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Films i'm MOST looking forward to see

June 3rd 2010 02:13

Inception - Nolan's latest looks as crazy and mind-bending as his Memento

Hobo with a Shotgun - Rutger Hauer is the Hobo..and he will most definantly have a shotgun! Its a winning combination..

Men In Black 3D - This project has barely started production but lets hope they actually film this for 3D, rather thanthe silly post 2d/3d conversion.

Super 8 - We've only seen the teaser but with (producer) Speilberg and (director) J.J. Abrams involved , how can we not get excited?

More posts to come soon..

Which film(s) are YOU looking forward to the most?

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Clash of the Titans 3D - Review

April 6th 2010 05:49

Clash of the Titans 3D (2010)

Before seeing this film, my expectations were “action-packed scenes, sword fights and awesome looking beasts,” and boy was I right. A small army of men fighting giant scorpions in the desert, the monster “Cracken” (think of a dragon on crack) wreaking havoc are just some of the awesome spectacles you’ll see in Clash of the Titans. The film is set around Greek mythology following Perseus, played by Sam Worthington, the human son of Zeus and his attempt to save the city of Argos from the wrath of the gods. The rulers of Argos have turned their backs on the gods which forces the Olympians to drive fear and destruction on the mortals below, as commanded by Hades, the sneaky brother of Zeus.

Sam Worthington does Australia proud again as he continues to ride the Hollywood blockbuster wave. However slight hiccups with the Aussie accent will kind of put you off the moment at times. Also with a few other the main characters, I picked up notes of Scottish, Irish and English which is of concern being set in ancient Greece! Thankfully, Ralph Fiennes’ steals the show with his creepy voice and gives his demonic, dusty character of Hades the only lasting impression. The cinematography is great in some shots, and the sound editing compliments the action scenes well. However my main objection to the production side is the use of 3D. There is actually no need for it in this film. With a bit of reading I discovered that the entire movie was shot normally and was edited in post production, with the hope of jumping on the Avatar money train. I’m deeply afraid we will be seeing a lot more of the irrelevant 3D with such titles as StreetDance 3D, Beauty and the Beast 3D, and Yogi Bear 3D. I’m not kidding by the way!

If you’re expecting a well written story with plenty of substance, complemented by superb acting, you may be disappointed. If you’re looking for an easy flowing journey filled with action and without taking it too seriously, then Clash of the Titan won’t disappoint. The overall experience is quite satisfying as a big budget, testosterone filled adventure and you’ll have a great time.

7/10

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The Road - Review

March 24th 2010 04:43

After a successful adaptation of his previous novel, No Country for Old Men, Cormac McCarthy again is smiling with The Road. Director, John Hillcoat delivers the film with raw emotion and great cinematography. With a great cast to match, Viggo Mortensen leads the way as the passionate father accompanying his son, the talented Kodi Smit-McPhee.

We are seeing many apocalyptic films developed these days, with most missing the emotional and believable human struggle. Thankfully The Road delivers and shows us how an apocalypse would truly change the way people think and feel.

The film follows a father and son living in post-apocalyptic times, trying to survive as they journey south to find any means of food and safety. The audience can find this shocking at times where the father and son will have to confront cannibalism, suicide and basic survival. The scenery is perfectly captured with grey undertones for the dry ash and cloudy sky. The cold snow and empty landscapes give you the feel of isolation for the pair as they continue their journey into the unknown. The film’s soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis also perfectly encapsulates the mood.

However a great story needs a great ending. My only beef with this film is it's a little too short,another 30 mins would have given the ending more meaning and purpose. The Road, for me,was a little too narrow, but with an all-star cast and Oscar winning performances, I was quite pleased overall.

7/10

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Watchmen - Review

March 22nd 2010 05:55

Zack Snyder follows up from the successful 300 with the anticipated graphic novel-turned film, Watchmen. Set in an alternate 1985 America, where costumed heroes who once roamed the streets have now dissolved back into public anonymity due to the governments vigilante crackdown.

As one of their own is murdered, they reunite to ensure their heroic legacy remains. Fans of the novel will be impressed by the similarities used in the film adaptation, including identical frames directly from original sketches of the novel. The film noir genre makes a big return with this reported $200 million feature, including mindblowing special effects and fast-paced action sequences

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Review

March 22nd 2010 05:53

A film based around bulky men, anger, betrayal and action, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" had the potential to become an all-time feast for the 'boys'. We are sadly left with a main serving of dissapointment, with a side of questionable storyline.

Yes we definantly see action, explosions and Hugh Jackman screaming way too many times, sometimes without enough reason. And yes, Hugh doesnt dissapoint the ladies as we see his granite-moulded half naked (and almost enitrely naked) self a little too much

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Retro Review! - Rope (1948)

March 22nd 2010 05:50

Rope is a highly regarded suspense/thriller of its time and to this day is still viewed as one of the best ever, even though it came to the silver screen six decades ago. Hitchcock's intense and flawless direction accompanied by strong acting performances was always a recipe for success, and Rope is no exception. The entire film was shot in the one apartment with only three visible takes which keeps the audience on edge and deeply drawn into the moment. The film is based around two college students who are obsessed with committing the perfect murder, which was always a discussion of interest in college by their favourite lecturer.

The major aspect of this film which sets it apart from the rest of the same genre, is the fact that the murder itself is not the central feature of the movie, it is the initial events after the murder that keeps us excited. So what could possibly happen? How about a planned dinner party, located in the same apartment minutes after the murder, involving the family and friends of the victim. As the guests arrive for dinner you are eagerly waiting to see if anyone will notice the rope hanging out of the large wooden chest with the body inside, which is a centre piece of the apartment and is visible throughout the entire film. The chest is always in view and you're trying your best to telepathically order the guests to "Open the damn chest!" It’s moments like these when we're reminded of

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(500) Days of Summer - Review

March 22nd 2010 05:47

The annoyance with most romantic comedies, for us men, is that they mostly take the females' perspective. Men have spoken! We are taking strike against being forcefully dragged to romantic comedies that contain overly exaggerated female issues, annoying best friend characters and unrealistic love sequences with unrealistic male characters. Thankfully, 500 Days of Summer takes a fresh, modern and male approach to this genre by following Tom, a greeting card writer with a true passion for architecture, who falls in love with an assistant, Summer, who has just started at his work place. The problem for Tom? Summer doesn't believe in love. Even knowing Summer's take on love, Tom goes long for the ride and with their interactions he will start to believe his destiny for love is being fulfilled. The film shifts back and forth through their 500 days together and every type of emotion is reflected.

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Tomorrow Production Update

September 6th 2009 03:24

I am probably getting way ahead of myself when I say this, but I believe that Tomorrow When the War Began has the potential to be a great Australian film, both critically and commercially.

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In honour of Sam Worthington and Avatar

August 28th 2009 13:12

IF you haven't been living under a rock for the past week, you will probably have noticed that the film world is going crazy over a little film called Avatar (and when I say little, I really mean HUGE).

James Cameron recently previewed 15 minutes of this 3d extravaganza to a selected few; sadly, I was not one of the lucky ones to make the cut

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Am I a movie stalker?

August 24th 2009 08:17

For my first blog post, I thought I would answer the question which I know everyone out there on the inter-web has been dying to have answered:

Am I a movie stalker

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