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.
Jun 25 07
Appealing to fans of the Fantastic Four and comic book-based movies, there is nothing remarkably good nor excruciatingly bad here, just a mediocre film best saved for a lazy evening in front of the TV. Expect a lengthy explanation of how the fantastic crew (and the villain) got their powers, some cool special effects, a couple of attempts at character development, and an underwhelming final confrontation.
Rating: Good.
Jan 05 07
This film provides little more than Sunday afternoon entertainment for the younger set. The story is simplistic where not nonsensical, the plot is unoriginal and the acting atrocious. Except for the dragon, none of the characters has any personality.
I find films like this very frustrating. It is so hard to find quality fantasy movies, and Eragon is part of the way there: it has the believable young dragon, the crafty veteran warrior, the poweful evil wizard, the realm to liberate, the beautiful and resourceful princess. However, it just falls short due to a neutered, unintelligent script. A shame.
Rating: 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.
Sep 25 06
A traditional love story with a time-traveling twist, this film requires the viewer to stop thinking. If you start thinking, you might realise the film makes absolutely no sense, and then you’ll stop enjoying it. Whereas, if you put your brain on hold and stop worrying, you might come out of the theater slightly entertained.
I enjoyed Christopher Plummer’s acting and Sandra Bullock’s natural charm.
Rating: Good.
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.
Aug 02 06
A quite enjoyable film, although not up to the standards of the first two. This series remains behind only Spiderman in my favorite comic-book movie list. The conflicting personalities, the attempt at character development, and the appeal to tolerance mean this film is deeper than perhaps could be expected.
It’s not without its flaws, however. I’d like to point out what disappointed me most: the way Magneto goes down in the end. It’s similar to what happened to Anakin in Star Wars: ROTS. It makes me believe there’s a need for writers who can conceive truly epic, satisfying final confrontations.
Rating: Good.