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Synopsis: A surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th century's most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male dominated world.
Starring: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Roger Allam, Nick Dunning, Nicholas Farrell
Directed by: Phyllida Lloyd
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Another superb, amazing, supreme performance by Meryl Streep. As said in my previous post about my top ten favorite Meryl Streep's films, I do consider her THE best actress in the world, no doubt about it. She totally demonstrated her talent... Once again... on this film.
I'd like to write this review from two different perspectives. First, about the film. Even though the film is a biopic based on the life of the UK Prime Minister, a pretty interesting and fascinating story of the first woman ever to become the UK Prime Minister, especially during a pretty intense and dangerous time in the world, facing some important and sensitive executive decisions. The only problem is that, for my personal taste, the film failed projecting those important events and her miningful role in UK (and the world) history. Director Phyllida Lloyd focused more on her personal life and dilemas, jumping constantly back and forth between past and present making it slow, boring and hard to follow at some times.
In the other hand, what made the film appealed to the viewers (especially for me) was Meryl Streep's spotless performance. Her appearance, her voice, her interpretation of Margaret Thatcher was simply amazing! She wasn't representing her on her role, she WAS Margaret Thatcher. It would a huge surprise for me if she doesn't get the Oscar for best actress after playing this amazing role.
If I had to rate the film for its all, I would say it didn't convince me at all, I'd give it a 2.5/5 but, If I'd rate it by Meryl Streep's performance and the great supporting cast working on the film, I'd give it 5/5.
So, at the end, I'd rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Phyllida Lloyd
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Another superb, amazing, supreme performance by Meryl Streep. As said in my previous post about my top ten favorite Meryl Streep's films, I do consider her THE best actress in the world, no doubt about it. She totally demonstrated her talent... Once again... on this film.
I'd like to write this review from two different perspectives. First, about the film. Even though the film is a biopic based on the life of the UK Prime Minister, a pretty interesting and fascinating story of the first woman ever to become the UK Prime Minister, especially during a pretty intense and dangerous time in the world, facing some important and sensitive executive decisions. The only problem is that, for my personal taste, the film failed projecting those important events and her miningful role in UK (and the world) history. Director Phyllida Lloyd focused more on her personal life and dilemas, jumping constantly back and forth between past and present making it slow, boring and hard to follow at some times.
In the other hand, what made the film appealed to the viewers (especially for me) was Meryl Streep's spotless performance. Her appearance, her voice, her interpretation of Margaret Thatcher was simply amazing! She wasn't representing her on her role, she WAS Margaret Thatcher. It would a huge surprise for me if she doesn't get the Oscar for best actress after playing this amazing role.
If I had to rate the film for its all, I would say it didn't convince me at all, I'd give it a 2.5/5 but, If I'd rate it by Meryl Streep's performance and the great supporting cast working on the film, I'd give it 5/5.
So, at the end, I'd rate this movie with a 3/5
Have you watched the film? What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie? Share with us your thoughts!
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Synopsis: As a child, Ip Man learns Wing Chun from Chan Wah-shun together with Ip Tin-chi (Ip Man’s adopted brother) and Lee Mei-wai. After Chan’s death from illness, Ip continues to learn Wing Chun from his senior, Ng Chung-sok, before eventually leaving Foshan to study in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, during a hockey match, Ip and his schoolmates are racially insulted by a Westerner. Ip Man defeated him and his popularity soared after the incident. While getting medicine to treat the Westerner, he meets master Leung Bik, who is actually the son of Leung Jan, Chan Wah-shun’s teacher. Ip Man learns a different, improved style of Wing Chun from Leung and his prowess in martial arts improves tremendously.
The film focuses on Ip Man’s early life and the story of how he learnt Wing Chun. In contrast, Ip Man and Ip Man 2 focus on the events in his life that took place during the Second Sino-Japanese War and after he moved to Hong Kong.
The film focuses on Ip Man’s early life and the story of how he learnt Wing Chun. In contrast, Ip Man and Ip Man 2 focus on the events in his life that took place during the Second Sino-Japanese War and after he moved to Hong Kong.
Starring: Donnie Yen , Yu-Hang To, Siu-Wong Fan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Huang Yi, Rose Chan
Directed by: Herman Yau
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I had the chance this week to watch a digital copy of this recent film, "The Legend Is Born: IP Man". I heard of the first film a couple of years ago, but never had the chance to watch it.
I'm a martial arts movie lover, I must admit that. The only problem with these films is that in most of these films, all turns around the fight scenes, the rest of the plots are just empty stories, or just 'more of the same'. I've got impressed with the new martial arts experts, for example, Tony Jaa, but I never had the chance hear or watch anything about Donnie Jen, with such an amazing and sharp-skilled talent in martial arts.
This film is a prequel of the original film, IP Man, released in 2008. It brings the story of the legend in his early age, when he was just a young boy and never thought he'd become an expert and hero.
What I like about the film is the great drama and romance included in this period piece based in the ancient China. The production of this film was capable to balance the amazing fighting scenes with the great script. The fighting scenes covered all my expectations for a great martial arts film, they aresimply amazing! Great choreography.
It is highly recommended for any martial arts movie lover!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Herman Yau
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I had the chance this week to watch a digital copy of this recent film, "The Legend Is Born: IP Man". I heard of the first film a couple of years ago, but never had the chance to watch it.
I'm a martial arts movie lover, I must admit that. The only problem with these films is that in most of these films, all turns around the fight scenes, the rest of the plots are just empty stories, or just 'more of the same'. I've got impressed with the new martial arts experts, for example, Tony Jaa, but I never had the chance hear or watch anything about Donnie Jen, with such an amazing and sharp-skilled talent in martial arts.
This film is a prequel of the original film, IP Man, released in 2008. It brings the story of the legend in his early age, when he was just a young boy and never thought he'd become an expert and hero.
What I like about the film is the great drama and romance included in this period piece based in the ancient China. The production of this film was capable to balance the amazing fighting scenes with the great script. The fighting scenes covered all my expectations for a great martial arts film, they aresimply amazing! Great choreography.
It is highly recommended for any martial arts movie lover!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Have you watched the film? What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie? Share with us your thoughts!
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Synopsis: Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible -- inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Michael Caine
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
U.S. Rating: PG-13
NOTE: If you haven't watched the film yet, you might be completely spoiled with my thoughts and review.
I believe I was one of those thousands of people who had to watch Inception more than once to finally (hopefully) understand what really happened with Dom (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his final and most important job, the "Inception". I was patiently waiting for the digital copy, so I could watch it at home and be able to decipher what really happened in this film. I finally got my Blu Ray copy few days ago and watched it, keeping in mind some previous reviews, comments and some very, very important details provided by people involved on this film.
I would like to start my review with a thought that came to my mind this week. I remember the time when we went to watch Avatar. I must say that I still believe it is at the very top of technology. There not a single film in 2010 and yet to come in 2011 that could match Avatar's high tech and visual effects. James Cameron is a master on this matter, no doubt about it. I respect him for his talent using the latest high tech. But in the other hand, I was really happy to see that Avatar didn't win the Oscar for best film, since the plot had nothing special to offer. It was all about the visual, but not the content.
