If you like British comedies chances are you will enjoy "Things to Do Before You're 30." This film is a comedy about a group of friends that has been playing in the same fooball team (that's soccer for those of you that don't know that already...) since they were kids.
The movie tells the story of this eccentric posse, who are about to play their 500th football match together and are forced to face the reality and inevitability of adulthood, and the possibility of never playing as a team again.
Like any good British comedy, the movie is full of drunken and inexplicably awkward British moments...watch the movie and you'll know what I mean. It is not the best that I've seen from British humor, but it is quite funny and is worth your time if you are in the mood for a few laughs and British accents.
The performances are quite good, with the cast really nailing down their roles. My final rating for this film is 3.5/5
-Jag
Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Naissance des pieuvres
"Naissance des pieuvres," known as "Water Lilies" in English is a French film that tells the story of two teenage girls that live in Paris, who are beginning to explore their sexuality in their own terms.
It's a French movie...so its gotta be weird, right?
The plot is a bit unusual and at times a little difficult to follow, but it mostly revolves around Marie's infatuation with an older girl named Floriane, who is the captain of a synchronized swimming team. The subplote deals with Marie's friend, Anne, who likes one of the water polo boys and wants to get her first kiss.
I found this film to be provocative in its subject matter, considering the fact that the film explores the ideas of sexuality amongst teenage girls...but they are the French...nothing is taboo for them...hehe.
The movie had its interesting parts, but I felt like it was quite slow and I had a hard time keeping my interest in it...my ADD started kicking in!
Overall, I found that this movie was probably made with a certain target audience in mind...which I am not a part of. I felt like it was boring, and when it got interesting it didn't last for long. It was an interesting experience nonetheless.
My rating for this movie is 2/5!
It's a French movie...so its gotta be weird, right?
The plot is a bit unusual and at times a little difficult to follow, but it mostly revolves around Marie's infatuation with an older girl named Floriane, who is the captain of a synchronized swimming team. The subplote deals with Marie's friend, Anne, who likes one of the water polo boys and wants to get her first kiss.
I found this film to be provocative in its subject matter, considering the fact that the film explores the ideas of sexuality amongst teenage girls...but they are the French...nothing is taboo for them...hehe.
The movie had its interesting parts, but I felt like it was quite slow and I had a hard time keeping my interest in it...my ADD started kicking in!
Overall, I found that this movie was probably made with a certain target audience in mind...which I am not a part of. I felt like it was boring, and when it got interesting it didn't last for long. It was an interesting experience nonetheless.
My rating for this movie is 2/5!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Waitress
Written and directed by Adrienne Shelly--who also costars in this movie--"Waitress" is a film with a lot of heart. It was an official pick in the Sundance Film Festival, and unfortunatelly Adrienne Shelly was murdered shortly after the movie came out...tragic, huh?
The movie tells the story of Jenna--played by the beatiful Keri Russell--a waitress that works in a restaurant that specializes in making all sorts of pies; most of which are invented by Jenna, who has an affinity for pie-making. In the beginning of the movie Jenna finds out she's pregnant, which she's not too happy about because she is a married to an abusive and ignorant man, who she wants to leave.
The movie then goes on to tell the events that follow her first appointment with the new obstetrician in town, who she ends up having an affair with.
This film explores how Jenna learns about love, and to really love herself and her child. It is a touching story with a very well-written script. It is a bit too cute for my taste, but nonetheless it was a good movie.
My official rating for this movie is 3.5/5
The movie tells the story of Jenna--played by the beatiful Keri Russell--a waitress that works in a restaurant that specializes in making all sorts of pies; most of which are invented by Jenna, who has an affinity for pie-making. In the beginning of the movie Jenna finds out she's pregnant, which she's not too happy about because she is a married to an abusive and ignorant man, who she wants to leave.
The movie then goes on to tell the events that follow her first appointment with the new obstetrician in town, who she ends up having an affair with.
This film explores how Jenna learns about love, and to really love herself and her child. It is a touching story with a very well-written script. It is a bit too cute for my taste, but nonetheless it was a good movie.
