Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
"St. Vincent" is a Great Film to See this Fall
"St. Vincent" is a great film to see this fall. It tells the story of Vince, played by Bill Murray. Vince is a drunk, mean older man trying to get through his mediocre life. After a terrible night, Vince gets a new neighbor, Maggie, played by Mellissa McCarthy, and her son Oliver, played by Jaeden Lieberher. Maggie is a single mother, working at a hospital, and still trying to take care of Oliver. After much reluctancy from Maggie and Vince, Maggie decides to let Vince babysit Oliver while she is at work. Because Oliver does not have a father figure, Oliver looks up to Vince regardless he is mean, rude, and not a great role model. Over time, Vince changes and we learn more behind his character, and how he transforms as a person.
This film is great because of the cast. Bill Murray is obviously great in his role. He really plays this role very well, because he is essentially himself. A rude, crude, but lovable guy because he means well, and he knows what to do in the end. He has a transformation throughout this film, and you can see it in his facial expressions his accent, after he has his stroke, and how he becomes this great person by the end. Melissa McCarthy is very surprising in this film. The last film she was in, was a terrible flop, called "Tammy." This film was a giant step-up. She broke out of her personality type for this role. She had some comedic moments, but she was very motherly, and fit this role very well. Jaden Lieberher had his first role in this film and he nailed it. His acting was impeccable, because he went from an innocent kid, into a person that became more mature, and really represented children whose parents are going a divorce very well. Some great supporting roles included Chris O'Dowd, because of his humor, and how great of a Catholic teacher he played. Another includes Naomi Watts, because of her constant need to try to do everything for herself, and her baby. This film is very well done, predictable at times, but the story is very entertaining, exciting, and it was great to watch the whole way through.
"St. Vincent" IMDB page Grade = 88/100 = B+
This film is great because of the cast. Bill Murray is obviously great in his role. He really plays this role very well, because he is essentially himself. A rude, crude, but lovable guy because he means well, and he knows what to do in the end. He has a transformation throughout this film, and you can see it in his facial expressions his accent, after he has his stroke, and how he becomes this great person by the end. Melissa McCarthy is very surprising in this film. The last film she was in, was a terrible flop, called "Tammy." This film was a giant step-up. She broke out of her personality type for this role. She had some comedic moments, but she was very motherly, and fit this role very well. Jaden Lieberher had his first role in this film and he nailed it. His acting was impeccable, because he went from an innocent kid, into a person that became more mature, and really represented children whose parents are going a divorce very well. Some great supporting roles included Chris O'Dowd, because of his humor, and how great of a Catholic teacher he played. Another includes Naomi Watts, because of her constant need to try to do everything for herself, and her baby. This film is very well done, predictable at times, but the story is very entertaining, exciting, and it was great to watch the whole way through.
"St. Vincent" IMDB page Grade = 88/100 = B+
Sunday, October 26, 2014
"Fury" is a Great War Film
"Fury" is a great war film. It tells the story of a five man crew trying to battle their way through WWII with their tank, "Fury." Brad Pitt's character leads the way as the Sergeant who is obsessed with violence, war, and taking down the enemy. His original crew members, Bible, played by Shia LaBeouf, Gordo, played by Michael Pena, and Coon-Ass, played by Jon Bernthal,, are on his side with the same objective. In the beginning of the film one of their gunman gets killed and is replaced by Norman, played by Logan Lerman. Norman is a very shy young kid trying to get through the experience every way he can. But overtime, his Sergeant helps him turn out to be a ruthless as him.
This film is very well made. It is a different kind of film because it is a war film. We first jump into the action in the first few scenes. We do not really learn much about the characters, but more on the setting and the situation the five men are in. However, the film has great effects, and the violence was pretty spot on. The best part about this film is the great cast. Brad Pitt and Michael Pena do an amazing job as always. Brad Pitt outdid himself and he was ruthless and cruel but we still loved him. Michael Pena does a very good job at having comedic moments but also knows how to become serious. Shia LaBeouf was actually great in this film. He provided a fantastic addition for this film and we felt for him throughout. Logan Lerman is very surprising in this film. He did a spectacular job because of his transformation. The shy, innocent Logan Lerman we have grown to love has a complete 180 towards the end which makes his role so exciting to watch. This is a great film to see.
