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Hugo (2011)
Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.
Magical! Mashed up with steampunk fantasy elements.
Legendary director Martin Scorsese gives us a “fun for all ages” film.
1920 Paris! Hugo, played by Asa Butterfield, is a young boy who secretly manages the train stations’ clock and obsesses to repair a shiny robot, the only thing he has left of his deceased father. On his tail is the always funny Sasha Baron Cohen, the authority figure with a bum leg. Show me your smile.Wait, there’s more! Ben Kingsley plays the toymaker, with a cinematic secret. Christopher Lee as the librarian. Ray Winstone as the drunk and Jude Law as Hugos dad! Holy crap, what a cast!
Hitgirl Chloë Moretz befriends the boy and the adventure begins. Together they unearth the toymakers sad past leading the story towards the early days of motion pictures!!! WOW! This was a delightful surprise - my enthusiasm for the film (at the beginning) was at a low, thinking (i was under the impression) this was another sappy CGI kiddie flick. I was way off… Thankfully i was able to catch this wonderful movie.
TRIVIA: Hugo is Martin Scorsese’s first film in 3D.
The flashbacks superbly done and the rocket to the moon made me smile.
Hugo is a blatant love letter to the early days of cinema. I Enjoyed every bit of it. The steampunk gears, bolts and screws were the cherry on top, of this cinematic treat.
Finally! A family film that hits the nail on the head.
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Chronicle (2012)
Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.
Origins: Good and Evil collide!!! Sparked by angst, abuse and power!
I honestly thought it was gonna be a big budget Hollywood B.S. flick…
What a thrilling surprise it was to catch this little film, about great power and responsibility. I mocked the idea at first… the final product got my respect.
The new boys! “still waters run deep” Andrew (Dane DeHaan), “Best dude” Matt (Alex Russell) and “Mr. President” Steve (Michael B. Jordan) fly high and touch the sky. An impressive starring debut for the 3 gentlemen. I had my initial doubts and worries, In the end they did the job well.
Written & Directed by relative unknowns, this superpower film kicked ass! in more ways than one. BUT… you know you’ve seen this before… Tweaked a bit and reoriented for the American market… Akira (1988) - TELL ME I’M NOT RIGHT? I DARE YOU.
Sci-fi, action, adventure, fantasy and drama!!! What a mouthful.
Bullied boys and Cool kids, let evil and good brood. The roots of madness and kindness are captured by the buddy trio and their fantastic journey within themselves. We all want powers! Jealousy got the best of me… damn.
The “captured footage” angle has been drawn out and so has the “superpower” genre. How did this film kickass? Good writing and directing. The visual effects were neat and the action (in the end) was epic! Akira!
Not a shaky as some would think. Clean edits between different video recorders and security cams remind people that this is a “fun film”.
They’re sold me my own dream - it’s been a while since i’ve felt this way about a film. Especially one that i initially dissed/mocked (without proof). I am now a believer, no longer a doubter.
Sometime y’gotta give a film a chance, it may surprise you - with its inner strength.
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The Violent Kind (2010)
Bikers tangle with the spirits of the dead in this genre mashup from the writing and directing team the Butcher Brothers. Cody’s mother will be celebrating her birthday soon. The party turns out to be a major biker bash, with riders from far and wide represented, but when things start winding down, the evening takes a serious turn for the worse. A guest turns up dead, Cody’s former girlfriend undergoes a terrible transformation and there’s no way to call for help. As Cody and Q try to make sense of it all, the party is visited by the spirits of a deceased biker club from the 1950s, who are restless and looking to settle some scores.
ALRIGHT… did you just read that? jesus.
Bikers and horror, the combination seemed cool. But the product was… lame and weak. Babes, boobs and brutal dudes. The crew was weakly built and the characters were dry.
The effects? HAHAHA! the gore “ok” the hits “fake” and the visual effects “cheesy”.
The only nice thing about this film was the ’50s club members! Rockabilly babes kissing? WIN. The bad guys had charisma but didn’t sell it well. Could have saved the film… WHAT THE FUCK ARE THEY???
