This is a movie based off of a book which was made into a movie in Sweden. The book is very good and the movie was very good also. One of the few foreign movies I like. When I first heard about this remake, I was very angry. The original was just made and released into America about two years ago and they already had to Americanize it. Once I started seeing previews for it, I started to get a little hope for it, not much though. Then I read a couple interviews with the director and what he had to say about it, a little more intrigued. So I finally let in and gave it the shot, and I am not upset I did.
The story is a boy named Owen, he is a quiet, pale 12 year old who lives with his single over religious mother in an apartment complex in New Mexico. He gets picked on at school, he is smart and has no friends. That is until new neighbors move in, an older guy and a little girl. Owen starts to talk to this little and he ultimately learns her secret as to why she can't be outside in the sun and they become best friends, or a 12 year old couple.
For this movie being the second major film from director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) I was very surprised. I did not think he could pull something this stylistic and well done off like he did. The movie is not a horror movie exactly, it is more of a thriller drama. From the previews one would think it was a scary movie, but no. I would describe as being how Twilight should be, show the vampires for how they really are, violent but can be humane, do not sparkle in the sun and no werewolves. It shows a Romeo and Juliet type love story between a boy and a girl who is a vampire. So for a vampire movie that is also a love story but keeps to the true vampire lore, then this is the movie for you. If you aren't into the vampire lore, give it a shot, you will like it.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
The Social Network
Where did Facebook start? Who started and why did they? Well I never really thought about it or let alone wondered. We live in a time of everyone know what and who you are, just go online to their Facebook or Myspace; more so Facebook now though. Where am I going with this? The Social Network; a new movie from David Fincher (Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Fight Club). This is not just a biography of the guy who invented Facebook, it the beginnings of what defines a new generation, how people communicate. That right there is why this movie works, it is not a boring life story of the guy from when he was born, it is how he started it and the troubles of it.
The plot is pretty self explaining as I have already gave the premise above. Was it good? It was not just good, it was great. Everything about it was; the acting, writing, editing, everything. I have had my doubts about Jesse Eisenberg, he seemed like another Micheal Cera to me. In Zombieland, he was like a Michael Cera... who killed zombies. But this time around, he isn't just playing a nerdy type, he is playing a multi-dimensional character, someone who is smart and sarcastic. He plays the character so well, I didn't see Michael Cera anymore, I saw someone who has potential to be a great actor.
Has we have seen in previous Fincher movies, we know that he is very good at what he wants in his movie; he has a keen eye, he brings life to his movies no matter if it is a thriller or a drama. He keeps the pace moving so that it doesn't slow down and you end up getting bored, but at the same time, he doesn't make it go so fast that you miss what happened.
Whether this is complete facts as to what really happened or some of it was added, whatever maybe the thing behind it, ultimately this is a great movie. Whether they made him look like an asshole in the movie and in real life he isn't, which I do not think they did in the movie in my opinion, as a movie it is great.
The plot is pretty self explaining as I have already gave the premise above. Was it good? It was not just good, it was great. Everything about it was; the acting, writing, editing, everything. I have had my doubts about Jesse Eisenberg, he seemed like another Micheal Cera to me. In Zombieland, he was like a Michael Cera... who killed zombies. But this time around, he isn't just playing a nerdy type, he is playing a multi-dimensional character, someone who is smart and sarcastic. He plays the character so well, I didn't see Michael Cera anymore, I saw someone who has potential to be a great actor.
Has we have seen in previous Fincher movies, we know that he is very good at what he wants in his movie; he has a keen eye, he brings life to his movies no matter if it is a thriller or a drama. He keeps the pace moving so that it doesn't slow down and you end up getting bored, but at the same time, he doesn't make it go so fast that you miss what happened.
Whether this is complete facts as to what really happened or some of it was added, whatever maybe the thing behind it, ultimately this is a great movie. Whether they made him look like an asshole in the movie and in real life he isn't, which I do not think they did in the movie in my opinion, as a movie it is great.
Halloween Day 1 & 2
So I forgot to do a Halloween movie yesterday, so today I will give you a double trouble.
