Film Reviews
These are my top ten favourite films. They are probably not your top ten favourites, and frankly, that does not surprise me. Only I have my exquisite taste in cinema.
I hope you know that I am joking. No need to get shirty.
1. The Godfather - Senseless violence, murder, the mafia, and a fantastic score add to the appeal of this brilliant epic of a young man corrupted by his family's business. (The fact that the family business is a violent and illegal mafia empire also helped.)
2. The Matrix - People running about in tight black leather and saying names like "Neo" without snickering is a rare accomplishment indeed. Plus, it has a plot, which is a rare thing with action movies these days...(I am speaking of the FIRST Matrix, not the god-forsaken sequels.)
3. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Excellent cinematography, brilliant script, and something has to be said for Legolas's boots-and-skirt ensemble. The Two Towers was ruined by the excessive nancing of Sam and Frodo on an endless stretch of rock. The third one was fine until I saw Aragorn's clean hair and stubble-free face, which resulted in utter shock and dismay. And horror.
4. Titanic - Tragedy has never looked so sexy.
5. Sleepy Hollow - Blood, witches and plenty of decapitated heads make this film rather gory, but in a very fulfilling kind of way. A lot of people die. My favourite death scene was the one where a dude got a spike shoved through the back of his chest. This movie was shot through a dark filter, and the sets were fabulous - gloomy and gothic. Plus Johnny Depp.
6. Four Weddings and A Funeral - When the first line of a movie is "Fuck", it is worth investigating.
7. Star Wars: A New Hope - The original, in all of it's spacey glory. It has a decent plot, although the costumes are ridiculous. Any good evil overlord should know that dressing his troops in silly plastic costumes will not increase their morale.
8. Pirates of the Caribbean - Lots of pretty people in wet clothes....ahem, I mean...oh forget it.
9. The Mummy - Although this movie isn't exactly an exquisite example of cinematic genius, its funny as hell and offers an excellent script. Plus, they have a plausible explanation for the rising of the mummy and a satisfactory resolution. And lots of violence.
10. Constantine - I have an unhealthy obsession with Keanu Reeves.
I hope you know that I am joking. No need to get shirty.
1. The Godfather - Senseless violence, murder, the mafia, and a fantastic score add to the appeal of this brilliant epic of a young man corrupted by his family's business. (The fact that the family business is a violent and illegal mafia empire also helped.)
2. The Matrix - People running about in tight black leather and saying names like "Neo" without snickering is a rare accomplishment indeed. Plus, it has a plot, which is a rare thing with action movies these days...(I am speaking of the FIRST Matrix, not the god-forsaken sequels.)
3. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Excellent cinematography, brilliant script, and something has to be said for Legolas's boots-and-skirt ensemble. The Two Towers was ruined by the excessive nancing of Sam and Frodo on an endless stretch of rock. The third one was fine until I saw Aragorn's clean hair and stubble-free face, which resulted in utter shock and dismay. And horror.
4. Titanic - Tragedy has never looked so sexy.
5. Sleepy Hollow - Blood, witches and plenty of decapitated heads make this film rather gory, but in a very fulfilling kind of way. A lot of people die. My favourite death scene was the one where a dude got a spike shoved through the back of his chest. This movie was shot through a dark filter, and the sets were fabulous - gloomy and gothic. Plus Johnny Depp.
6. Four Weddings and A Funeral - When the first line of a movie is "Fuck", it is worth investigating.
7. Star Wars: A New Hope - The original, in all of it's spacey glory. It has a decent plot, although the costumes are ridiculous. Any good evil overlord should know that dressing his troops in silly plastic costumes will not increase their morale.
8. Pirates of the Caribbean - Lots of pretty people in wet clothes....ahem, I mean...oh forget it.
9. The Mummy - Although this movie isn't exactly an exquisite example of cinematic genius, its funny as hell and offers an excellent script. Plus, they have a plausible explanation for the rising of the mummy and a satisfactory resolution. And lots of violence.
10. Constantine - I have an unhealthy obsession with Keanu Reeves.