Questions unanswered and an hour plus taken from my life…
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- Feb 12, 2012 (a Sunday)
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Underworld Awakening (2012)
The vampire warrioress Selene escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.
Kate Beckinsale does it a 3rd time! That Body DAMN.
The vamp-wolf franchise has reached the stratosphere!!! Like most films that stretch their time, diluted by sequel after sequel and the “Lycan ” prequel.
It was like a sic-fi horror video game. The story simply does not compute… Visually it was as brilliant as it’s predecessors. Action and production was great. There was a “fun factor” despite the dryness of written content.
A child is now in the mix - yeah, that was original. It was ok for what it was… we all know what to expect… Hollywood.
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Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up! This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus.
Revisiting this Finnish Christmas fantasy horror was definitely a treat!I think i’ll be viewing/sharing this one every year from now on.
It’s FUN!
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- Jan 7, 2012 (a Saturday)
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Bellflower (2011)
Two friends spend all their free time building flame-throwers and weapons of mass destruction in hopes that a global apocalypse will occur and clear the runway for their imaginary gang “Mother Medusa”.
Directed, Written and Starring Evan Glodell. Bravo!
“Lord Humungus cannot be defied.” - Lord Humungus.
Woodrow and Aiden are best buds who love Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981). So much so, that they make their own flame-throwers and ride a modified “Mother Medusa” mobile. The apocalypse is nigh!
And then… the end begins… One falls madly in love with a quirky and fun blonde. The dynamic duos friendship is put to the test. Love is a BITCH.
TRIVIA: No functionality of the Medusa car was faked during filming. The real life the car is equipped with two flamethrowers, smoke screen, a bleach drift-kit, adjustable rear suspension, and 3 surveillance cameras; all controlled from the dashboard.
So why the love? This film hit my gut in a way i could never have imagined. A wicked apocalyptic journey with lessons on love and… Friendship - The key element in this fantastic indie fantasy.
I loved the car and the texture of the film. Gritty and gnarly. Badass, and yet carries a torch for romance and life.
Physical and Emotional devastation! The acting, script and overall production was superb. The use of words like “dude” and “awesome” made it easier for (me) audiences to relate to the content.
Women can be the end of all things men know. Portrayed in this film with violence and ruthlessness of love. The tattoo bit was harsh! Sometime we need to listen to our friends, they may just save us from impending doom.
“You are Lord Fucking Humongous: the Master of Fire, the King of the Wasteland.”
Imagine being trapped in a gray world between friendship and love. What would you choose?
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Immortals (2011)
Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.
Tarsem does it AGAIN!!! Gorgeous! Beautifully brutal to the eyes.
Either a “hit or miss” as most expected and critiqued. Epic as it was, we know from the trailer what its all about. Action and shiny effects - with the addition of gratuitous gore!!!
Let’s get this out of the way: This is an “interpretation” (by Charley & Vlas Parlapanides) of the REAL story/myths/gods. The gloves are off, forget what you know about the gods. Deal with it.
King Hyperion has come to kill and look badass, Mickey Rourke is the villain you love to hate. Henry Cavill is our hero - i didn’t quite agree with the casting choice here. Legendary John Hurt adds some grace and talent to this story of valor and revenge. Luke Evans as Zeus! and Isabel Lucas as Athena = splendid. The characters were all golden, including the extras. What??? Stephen Dorff, awesome.
Men and gods come face to face in a battle running since the dawn of time.
The Titans were kinda… small? I always imagined (well, saw in other films/interpretations) as giant beasts. This was an appreciated twist - the payoff is the battle between them and the gods, one equal ground, or height so to speak.
The fight cinematography and choreography were blistering. Much like my all-time fav 300 (2006). Slow-mo beauty and intense action sequences.
As with all the previous Tarsem films the costumes were extraordinary and vibrant.
Action, adventure, fantasy, mythology and spectacular imagery.
I admit… it’s pretty on the outside, and hollow on the inside. It’s exactly what i expected and wanted!
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In Time (2011)
In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system.
Great looking cast - they don’t age past 25… Action sci-fi fantasy!