Inception is that kind of film that brings ALL the key elements to make it not just a memorable, extremely entertaining and visually amazing film, but a very smart, challenging and mentally demanding plot and content. It is the kind of film that not just fascinates you with all the amazing visual effects, but keeps you thinking ALL the time, trying to decipher what really happened and even makes you leave the theatre thinking (for days) about what was all about on this story.
Christopher Nolan, one of my TOP favorite directors, delivered such an amazing film. He brought not just an extremely smart, compact and complete plot, but a very high tech and amazing visual content and effects. Such a professional and unique cast, as well as a brilliant directing work.
Just few days after we went to watch the film, I found an article revealling some very important details related to the plot. One of the most meaningful comments was provided by one of the custom designers who said that Dom couldn't still be in a dream at the end of the film. This custom designer said it was not possible, since the kids dressed different cloths on the very last scene. That changed everything I believed! Since I initially believed he was dreaming all the time and at the end, he really didn't care to see if the totem stopped spinning or not because he just wanted to be with his kids. I had to wait all this time to finally confirm if this comment was true or false.
So, what do I believe about Inception? I'll try to explain it as simple as possible. I'll provide some of the key elements I believe supports my point of view and understanding of this plot.
The main idea I believe is that Dom (Leonardo DiCaprio) was living in a big and complex dream, incapable to decipher reality in his life. He was the best and most experienced person to execute the highest complex extraction, as well as the Inception, but he wasn;t planning and excecuting the Inception on Fisher's mind. All the big plan and multiple level of dreams he prepared were just part of the big Inception planned for him to bring him back to reality. This complex Inception was actually planned by Saito to bring Dom back and be able to live his real life. In fact, he was the one who finally "brought him home". What were the key elements that made me get to this conclusion?
1. Almost every single member of the team asked him to come back to reality. His dad had an important part on this request, when he went to visit him at the university.
2. Arthur told Ariadne that Dom always worked hard to do all those things he used to say that should be avoided. He was constantly creating levels, worlds and situations (most of them based on his memories) and couldn't escape of them, since he completely lost the capability of recognizing the real world. The scene when they went to visit the chemist is very important to understand this.
3. Even though there were multiple dream levels and a complete team involved in this Inception, something important to think about is that Dom always told Ariadne to never reveal the labyrinth created to prevent projections. These projections were people created by the person populating the dream world organized by the architect. Mal appeared in most of these levels and dreams, just because Dom was basically dreaming and populating the big dream.
4. He never had his own totem, he used Mal's totem to check if he was in a dreaming or not. That's why he couldn't know if he was finally dreaming or not. He explained clearly the purpose of totems and why it shouldn't be touched or used by other people. He was using Mal's totem, breaking the rules and purposes clearly defined for totems.
5. All the members of the Inception team pushed him always to give more and more, saying that his plan wouldn't work. Key phrases were always used by some of the team. Every single one of them played a key role creating and infiltrating the idea of this Inception in his mind to help him to come home... to come to reality. He thought he was creating and infiltrating the idea on Fisher's mind, but the team was really doing it on Dom's mind.
6. When he's finally back with Saito, every member of the team looked at him and showed through their smiles that he made it... he did break through his dreams and was back to reality. There was no conversation or words among them.
7. His dad was waiting for him at the airport, when he never planned that with him. He looked surprised when he saw him there. Obviously, his dad knew about the real Inception.
8. In the very last effort to save Saito, he finds that Saito aged, he never aged. The dream ends when Saito invites him to finish the job and bring them back. Saito invites him to do it, Saito is the one who finally helped him to come back to reality.
9. Most important... When Dom arrives home and sees his kids in the backyard, his kids are wearing different clothes, especially Phillipa, who is wearing a different dress. That clearly shows that he wasn't dreaming, since he ALWAYS kept the same perfect image and memory of his kids. The kids were also older, around 2 years older than the kids shown through his memories.
It's crazy how clever was Nolan. He never revealed what really happened at the end, but he left so many different clues (words, places, clothes, images, people, concepts, time, colors, etc, etc, etc) on this film. The most important thing to know is that no matter if he's in a dream or not, he finally achieves his most desired dream... to see his kids faces one more time and spend the rest of his life with them.
Definitely a pretty smart script, so clever to let every single person the opportunity to have their own opinion and idea of what really happened.
I would rate this movie with a HUGE, massive 5/5
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
U.S. Rating: PG-13
NOTE: If you haven't watched the film yet, you might be completely spoiled with my thoughts and review.
I believe I was one of those thousands of people who had to watch Inception more than once to finally (hopefully) understand what really happened with Dom (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his final and most important job, the "Inception". I was patiently waiting for the digital copy, so I could watch it at home and be able to decipher what really happened in this film. I finally got my Blu Ray copy few days ago and watched it, keeping in mind some previous reviews, comments and some very, very important details provided by people involved on this film.
I would like to start my review with a thought that came to my mind this week. I remember the time when we went to watch Avatar. I must say that I still believe it is at the very top of technology. There not a single film in 2010 and yet to come in 2011 that could match Avatar's high tech and visual effects. James Cameron is a master on this matter, no doubt about it. I respect him for his talent using the latest high tech. But in the other hand, I was really happy to see that Avatar didn't win the Oscar for best film, since the plot had nothing special to offer. It was all about the visual, but not the content.
Inception is that kind of film that brings ALL the key elements to make it not just a memorable, extremely entertaining and visually amazing film, but a very smart, challenging and mentally demanding plot and content. It is the kind of film that not just fascinates you with all the amazing visual effects, but keeps you thinking ALL the time, trying to decipher what really happened and even makes you leave the theatre thinking (for days) about what was all about on this story.
Christopher Nolan, one of my TOP favorite directors, delivered such an amazing film. He brought not just an extremely smart, compact and complete plot, but a very high tech and amazing visual content and effects. Such a professional and unique cast, as well as a brilliant directing work.
Just few days after we went to watch the film, I found an article revealling some very important details related to the plot. One of the most meaningful comments was provided by one of the custom designers who said that Dom couldn't still be in a dream at the end of the film. This custom designer said it was not possible, since the kids dressed different cloths on the very last scene. That changed everything I believed! Since I initially believed he was dreaming all the time and at the end, he really didn't care to see if the totem stopped spinning or not because he just wanted to be with his kids. I had to wait all this time to finally confirm if this comment was true or false.
So, what do I believe about Inception? I'll try to explain it as simple as possible. I'll provide some of the key elements I believe supports my point of view and understanding of this plot.
The main idea I believe is that Dom (Leonardo DiCaprio) was living in a big and complex dream, incapable to decipher reality in his life. He was the best and most experienced person to execute the highest complex extraction, as well as the Inception, but he wasn;t planning and excecuting the Inception on Fisher's mind. All the big plan and multiple level of dreams he prepared were just part of the big Inception planned for him to bring him back to reality. This complex Inception was actually planned by Saito to bring Dom back and be able to live his real life. In fact, he was the one who finally "brought him home". What were the key elements that made me get to this conclusion?
