Jul 01 07
This movie is perfect for a lazy weekend evening when there’s nothing better to do (or no energy left to do it), so you and your significant other order maybe a pizza or some chinese and get something to drink, and settle down on your favorite sofa in front of your TV set for a couple of hours of mindless and predictable, but sweet romantic comedy entertainment.
Rating: Good.
Apr 22 07
A very enjoyable, very well made comedy by Woody Allen. I spent the whole movie laughing and giggling. The pace is quick and the story consistent. This is pure comedy, in the style of Small Time Crooks and similar Allen movies: neither philosophy nor psychology make an appearance.
The acting is very good, including Ms. Johansson’s, my least favorite actress. Apparently she has learned that the human face has 44 muscles capable of more than 5,000 expressions, and she has begun excercising a couple of them. Besides, the role is very well suited to her.
Rating: Excellent.
Dec 31 06
A tale of love, greed, fidelity, and commitment, this enjoyable comedy slowly weaves the viewer in its web, until he finds himself on the edge of his seat, intrigued and entertained. Based on a play by Oscar Wilde, it contains the expected wit, social critique, clever dialogue and likeable characters. It is set in a gorgeous Italian town, complemented by beautiful photography.
Even Scarlett Johansson’s lack of talent can’t derail this film.
Rating: Very Good.
Dec 29 06
This film attempts to portray a nasty divorce battle as if it were a fun spectacle. Sometimes, especially at the start, it succeeds and provides solid entertainment; however, as time went by, I began to realise the protagonists really hated each other and no happy ending was in sight. It is really difficult to laugh at what is, in essence, a sad and bitter break-up.
Rating: Good.
Nov 13 06
One of the most enjoyable films of the year. An entertaining plot performed by excellent actors.
I have always thought that Almodovar, an otherwise brilliant filmmaker, was also a bit immature: his films tried to shock as much as (or more) than to please.
He began to grow out of this with Talk to Her, and now the process is complete. Volver is more lighthearted, but deeper and more meaningful than Talk to Her. Almodovar has matured; he films as if he has nothing to prove and the result is a masterpiece.
Rating: Excellent.
Aug 25 06
This story has been told before, and told better. A guy loses sight of what is important in life, gains wealth but is abandoned by his family, and only realises his mistake on the brink of death.
I really wish Sandler would stop relying so heavily on “dick and fart” jokes. He would be a better comedian without them.
The best part of this film, without a doubt, is Kate Beckingsale. Not a great actress but second only to Nicole Kidman in beauty.
Rating: Good.
Apr 09 06
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A clash of three personalities. Pacino and Russo’s past addictions have left them scarred for life and trying to maintain a fragile grip on sanity. McConaughey’s life is mostly devoid of sense after his football career ended with a pulverized knee. His only skill (an uncanny ability to predict football scores) is what brings the three together.
The movie is never dull; it presents an interesting psychological insight into people that unconciously set themselves up for failure. Russo’s unconditional love is moving, as is her desperate fight for a normal existence.
Rating: Very Good.