Time is essential in this futuristic world, where science has beaten death. There are enforcers who keep “time” and not the peace. A wicked exchange for age that plays on many human emotions. Accompanied by a love story that reminds me of some Stockholm syndrome romantic films.
Run! Drive! Shoot!
Justin Timberlake & Amanda Seyfried take the leading roles in this Romeo & Juliet futuristic tale. I had my doubts about JT, he did ok. Seyfried looked stunning with the new do, me gusta! Persistently chasing them is Time Keeper Cillian Murphy, doing splendid as usual.
Ahahahaha! sweet! (sarcastic) Olivia Wilde plays Timberlake’s mother.
A cruel fate awaits mankind in this futuristic fountain of youth utopia. “Time is now a currency” trading through touch, interesting - i believe it possible/will happen (someday). There is some truth to this make believe world that we can relate to. World where the rich live longer and the poor die faster.
If i was to shelf this… i’d put it beside: Gattaca (1997), Minority Report (2002), The Island (2005), Daybreakers (2009) and Æon Flux (2005).
It’s Hollywood. This deserves an “ok”, i got what i expected.
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Redline (2010)
An action drama centered on a deadly racing tournament held every five years and the reckless dare-devil driver who wants to win it.
WOW! just WOW!!!
Lead Animator for Ninja Scroll (1993) & Samurai Champloo opening credits (2004), Director of The Animatrix (segment “World Record”) Takeshi Koike - gives us a Wham Bam Let’s Burn Rubber ‘mam! action!
It’s like the videogame F-Zero and the Death Race film/s, but animated.
J.P. is our “cool” funky haired driver, who’s been known to have fixed races in the past. He races for the win this time, with his voluptuous babe Sonoshee by his side. The bad guys comprise of big headed racers, militant robots and corrupt gamblers.
Imagination blown completely out of proportion!!! What a visual feast. This was like a machinegun firing non-stop. The story is as ridiculous as the animation.
FUN! this was a fantasy (race) that is worth watching. Not like the sissy pod races, this is manly shit.
Breakneck speed and illustrations, following a quirky tale of a few who dare to face velocity in the eye. Anime fans will drool. Two thumbs up!
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The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai (2003) aka Hatsujô kateikyôshi: sensei no aijiru
Sachiko Hanai is a call girl. One day she is caught up in a gunfight and is shot in the forehead. Instead of killing her, the bullet in her head gives her psychic powers. She also accidentally comes into possession of a cylinder containing George W. Bush’s finger, whose fingerprint is designed to launch a nuclear missile, and international spies are soon chasing her.
READ THAT! Well hello Japan! A comedy fantasy, with lots of sex.
This is a Pink Film - a Japanese softcore pornography genre.
Bizarre and whimsically naked. Lead Emi Kuroda stretched her… acting skills. What could be called an “all out” performance.
This is ridiculous, so be in the right mindset when you do watch this. Prepare to have your senses rattled.
Japan gives America “the finger”! Ballsy. A bit on the rough and gritty style of film making, somethin’ for modern grindhouses.
If you followed my blog long enough, you know this is the type of stuff i cherish.
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)
A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.
A remake of Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (1973), presented by Guillermo del Toro. Presented.
Monsters in the basement! A creepy crawly tale about a little girl and evil critters.
New home, new adventures. A young girl and her family move into an old mansion/house, they find a basement, the girl is terrorized by the fiends - which is mistaken for dementia, and finally the creatures attack!
Bailee Madison was great as Sally. The fear in her eyes and screams were convincing. This kid is gonna be great. Katie Holmes is back! and i wasn’t annoyed. Playing dad is the ever so talented Guy Pearce. Great cast!
This was like a Disney horror. The scares weren’t frightening… this was more of a fantasy thriller. Adding the tale about of the tooth fairy creatures made it interesting, and was very del Toro. The CGI work was ok (obviously a step up from the original costumed ghouls).
This is the 1st full length feature of director Troy Nixey. A mediocre debut…
It’s a fairytale horror made for kids. As a viewer i was satisfied with the results, as a horror fan… i was disappointed.
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Melancholia (2011)
Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide into the Earth.
