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Tuesday, December 20, 2005
It’s hard to summarize the plot of this film in a few words. It’s about oil and the politics of the oil business. But it’s also much more than that.. I’ll let Roger Ebert explain this one.
Upon seeing this film, it really makes you wonder if things that happen in there actually happen in the real world. I think they do, but who knows to what extent. Oil is a premium commodity, and people will go to great lengths to make sure they have enough of it.
Syriana is great, and i’m going to say it’s up there on my list of top 2005 movies. Highly recommended.
4.6 out of 5 Dinostars
Monday, December 12, 2005
So this is one remake I am seriously looking forward to, and I hope it delivers. Not a big fan of Colin Farrell, and Jamie Foxx is aight, but I dig Michael Mann’s work. He puts out mostly great movies: Heat, Collateral.
The trailer is a bit odd, and it doesn’t seem like it captures the essence of Miami Vice, but it does appear to have the Michael Mann touch.
We shall have to wait and see.
And I have to LOL at the fact that Bacardi is hosting the trailer. Cause they had the ad campaign with the Bacardi and Cola dudes, a total spoof on Miami Vice.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Anyone who’s seen Van Wilder will tell you how awesomely funny it is. Kal Penn was quite hilarious and was probably one of the funniest characters in the film.
Now, Aint It Cool News brings news that a sequel is in the works: Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj!
From Hollywood Reporter:
Bauer Martinez Distribution has acquired North American distribution rights to “Van Wilder II: The Rise of Taj.” The film, being produced by Tapestry Films, is shooting in Romania. “Wilder II” is the sequel to 2002’s “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,” which made $21 million at the boxoffice but went on to become a cult hit on DVD. The new film stars Kal Penn, who reprises his role as Taj. In the sequel, Taj heads to England’s Oxford University to further his studies while also showing the uptight student body how to have a good time.
This should indeed be most awesome, and I will be the first in line. But, thats what I said about Harold and Kumar and I didn’t see that until like a year later. That was a great movie as well.
I hope this sequel turns out just as good as the first.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Quite good.
I haven’t read any of the books, I’ve only seen the first Harry Potter all the way through, haven’t seen the second, and for some reason, just couldn’t sit through the third movie. But this fourth installment was surprisingly enjoyable. A few details went over my head and I didn’t quite understand certain things, but that is to be expected. I’m sure things are thoroughly explained in the book, which I am now inspired to read.
4 out of 5 Dinostars
Thursday, November 17, 2005
The teaser trailer is out, and boy am I looking forward to this film next summer. From the little thats shown, It looks pretty damn good. And, considering how good a director Bryan Singer is, I think he’ll do the Superman franchise justice.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Finally checked out The Interpreter on DVD. Ok movie...several plot points went over my head and seemed to be unexplained.
I like Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn. Good actors.
The alternate ending (which wasn’t used but included on the DVD) seemed too idealistic. Never would it happen in the real world. Politics just don’t work that way. Glad it wasn’t used.
3 out of 5 Dinostars.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Good times at the movies. I enjoyed Firefly when it was on a couple years back, but I wasn’t able to see all the episodes. It was on Friday nights, and the P.I.M.P. that I was back then, I was never home Friday nights. Perhaps i’ll rent it on DVD.
Good story and characters, and good space battles.
4 out of 5 Dinostars.
I guess next up is Wallace and Grommit.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Looks like a good film. And its got Alexander Siddig, the Middle Eastern guy from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine who played Doctor Julian Bashir, in a (not surprisingly) Middle Eastern role as a Sheikh. So it must be good.
Check out the trailer.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Decent thriller of a movie. Several loose plot points, but story is good overall. I like Jodie Foster. She’s one of the few really good actresses that I look forward to seeing in movies.
Recommended.
3 out of 5 Dinostars.
Addendum: Its good to see Sean Bean in a non-villainous type role. Usually he plays the bad guy (Goldeneye, Patriot Games).
Saturday, September 24, 2005
I found the chance meetings/connections between all the main characters too convenient and not very probable. Secondly, while some of the actions and dialogue of the main characters may seem a bit exaggerated, it certainly brings to light the racial divides and stereotypes still present in our society.
Regardless of these minor flaws, this was a good film, and I recommend it.
3.5 out of 5 Dinostars
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