Once in a while a film comes along with two great comedians. In fact it is like a match made in heaven because the audience gets a double chance to let loose some laughter. Well this is the situation that Date Night was to offer, except the producers should have checked whether the two main stars styles of comedy would generate the laughter needed to get an audience to connect.
Nominated for an Academy Award for best foreign film, Ajami comes to American theatres with a stark depiction of what culture clash is like in the Middle East. I liked the film because it gets into the grit of crime, confrontation, discrimination and hatred that can make life a hell. Well-acted, directed and presented Ajami is a must see for adults.
Teen males and action adventure lovers who have not seen the original (and I bet not many of you have) will probably love Clash of the Titans. Packed with CGI fight scenes that sprout flying devils, a slithering Medusa, and a gigantic Kraken teen males will get the chance to see some cool action on the huge screen and give them a break from their video games. Although the film is a worth see, I felt the 3D was not as good as it should be. In fact, due to the darkness caused by the 3D glasses, I recommend seeing it in 2D.
Disney tags April 2010 with Three favorite themes for the kids, Winnie The Pooh, The Great Mouse Detective and Handy Mandy. The new to DVD stories are fit for the whole family.
The adults will benefit in April with two old favorites being released on Blu-ray, Armageddon and Tombstone. The two action films offer some exciting thrills with star studded casts.
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Here’s a little film that reminded me of an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, but with an erotic touch. Very suspenseful, great characters, intriguing and with artful direction, the movie Chloe burns up the screen in this unsuspecting strange love story. The acting is courageous, especially on the part of both Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried.
Here’s a little drama from Academy Award-nominated screenwriter/director Noah Baumbach that gets so depressing it looses the enjoyment of it’s love story that is really at the heart of the plot. Greenberg reminded me of several Woody Allen films all rolled into one. The main characters are so down in the dumps that whatever comedy there may have been gets sucked up in all the complaining.
Indie and foreign filmmakers are hitting the mark with good productions while some US producers are cranking out films that target the cash cow. Take Hot Tub Time Machine for example. This loony Three Stooges meets Back To The FutureHot Tub Time Machine movie inserts a bevy of goofy pratfalls, eye candy, adult situations, insults and sexual innuendos in a mere 100 minutes. And although rated R, it’s sure to attract the younger crowd looking for some crude and nude humor. If you want to get sucked into the whirlpool of silly than fits the bill.
It’s almost strange to see a back and white film these days, but The WhiteRibbon could not have been as entertaining in color in which it was originally shot. In B&W we are able to feel the chill exuded by the disturbing plot and envision the era wrought with tough times. Taking on a great deal of angst the storyline tends to bring one down however, so be prepared to deal with the dark mood.
Highflying fun for the whole family, How to Train Your Dragon is an adventure comedy with a lot of heart. The animation is slick, direction pinpoint and voice acting on target. If you are looking for a great fun evening with the kids or for the kid in you, then this flick should do the trick.