So for the first Halloween movie to kick start this month is Rocky Horror Picture. You probably will be asking, 'Why this, why a musical?' well I say this for a couple of reasons. For one thing, it isn't like most musicals, it is not a sappy romantic type, it is weird, random, full bisexual-ism and transvestites. It is one you can watch on Halloween and have a reason to dress up for it, if you do not already, and not get looked at weird. It is not a scary movie, but it is a fun movie watch alone or with a big group of friends.
The next one, though, IS a scary movie. It is declared one of the most scariest movies in a long time. I, for one, agree. I do not get scared easy with movies anymore, so when I saw this one, I was surprised and almost pissed myself, every time I saw it; Paranormal Activity. This is the movie that tells the story of a couple who start experiencing strange things, so the boyfriend buys a camera so that they can record the events while they sleep.
The first thirty minutes or so are a little slow and not much scary happens, but when it starts happening, it will put you on the edge. During the night sequences, there is no music soundtrack, there is a lot of bass. It is put there to give like a presence that the demon is there. It is also what makes you feel so tense during these scenes. It is like a sub conscience thing when your watching it.
So, has you are watching and seeing the story unfolding as to what it is and why it is doing it, you get scared senseless, as more nights progress, scarier things happen and certain stunts that happen still mind boggle me as to how they did it for such a small budget.
A few people do not find this movie to be scary, but a lot do; it just really depends on what scars you or how much imagination you put into a movie. But this is definitely a great scary one for you and your friends to watch in the dark with surround and bass turned up very loud.
So for the first Halloween movie to kick start this month is Rocky Horror Picture. You probably will be asking, 'Why this, why a musical?' well I say this for a couple of reasons. For one thing, it isn't like most musicals, it is not a sappy romantic type, it is weird, random, full bisexual-ism and transvestites. It is one you can watch on Halloween and have a reason to dress up for it, if you do not already, and not get looked at weird. It is not a scary movie, but it is a fun movie watch alone or with a big group of friends.
The next one, though, IS a scary movie. It is declared one of the most scariest movies in a long time. I, for one, agree. I do not get scared easy with movies anymore, so when I saw this one, I was surprised and almost pissed myself, every time I saw it; Paranormal Activity. This is the movie that tells the story of a couple who start experiencing strange things, so the boyfriend buys a camera so that they can record the events while they sleep.
The first thirty minutes or so are a little slow and not much scary happens, but when it starts happening, it will put you on the edge. During the night sequences, there is no music soundtrack, there is a lot of bass. It is put there to give like a presence that the demon is there. It is also what makes you feel so tense during these scenes. It is like a sub conscience thing when your watching it.
So, has you are watching and seeing the story unfolding as to what it is and why it is doing it, you get scared senseless, as more nights progress, scarier things happen and certain stunts that happen still mind boggle me as to how they did it for such a small budget.
A few people do not find this movie to be scary, but a lot do; it just really depends on what scars you or how much imagination you put into a movie. But this is definitely a great scary one for you and your friends to watch in the dark with surround and bass turned up very loud.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Halloween season is here.....
So to be festive with the All Hollows Eve month... i am doing a 31 Movies to Haunt You
thing...
Each day i will post a classic or scary Halloween movie that will scare you to death!!
SO stay tuned...
thing...
Each day i will post a classic or scary Halloween movie that will scare you to death!!
SO stay tuned...
Saturday, September 25, 2010
The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga' Hoole
When computer animation first started, the movie we had that was fully computerized was Toy Story. Pixar is the company that started it all. Since then they have made box office smash hit after another, they have broken records and won awards. It was because the advancement that other companies started this trend of making computerized movies rather then drawn cartoons.
Lately, though, there have been so many animated movies it is hard to keep count of them.
It used to be that when you made am animated movie, it was sure to make number at box office. That case has been not true these past few years. You have crappy movies that they make because companies make thinking that it will be make bank. So you have movies like the recently released Alpha and Omega and the soon to be released sequel to the ever dreadful Hoodwinked.
But , you still get great animated movies every once in awhile. One that was just released on Friday, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga' Hoole. This movie, based on books by Kathryn Lasky, was directed by Zack Snyder, who made famous by movies such as 300 and Watchmen, is one movie definitely stands to be a classic up there with Lion King and Toy Story.