My official rating for this movie is 3.5/5
Elsewhere
Have you ever wanted to be anywhere else instead of the dump you live in? Those are the feelings of Jillian, better known as "Da Bitch," until she dissapears and her best friend Sarah has to go looking for her.
"Elsewhere," is a thriller about a teenage girl who dissapears after trying to meet a secret admirer who she met online on something similar to myspace (and that's why we have all switched over to facebook...right?).
Somehow Sarah--the protagonist and the missing girl's best friend--finds out that her friend's dissapearance is somehow related to a similar case that happened over 5 years ago. The movie then progresses as Sarah and Jasper--the dorky computer whiz kid who has a crush on her--investigate her friend's dissapearance to try to get to the bottom of the mystery.
In my opinion this movie wasn't all that great...not really scary, but then again there really aren't that movies that really scare me. The movie actually isn't all that bad when it starts, and it seems that it could turn out to be a half-decent thriller. However, as the movie progresses the tension doesn't really increase all that much and the whole mystery behind the dissapearances starts becoming blatantly obvious.
I wouldn't really recommend watching this move unless you have nothing better to do--like I did the night I actually watched it--but then again this kind of movie might be appealing to the teenage crowd, especially girls...so if you decide to watch, have fun I guess!
My official rating...2/5!
"Elsewhere," is a thriller about a teenage girl who dissapears after trying to meet a secret admirer who she met online on something similar to myspace (and that's why we have all switched over to facebook...right?).
Somehow Sarah--the protagonist and the missing girl's best friend--finds out that her friend's dissapearance is somehow related to a similar case that happened over 5 years ago. The movie then progresses as Sarah and Jasper--the dorky computer whiz kid who has a crush on her--investigate her friend's dissapearance to try to get to the bottom of the mystery.
In my opinion this movie wasn't all that great...not really scary, but then again there really aren't that movies that really scare me. The movie actually isn't all that bad when it starts, and it seems that it could turn out to be a half-decent thriller. However, as the movie progresses the tension doesn't really increase all that much and the whole mystery behind the dissapearances starts becoming blatantly obvious.
I wouldn't really recommend watching this move unless you have nothing better to do--like I did the night I actually watched it--but then again this kind of movie might be appealing to the teenage crowd, especially girls...so if you decide to watch, have fun I guess!
My official rating...2/5!
Spun
Are you in the mood to watch a dark comedy about meth addicts? If you are, "Spun" is the movie for you.
I call it a dark comedy because a lot of the movie will make you laugh, yet the subject matter is of a very dark nature and very tragic in reality.
Spun has some great cinematography; they use some very interesting shots and the way the movie progresses sometimes it gives you the feeling that you might be on drugs! (Watch the movie and you'll know what I mean).
Jason Schwartzman and Brittany Murphy do a hell of a job with their characters; their performancers really impressed me. Most of the cast does a good job, but them two really carry the movie along.
The movie tells the story of Ross, a young meth addict, and his interactions with other addicts and the dealer (known as "the cook"). The movie shows you the effects this drug has on people and how it ruins people's lives, without them even noticing it, and the dangerous power of drug addiction.
I enjoyed watching this movie, but I must say that it is not for everyone...some people might find it too hard to swallow, even though it has a lot of humor in it.
One more thing that is worth mentioning is that the soundtrack is great...at least in my opinion. It has some very intersting music, including the sounds of Ozzy Osbourne, songs written by Billy Corgan (lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins) and a very interesting acoustic cover of "Number of the Beast."
I give it a rating of 4/5
I call it a dark comedy because a lot of the movie will make you laugh, yet the subject matter is of a very dark nature and very tragic in reality.
Spun has some great cinematography; they use some very interesting shots and the way the movie progresses sometimes it gives you the feeling that you might be on drugs! (Watch the movie and you'll know what I mean).
Jason Schwartzman and Brittany Murphy do a hell of a job with their characters; their performancers really impressed me. Most of the cast does a good job, but them two really carry the movie along.
The movie tells the story of Ross, a young meth addict, and his interactions with other addicts and the dealer (known as "the cook"). The movie shows you the effects this drug has on people and how it ruins people's lives, without them even noticing it, and the dangerous power of drug addiction.