1. Almost every single member of the team asked him to come back to reality. His dad had an important part on this request, when he went to visit him at the university.
2. Arthur told Ariadne that Dom always worked hard to do all those things he used to say that should be avoided. He was constantly creating levels, worlds and situations (most of them based on his memories) and couldn't escape of them, since he completely lost the capability of recognizing the real world. The scene when they went to visit the chemist is very important to understand this.
3. Even though there were multiple dream levels and a complete team involved in this Inception, something important to think about is that Dom always told Ariadne to never reveal the labyrinth created to prevent projections. These projections were people created by the person populating the dream world organized by the architect. Mal appeared in most of these levels and dreams, just because Dom was basically dreaming and populating the big dream.
4. He never had his own totem, he used Mal's totem to check if he was in a dreaming or not. That's why he couldn't know if he was finally dreaming or not. He explained clearly the purpose of totems and why it shouldn't be touched or used by other people. He was using Mal's totem, breaking the rules and purposes clearly defined for totems.
5. All the members of the Inception team pushed him always to give more and more, saying that his plan wouldn't work. Key phrases were always used by some of the team. Every single one of them played a key role creating and infiltrating the idea of this Inception in his mind to help him to come home... to come to reality. He thought he was creating and infiltrating the idea on Fisher's mind, but the team was really doing it on Dom's mind.
6. When he's finally back with Saito, every member of the team looked at him and showed through their smiles that he made it... he did break through his dreams and was back to reality. There was no conversation or words among them.
7. His dad was waiting for him at the airport, when he never planned that with him. He looked surprised when he saw him there. Obviously, his dad knew about the real Inception.
8. In the very last effort to save Saito, he finds that Saito aged, he never aged. The dream ends when Saito invites him to finish the job and bring them back. Saito invites him to do it, Saito is the one who finally helped him to come back to reality.
9. Most important... When Dom arrives home and sees his kids in the backyard, his kids are wearing different clothes, especially Phillipa, who is wearing a different dress. That clearly shows that he wasn't dreaming, since he ALWAYS kept the same perfect image and memory of his kids. The kids were also older, around 2 years older than the kids shown through his memories.
It's crazy how clever was Nolan. He never revealed what really happened at the end, but he left so many different clues (words, places, clothes, images, people, concepts, time, colors, etc, etc, etc) on this film. The most important thing to know is that no matter if he's in a dream or not, he finally achieves his most desired dream... to see his kids faces one more time and spend the rest of his life with them.
Definitely a pretty smart script, so clever to let every single person the opportunity to have their own opinion and idea of what really happened.
I would rate this movie with a HUGE, massive 5/5
Have you watched the film? What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Do you think my point of view is correct? Or do you have a different point of view, explanation or theory?
Share with us your thoughts!
Do you think my point of view is correct? Or do you have a different point of view, explanation or theory?
Share with us your thoughts!
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts, and James "Rhodey" Rhodes at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell
Directed by: Jon Favreau
U.S. Rating: PG-13
What else can I say after watching the film two times? I just LOVED IT!
As soon as I left the theater in 2008, I was so excited about a future sequel. I was on top of all the news and updates about the sequel announced last year and I got anxious after watching the trailers. The first reviews I read about the film weren't the best ones. Many of them gave a low rate and said it wasn't as good as they'd expect it to be.
Well, I don't really know what is that "amazing" factor they could be expecting on this sequel. The truth is that I just loved it and it made honor to the first Iron Man, which was simply amazing.
The case was simply amazing. I know many people don't like Mickey Rourke or Scarlett Johansson, but noone could do a better job in their roles.
If you watched the first Iron Man, you aleady know about Tony Stark's unique sense of pride. and narcissism. That's what this sequel is all about. About his pride, his toys and knowledge. The film brings amazing action scenes, great CGI effects, good sense of humor, cool new toys, new enemies and a fresh and entertaining plot.
The interesting detail about the film was that Marvel used the film to give some tips and ideas about what's coming on the way, with all the "Avengers" movie series that will come in the near future.
Definitely one of the best action films of the year, even though, I know there will be great ones within the next few months :) I totally recommend the film
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast. Great selection! No matter how controversial Scarlett Johansson or Mickey Rourke could be, they just made the difference in this film
2. The cool scene in Monaco and the portable Iron Man suit case
3. Robert Downey Jr nailed it again. Great performance
4. The good sense of humor in most of the scenes
5. Great action sequences
6. Marvel gave a vision of what is coming in the near future with all the "Avengers" movie series
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I really enjoyed the film, the only detail I found was Samuel L. Jackson's performance. I DO really like him, but he was the darkest performance in this film
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Jon Favreau
U.S. Rating: PG-13
What else can I say after watching the film two times? I just LOVED IT!
As soon as I left the theater in 2008, I was so excited about a future sequel. I was on top of all the news and updates about the sequel announced last year and I got anxious after watching the trailers. The first reviews I read about the film weren't the best ones. Many of them gave a low rate and said it wasn't as good as they'd expect it to be.
Well, I don't really know what is that "amazing" factor they could be expecting on this sequel. The truth is that I just loved it and it made honor to the first Iron Man, which was simply amazing.
The case was simply amazing. I know many people don't like Mickey Rourke or Scarlett Johansson, but noone could do a better job in their roles.
If you watched the first Iron Man, you aleady know about Tony Stark's unique sense of pride. and narcissism. That's what this sequel is all about. About his pride, his toys and knowledge. The film brings amazing action scenes, great CGI effects, good sense of humor, cool new toys, new enemies and a fresh and entertaining plot.
The interesting detail about the film was that Marvel used the film to give some tips and ideas about what's coming on the way, with all the "Avengers" movie series that will come in the near future.
Definitely one of the best action films of the year, even though, I know there will be great ones within the next few months :) I totally recommend the film
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast. Great selection! No matter how controversial Scarlett Johansson or Mickey Rourke could be, they just made the difference in this film
2. The cool scene in Monaco and the portable Iron Man suit case
3. Robert Downey Jr nailed it again. Great performance
4. The good sense of humor in most of the scenes
5. Great action sequences
6. Marvel gave a vision of what is coming in the near future with all the "Avengers" movie series
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I really enjoyed the film, the only detail I found was Samuel L. Jackson's performance. I DO really like him, but he was the darkest performance in this film
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Freshly graduated from college with a promising future, 22 year-old Christopher McCandless instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people. Was Christopher McCandless a heroic adventurer or a naive idealist, a rebellious 1990s Thoreau or another lost American son, a fearless risk-taker or a tragic figure who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature? McCandless' quest took him from the wheat fields of South Dakota to a renegade trip down the Colorado River to the non-conformists' refuge of Slab City, California, and beyond. Along the way, he encountered a series of colorful characters at the very edges of American society who shaped his understanding of life and whose lives he, in turn, changed. In the end, he tested himself by heading alone into the wilds of the great North, where everything he had seen and learned and felt came to a head in ways he never could have expected.