When I first saw previews for this movie, I was hesitant to see it. I didn't really know anything about it, who was making it, nothing. Once I found out who was directing it, I became a little more interested. After seeing another preview, this time in theaters rather then online, I was way more intrigued.
So when it came out on Friday, I decided to go see it, but of course I had to see it in Imax 3D.
Let me just say that WOW! It is fantastic. Breathtaking. Jaw dropping. The cinematography is phenomenal and the details of the owls is phenomenal.
As I have earlier posted about 3D movies, to make a good 3D movie isn't what you can make seem pop out at you, but rather to give more depth to the movie that you are watching. When you throw 'tricks like that into a movie, you take away the magic of it, or when you film in 2D but transfer it to 3D just to cash in on the extra money, you also are taking the magic away. This is a animated movie that has a lot of depth to it. From the owls in flight, to the forest they live in, to the fighting, it is detailed in every way to perfection.
Not just the 3D and the detail of the animation is what makes the movie great, it is the story. I have never read the books, but I now have an interest to now. The thought of a movie or a book about owls that fight may seem absurd at first, but read into the story a little more than that, you will be impressed.
Overall, this movie is one that I highly recommend to see in theaters, especially in 3D, more so though in Imax; but if you don't feel like spending the money to see it in Imax, then you just stick to regular. As for the kids, remember, the guy behind 300 directed it, while there isn't any blood, there are some scary parts and owls fighting with metallic claws, so these scenes may get intense for smaller children or ones who can't handle some violence.
Lately, though, there have been so many animated movies it is hard to keep count of them.
It used to be that when you made am animated movie, it was sure to make number at box office. That case has been not true these past few years. You have crappy movies that they make because companies make thinking that it will be make bank. So you have movies like the recently released Alpha and Omega and the soon to be released sequel to the ever dreadful Hoodwinked.
But , you still get great animated movies every once in awhile. One that was just released on Friday, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga' Hoole. This movie, based on books by Kathryn Lasky, was directed by Zack Snyder, who made famous by movies such as 300 and Watchmen, is one movie definitely stands to be a classic up there with Lion King and Toy Story.
When I first saw previews for this movie, I was hesitant to see it. I didn't really know anything about it, who was making it, nothing. Once I found out who was directing it, I became a little more interested. After seeing another preview, this time in theaters rather then online, I was way more intrigued.
So when it came out on Friday, I decided to go see it, but of course I had to see it in Imax 3D.
Let me just say that WOW! It is fantastic. Breathtaking. Jaw dropping. The cinematography is phenomenal and the details of the owls is phenomenal.
As I have earlier posted about 3D movies, to make a good 3D movie isn't what you can make seem pop out at you, but rather to give more depth to the movie that you are watching. When you throw 'tricks like that into a movie, you take away the magic of it, or when you film in 2D but transfer it to 3D just to cash in on the extra money, you also are taking the magic away. This is a animated movie that has a lot of depth to it. From the owls in flight, to the forest they live in, to the fighting, it is detailed in every way to perfection.
Not just the 3D and the detail of the animation is what makes the movie great, it is the story. I have never read the books, but I now have an interest to now. The thought of a movie or a book about owls that fight may seem absurd at first, but read into the story a little more than that, you will be impressed.
Overall, this movie is one that I highly recommend to see in theaters, especially in 3D, more so though in Imax; but if you don't feel like spending the money to see it in Imax, then you just stick to regular. As for the kids, remember, the guy behind 300 directed it, while there isn't any blood, there are some scary parts and owls fighting with metallic claws, so these scenes may get intense for smaller children or ones who can't handle some violence.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Resident Evil: Afterlife
So this is the first post in a very long while. So I thought I would try to catch up and start with the final Resident Evil movie.
For those of you who don't know, the first one was directed by Paul W.S Anderson and the next two were directed by others while he just wrote the scripts.this one was again written by him but he is in the directors chair again.
How I see it is that the first one was the best, while the second one just flat out sucked and the third was pretty good, this one however I would match up to the first. The style is like the first and the feel of it is also. Anderson has a special way with visuals and taking something cheesy and giving it some bulk to make it look better.
