A wooza-wozzle cinephiles, I guess it's time to post another round-up of the films I've been watching. I tend to only post up four movies at a time so I think I'll keep that format. All the verdicts are originally posted on my Letterboxd profile, so feel free to follow me there too. Other than that, here's the round-up...
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| Harry Brown |
I've always loved Michael Caine and I had the feeling he was going to play a pretty cool vigilante pensioner. I had heard a bit of hype before the release of Harry Brown so my expectations were high.
The film started well. It was both mesmerising and gritty, showing the suburban slums of England. We've had plenty of vigilante thrillers yet this is different. The only twist is the lead character's age. Unfortunately this doesn't provide anything new or exciting for audiences well-aquainted with the genre.
However, it is compelling and believable. The film sort of fizzles out towards the end, and the audience can't help but go down with it. On the other hand, it's a great watch and Michael Caine is an element of the film that makes it a must-watch. Four stars. ****
I thought the Hangover films were rubbish and therefore my opinion of Bradley Cooper isn't very good. But is this a film worth watching? Maybe.
Despite my contempt for the sci-fi genre, I do enjoy the odd sci-fi thriller and Limitless attended to my needs effectively. The plot is original enough to be enjoyed by a wide audience and the film has actually proved to me that Cooper isn't as type-cast as I thought.
You could pick away at the plot as much as you want but you have to remember that it's a science fiction film. It may have some pretty unbelievable elements to it, but it's just easier to turn your brain off and enjoy it for what it is. Three and a 1/2 stars. ***/*
Inside Man has a familiar premise that's twisted inside out, and is most importantly entertaining. We've seen thousands of heist films involving a bank robbery, and the film sort of uses this fact to its advantage.
It has a very '70s cop drama feel to it and the soundtrack reminds us of this with the groovy bass guitar. In the end, we don't know much about the bank robbers, making it feel a little flat. This makes the film feel like just a bunch of stuff that happened.
However, this is what it was supposed to do. It's a bunch of stuff that happened that's fun to watch. Denzel Washington is suave and makes it all the more cooler, while Jodie Foster offers a refreshing role; a role we rarely see her in. Three and a 1/2 stars. ***/*
Right from the get-go, James Franco grabs us with his charm and holds our attention right until the closing credits begin. His performance is brilliant and by the end you cannot help but cheer for him.
For a film that's practically shot all in one location, it's quite quirky. Danny Boyle highlights Aron Ralston's decent into madness well with homages to talk shows, sitcoms, and even children's cartoons.
The arm-cutting scene is graphic and nerve-wracking, but his only option. 127 Hours is a one-man show, and a one-man show you really must see. Four stars. ****
The film started well. It was both mesmerising and gritty, showing the suburban slums of England. We've had plenty of vigilante thrillers yet this is different. The only twist is the lead character's age. Unfortunately this doesn't provide anything new or exciting for audiences well-aquainted with the genre.
However, it is compelling and believable. The film sort of fizzles out towards the end, and the audience can't help but go down with it. On the other hand, it's a great watch and Michael Caine is an element of the film that makes it a must-watch. Four stars. ****
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| Limitless |
I thought the Hangover films were rubbish and therefore my opinion of Bradley Cooper isn't very good. But is this a film worth watching? Maybe.
Despite my contempt for the sci-fi genre, I do enjoy the odd sci-fi thriller and Limitless attended to my needs effectively. The plot is original enough to be enjoyed by a wide audience and the film has actually proved to me that Cooper isn't as type-cast as I thought.
You could pick away at the plot as much as you want but you have to remember that it's a science fiction film. It may have some pretty unbelievable elements to it, but it's just easier to turn your brain off and enjoy it for what it is. Three and a 1/2 stars. ***/*
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| Inside Man |
Inside Man has a familiar premise that's twisted inside out, and is most importantly entertaining. We've seen thousands of heist films involving a bank robbery, and the film sort of uses this fact to its advantage.
It has a very '70s cop drama feel to it and the soundtrack reminds us of this with the groovy bass guitar. In the end, we don't know much about the bank robbers, making it feel a little flat. This makes the film feel like just a bunch of stuff that happened.
However, this is what it was supposed to do. It's a bunch of stuff that happened that's fun to watch. Denzel Washington is suave and makes it all the more cooler, while Jodie Foster offers a refreshing role; a role we rarely see her in. Three and a 1/2 stars. ***/*
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| 127 Hours |
Right from the get-go, James Franco grabs us with his charm and holds our attention right until the closing credits begin. His performance is brilliant and by the end you cannot help but cheer for him.
For a film that's practically shot all in one location, it's quite quirky. Danny Boyle highlights Aron Ralston's decent into madness well with homages to talk shows, sitcoms, and even children's cartoons.
The arm-cutting scene is graphic and nerve-wracking, but his only option. 127 Hours is a one-man show, and a one-man show you really must see. Four stars. ****
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