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Hal Holbrook, Catherine Keener
Directed by: Sean Penn
U.S. Rating: R
Directed by Sean Pen, Into the Wild is a great piece of drama and adventure. With such a great acting performance, Emile Hirsch reflects the story of Christopher McCandless a young adventurous boy who has decided to leave everything behind right after his highschool graduation and start a journey trying to find himself. Living and experiencing some deep and thoughtful adventures, Christopher will face the best of being selfless and not depending on money, properties or anything else... just surviving and living the adventure.
The film offers different situations and emotions that will help its viewers to feel identified in some way for the lead role.
One of the best things in this film is the amazing photography. The nature and images displayed in this film are simply amazing.
This is the first film directed by Penn that I've watched (it is not his first or only one). I think he did a pretty good job! Great film, I'd recommend it if you want to watch a good drama/adventure film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great photography
2. It was funny to see Vince Vaughn on this film! It gave it a comedy moment to the film
3. Good plot, acting performance and direction
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Sean Penn
U.S. Rating: R
Directed by Sean Pen, Into the Wild is a great piece of drama and adventure. With such a great acting performance, Emile Hirsch reflects the story of Christopher McCandless a young adventurous boy who has decided to leave everything behind right after his highschool graduation and start a journey trying to find himself. Living and experiencing some deep and thoughtful adventures, Christopher will face the best of being selfless and not depending on money, properties or anything else... just surviving and living the adventure.
The film offers different situations and emotions that will help its viewers to feel identified in some way for the lead role.
One of the best things in this film is the amazing photography. The nature and images displayed in this film are simply amazing.
This is the first film directed by Penn that I've watched (it is not his first or only one). I think he did a pretty good job! Great film, I'd recommend it if you want to watch a good drama/adventure film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great photography
2. It was funny to see Vince Vaughn on this film! It gave it a comedy moment to the film
3. Good plot, acting performance and direction
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: What was Mark Whitacre thinking? A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company's multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. But before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Unfortunately for the FBI, their lead witness hasn't been quite so forthcoming about helping himself to the corporate coffers. Whitacre's ever-changing account frustrates the agents and threatens the case against ADM as it becomes almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of Whitacre's rambling imagination. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history.
Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey, Thomas F. Wilson
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
U.S. Rating: R
As the poster says... un-be-lie-va-ble! The Informant is one of the funniest movies I've watched in a while! It is not just the plot, the dialogues, the story and situations, it's all about Mark Whitacre! This guys is unbelievable funny! All the things he did, the way he acted, the things he planned and all the situations he got himself involved and... the way he looked! It's HILARIOUS!
The Informant is the story of Mark Whitacre, a technician working for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a giant agri-industry focused basically on corn. He is promoted and gets involved in the business area, traveling around the world. Suddenly, he notices that the company has been involved in a multi-national price-fixing conspiracy with their competitors around the world and he decides to take actions and become an Informant for the FBI. Everything turns into an extremely complicated situation when Mark starts creating situations on his mind and pushing everyone involved in the case (company leaders, competitors, FBI, Department of Justice, the Government, the press, his wife, his parents... every possible person and entity!), until the truth is finally revealed.
One of the best performances of Matt Damon. He was able to show his talent in this smart comedy after being in recent drama and action roles. Totally recommended for those ones who want to have a really good time and laughs!
What did I like from this movie?
1. I couldn't stop laughing of Matt's appearance! He looked so freaking HILARIOUS! I couldn't stop staring at his mustache, big stomach, his horrible ties, his haircut! and his glasses. And the funniest thing is that it was so cool in the 80's and 90's! I had few ties like his, cut my hair like him and people looked "cool" that way
2. The script was so smart, really funny
3. Steven Soderbergh nailed it again (one of my favorites directors in Hollywood)
4. Best scenes? When he receives the new briefcase and can't wait to show it to his neighbor and say that "the bureau" gave it to him and he's the 0014... because he's twice smarter than 007! When he's on the conference room and the recorder inside the briefcase starts making sounds... I couldn't believe what he did! I couldn't believe what happened with his hair when he was talking with the FBI and finally... I couldn't stop laughing and being amazed hearing how things increased and turned into something worse every time he opened his mouth! You must watch the film to see it for yourself! You won't be disappointed!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was a really good film. I don't know why he didn't get the Golden Globe for best actor - Comedy role, since he played a really good comedy role... in a comedy film! (Robert Downey Jr played a good and funny role in Sherlock Holmes, but it wasn't a comedy film). Anyway, it is just my appreciation ;)
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
U.S. Rating: R
As the poster says... un-be-lie-va-ble! The Informant is one of the funniest movies I've watched in a while! It is not just the plot, the dialogues, the story and situations, it's all about Mark Whitacre! This guys is unbelievable funny! All the things he did, the way he acted, the things he planned and all the situations he got himself involved and... the way he looked! It's HILARIOUS!
The Informant is the story of Mark Whitacre, a technician working for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a giant agri-industry focused basically on corn. He is promoted and gets involved in the business area, traveling around the world. Suddenly, he notices that the company has been involved in a multi-national price-fixing conspiracy with their competitors around the world and he decides to take actions and become an Informant for the FBI. Everything turns into an extremely complicated situation when Mark starts creating situations on his mind and pushing everyone involved in the case (company leaders, competitors, FBI, Department of Justice, the Government, the press, his wife, his parents... every possible person and entity!), until the truth is finally revealed.
One of the best performances of Matt Damon. He was able to show his talent in this smart comedy after being in recent drama and action roles. Totally recommended for those ones who want to have a really good time and laughs!
What did I like from this movie?
1. I couldn't stop laughing of Matt's appearance! He looked so freaking HILARIOUS! I couldn't stop staring at his mustache, big stomach, his horrible ties, his haircut! and his glasses. And the funniest thing is that it was so cool in the 80's and 90's! I had few ties like his, cut my hair like him and people looked "cool" that way
2. The script was so smart, really funny
3. Steven Soderbergh nailed it again (one of my favorites directors in Hollywood)
4. Best scenes? When he receives the new briefcase and can't wait to show it to his neighbor and say that "the bureau" gave it to him and he's the 0014... because he's twice smarter than 007! When he's on the conference room and the recorder inside the briefcase starts making sounds... I couldn't believe what he did! I couldn't believe what happened with his hair when he was talking with the FBI and finally... I couldn't stop laughing and being amazed hearing how things increased and turned into something worse every time he opened his mouth! You must watch the film to see it for yourself! You won't be disappointed!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was a really good film. I don't know why he didn't get the Golden Globe for best actor - Comedy role, since he played a really good comedy role... in a comedy film! (Robert Downey Jr played a good and funny role in Sherlock Holmes, but it wasn't a comedy film). Anyway, it is just my appreciation ;)
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: The true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Marguerite Wheatley, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Invictus was one of the most expect movies I really wanted to watch this month. As soon as I watched the trailer for the first time, I knew it had material to be an amazing and inspiring story, plus, one of the great options for the Gloden Globes and Oscars. One of the best of the film was the great cast involved. Having two Oscar winners leading the film (Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon), I couldn't expect less than an amazing performance. I wasn't disappointed, the cast performance made the day and brought a genuine drama to the film. Morgan Freeman looked SO real, I think that if he didn't look taller than Nelson Mandela in real life, I could actually believe that Morgan Freeman was Nelson Mandela. Being directed by one of the best actors and directors in Hollywood (and one of my top favorites), Clint Eastwood nailed it again, bringing the drama of one of the most inspiring men in modern history, Nelson Mandela.