Grade = 85/100 = B
This film is very well made. It is a different kind of film because it is a war film. We first jump into the action in the first few scenes. We do not really learn much about the characters, but more on the setting and the situation the five men are in. However, the film has great effects, and the violence was pretty spot on. The best part about this film is the great cast. Brad Pitt and Michael Pena do an amazing job as always. Brad Pitt outdid himself and he was ruthless and cruel but we still loved him. Michael Pena does a very good job at having comedic moments but also knows how to become serious. Shia LaBeouf was actually great in this film. He provided a fantastic addition for this film and we felt for him throughout. Logan Lerman is very surprising in this film. He did a spectacular job because of his transformation. The shy, innocent Logan Lerman we have grown to love has a complete 180 towards the end which makes his role so exciting to watch. This is a great film to see.
Grade = 85/100 = B
Friday, October 24, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Saturday, October 18, 2014
3rd day of filming "The Other" went awesome!
https://www.facebook.com/pressplayproductionsonrun/photos/a.1585301298360506.1073741828.1583531078537528/1588148798075756/?type=1&theater
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
"Gone Girl" is Riveting
"Gone Girl" is riveting. Nick, played by Ben Affleck, is trying to take each day by day with his wife, Amy, played by Rosamund Pike. After Amy goes missing one morning Nick is forced to do everything in his power to find his wife. But after the media gets a hold of the story problems arise and their story reveals some shocking discoveries about their marriage and how they both were feeling throughout their seven years together. This intense thriller has twists and turns that is very exciting for any viewer.
This film is incredibly gripping and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ben Aflleck's passionate acting throughout kept us interested. He has really had a great progression with his films. And really is considered one of the best actors still in the business. Carrie Coon does a great as Margo and we see her in terrible situations in the film but she nails it. Tyler Perry and Neil Patrick Harris also have great supporting roles for this film and step out of their comfort zone for their roles. One of the best roles of the film is Rosamund Pikes as Amy. Throughout the film we are wondering how she will end up, and we change our opinions throughout the film because of how amazing she is in this film. All in all, this film is very dark, and exciting and unexpected.
Grade = 88/100 = B+
This film is incredibly gripping and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ben Aflleck's passionate acting throughout kept us interested. He has really had a great progression with his films. And really is considered one of the best actors still in the business. Carrie Coon does a great as Margo and we see her in terrible situations in the film but she nails it. Tyler Perry and Neil Patrick Harris also have great supporting roles for this film and step out of their comfort zone for their roles. One of the best roles of the film is Rosamund Pikes as Amy. Throughout the film we are wondering how she will end up, and we change our opinions throughout the film because of how amazing she is in this film. All in all, this film is very dark, and exciting and unexpected.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
Saturday, October 4, 2014
"Deadpool" should be fantastic
This week we finally learned that “Deadpool” the
movie is announced and will be coming to theatres February of 2016. Directing
this film will be Tim Miller who has made a countless amount of short films,
but have also worked as the creative director for films like Scott Pilgrim Vs.
the World and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. The test footage shows the
superhero being Ryan Reynolds, which has all of the Marvel fans raving. This
film will no doubt be one for the ages.
Check out the test footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CphFZGH5030
Check out the test footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CphFZGH5030
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Go see this films in October, and skip a few
1. "Gone Girl"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym3LB0lOJ0o
2. "St. Vincent"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dP5lJnJHXg
3. "Fury"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OGvZoIrXpg
4. "The Judge"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvK6ni97W8
5. "Birdman"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-efiEOb2qEU
Skip:
1. "Alexander and Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_dideF5qvk
2. "Dracula Untold"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2aWqecTTuE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym3LB0lOJ0o
2. "St. Vincent"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dP5lJnJHXg
3. "Fury"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OGvZoIrXpg
4. "The Judge"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvK6ni97W8
5. "Birdman"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-efiEOb2qEU
Skip:
1. "Alexander and Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_dideF5qvk
2. "Dracula Untold"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2aWqecTTuE
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