THE GIANT MOVIE POST!
Hey F-list! So I know the majority of you don't care.... But I would like to tell you guys about some movies I've been watching lately. There's a ridiculous amount of them, but I don't really care.... I enjoy sharing my random thoughts and stuff... ^____^
Before we get to the films let me talk about my tiny life so far. School is winding down. YAY! I have like ten more days of school left, or something like that. The cool thing is [sorta] that I get to leave early. I don't even have to come back to school the day after Memorial Day... Nope, I'm going to be in Nebraska with my father and the peeps. You know, like how I went last year? So yeah, I'm assuming that I'll leave when my step mother's parents leave. They'll probably stay for two weeks or something like that, which, I'm totally down with. After I get back from Nebraska I'll basically be doing nothing except for writing a story for the WEREWOLF BIG BANG. I'm so excited.... I'm writing a Wolfman story that fits into the cannon movie 'verse. So, we'll see how well that turns out. The only other think I'll be doing is making a French Pirate video for my French teacher. I'm really nervous about it because I have to co-direct with one of my friends Taylor. She's cool and stuff, but sometimes I don't do well playing nice with other people. I tend to take charge, and that could end badly. I'll try to be nice, I swear. OH AND HOW COULD I FORGET! Another thing that's going on in the summer is that cherry_road is GOING TO VISIT ME! I AM SO HAPPY! She's staying at my house for a week, after which I'm going to travel to her home with her and stay at her house for a week as well. It should be a grand time.... She's a great buddy and she's awesome... HUGS TO HER! ^___^
So yeah, that's my life, isn't it shiny....? Anyway, now time for the film reviews and such.
Film Number 1: Fun With Dick and Jane
DUDE. This movie was FREAKING HILARIOUS. It was a little sad because they live the reality of a lot of people right now, having lost their jobs. But man, it is a great film. Jim Carey was awesome as usual, and really funny. I also enjoyed Alec Baldwin as the southern boss. HE WAS GREAT. So seriously. I recommend this film if you like comedies that don't know whether they have heart or attitude. XD
Film Number 2: Everybody's Fine
This movie was awesome as well. I just watched it the other night and it was great. It had a great cast.... Kate Beckinstale, Drew Barrymore and the like.... It had a lot of heart, which I love, and it had just enough plot turns to keep me satisfied. I really loved the characters, especially the main character. He was great. I totally felt for him... and in the end, I cried for him and his struggles with his children. Great film. I won't promise that you won't cry though. I did.... But it was totally worth it.
Film Number 3: Che, Part 1
DUDE! IN THIS FILM BENICIO DEL TORO SPEAKS SPANISH AND NOTHING ELSE! I kid you not. And trust me, reading those nasty subtitles is TOTALLY worth it. I mean, totally. It made my brain hurt to read the subtitles and try to pay attention to the film, but it was worth every second. Besides Del Toro being... AWESOME *__*. There was also really really good color and lighting. There were some parts when Che was in New York that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED. The shutter speed was set pretty low I think, but it achieved a really great effect... I was going to show you, but I couldn't find any screencaps of my favorite part.... Watch it, you'll see! Anyway it was a great film, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the second part.... ^___^
Film Number 4: Zombieland
As much as I hate to say it, I thought I would hate this movie. I usually tend to hate things after several people tell me I will love them. So I was a bit scared to watch this one. Surprisingly though, I really really liked it. It was funny and seriously and sad all at the same times. And I really liked it a lot. The part about Bill Murry killed me. I was dying with laughter even though it was kind of a super downing that Bill was dying... Woops. But anyway. I would totally recommend this film to anyone who likes to have a good laugh and doesn't mind zombies. And on another note, incase you were wondering. Nothing about the film was super spectacular or anything. It had nice filming and such but it wasn't anything compared to Che.... but overall as a whole the film was good. :]
Film Number 5: 21 Grams
I don't know if I've already said anything about 21 Grams, but even if I have I'm going to say it again. It was a pretty big downer. Like seriously. Even though it didn't make me sob for twelve minutes straight like Everybody's Fine did, it still is super sad. It has a marvelous cast which includes Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro. That's right, Del Toro. Anyway it was a totally weird movie. I really enjoyed the way the film was set up. It wasn't in chronological order so it was really interesting. The filming was really nice as well, and the script was expertly written. Though it was a little weird. I will say that it was hard for me to focus during the film because Benicio plays a ex-con who has 'found christ'... Let me talk about weird. And I will also say that I literally squirmed when Del Toro's character had sex with his wife... o.O The weirdest thing I have ever seen, ever. EVER. So yeah, if you want to squirm about that and be subject to Naomi Watts' awesomely depressing acting, then this movie is a good one for you. But, be warned, it may not be pleasant.
Film Number 6: Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas
I will say that I am expertly pleased with myself for reading this book before seeing the movie. As I read the novel I will say that I was terrified about watching the film. The book is full of profanities and I knew the movie would most likely be as well. I was also slightly terrified because of the fact that Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro played the odd ball duo who go down and out in sin city. I had no idea what to expect, but I will say that I wasn't disappointed. The movie follows the book almost exactly and makes total sense. I did read a lot of reviews were people thought the film was crap because there wasn't a 'plot'. To those people I say, 'YES THERE IS A PLOT READ THE BOOK IT WILL MAKE SENSE' . So I really really would like to recommend the movie to all of you, but first you should definitely read the book. You won't be disappointed. I promise.
Now, I have like three more films to review, but I'm getting tired of typing, so I'll leave that for another day. :D
Bye F-list! BYE!