The story is a little bogged at times, but overall it keeps going and keeps you entertained. The 3D aspect of it isn't as good as say Avatar or as fun as Pirahna 3D, but the action sequences are definatly enhanced by it.
Speaking of the action, some complaints I have been hearing so far are mostly about the slow motion. There are a lot of times that slow motion is used and almost gives it a Matrix look to it. While for some it gets tidious, honestly it makes it look better. It slows down the action for a little bit and makes it look a lot better and more intersting. One thing that I hate is 3D movies with fast action and you can't tell what is what and where. The slow motion is used at perfect timeing and to the point to make it look good rather then a drawn out slow motion with doves that John Woo uses.
While this is not much concern to most, the music in the movie is improved from the last two. In the first one was done by Marco Beltrami and Marilyn Manson. To me it stuck out and made the movie all the more intrigueing; but the next two didnt have that feel. While this one is scored by Tomandandy, it brings back the some of the sound of the original that I enjoyed.
Overall, if you like the movie series and the games but can handle the fact the movie is not directly the story to the game, then you wil enjoy this movie.
For those of you who don't know, the first one was directed by Paul W.S Anderson and the next two were directed by others while he just wrote the scripts.this one was again written by him but he is in the directors chair again.
How I see it is that the first one was the best, while the second one just flat out sucked and the third was pretty good, this one however I would match up to the first. The style is like the first and the feel of it is also. Anderson has a special way with visuals and taking something cheesy and giving it some bulk to make it look better.
The story is a little bogged at times, but overall it keeps going and keeps you entertained. The 3D aspect of it isn't as good as say Avatar or as fun as Pirahna 3D, but the action sequences are definatly enhanced by it.
Speaking of the action, some complaints I have been hearing so far are mostly about the slow motion. There are a lot of times that slow motion is used and almost gives it a Matrix look to it. While for some it gets tidious, honestly it makes it look better. It slows down the action for a little bit and makes it look a lot better and more intersting. One thing that I hate is 3D movies with fast action and you can't tell what is what and where. The slow motion is used at perfect timeing and to the point to make it look good rather then a drawn out slow motion with doves that John Woo uses.
While this is not much concern to most, the music in the movie is improved from the last two. In the first one was done by Marco Beltrami and Marilyn Manson. To me it stuck out and made the movie all the more intrigueing; but the next two didnt have that feel. While this one is scored by Tomandandy, it brings back the some of the sound of the original that I enjoyed.
Overall, if you like the movie series and the games but can handle the fact the movie is not directly the story to the game, then you wil enjoy this movie.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Dark Knight
For this week, your Blu Ray pick is…
The Dark Knight
Not only is this the best super hero movie, comic book adaptation, best movie of 2008 but Heath Ledger’s best work. The movie has so much substance to it that it keeps you enthralled of what is happening and doesn’t let you just sit there with scenes of pointless boring dialogue.
To top off this magnificent movie is the cinematography. The way that the movie is shot makes it all the more epic. With shots flying you over cities and through, puts you more into the action.
Now, the Blu Ray of this film; the transfer onto Blu Ray makes this one of the best releases under Avatar. It is very crystal clear and the special features are amazing. The great thing about it, is that during the scenes shot for Imax, the screen will extend and you get to see more scope of the shots which makes it even more of a great release.
So go out and buy this movie on Blu Ray.
The Dark Knight
Not only is this the best super hero movie, comic book adaptation, best movie of 2008 but Heath Ledger’s best work. The movie has so much substance to it that it keeps you enthralled of what is happening and doesn’t let you just sit there with scenes of pointless boring dialogue.
To top off this magnificent movie is the cinematography. The way that the movie is shot makes it all the more epic. With shots flying you over cities and through, puts you more into the action.
Now, the Blu Ray of this film; the transfer onto Blu Ray makes this one of the best releases under Avatar. It is very crystal clear and the special features are amazing. The great thing about it, is that during the scenes shot for Imax, the screen will extend and you get to see more scope of the shots which makes it even more of a great release.
So go out and buy this movie on Blu Ray.
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