending also left it all feeling a bit... pointless.
Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World - 6/10.
Not too bad, surprisingly. Some very gritty, down-to-earth sailing action aplenty here and it's far more character driven than I'd have expected. Which is a good thing. On the downside, I can't say I really felt how epic the mission was to those on the ship. Not unlike Black Hawk Down, I saw little significance for the events that took place.
Gangs of New York - 7.5/10.
The best of the bunch. DiCaprio was alright, but left me thinking "Why wasn't Johnny Depp cast for this role?". Everyone else was good, except perhaps for Diaz in places. A good story and some excellent direction from Scorsese. Recommended.
Bruce Almighty – 5.5/10.
Shockingly predictable, and merely Liar Liar all over again with just a few details changed. Many of the jokes are poor, and there are some eye-rolling moments as Jim Carrey goes frequently over the top. However, the film has a certain amount of charm and remains quite watchable with some good jokes here and there. Light hearted fun.
Catch Me if You Can - 6.5/10.
An enjoyable film in essence, despite it’s few flaws here and there. Its major failing is telling us that DiCaprio eventually gets caught at the beginning of the film, detracting from the overall surprise.
Signs - 6/10.
Some gaping plot holes and ridiculous coincidences littered the film, but they weren't enough to overshadow some of its better aspects. The direction was nicely done, with a disjointed and unsettling feel right until the end of the film where it smoothly flows together during the final epiphany (though the change in pace was a little abrupt). Satisfying.
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - 6/10.
This had some well choreographed fight scenes and a nice adventure storyline that wasn’t told particularly well – mostly through dull dialogue between characters. I also felt the honour the fighters must hold for their respective purposes wasn’t conveyed very well, but the ending was nicely rounded off and left a good feeling.
15 Minutes - 4/10.
Representing much of what is bad about Hollywood these days, 15 Minutes is a mixture of weak plotline, poor dialogue and lacklustre acting (with the exception of De Niro). It’s still watchable, but annoying.
The Recruit - 7/10.
Colin Farrell’s becoming something of an overnight success, and holds his own opposite the ever great Pacino, in this competent CIA thriller. While it uses the familiar format of taking a talented civilian and throwing them into a new way of life with different disciplines and whatsoever, it’s gripping from the outset. While the double and treble crossings at the end of the film get a bit too confusing, and open up a few plot holes, it’s a good ending to a good film.
The Score - 7/10.
Considering the cast, I was a little disappointed with this theft thriller. Don’t get me wrong, it is most certainly a good film and the acting is top notch, but I was expecting something great. I think the main structure is seen a little too often these days, and also Edward Norton was made out to be too much of a likable character – so him getting screwed over at the end is a little annoying.
Adaptation - 7/10.
Weird and different. Which is almost always a good thing these days. Cage and Streep are excellent, and I’m sure many can empathise with the main character’s lust to do something original and how he has to overcome the frustrating obstacles in his way.
Finding Nemo - 7/10.
This is a little too familiar to Pixar’s previous work for me, and lacks the grown-up humour of Toy Story, but is still a very fun and very funny family film that everyone should watch. Even if it’s not your thing, the animation is astounding.
Just a few initial impressions I've stuck down here, as I always find discussion helps me best form an opinion on something (I watch films with an open mind, not an analytical one).
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I've wanted to see it for ages.
Pirates of the caribbean is the ultimate movie;) hands down!!! who has seen it?
Cub!st wrote:
> I care but don't agree with most of your ratings so I wasn't going to
> say anything. I think you're either very hard to impress or are
> looking for the wrong things in some movies. Either way few I agree
> with. Still nice little array of films you saw there.
I don't know. I like to enjoy films. When I'm rating, 5 is an average for me. A film that's perhaps mildly enjoyable but does nothing else or has some flaws. 6/10, from me, is by no means a bad score.
Anyway, what would you disagree with?
> I care but don't agree with most of your ratings so I wasn't going to
> say anything. I think you're either very hard to impress or are
> looking for the wrong things in some movies. Either way few I agree
> with. Still nice little array of films you saw there.
I don't know. I like to enjoy films. When I'm rating, 5 is an average for me. A film that's perhaps mildly enjoyable but does nothing else or has some flaws. 6/10, from me, is by no means a bad score.
Anyway, what would you disagree with?
Geffdof wrote:
> Did you watch the dubbed or subtitled version. Im going to guess it
> was dubbed.
> The dialoge is changed in the dubbed version to attempt to make the
> words fit with the actors mouths, if u watch the subtitled version
> with the correct dialoge the story seems far better.
I watched the subtitled version, which presented and interesting story being told in a very dull way.
> Did you watch the dubbed or subtitled version. Im going to guess it
> was dubbed.
> The dialoge is changed in the dubbed version to attempt to make the
> words fit with the actors mouths, if u watch the subtitled version
> with the correct dialoge the story seems far better.
I watched the subtitled version, which presented and interesting story being told in a very dull way.
Paradox: wrote:
> Grown up humour of Toy Story?
>
> What, "I like to play with my Woody?"
It was there. Nice and subtle.
Toy Story was such a brilliantly made film and has the gift of appealing to all ages. Definitely the best animated film I've ever seen.
> Grown up humour of Toy Story?
>
> What, "I like to play with my Woody?"
It was there. Nice and subtle.
Toy Story was such a brilliantly made film and has the gift of appealing to all ages. Definitely the best animated film I've ever seen.
Paradox: wrote:
> Grown up humour of Toy Story?
>
> What, "I like to play with my Woody?"
Have a watch of Toy Story 2. Some jokes children would never get...
> Grown up humour of Toy Story?
>
> What, "I like to play with my Woody?"
Have a watch of Toy Story 2. Some jokes children would never get...
Maverick42 wrote:
>
> Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - 6/10.
> This had some well choreographed fight scenes and a nice adventure
> storyline that wasn’t told particularly well – mostly through dull
> dialogue between characters.
Did you watch the dubbed or subtitled version. Im going to guess it was dubbed.
The dialoge is changed in the dubbed version to attempt to make the words fit with the actors mouths, if u watch the subtitled version with the correct dialoge the story seems far better.
>
> Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - 6/10.
> This had some well choreographed fight scenes and a nice adventure
> storyline that wasn’t told particularly well – mostly through dull
> dialogue between characters.
Did you watch the dubbed or subtitled version. Im going to guess it was dubbed.
The dialoge is changed in the dubbed version to attempt to make the words fit with the actors mouths, if u watch the subtitled version with the correct dialoge the story seems far better.
Grown up humour of Toy Story?
What, "I like to play with my Woody?"
What, "I like to play with my Woody?"
Maverick42 wrote:
> Finding Nemo - 7/10.
> This is a little too familiar to Pixar’s previous work for me, and
> lacks the grown-up humour of Toy Story,
Are you kidding me?
"Bubbles!"
> Finding Nemo - 7/10.
> This is a little too familiar to Pixar’s previous work for me, and
> lacks the grown-up humour of Toy Story,
Are you kidding me?
"Bubbles!"
It just felt like the role was perfect for Johnny Depp. I'm sure he could've pulled it off.
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