The plot centers on the story of Nelson mandela, newly elected president of South Africa who took advantage of one of the most expected and exciting events to be hosted in his country, the Rugby World Cup, to reunite his people and fight the racial and economical differences created by the apartheid. He's able to use this event to motive and inspire his people and overcome their differences. He worked personally on finding the right person to lead his team and let him know the big responsibility he had. An inspiring series of events that led the team and nation to win the World Cup and overcome their fears, feelings of hatred, racial and economical differences.
A truly inspiring film based on a true story, played by an amazing cast and directed by one of the best directors in Hollywood. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast selected was the best for the film. Morgan Freeman looked alike Nelson Mandela!
2. Clint Eastwood directed the film with a really good eye on the events involved in this true story
3. I really enjoy plots based on true stories, especially when they're based on political & sport events
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were only two things that I didn't like from this film: The first one, the plot could have offered so, but so much more drama and content. There were so many different events and inspiring situations, that it could have offered more drama to the audience
2. I didn't feel chemistry and real drama, inspiration and motivation among the Rugby team. In fact, I didn't feel any emotions at all in a few scenes!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Invictus was one of the most expect movies I really wanted to watch this month. As soon as I watched the trailer for the first time, I knew it had material to be an amazing and inspiring story, plus, one of the great options for the Gloden Globes and Oscars. One of the best of the film was the great cast involved. Having two Oscar winners leading the film (Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon), I couldn't expect less than an amazing performance. I wasn't disappointed, the cast performance made the day and brought a genuine drama to the film. Morgan Freeman looked SO real, I think that if he didn't look taller than Nelson Mandela in real life, I could actually believe that Morgan Freeman was Nelson Mandela. Being directed by one of the best actors and directors in Hollywood (and one of my top favorites), Clint Eastwood nailed it again, bringing the drama of one of the most inspiring men in modern history, Nelson Mandela.
The plot centers on the story of Nelson mandela, newly elected president of South Africa who took advantage of one of the most expected and exciting events to be hosted in his country, the Rugby World Cup, to reunite his people and fight the racial and economical differences created by the apartheid. He's able to use this event to motive and inspire his people and overcome their differences. He worked personally on finding the right person to lead his team and let him know the big responsibility he had. An inspiring series of events that led the team and nation to win the World Cup and overcome their fears, feelings of hatred, racial and economical differences.
A truly inspiring film based on a true story, played by an amazing cast and directed by one of the best directors in Hollywood. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast selected was the best for the film. Morgan Freeman looked alike Nelson Mandela!
2. Clint Eastwood directed the film with a really good eye on the events involved in this true story
3. I really enjoy plots based on true stories, especially when they're based on political & sport events
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were only two things that I didn't like from this film: The first one, the plot could have offered so, but so much more drama and content. There were so many different events and inspiring situations, that it could have offered more drama to the audience
2. I didn't feel chemistry and real drama, inspiration and motivation among the Rugby team. In fact, I didn't feel any emotions at all in a few scenes!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Synopsis: Jane is the mother of three grown kids, owns a thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant and has - after a decade of divorce - an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, attorney Jake. But when Jane and Jake find themselves out of town for their son's college graduation, things start to get complicated. An innocent meal together turns into the unimaginable - an affair. With Jake remarried to the much younger Agness, Jane is now, of all things, the other woman. Caught in the middle of their renewed romance is Adam, an architect hired to remodel Jane's kitchen. Healing from a divorce of his own, Adam starts to fall for Jane, but soon realizes he's become part of a love triangle. Should Jane and Jake move on with their lives, or is love truly lovelier the second time around? It's--complicated.
Starring: Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
U.S. Rating: R
Following her previews romantic comedy films (What Women Want, Something's Gotta Give and The holiday), Nancy Meyers showed us once again her unique talent as a screenwriter, director and producer with the film It's Complicated.
It's Complicated is the story of Jane (Meryl Streep), a divorced mother of three grown kids who finally has found the perfect balance in her family, single life, business & professional career. She's maintained a friendly relationship with her ex-husband Jake (Alec Baldwin), the man who cheated her with a younger girl, the same one he married after their divorce. During a family weekend in New York celebrating their younger son's graduation, an innocent meal turns into something extremely complicated, an affair! This initial encounter led them to few other encounters. While Jane tried to avoid this complicated situation (at least for her), Jake let all those his repressed feelings for Jane to be released and gets to the point of being a stalker (well, sort of!). While Jane and Jake debate with their personal feelings and complicated situation, Adam, Jane's architect gets in scene. Jane has the chance to know him better, finding so many similarities in their lives. Adam could be considered that kind of person that is in the wrong place at the wrong time. After facing a traumatic divorce, he's trying to avoid the situation that he finally had to face... being in the middle of two people that were meant to be together, no matter what.
A really interesting and funny plot supported by such a great and funny cast. Nancy Meyers worked in a very smart way not just the script, but the direction of the film, giving to all its viewers a pretty entertaining story. It is totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Jake (Alec Baldwin) is so cocky that was perfect for the role
2. Meryl Streep, as usual, played a precious and enjoyable role
3. The plot was so well written and directed by Nancy Meyers
4. I totally laughed with some of the quotes and dialogues in this film, great script!
5. The scenes at the hotel, the chat session in the bedrooms and the fertility center
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't like that Adam (Steve Martin) had to end alone at the end of the film, being "the nice guy" on this film
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
U.S. Rating: R
Following her previews romantic comedy films (What Women Want, Something's Gotta Give and The holiday), Nancy Meyers showed us once again her unique talent as a screenwriter, director and producer with the film It's Complicated.
It's Complicated is the story of Jane (Meryl Streep), a divorced mother of three grown kids who finally has found the perfect balance in her family, single life, business & professional career. She's maintained a friendly relationship with her ex-husband Jake (Alec Baldwin), the man who cheated her with a younger girl, the same one he married after their divorce. During a family weekend in New York celebrating their younger son's graduation, an innocent meal turns into something extremely complicated, an affair! This initial encounter led them to few other encounters. While Jane tried to avoid this complicated situation (at least for her), Jake let all those his repressed feelings for Jane to be released and gets to the point of being a stalker (well, sort of!). While Jane and Jake debate with their personal feelings and complicated situation, Adam, Jane's architect gets in scene. Jane has the chance to know him better, finding so many similarities in their lives. Adam could be considered that kind of person that is in the wrong place at the wrong time. After facing a traumatic divorce, he's trying to avoid the situation that he finally had to face... being in the middle of two people that were meant to be together, no matter what.