Painfully good! It’s absolutely gorgeous…
Denmark born director Lars Von Tier dazzles viewers again. Depression plagues the screen with brilliant cinematography and a colossal story.
The film begins with artistic slow-motion shots of things to come… The handheld distinct style of the director is as gorgeous as ever. It’s an art form. We join a wedding, meet the family and say goodbye.
The magnitude and effect of the end of days strikes us all differently. Sisters - represent each side of the human coin. The depressed bride, Kirsten Dunst melted the screen with her mesmerizing performance, dawning a long face and laying nude for all the stars to see. Teaming up with the director once again is the impressive Charlotte Gainsbourg as the optimistic sister. Toning it down a bit, as compared to her stellar performance in Antichrist (2009) - an all-time favorite.
Joining the ladies in the madness and chaos are Kiefer Sutherland, John Hurt and Udo Kier. The gentlemen added some glow in the darkness of this film. Which will we be when the world ends? Positive or Negative, the choice is ours.
“Dance of Death”
One sister embraces the other denies. A seesaw of emotions and expectations, truly a dramatic masterpiece. Panic versus rationality at a time of great peril. This may be the most stunning disaster movie of all time.
A slow paced sci-fi drama laced with exquisite visual treats, and told from two perspectives. I would compare this film to a fine wine. You have to swirl and savor it little by little, heading towards a fulfilling finish.
One of the BEST of 2011.
The end of the world has never been so beautiful.
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Bunraku (2010)
The story of a a young man who has spent his life searching for revenge only to find himself up against a bigger challenge than he originally bargained for.
What. The. Fuck.
A cowboy without a gun, a samurai without a sword, a movie without anything good.
The biggest letdown? Possibly… it is. Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson and Ron Perlman - What were you guys thinking? Did you lose a bet? Damn.
This was just like Bitch Slap (2009) but worse. This was pegged as an action packed fantasy… shitty. At least Bitch Slap had tits and ass, this had Perlman in a giant “sorting” hat - the fuck?!?
TRIVIA: The title of the film is based on a 400-year-old form of Japanese puppet theater, a style of storytelling that uses 4-foot-tall puppets with highly detailed heads, each operated by several puppeteers who blend into the background wearing black robes and hoods.
I was let down… Just thinking about the film (while making this review) made my head hurt. See it if you want to… don’t say i didn’t warn you.
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The Dead (2011)
When the last evacuation flight out of war-torn Africa crashes off the coast, American Air Force Engineer Lieutenant Brian Murphy emerges as the sole survivor in a land where the dead are returning to life and attacking the living. When Murphys path clashes with that of Sergeant Daniel Dembele, whose village has been torn apart by the reanimated dead, they join forces. The two desperate men from two very different cultures fight side by side to survive across the incredible vistas of Africa as the world succumbs to the deadliest of viruses.
Hello Africa, tell me how you doin’? Freakin’ beautiful!!! Gimme some gore, gimme some gorgeous scenery, give me the best zombie movie i’ve seen all year!
Dramatic brain bashing. A stunningly shot horror on 35mm film, by the writing/directing duo “the Ford Brothers”. Holy crap “I loved this!”, it felt real/genuine in spirit and delivery. The prosthetic effects were superb! Goddamn.
This film snuck behind me, bit me on the neck and tore my eyes out. This ain’t your typical zombie film. The tone and mood are up there with Romero and other legendary thrillers, dark and creepy. This ain’t a videogame Z-flick nor is it a Zomedy.
Leading men, Rob Freeman and Prince David Osei camaraderie and values were admirable. And their performances? Brilliant. Yeah they may not be bigtime actors, but they got the job done.
Zombie Lovers, if you want a serious take on the Zombie epidemic - you should definitely catch this one! Simple and yet not so simple. This isn’t an award winner, but it’s up there with the 2011 films i will remember.
The story could have been “deeper” - fuck that. It’s a Z-day movie, what the hell are you expecting? Survive it. This was thrilling and a breath of fresh air, as compared to the millions of cheap Z-day horror wannabes.
A slow paced headshot to modern cinema. What are you waiting for? Watch it now!
