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A documentary that takes a fascinating look into a family's story that is entertaining through its contradictions and format but is, at the same time, actually too personal for me to be fully invested.
Sarah Tells Stories
Posted : 6 years, 8 months ago on 27 August 2017 09:56
(A review of Stories We Tell)
A documentary that takes a fascinating look into a family's story that is entertaining through its contradictions and format but is, at the same time, actually too personal for me to be fully invested.
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What a Tracks You?
Posted : 6 years, 8 months ago on 26 August 2017 10:55
(A review of Tracks)
Robyn (Mia Wasikowska) does her best Australian version of Christopher Mccandless (Into the Wild). Unfortunately the story just isn't terribly compelling, and while there are heartfelt moments, I was never very invested into the character and story. Unlike with 'Into the Wild' I felt like there was always a pretty easy out so the seriousness of the mission lacked.
I do like the thought of pursuing a dream and being determined no matter what. Robyn needed this adventure. She was attracted to this life.
I'm also glad I got learn a bit more about camels.
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Dogtooth review
Posted : 6 years, 8 months ago on 13 August 2017 06:54
(A review of Dogtooth)6.5/10
A very strange Greek film about a family that seems to be in its own in society.
I don't think I'll look at sparkly headbands the same way again.
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The Homesman Never Dies
Posted : 6 years, 8 months ago on 13 August 2017 05:33
(A review of The Homesman)
Hilary Swank tries her darnedest to win another Oscar but fails. This is a thankless role, much like her character. What saves it is Tommy Lee Jones' unrestrained performance and nice cinematography.
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A Wahlberg Gamble
Posted : 6 years, 8 months ago on 6 August 2017 07:17
(A review of The Gambler)
Wahlberg leads a cast far more interesting than he in the ever-frustrating battling life of a 'gambler', although he would suggest otherwise.
At least this role as a teacher is much more successful than the one he attempts in 'The Happening', perhaps his quintessential bad film.
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Identity Issues
Posted : 7 years, 6 months ago on 25 October 2016 02:42
(A review of Identity Thief)
A funny but messy road trip comedy. Bateman and McCarthy have great chemistry but there are other unnecessary and unfunny characters involved that take too much focus off of what really makes this movie work. In fact, there were multiple issues with the film's identity, it didn't seem to know what it wanted to be.
Extra points for shooting a road trip across the United States in the one state of Georgia.
In the end, I was glad I saw it because it was good harmless fun and it made me laugh.
Extra points for shooting a road trip across the United States in the one state of Georgia.
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Man Who Could Fly and Woman Who Flew with Him
Posted : 7 years, 6 months ago on 5 October 2016 06:08
(A review of Sunshine Superman)
6.8/10
A documentary about pushing the limits on the body, love, and your dreams. Filled with challenging imagery and strange real-life characters.
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A Roller Coaster of Deaths
Posted : 7 years, 6 months ago on 5 October 2016 05:46
(A review of Final Destination 3)The guiltiest of pleasures. This time they're on a roller coaster and this time the ending is quite different.
Where will they go from here?
Where will they go from here?
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A Stand-Up Film
Posted : 7 years, 6 months ago on 5 October 2016 06:02
(A review of Stand Up Guys)
A geriatric film about the end of life and, more so, friendship. Walken, Pacino and Arkin show they can still entertain even with a mediocre production.
The main deterring factor was the rape/woman-in-a-trunk storyline. It was convoluted, insensitive and unnecessary to the story. But I did love the "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" finale!
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Not Enough Edge
Posted : 7 years, 8 months ago on 9 August 2016 03:21
(A review of Over the Hedge)One of the first examples of: Just because they use computer graphics and celebrity voices doesn't mean it's good.
They used a lot of family tropes and cliches. The story had potential but never broke out of its mundane existence.
Is it fun? Yes. Is it for the kids and will they enjoy it? Yes
They used a lot of family tropes and cliches. The story had potential but never broke out of its mundane existence.
Is it fun? Yes. Is it for the kids and will they enjoy it? Yes
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