Movies To See

Ensemble c'est tout (2007) *****

2008-01-24T04:12:00.000-08:00

It shows simple things the people usually do. And it produces warm feelings.

Ocean's Thirteen (2007) *****

2007-08-30T05:04:00.001-07:00

The more Ocean's the better.
Each time it is more stylish and more subtle fun.
It's a good film to relax and enjoy your life and feel how easy you should got your millions.

Zwartboek (2006) ****-

2007-08-29T02:58:00.000-07:00

A good film full of human blood and humilation as usual for Verhuven.
And as usual it is intended to produce good feelings. And I'm not kidding yet. With less intentions I would opt for five stars.
Two-language film: they say in Dutch and German (and there is a scene in French).

Happy Feet

2007-02-13T10:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Feet (2006) ****

If you like both funny and sad musicals from penguin's life it's for you and your family.
Impressive moving pictures of life on water and ice. Also it's about how non-conformism can change your life.

Step Up

2007-01-24T09:12:00.000-08:00

Step Up (2006) ****_

Two main lead characters are success. And they can dance!
Hip hop and ballet. Poor and rich.
Natural acting and dialogues with excelent dances.
The single flaw is a plot which is well predictable.

Marie Antoinette

2007-01-18T08:36:00.000-08:00

Marie Antoinette (2006) *****

Sofia Koppola keeps her unique style as in my favourite Lost In Translation.
Though due to non-reading a splendid Stefan Zweig's book it flaws as a historical film.
For me it's two hours of relaxation, reflection, and pleasure.
Even though I can understand why some people may not like it. The feelings produced by Sofia's movies are subtle and you need to be active, your feelings and spirit should be active. While standard Holliwood-like films try to keep your attention at any means.
It is recommended for those who are tired of Holliwood.

World Trade Center

2007-01-11T06:21:00.000-08:00

World Trade Center (2006) ****_

It's a good realistic movie about 9/11 almost without Hollywood's propaganda.
About two men under parts of World Trade Center Towers.
It also shows one psychological effect of arts - all ladies and gents can be murdered but main characters and what you see is a happy end!

El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan's Labyrinth)

2007-01-10T04:43:00.000-08:00

El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan's Labyrinth) (2006) *****

12-year-old Ofelia in Spain, 1944 with your mother waiting for a baby from an atrocious german officer.
At the same time Ofelia is a princess from the underworld. Brutal scenes of murders, fantasy and reality mixed together to produce katharsis.

Scoop

2006-12-29T03:25:00.000-08:00

Scoop (2006) ****-

Sondra is an American college journalist who learns by a reporter's ghost that Lyman, a handsome British aristocrat, is a notorious serial murderer. Investigating the story, she makes acquaintance with Lyman and falls in love with him.
Even though it's not one of the greatest Woody Allen's movie, it's worth your watching it.
It is starring Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Ian McShane, and Allen himself.
Usual flow of Woody Allen's words is now unusually splitted between Johansson and Allen.

My favorites of Woody Allen's are
Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
Bullets Over Broadway (1994)

A Good Year

2006-12-28T04:08:00.000-08:00

A Good Year (2006) ****-

British city life vs French country life.
There is a businessman who lives to make money to make money to make money, and further on. Does he live for real?
A trip to Provence chateau of his childhood after death of his uncle and an encounter with a local girl put him into a dilemma.
The movie is of good quality and could be even better if some actions were less standard and well-known.

Take the Lead

2006-12-27T05:49:00.000-08:00

Take the Lead (2006) *****

It's just to recall one of the best movie this year.
The movie is full of musique, dance, and life.
Strike of two cultural phenomena of hip-hop and ball dance produce sparkles.
Antonio Banderas is also sparkling and convincing as a ballroom dancer and teacher (Pierre Dulaine).
And there are not only plenty of good cuts to see but some thoughts worth to know.

The Holiday

2006-12-22T03:20:00.000-08:00

The Holiday (2006) *****

How to get happy?
Swapping your house with another unhappy girl's is the answer.
Good acting, good directing, and good warm feelings.
All is good.
Two thumbs and toes up.
Psichologically real thing.
One of the best film this year.

Deck The Halls

2006-12-21T04:40:00.000-08:00

Deck The Halls (2006) ***--

It's not bad, it's not good.
About two families which male heads compete in Chrismas decoration of their houses.
One family is order, the other's disorder.
De Vito is good as usuall but cannot save the movie director.
Artificially plotted and with many logical gaps it tries hard to get happy end.
If you have a good movie at hand, you can skip this one.
If not, I wish you good time. Probably it doesn't spoil your good mood.