A really interesting and funny plot supported by such a great and funny cast. Nancy Meyers worked in a very smart way not just the script, but the direction of the film, giving to all its viewers a pretty entertaining story. It is totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Jake (Alec Baldwin) is so cocky that was perfect for the role
2. Meryl Streep, as usual, played a precious and enjoyable role
3. The plot was so well written and directed by Nancy Meyers
4. I totally laughed with some of the quotes and dialogues in this film, great script!
5. The scenes at the hotel, the chat session in the bedrooms and the fertility center
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't like that Adam (Steve Martin) had to end alone at the end of the film, being "the nice guy" on this film
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: A nerdy valedictorian proclaims his love for the hottest and most popular girl in school - Beth Cooper - during his graduation speech. Much to his surprise, Beth shows up at his door that very night and decides to show him the best night of his life.
Starring: Lauren London, Paul Rust, Lauren Storm, Jack T. Carpenter, Hayden Panettiere
Directed by: Chris Columbus
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I love you, Beth Cooper is just about a nerdy guy that works too hard to be it and a shallow sexy girl that works too hard to look like it. This film brings a weak plot with a pretty poor cast performance. I love you, Beth Cooper is a film that pretends to be funny, but it is not!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The movie trailer is actually better than the movie
2. One of the very few funny moments is when Rich sees the three jerks jumping the fence and he call them cyborgs
3. When Denis is being hit by the blue car
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. A pretty poor cast performance
2. A weak plot
3. Most of the jokes were so predictable
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Chris Columbus
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I love you, Beth Cooper is just about a nerdy guy that works too hard to be it and a shallow sexy girl that works too hard to look like it. This film brings a weak plot with a pretty poor cast performance. I love you, Beth Cooper is a film that pretends to be funny, but it is not!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The movie trailer is actually better than the movie
2. One of the very few funny moments is when Rich sees the three jerks jumping the fence and he call them cyborgs
3. When Denis is being hit by the blue car
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. A pretty poor cast performance
2. A weak plot
3. Most of the jokes were so predictable
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: In an alternate reality, lying -- even the concept of a lie -- does not even exist. Everyone -- from politicians to advertisers to the man and woman on the street -- speaks the truth and nothing but the truth with no thought of the consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser named Mark suddenly develops the ability to lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth, Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune. But lies have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize that things are getting a little out of control when some of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel. With the entire world now hanging on his every word, there is only one thing Mark has not been able to lie his way into: the heart of the woman he loves.
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor
Directed by: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
U.S. Rating: PG-13
A sad comedy plot. Not because I consider it bad, but because it is actually a sad comedy plot! I'm happy that we can leave in a world where we can balance good and bad, truth and lies, because honestly, I'd die if I had to live in a world where everyone says the truth and speak their minds out loud, in a world like the one described in this movie!
Said that, I could say that is an entertaining plot with a great cast. I could expect more from Ricky Gervais, since he's a really funny comedian. There were very few moments where Jennifer Gardner seemed to be over-acting, but nothing bad. I really enjoyed the story and some of the messages hidden in this story.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The Man in the Sky! That was excellent! So hilarious!
2. Touching moment when he has to lie to his mom when she's about to die, according with the plot
3. Tina Fey playing his secretary. Really funny when she speaks her mind out and tells him all she thinks of him
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. When he starts lying and he invites the girl he sees in the middle of the street to have sex with him because the world is about to be destroyed, as well as going to play at the casino with his friend. I personally that they ran out of ideas when they decided to include these scenes in this film. They had a plot and story to include better ideas or scenes
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
U.S. Rating: PG-13
A sad comedy plot. Not because I consider it bad, but because it is actually a sad comedy plot! I'm happy that we can leave in a world where we can balance good and bad, truth and lies, because honestly, I'd die if I had to live in a world where everyone says the truth and speak their minds out loud, in a world like the one described in this movie!
Said that, I could say that is an entertaining plot with a great cast. I could expect more from Ricky Gervais, since he's a really funny comedian. There were very few moments where Jennifer Gardner seemed to be over-acting, but nothing bad. I really enjoyed the story and some of the messages hidden in this story.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The Man in the Sky! That was excellent! So hilarious!
2. Touching moment when he has to lie to his mom when she's about to die, according with the plot
3. Tina Fey playing his secretary. Really funny when she speaks her mind out and tells him all she thinks of him
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. When he starts lying and he invites the girl he sees in the middle of the street to have sex with him because the world is about to be destroyed, as well as going to play at the casino with his friend. I personally that they ran out of ideas when they decided to include these scenes in this film. They had a plot and story to include better ideas or scenes
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: The year is 2035. Detective Del Spooner is investigating the death of brilliant, eccentric scientist Dr. Alfred Lanning. Spooner is aided by psychologist Dr. Susan Calvin, and the death is initially labeled a suicide. Spooner, though, suspects that a robot may have perpetrated the crime. That seems unthinkable since robots are governed by The Three Laws of Robotics, which state that a robot may never harm or allow harm to come to a human being. As Spooner and Calvin investigate the death, they come to believe that a robot did, in fact, commit the crime. They are aided in their investigation by Dr. Lanning himself, who appears as a hologram, and reveals that he was working on a top secret project at the time of his death.
Starring: Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, Bridget Moynahan, Chi McBride, Bruce Greenwood
Directed by: Alex Proyas
U.S. Rating: PG-13
An interesting plot about artificial intelligence, robots and humans with some great CGI effects. Will Smith plays a Chicago Police detective who doesn't like or trust robots due to a previous bad experience where a robot decided to save him instead of a girl in a car accident. Spooner (Will Smith) was assigned to investigate the death of Dr. Lanning, a robotic scientist. Soon, he'll discover that a robot could be involved in this incident. Following all the leads, he'll find himself in the middle of a battle for power between the VIKI (the central computing unit that controls the mind and system of every single robot), the robots controlled by VIKI and humans. Spooner will become the leader of this resistance, destroys VIKI and let all robots to get their control back, with the assistance of Sonny (a robot NS-5).
What did I like from this movie?
1. Some really cool CGI and effects
2. Will Smith did a good job, no matter the role played
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The scene when he's driving the Audi. Being such an amazing prototype, I don't know why they had to drive in in a CGI environment, in a tunnel. I don't know why they didn't try to give it a better and more natural environment
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Alex Proyas
U.S. Rating: PG-13
An interesting plot about artificial intelligence, robots and humans with some great CGI effects. Will Smith plays a Chicago Police detective who doesn't like or trust robots due to a previous bad experience where a robot decided to save him instead of a girl in a car accident. Spooner (Will Smith) was assigned to investigate the death of Dr. Lanning, a robotic scientist. Soon, he'll discover that a robot could be involved in this incident. Following all the leads, he'll find himself in the middle of a battle for power between the VIKI (the central computing unit that controls the mind and system of every single robot), the robots controlled by VIKI and humans. Spooner will become the leader of this resistance, destroys VIKI and let all robots to get their control back, with the assistance of Sonny (a robot NS-5).
What did I like from this movie?
