The Promotion
I just happened to come by this new Sean Willaim Scott movie. He is definitely changing his style, getting away from the whole college cool boy routine, and trying out a bit more polished comedy in this one.
Sean william Scott and John C. Reilly star in this comedy. Doug Stauber (Scott) is an assistant manager of a convenience grocery store trying to come up with a way to become noticed and provide for him and his fiancee. Read more
The Dark Knight
One cannot begin a review on The Dark Knight without first mentioning the late Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker. It was nothing short of extraordinary. He was the best evil minded joker in the history of this tale. No one will ever be able to portray this role again. Heath Ledger gave a performance worthy of an Oscar by my judgment.
This film had my full attention from the very first scene zipping through Gotham City toward Gotham National Bank to the final scene 2 hrs and 30 minutes later. It seemed to me like it just started, when Lieutenant Gordon (played by Gary Oldman) used an axe to shatter the bat signal in the final shot of the best film I have had the pleasure of watching in several years. Read more
Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder is a film about a film. We have a group of hardcore actors (hardcore as in they get way into their roles) making a film based on a former Vietnam soldiers book called “Tropic Thunder”. John Tayback (Nick Nolte) is the vet and sits in on the filming of our fab five Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black, Alpa Chino (Brandon T. Jackson), Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.) and Kevin Sandusky (Jay Baruchel). He is angered by their lack of reality inside the situations and vies that they should take the movie into a more realistic situation. He suggests they go to a more remote location that he remembers vividly (come to find out later there really is nothing “real” about his recounts). Read more
The Bourne Ultimatum
I finally got a chance to see the final chapter of one of my favorite trilogies of all time. The Bourne “Don’t Blink Or You’ll Miss Half The Scene” Ultimatum. Wow Does the final installment deliver. This is big budget Hollywood at its best. Edge of your seat roller coaster from start to finish, The Bourne Ultimatum Is jam packed with nail biting action, captivating story line, the ever so amazing Matt Damon and a stunning Julia Stiles. Seriously, what more could you possibly want for your $9 admission fee?
About 90% of this movie was filmed with hand held cams. The in your face, 12 cuts per second editing add to the suspense and drama. Normally I’m not a fan of this style of direction (refer to Michael Bay’s Transformer action sequences) But It works flawlessly setting the pace for this movie. Read more
Box Office 09/22/2007
| 1. The Brave One Warner Brothers 2. 3:10 To Yuma Lionsgate 3. Mr Woodcock New Line 4. Superbad Sony 5. Dragon Wars Free 6. Haloween MGM Studios 7. The Bourne Ultimatum Universal 8. Balls Of Fury Focus 9. Rush Hour 3 Universal 10. Mr. Beans Holiday Universal |
Box Office 09/15/2007
| 1. 3:10 To Yuma Lionsgate 2. Haloween MGM Studios 3. Superbad Sony Pictures 4. Shoot ‘Em Up New Line 5. The Borne Ultimatum Universal 6. Balls Of Fury Focus Features 7. Rush Hour 3 New Line 8. Mr. Beans Holiday Universal 9. The Nanny Diaries MGM Studios 10. Stardust Paramount |