Monday, February 2, 2009

films I've seen for the year [1]

All big screen [in the cinema]

Soulmen
Was barely OK, nuff said. [rip bernie mac], If I had to rate out of 10, I would have to give 6.

Punisher: War Zone [twice]
I liked. Gun action much?
Best line; "who punishers the punisher"
Best scene; when the Punisher blows the guy jumping from one building to the next straight into nothings with a huge rocket launcher...Got the most crowd response in the cinema! 8.5

Taken
Liam Neelson is a brilliant actor, what can I say [he's got skills!] that's a pun btw. Loved how the film gave an insight into human trafficking in Europe. Holly Valance played a diva!. 7.5

7 Pounds
Nifty suspense-filled drama-like thriller. Will Smith plays a caring donor who seeks random less-fortunate persons to help. This, a result after causing his wife's death and I presume six others in an accident. Eyes, heart, kidney, bone marrow and house are given. A sad film with a little romance. 7.5

Yes Man
I thought was going to be a corny comedy, but twas actually funnier than I expected. Shows what happens when one says yes to everything without thinking about the consequences. The starring actress had a kinda kay perry image about her. The characters of Vernush and the immature loan boss were interesting. The director made a very slight appearance in the end. There was a lyric that stood out somewhere in the middle "I'm not a booty call, don't call me after 11, you might call me at 10.59 but not 11." 6.5

Splinter

Recieved a good response from the audience..Shows that low-budget, indie-like films can cause reaction. Maybe there's a sequel, as the splinter creature was shown to have twitched just before the credits. Don't you just love how most films nowadays introduce the "maybe a sequel" scene in such subtle ways..
Best scenes; the detached hand walking around in the gas station store and Seth [with his temperature around 8o degrees] making his way to the patrol car. Nice Acting! 8

Sex Drive
The funniest of this group. Well written and directed. Guy steals his brother's car to meet a chick he met online, halfway across the country. Meets amish people and gets arrested on the way. All in the hope of losing his virginity. Seth Green played a sarcastic Amish. James Mardsen was the jock-like big brother [licence plate read NOFATCHX] who turned out to be gay and Fall Out Boy made an appearance. Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke and Amanda Crew were the main actors. Neat! Can't forget the lovely Alice Greczyn. Rumspringa YEAY! 8.5

Next up, Twilight, Transporter 3, Marley And Me and Underworld: ROTL
I would love to see "Moon" read a lot about it at Sundance this year. Also, the much acclaimed "Curious Case of Benjamin Button" which might take away all the Academy awards for 2009.

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