1. Some really cool CGI and effects
2. Will Smith did a good job, no matter the role played
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The scene when he's driving the Audi. Being such an amazing prototype, I don't know why they had to drive in in a CGI environment, in a tunnel. I don't know why they didn't try to give it a better and more natural environment
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Dan Foreman is headed for a shakeup. He is demoted from head of ad sales for a major magazine when the company he works for is acquired in a corporate takeover. His new boss, Carter Duryea, is half his age--a business school prodigy who preaches corporate synergy. While Dan develops clients through handshake deals and relationships, Carter cross-promotes the magazine with the cell phone division and "Krispity Krunch", an indeterminate snack food under the same corporate umbrella. Both men are going through turmoil at home. Dan has two daughters, Alex, age 18, and Jana, age 16, and is shocked when his wife tells him she's pregnant with a new child. Carter, in the meanwhile, is dumped by his wife of seven months just as he gets his promotion. Dan and Carter's uneasy friendship is thrown into jeopardy when Carter falls for, and begins an affair with, Dan's daughter Alex.
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson, Marg Helgenberger, David Paymer
Directed by: Paul Weitz
U.S. Rating: PG-13
A genuinely romantic drama more than a romantic comedy. In Good Company was extremely well cast, offering a fresh, wise and successful plot. Dennis Quaid and Topher Grace worked amazingly well together, showing such a great spirit and chemistry between these two characters. Dennis Quaid is the veteran salesman for a major magazine company that has been sold to a new corporation. Topher Grace is the eager young salesman that has reached to the top with his great talent and has been assigned to be the new salesman manager at the magazine company, becoming Dennis' new boss. Dennis is 51 years-old, married to the beautiful Marg Helgenberger (love her!... being a huge fan of CSI) and two daughters. Topher Grace is 26 years-old, recently divorced, and no matter how professionally successful he is, he feels alone, looking for acceptance, friendship and love. While he tries to become a friend instead of a boss, he meets Dennis' daughter (Scarlett Johansson), daddy's little girl that has just moved out and started college. They begin to maintain a secret romantic relationship that later is discovered by Dennis, something that affects their friendship and relationship. At the end, they put all these issues aside, work together in an important client and account and achieve a successful deal. The only problem... the company has been sold again, and Topher has been fired and Dennis gets his old job back. Dennis tries to offer a job to Topher, but he's rejected it and will move to start again with a different professional perspective.
A great romantic drama/comedy that offers such an amazing and well-played plot. 100% recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when Topher gets his Porshe, the love and reverence he shows for this car at the car dealer, and as soon as he leaves the car dealer, he's hit by a truck!
2. The moment when Topher invites all the team to work on a Sunday and after the meeting (that everyone hated) he auto-invites himself to Dennis' house for dinner
3. The basketball game, one of the hilarious moments in this movie, when Dennis tries to dunk the ball
4. Even though the final is kind of sad, I really enjoyed it, because it offers something different, no matter is not the typical happy movie end
5. Dennis and Topher worked brilliantly together, they showed such a great chemistry
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't like that he left and didn't take the job offer, being such a really nice gesture from Dennis, but hey... he took a decision to move and define his professional goals somewhere else
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Paul Weitz
U.S. Rating: PG-13
A genuinely romantic drama more than a romantic comedy. In Good Company was extremely well cast, offering a fresh, wise and successful plot. Dennis Quaid and Topher Grace worked amazingly well together, showing such a great spirit and chemistry between these two characters. Dennis Quaid is the veteran salesman for a major magazine company that has been sold to a new corporation. Topher Grace is the eager young salesman that has reached to the top with his great talent and has been assigned to be the new salesman manager at the magazine company, becoming Dennis' new boss. Dennis is 51 years-old, married to the beautiful Marg Helgenberger (love her!... being a huge fan of CSI) and two daughters. Topher Grace is 26 years-old, recently divorced, and no matter how professionally successful he is, he feels alone, looking for acceptance, friendship and love. While he tries to become a friend instead of a boss, he meets Dennis' daughter (Scarlett Johansson), daddy's little girl that has just moved out and started college. They begin to maintain a secret romantic relationship that later is discovered by Dennis, something that affects their friendship and relationship. At the end, they put all these issues aside, work together in an important client and account and achieve a successful deal. The only problem... the company has been sold again, and Topher has been fired and Dennis gets his old job back. Dennis tries to offer a job to Topher, but he's rejected it and will move to start again with a different professional perspective.
A great romantic drama/comedy that offers such an amazing and well-played plot. 100% recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when Topher gets his Porshe, the love and reverence he shows for this car at the car dealer, and as soon as he leaves the car dealer, he's hit by a truck!
2. The moment when Topher invites all the team to work on a Sunday and after the meeting (that everyone hated) he auto-invites himself to Dennis' house for dinner
3. The basketball game, one of the hilarious moments in this movie, when Dennis tries to dunk the ball
4. Even though the final is kind of sad, I really enjoyed it, because it offers something different, no matter is not the typical happy movie end
5. Dennis and Topher worked brilliantly together, they showed such a great chemistry
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't like that he left and didn't take the job offer, being such a really nice gesture from Dennis, but hey... he took a decision to move and define his professional goals somewhere else
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Set in the deep, shark-infested waters of the Bahamas, four young divers discover a legendary shipwreck rumored to contain millions in gold at the bottom of the sea, they believe their dream of buried treasure has come true. But nearby on the ocean floor, a sunken plane full of illegal cargo threatens their find. The friends make a pact to keep quiet about both discoveries so they can excavate the shipwreck before a rival treasure hunter uncovers their secret and beats them to the gold. But their plan goes awry when they realize dangerous smugglers are already closing in on the missing plane, and one of the friends makes a fatal decision that quickly turns the treasure hunters into the hunted.
Starring: Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Ashley Scott, Josh Brolin
Directed by: John Stockwell
U.S. Rating: PG-13
With such a great cast, this movie could have reached the potential and success it deserved. Into the Blue offers such an amazing aerial and underwater photography and a great cast. The plot wasn't as good as it could be... two couples searching for a treasure undersea, they find a plane containing drug which they try to use to help their financial needs to complete their search. All the events are located mostly in the water, which provides the best images and photography in this movie. Paul Walker plays the key role, with the support of Jessica Alba, Scott Caan and Josh Brolin. Anyway, if you're planning to stay home and have a relaxing weekend with friends or your love one, and want to watch an action movie that will offer you a great cast, amazing photography and a pretty basic plot, then I recommend you to watch this movie.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The different scenes when they're diving underwater, such an amazing view and photography, especially in a big screen
2. Some of the action scenes were actually entertaining
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Didn't like Ashley Scott's performance in this movie. I'm glad she didn't make it until the end of the movie
2. Can't believe they made a sequel of this movie! (which I haven't watched yet, but I must watch it within the next few days and see if it falls into the rule of the NO-NO for a sequel)
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: John Stockwell
U.S. Rating: PG-13
With such a great cast, this movie could have reached the potential and success it deserved. Into the Blue offers such an amazing aerial and underwater photography and a great cast. The plot wasn't as good as it could be... two couples searching for a treasure undersea, they find a plane containing drug which they try to use to help their financial needs to complete their search. All the events are located mostly in the water, which provides the best images and photography in this movie. Paul Walker plays the key role, with the support of Jessica Alba, Scott Caan and Josh Brolin. Anyway, if you're planning to stay home and have a relaxing weekend with friends or your love one, and want to watch an action movie that will offer you a great cast, amazing photography and a pretty basic plot, then I recommend you to watch this movie.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The different scenes when they're diving underwater, such an amazing view and photography, especially in a big screen
2. Some of the action scenes were actually entertaining
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Didn't like Ashley Scott's performance in this movie. I'm glad she didn't make it until the end of the movie
2. Can't believe they made a sequel of this movie! (which I haven't watched yet, but I must watch it within the next few days and see if it falls into the rule of the NO-NO for a sequel)
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: During World War II a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.
