Thoughts: A forgettable film that had a semi-interesting concept and decent cast which included Barbara Hershey, Hilary Swank, Colin Hanks, Ben Foster, Patrick Swayze and Rachael Leigh Cook. The story follows a chain of events all leading to 11:14 pm from five different charters and perspectives. It was really nothing special and coming in at less than 90 minutes it was almost pointless.
(M) Brick. (Rian Johnson, 2005) Grade: A-
Thoughts: A well done modern day film noir film. Brendan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a loner outcast at an OC high school. One day his ex girlfriend Emily calls him up panicking and asking for help. The next day she turns up dead and Brendan is on the case to figure out what happened. He enlists the help of The Brain (Matt O’Leary) to get info about his fellow classmates – The Pin (Lukas Haas) - the school drug dealer, Laura (Nora Zehetner) – the mistress / temptress, Tugger (Noah Fleiss) – The Pin’s bodyguard, Kara (Meagan Good) – the actress and Dode (Noah Segan) – the strung out druggie. It is a whodunit with all the right twists and turns; very enjoyable.
(M) Dung Che Sai Duk (Ashes of Time). (Wong Kar Wai, 1994) Grade: B
Thoughts: I thought I could watch this film quickly enough but I should have known better. This is a Wong Kar Wai film meaning you have to sit down and truly absorb all of it. The storyline is confusing and complex but I still enjoyed it. I would need to re-watch the film a few more times to get the full impact. Apparently Wong Kar Wai got so stressed out during the editing process of Ashes of Time that he wrote and directed Chungking Express to recover. Oh and Chungking Express is a masterpiece so yea go figure.
(M) Little Miss Sunshine. (Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris, 2006)Grade: A-
Thoughts: What a cute and charming film about a family taking their young daughter to California for a beauty pageant. Olive (Abigail Breslin) has won a chance to compete in Little Miss Sunshine. The only problem is how to get there. The whole family decide to load up their yellow VW bus and drive out there cross country. Paul Dano as Dwayne was awesome to me because his character did not talk until the last third of the film. Alan Arkin as the Grandpa was funny, Steve Carell as Uncle Frank was strange but in a good way and Greg Kinnear as the dad was alright. I was really happy to see Toni Collette because I love her as an actress. Go see the movie if you can.
(M) Ultimo Bacio, L' (Last Kiss). (Gabriele Muccino, 2001)Grade: B-
Thoughts: I basically only watched this movie because the US version starring Zach Braff is coming out. I'm not sure how the US one is going to play out BUT if it is like this film then I won't be a huge fan. Almost 30 Carlo (Stefano Accorsi) has a beautiful girlfriend who is pregnant with their child and going to buy a house soon. So why at his friend's wedding does he see 18 year old Francesca (Martina Stella) and want nothing else but to bone her. Personally I think because men are dogs but you are suppose to think it is because he is lost and not ready to grow up yet. Oh and all his friends are the same way. The ending was a let down but whatevers. I think I'll just rent the US version and save myself 10 bucks.
Count: 79 movies
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