I enjoyed watching this movie, but I must say that it is not for everyone...some people might find it too hard to swallow, even though it has a lot of humor in it.
One more thing that is worth mentioning is that the soundtrack is great...at least in my opinion. It has some very intersting music, including the sounds of Ozzy Osbourne, songs written by Billy Corgan (lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins) and a very interesting acoustic cover of "Number of the Beast."
I give it a rating of 4/5
Puccini for Beginners
First of all, the title to this movie is just great, and was the main reason why I checked it out in the first place.
"Puccini for Beginners," is a provocative comedy about the complications of sexual orientation and romance. The story revolves around Allegra, a lesbian whose had a string of relationships that always end with her partners leaving her because of her fear of commitment.
I personally found this movie quite funny, but I guess it all depends on your sense of humor.
After being dumped once again, Allegra decides that she is going to be alone for the rest of her life...of course this changes once she meets someone. Surprisingly enough this someone isn't a woman! She starts dating a man, which brings up all sorts of questions about her sexuality until she starts dating a woman simultaneously.
I don't want to spoil the movie for you guys so I'll leave it at that. But just so you know, there's a nice twist to this love triangle.
If you have some time to spare and want to have a few laughs I'd recommend checking it out. It isn't the greatest comedy ever made, but it definitely is a clever comedy and the performances are quite good.
I give it a rating of 4/5
-Jag
"Puccini for Beginners," is a provocative comedy about the complications of sexual orientation and romance. The story revolves around Allegra, a lesbian whose had a string of relationships that always end with her partners leaving her because of her fear of commitment.
I personally found this movie quite funny, but I guess it all depends on your sense of humor.
After being dumped once again, Allegra decides that she is going to be alone for the rest of her life...of course this changes once she meets someone. Surprisingly enough this someone isn't a woman! She starts dating a man, which brings up all sorts of questions about her sexuality until she starts dating a woman simultaneously.
I don't want to spoil the movie for you guys so I'll leave it at that. But just so you know, there's a nice twist to this love triangle.
If you have some time to spare and want to have a few laughs I'd recommend checking it out. It isn't the greatest comedy ever made, but it definitely is a clever comedy and the performances are quite good.
I give it a rating of 4/5
-Jag
The Namesake
Who would've ever thought that Kal Penn would end up in the White House??? Better question yet...who would've ever thought that Kal Penn would be casted in a non comedic role?
You don't need to answer that...it's rethoric
I watched "The Namesake" a couple of days ago, and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. There is some beatiful cinematography, especially in the scenes that take place in India. And the acting is superb!
I'm sure most of you know Kal Penn as "Kumar," the infamous stoner from "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," and "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay." However, you have never known Kal Penn as "Gogol," the protagonist of this touching drama.
This movie tells the story of an Indian family living in the U.S., and their struggles to blend in while also attempting to preserve their traditions. I found that this movie did a great job with this subject and shows how ethnic identity changes from one generation to another.
The beginning of the movie is a little slow, but it is necessary to set up the events that follow and for the audience to better understand what happens later.
If you are in the mood of watching a touching drama dealing with ethnic identity and family dynamics, "The Namesake" might be worth your time...it was definitely worth mine.
I give it a rating of 4.5/5
-Jag
You don't need to answer that...it's rethoric
I watched "The Namesake" a couple of days ago, and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. There is some beatiful cinematography, especially in the scenes that take place in India. And the acting is superb!
I'm sure most of you know Kal Penn as "Kumar," the infamous stoner from "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," and "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay." However, you have never known Kal Penn as "Gogol," the protagonist of this touching drama.
This movie tells the story of an Indian family living in the U.S., and their struggles to blend in while also attempting to preserve their traditions. I found that this movie did a great job with this subject and shows how ethnic identity changes from one generation to another.
The beginning of the movie is a little slow, but it is necessary to set up the events that follow and for the audience to better understand what happens later.
If you are in the mood of watching a touching drama dealing with ethnic identity and family dynamics, "The Namesake" might be worth your time...it was definitely worth mine.
I give it a rating of 4.5/5
-Jag
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