Starring: Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, BJ Novak, Diane Kruger, Martin Wuttke, Christoph Waltz, Rodney Turt Taylor, Quentin Tarantino
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
U.S. Rating: R
Should I start this short review saying that Quentin Tarantino is a mix of a psycho, weirdo and genious! I have watched most of his previous movies and wouldn't expect anything less that his personal touch and vision. As in his remarkable work as a director and producer in movies like Kill Bill I & II, Pulp Fiction, From Dust Till Dawn, Hostel, Sin City, Grindhouse, I knew that his personal touch in vision in history would turn this movie about the WWII a turn side-down, this time, as shown in the plot, where the hunters became the hunted. Who could ever think of making a movie about Nazis and Jews during WWII and create, produce and direct a plot where the Jews would kill hundreds of German Nazis and especially, Hitler! Only Tarantino! I laughed because even though my wife was excited to go and watch this movie, she never watched a movie directed or produced by Tarantino in the past... so she never knew how graphic he was on his images and scenes, especially on those ones involved with violent events. Great plot, interesting point of view of history and what an amazing cast! Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Totally enjoyed the role played by Christoph Waltz (Col Hans Landa). I laughed about his weird-psycho role and the turn around at the end of the movie. I totally believed he'd die... one way or another! Definitely the best role played in this movie.
2. I really enjoyed Tarantino's personal touch. As well as he did it with his two great movies Kill Bill, I really enjoyed the weird way to play the movie, by chapters! And how he went back on every individual's stories.
3. The scene at the bar, one of the great and funny ones.
4. Not mentioning Brad Pitt's role... amazing and funny. It was really funny when he was talking/interviewing the german actress, as well as the scene at the theater, when he was trying to talk Italian!
5. The french girl (owner of the cinema) played a really good role also.
6. I really enjoyed the way how Tarantino envolved so many different languages, keeping that personal touch of history in this movie.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I was expecting the french girl, Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) , to see all the Germans dying by fire at her movie theater.
2. So disgusting the moment when they're cutting the hair off the dead Germans!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
U.S. Rating: R
Should I start this short review saying that Quentin Tarantino is a mix of a psycho, weirdo and genious! I have watched most of his previous movies and wouldn't expect anything less that his personal touch and vision. As in his remarkable work as a director and producer in movies like Kill Bill I & II, Pulp Fiction, From Dust Till Dawn, Hostel, Sin City, Grindhouse, I knew that his personal touch in vision in history would turn this movie about the WWII a turn side-down, this time, as shown in the plot, where the hunters became the hunted. Who could ever think of making a movie about Nazis and Jews during WWII and create, produce and direct a plot where the Jews would kill hundreds of German Nazis and especially, Hitler! Only Tarantino! I laughed because even though my wife was excited to go and watch this movie, she never watched a movie directed or produced by Tarantino in the past... so she never knew how graphic he was on his images and scenes, especially on those ones involved with violent events. Great plot, interesting point of view of history and what an amazing cast! Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Totally enjoyed the role played by Christoph Waltz (Col Hans Landa). I laughed about his weird-psycho role and the turn around at the end of the movie. I totally believed he'd die... one way or another! Definitely the best role played in this movie.
2. I really enjoyed Tarantino's personal touch. As well as he did it with his two great movies Kill Bill, I really enjoyed the weird way to play the movie, by chapters! And how he went back on every individual's stories.
3. The scene at the bar, one of the great and funny ones.
4. Not mentioning Brad Pitt's role... amazing and funny. It was really funny when he was talking/interviewing the german actress, as well as the scene at the theater, when he was trying to talk Italian!
5. The french girl (owner of the cinema) played a really good role also.
6. I really enjoyed the way how Tarantino envolved so many different languages, keeping that personal touch of history in this movie.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I was expecting the french girl, Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) , to see all the Germans dying by fire at her movie theater.
2. So disgusting the moment when they're cutting the hair off the dead Germans!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates," before meeting Sydney Fife, a charming, opinionated man with whom he instantly bonds. But the closer the two men get, the more Peter's relationship with Zooey suffers, ultimately forcing him to choose between his fiancee and his new found "bro," in a story that comically explores what it truly means to be a "friend."
Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns, Jaime Pressly
Directed by: John Hamburg
U.S. Rating: R
Something interesting about this movie is that I didn't find it funny or good enough to go and watch it on the big screen. I initially decided to wait until it was released on DVD and could watch it at home. I finally went to watch this movie at the movie theater because it was my wife's demand, asking me to go with her and watch it, since she thought it would be a cheesy funny and romantic movie. Well, the truth is that I totally enjoyed the plot and situations on this movie. I could consider the movie as one of the funniest in 2009. The message contained is simple and interesting: the search and journey of a lonely man who seeks for that great, honest and loyal male friend in his life. The truth is that both were looking for that friendship in their lives.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The kiss between Peter Klaven and the guy his mom introduced him to go out and start a friendship. This other guy was gay and kissed him on that first male date. The kiss situation was so funny that it was nominated to the Best Kiss Scene on the MTV Movie Awards 2009!
2. The scene when Peter is trying to be accepted by the guys at the Poker game and after a beer drinking competition he pukes profusely on one of the guys.
3. The scene when they're enjoying a family dinner and Peter's dad tells him that his younger brother is his best friend.
4. The whole Lou Ferrigno's situation and role on this plot, as well as the situation with the advertisement ads.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. They could explode more bizarre situations on his initial search for a male friend. Just a thought.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: John Hamburg
U.S. Rating: R
Something interesting about this movie is that I didn't find it funny or good enough to go and watch it on the big screen. I initially decided to wait until it was released on DVD and could watch it at home. I finally went to watch this movie at the movie theater because it was my wife's demand, asking me to go with her and watch it, since she thought it would be a cheesy funny and romantic movie. Well, the truth is that I totally enjoyed the plot and situations on this movie. I could consider the movie as one of the funniest in 2009. The message contained is simple and interesting: the search and journey of a lonely man who seeks for that great, honest and loyal male friend in his life. The truth is that both were looking for that friendship in their lives.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The kiss between Peter Klaven and the guy his mom introduced him to go out and start a friendship. This other guy was gay and kissed him on that first male date. The kiss situation was so funny that it was nominated to the Best Kiss Scene on the MTV Movie Awards 2009!
2. The scene when Peter is trying to be accepted by the guys at the Poker game and after a beer drinking competition he pukes profusely on one of the guys.
3. The scene when they're enjoying a family dinner and Peter's dad tells him that his younger brother is his best friend.
4. The whole Lou Ferrigno's situation and role on this plot, as well as the situation with the advertisement ads.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. They could explode more bizarre situations on his initial search for a male friend. Just a thought.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
